India Vs England 2nd Test - England in India, 5 Test Series, 2016 - summary

Date: Nov 17, 2016 Venue:Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
ENGENG
158-all out (97.3 Ovs)
INDIND
204 (63.1 Ovs)

India beat England by 246 runs

Man of the match: Virat Kohli
Last Wicket: James Anderson lbw b Jayant Yadav 0 (1) - 158/10 in 97.3 Over

COMMENTARY

So that's it from us then! Hope you enjoyed this Test. India will look to keep the momentum with them whereas England would be looking to come back hard in the third Test which starts on 26th November in Mohali. So do tune in for that at 0930 IST for all the action. Until then, goodbye and take care. Cheers!
India captain and Man of the Match, Virat Kohli feels it's been a lucky ground for him as he has scored runs every time he has batted here, just like Adelaide. Adds the support was priceless in this game. He is pretty happy with the overall effort. Feels scoreboard pressure counts a lot and the batsmen tend to make mistakes. He was pretty confident of taking the strike though in the second innings. Feels the biggest positive was the way the fast bowlers bowled and Jayant Yadav's performance. Says those lower order contributions are priceless. Credits Jayant Yadav for the way he played in this game as he bowled accurate lines to get the batsmen out and he knows what he's doing. Feels they've been playing pretty good cricket and they shouldn't be too desperate going into the Mohali game. He respects the English side and he feels the right balance is important and shouldn't be too complacent.
England captain, Alastair Cook says it was not a great moment to lose his wicket towards the end of day 4. Feels the first day was the easiest one to bat on. Mentions they were simply batting for a draw in their second innings. Adds it was pretty tough to score in the second innings as even India struggled. Says it's all about scoring big in the first innings and they didn't do too well in that aspect. Opines the margin of victory for India was big but they did put up a fight. Adds they managed to put India under pressure. He is not too disappointed and says they can keep their heads held high.
It was always going to be an uphill task for the visitors to bat five sessions in India in the fourth innings. Their openers showed some great application and dug in deep, but eventually the pitch did its part and Hameed got out to a ball that stayed low. Cook's vigil came to an end right at the stroke of stumps on day 4. And today, India simply ran through the English batting line-up and continued their unbeaten run in home Tests since December 2012.
In reply, apart from Root, the English top order failed once again. Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow shared a century stand and their fifties helped England cross the 250-run mark. Ashwin was the destroyer-in-chief once again as the offie grabbed a 5-fer. India in their second innings failed to bat as a unit. Only Kohli was middling the ball and the rest struggled. Broad was superb and finished with 4/33, his best bowling figures in Asia and Adil Rashid was amongst the wickets yet again.
After winning the toss, India opted to bat first and posted a good first innings total. Centuries from Pujara and Kohli got them beyond 400 and one stage it looked like they would easily go beyond 500 but England came back hard on day 2. Anderson and Moeen Ali got three wickets apiece as England bowled well overall.
Virat Kohli's fist goes up as India have wasted no time today to seal this Test match. Comprehensive win for the hosts! England fought back hard yesterday but today they had no answer as the home side came back even harder. Apart from Root and Bairstow, no batsman got going and showed proper application. Shami got the better of Root and the rest simply surrendered. Ashwin and Jayant Yadav finished with three wickets each whereas Jadeja and Shami got two apiece. Complete all-round bowling effort by India!
97.3
Jayant Yadav to James Anderson, out, OUT! INDIA WIN BY 246 RUNS! Decision is overturned and India start celebrating! It's fullish on middle, Anderson tries to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. India appeal for a leg before but the umpire says not out. India decide to take a review. Replays show it's pitching in line and the ball would have hit the leg stump. Anderson is gone first ball and India lead the 5-match series 1-0!
Another review. This time Anderson is given not out and India opt for the DRS.
James Anderson walks in next.
97.2
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, out, OUT! LBW! Broad has to go! Full on middle and leg, Broad gets down on his knee and goes for the sweep. The ball goes off something to the silly point fielder. The Indians appeal loud and hard but the umpire takes his time to raise his finger. Broad has a chat with his partner and takes a review. Replays show there's no bat involved. Time for the ball tracking technology, it shows the ball would have hit the off stump so Broad has to go. India are one wicket away!
There's an appeal for a catch at silly point or maybe for a leg before and the umpire has given it out. Broad takes a review though.
97.1
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! That's a poor ball! Full and on the pads, Broad sweeps it away to the fine leg region. The ball goes through the gap between leg gully and short leg for a boundary.
96.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Flighted ball on off, Broad tries to defend but the ball goes off the inside edge through mid-wicket for a single.
96.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Tossed up on off, Bairstow clips it just past the short leg fielder for a single.
96.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed outside off, Bairstow blocks it out off his front foot.
96.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Shot from the man in form! Full outside off, Bairstow gets down on his knee and sweeps it confidently through the backward square leg for a boundary.
96.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed around off, Bairstow goes back in his crease and tucks it to the leg side.
96.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Jonny gets onto his front foot and defends.
95.6
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, no run, Way down the leg side, Broad tries to clip but misses it completely.
95.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Quicker one outside off, this one stays low too but Bairstow quickly adjusts and steers it to third man for a single.
95.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up outside off, stays a bit low again, JB defends it off his back foot yet again.
95.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Shortish outside off, turning in and stays low, Bairstow quickly goes onto his back foot to defend.
95.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Yadav errs in length and bowls a tad short outside off, Bairstow goes onto his back foot and cuts it past the diving point fielder for a boundary.
95.1
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, On middle and leg, Bairstow sweeps it towards short fine leg.
94.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Flighted ball on off, Stuart Broad covers the line and defends.
94.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
94.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Appeal for a leg before! On the pads, Broad tries to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. The umpire says not out. Replays show it pitched outside leg.
Stuart Broad walks in next.
94.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, out, OUT! Bowled 'em! On middle and leg, Ansari tries to defend but the ball stays really low and goes through his defense to rattle the timber. Ashwin gets his third wicket and India waste no time to strike after lunch. They need just two more wickets to win. Ashwin becomes the leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2016 now.
94.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Tossed up on off, Ansari gets onto his front foot and blocks.
94.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Landed around off, flicked away through the leg side for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to bowl from the other end.
93.6
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Flatter outside off, Ansari leaves it alone.
93.5
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Tossed up ball landed just outside off, Ansari tries to defend it but gets hit on the back pad.
93.4
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Full on middle and off, plays it towards the leg side.
93.3
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Tossed up on off, Zafar blocks it out off his front foot.
93.2
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Landed around off, turning away, Ansari tries to defend but gets beaten.
93.1
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Full and on the pads, Ansari tries to defend but the ball goes off the pads towards the short leg fielder. Two noises but the other one was of the bat hitting the boot.
We are back for the afternoon session! Jonny Bairstow and Zafar Ansari walk out to the crease. Jayant Yadav to bowl. Here we go!
...Day 5, Session 2...
So, India's brilliant collective bowling display sees them just 3 wickets away from a victory. It's just a matter of time now before England suffer the first defeat of the series. Remains to be seen how long it takes. Join us in a short while for the second session.
The hosts have bowled superbly today. Not that they were bad yesterday, but the assistance from the track has increased. The spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja kept the pressure on and picked up a wicket apiece. Then it was Jayant Yadav who was impressive with the ball as he was with the bat earlier. He removed Stokes with an absolute jaffa. But, the highlight of the day was Mohammed Shami's spell. He took an over to warm up properly but once he did, boy did he get going. He got the all-important wicket of Joe Root and within no time, sent Adil Rashid packing.
Coming into the final day, this is just what India would have wanted. They have dominated the opening session and ran right through the English batting order by picking up 5 wickets for 55 runs in just 33.4 overs. It was Ravichandran Ashwin who started proceedings as he removed Duckett quite early. And from that point on, wickets kept tumbling at timely intervals. Most important of them being that of Joe Root. England are in real trouble now as 7 wickets have fallen.
92.6
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller in length swinging in from around off, Jonny Bairstow plants his front foot forward and blocks it with a solid, straight bat. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 5!
92.5
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Length ball outside off, Bairstow has a poke at this and ends up getting a healthy edge which goes past the wide slip fielder and gully away to the third man boundary.
92.4
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, On a good length outside off, Jonny Bairstow is sturdy in his defense as he keeps it out on the off side.
92.3
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Keeps this on the fuller side but this time it's pitched outside off, driven to the cover region.
92.2
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! A lot of reverse for Mohammed Shami and he ends up spraying this on the pads, it's tickled away fine down the leg side past the keeper for a boundary.
92.1
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Length delivery shaping in from around off, it's kept out from within the crease.
91.6
Jayant Yadav to Zafar Ansari, no run, Comes from around the wicket for the last ball, darts in a fullish ball which is kept out off the front foot.
91.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Full ball darted outside off, driven sweetly through the covers for a single.
91.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, This one stayed low, YJB did well to meet it with a straight blade.
91.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Keeps it on the shorter side once more, it's around off, defended off the back foot solidly.
91.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length, quicker in pace as well. There's some extra bounce off the deck as Jayant Yadav bowls a straighter one around off. It goes off Bairstow's gloves and falls safely ahead onto the track.
91.1
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Tossed up outside off, Jonny Bairstow gets down on his rear knee and drags the sweep through the vacant square leg region to get a boundary to his name.
90.6
Mohammed Shami to Zafar Ansari, no run, Finishes the over with a bumper. It's angled across as Zafar Ansari crouches low to let it go over his head.
90.5
Mohammed Shami to Zafar Ansari, no run, Shortish outside off, it's ducked and evaded.
Zafar Ansari is next in.
90.4
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, out, OUT! RASHID DEPARTS! Shami pounds in a short one and it's outside off, Adil Rashid looks to loft it over short third man or backward point but ends up edging it. It's a simple take for Wriddhiman Saha behind the stumps and that's another wicket down for England.
90.3
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Length ball outside off, Rashid stylishly leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.
90.2
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! Good ball but it's nicely played as well. Shami spears in a yorker and it's swinging in on middle and leg, Rashid somehow manages to flick it through mid-wicket and he picks up a boundary for that.
90.1
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Length ball outside off, kept out off the back foot.
89.6
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, From around the wicket for the final delivery, it's tossed up around leg, it's padded away to end the over.
89.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Two in two for the English wicketkeeper batsman. Bairstow stays deep in his crease and off his back foot, whips it through the gap in the mid-wicket region to send it all the way.
89.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Does well to get low to this one and sweep it across the fine leg fence for a boundary. Nicely played.
89.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter and shorter outside off, Jonny Bairstow goes back and taps it down into the track.
89.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Drags the length back on this and it's turning in sharply from outside off, Bairstow goes back to play at it but it goes off his thigh pad and near gully where Kohli collects the ball. An appeal for a catch is made but turned down once more. Was no bat involved.
89.1
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter and just outside off, looks to sweep as he kneels across but misses and is hit on the front pad. Loud appeal from Jayant Yadav but it's turned down.
88.6
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Full and swinging in outside off, it's driven to the left of mid off. Virat Kohli does well to run to his left and dive to stop the ball from going past him. A single is taken.
88.5
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, This one is pitched up there and it's outside off, Bairstow has a poke at this without any foot movement. It goes off the edge and rolls along towards the slip cordon.
88.4
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, An inswinging yorker on middle and off, pretty accurate too, JB does well to dig it out back in the bowler's direction.
88.3
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Shami brings out the short one and bangs it in hard, Bairstow does well to not have anything to do with that.
88.2
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Some good carry on that. It's pitched on a length outside off, Jonny Bairstow lunges across and watches as the ball goes past him.
88.1
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller in length and coming in from around off, Jonny Bairstow takes a half-stride forward and blocks it in front of him.
87.6
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Full on middle and leg, it's played back in the direction of the bowler and that's the end of the over.
87.5
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
87.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, On a slightly fuller length but still maintains a flatter trajectory, it's worked towards wide mid on for a single.
87.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
87.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, This is a rare sight. Only for the second time in the day that somebody has actually dared to step out. Bairstow gets to the pitch and works it to short mid-wicket.
87.1
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Pitched on a length around off, it's kept out off the back foot.
Adil Rashid is the next batsman in.
86.6
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, out, OUT! JOEY ROOT IS GONE! Mohammed Shami has bowled a brilliant over here and he's got the big fish. He fires it on a fuller length and angles it in on middle and leg, Root looks to flick it across the line but misses and is rapped low on the pads. Roaring appeals go up from the entire Indian team and the umpire raises his finger. The England No.3 knew he was gone but Jonny Bairstow told him to take the review, since it's worth taking it. Replays show that the ball is hitting leg stump and Joe is gone. Big, big wicket for India. They need 4 more wickets to win this match.
Joe Root is caught leg before and adjudged out. He thinks he's gone but his partner tells him to take the review. It's taken and now the decision goes upstairs.
86.5
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Takes some of the pace off it and bowls it on a length on off stump, Joe Root brings his bat in front of his pads and keeps it out.
86.4
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Excellent from Mohammed Shami. He's varying it up nicely here. Fires in an excellent yorker and aims the base of off stump, Joe Root is up to it and does very well to bring his bat down to it and jam it out.
86.3
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Fullish length ball well outside off, Root loosely looks to drive it through the covers but fails to make any connection.
86.2
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Another brilliant delivery. It's on a good length and angling in from around off, catches Root on the thigh pad as he tries to play at it.
86.1
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Was that out? Oh, my my. That looked real close. But seems height is the issue. Shami seems have warmed off properly now, starts off with an absolute ripper of a delivery. Comes charging in from wide of the crease and angles in a length delivery on off, it straightens up after hitting the deck and hits Root on the thigh pad. There is a loud appeal for a leg before but it's turned down. Was most likely going to go over the stumps.
85.6
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full and flatter outside off, blocked off the front foot and into the track.
85.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Over the wicket now, it's tossed up outside off, turns in a bit as Jonny Bairstow smothers it in its tracks.
Jonny Bairstow walks into the middle next.
85.4
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, out, OUT! WHAT A BALL! Jayant Yadav strikes and the bowling change has done the trick. Gets a lot of drift on that and lot of turn as well. He comes from around the wicket and pitches it on off, Ben Stokes stays back to keeps it out but is all squared up. Is completely beaten by the sharp turn and the ball takes the off pole. What a moment for Jayant Yadav, he's got a real important wicket here.
85.3
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
85.2
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter in length outside off, no problem for Ben Stokes to defend it off his back foot.
85.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, A lot of drift on that, it's moving in the air as it's pitched around off, Stokes hangs back and meets it with a straight blade.
84.6
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Length delivery in the channel outside off, much better from Shami, Joe Root stands his ground and raises his bat skyward to let it go past him.
84.5
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Fuller ball outside off, with a slightly open face Joe blocks it a bit square on the off side.
84.4
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Extremely full and well outside off, Root leans across and squeezes it out straight to the man at cover-point.
84.3
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Has a change of angle as Shami comes from around the wicket, it's fuller on the pads as Stokes flicks it through square leg for one run.
84.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Better line from Shami as he bowls this much closer to the off stump, it's on a length as well, left alone for the keeper to collect.
84.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Starts off from around the wicket and pitches it on a fuller length way outside off, no trouble for Ben Stokes to shoulder his arms to it.
Finally a breather, Mohammed Shami comes on to bowl.
83.6
Jayant Yadav to Joe Root, no run, So close. It keeps low as well as Root once again goes back to defend. It goes off the bottom half and just goes past the off pole.
83.5
Jayant Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Flatter and shorter on the stumps, from around the wicket, it's pulled towards mid-wicket for nothing.
83.4
Jayant Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Stays behind to this one and blocks it with a straight blade.
83.3
Jayant Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Turning in from outside off, on a flatter trajectory once more, Joe Root hangs back and works it towards square leg.
83.2
Jayant Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Flatter and shorter well outside off, this one keeps low as well, it's punched off the back foot behind square on the off side.
83.1
Jayant Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Jayant Yadav starts off with a flatter ball and it keeps very low. Root goes back and does well to bring his bat down in time to keep it out.
Jayant Yadav comes on to bowl.
82.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes presses forward and with an excellent straight blade and defends it down into the ground to end the over.
82.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
82.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Pushed quicker through the air, a solid front foot defense presented to this one.
82.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Doesn't move much here, Ben Stokes. He is steady as he defends this one out.
82.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Drifting in on the pads, Stokes stays behind and tucks it through backward square leg. The fielder is way out in the deep so the batsmen easily come back for the second.
82.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Ashwin comes from around the wicket again and bowls it on the stumps, blocked.
81.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Jadeja fires this full and on the stumps, Root goes very, very deep in his crease, bends low and dead-bats it.
81.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Attacking the stumps once more, Joe Root once again does well to stay behind the line and defend.
81.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Darts this in full on middle and off, Joe Root leans forward and looks to bury it into the track but it goes off the outer half towards silly point.
81.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
81.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Coming in on middle and off, Root goes back and tucks it to the leg side.
81.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, From around the wicket, it's flatter and shorter well outside off, Root punches it square on the off side.
80.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Works this through backward square leg and gets a couple of runs for it.
80.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
80.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Plays this towards the point region but gets no run for it.
80.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, It's on a flatter trajectory once more, outside off, kept out off the back foot.
80.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On a shorter length once more, outside off, Ben tries thinks of playing at it initially but then stays inside the line.
80.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter and swerving in on middle and off, Stokes goes back and keeps it out.
The second new ball has been taken straightaway. Reviews are refreshed as well.
Drinks break!
79.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up on off, Joe defends it off his back foot.
79.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 2 runs, On the pads, Root works it down the leg side for a couple.
79.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed outside off, defended off the back foot.
79.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 2 runs, Angles it on the pads, Root works it down the leg side for a couple.
79.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter outside off, Root defends it with soft hands.
79.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, On middle and leg, Root stays back in his crease and defends.
78.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Low full toss on middle and leg, Stokes digs it out with a straight bat.
78.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On the pads, Stokes pads it away. It was pitched outside leg.
78.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
78.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On the stumps, Stokes blocks it off his back foot.
78.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On middle and leg, Stokes defends it solidly.
78.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Tad short outside off, Stokes punches it away off his back foot.
77.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Around off, Root tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
77.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Full ball around off, Joe blocks it out solidly.
77.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
77.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Root pushes it towards point.
77.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Short and wide outside off, Stokes punches it away through covers for a single.
77.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Landed outside off, Stokes tries to defend it off his back foot but misses it completely.
76.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
76.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Around off, defended watchfully yet again.
76.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Outside off, Root defends it solidly.
76.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flatter on off, JR blocks it out.
76.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Landed around off, Root defends it off his back foot towards mid-wicket.
76.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flighted ball around off, Root lunges forward and defends it back to the bowler.
75.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
75.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter outside off, driven firmly to mid off.
75.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, On middle and off, BS defends it yet again.
75.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Wide outside off, Ben defends it from within his crease.
75.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Around off, Stokes covers the line and blocks.
75.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up outside off, Stokes defends it off his front foot.
74.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root flicks it away to the leg side off an inside edge this time.
74.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, The batsman gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads. The ball falls in front of the short leg fielder.
74.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely shot! Fullish outside off, Root leans onto it and drives it through the cover region. Big gap there and Root gets a boundary.
74.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flighted outside off, Root stays back in his crease again to defend.
74.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Landed around off, Root defends it off his back foot.
74.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Beaten! Landed outside off, Root tries to defend it off his back foot but misses it completely.
Ben Stokes is the next man to walk in.
73.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, out, OUT! Jadeja strikes! Tossed up ball from wide of the crease, Moeen Ali tries to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge. The ball lobs up to the leg side and Kohli gets under the ball from leg slip, runs to his right and takes a safe catch. The umpire raises his finger and Moeen Ali starts walking back slowly to the dressing room. That was due to the rough, not much turn on offer though.
73.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up outside off, Ali blocks it out watchfully.
73.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
73.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Outside off, Ali defends it solidly.
73.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Landed around off, Ali works it away to the leg side.
73.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Landed around off, Moeen defends it with soft hands.
72.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root takes it on the full this time and clips it to mid-wicket.
72.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
72.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up around off, Root stays back in his crease and defends.
72.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tad short outside off, Root pushes it towards point.
72.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Root tries to drive but misses it completely. Good bowling by Ashwin.
72.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flighted ball just outside off, Root plays it towards mid on.
71.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Flicked away through mid-wicket for a single.
71.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
71.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Around off, JR prods forward and defends yet again.
71.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Full outside off, Joe blocks it out.
71.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up outside off, Root covers the line and defends.
71.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Root blocks it into the ground.
70.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Defended solidly yet again by Root.
70.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Flighted on off, Moeen blocks it off his front foot.
70.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Full outside off, Ali drives it towards short extra cover.
70.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman works it down the leg side.
70.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, On middle and off, Ali flicks it away to the leg side.
70.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up around off, Ali defends it with soft hands.
69.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
69.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Outside off, Joe goes onto his back foot and defends.
69.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up on off, Root tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
69.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Shortish outside off, Ali plays it through point for a single. 100 UP FOR ENGLAND!
69.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Moeen covers the line and defends.
69.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Around off, Root tries to defend but gets an inside edge towards square leg. Single taken.
68.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter on off, defended watchfully yet again.
68.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
68.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Around off, Moeen blocks it out into the ground.
68.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Landed outside off, Ali fails to put his bat on the ball.
68.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Big appeal for a leg before! On middle, Moeen tries to defend but gets hit on the pads. Ashwin appeals vociferously but the umpire says not out. Replays show the ball would have clipped the leg stump.
68.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Ali blocks it off his front foot.
67.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Shortish on middle and off, Moeen flicks it between the gap of square leg and mid-wicket for a single.
67.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Around off, Moeen defends it off his back foot.
67.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Landed outside off, Ali gets a bit of a bottom edge and the ball rolls towards first slip.
67.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up outside off, defended off the back foot by Moeen.
67.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter outside off, Ali shoulders his arms.
67.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Flighted outside off, Ali tries to defend but gets beaten.
66.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
66.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, What was that? Outside off, stays low, Root tries to defend but the ball goes off something to the keeper behind who fails to collect it cleanly. India appeal for a leg before but the umpire says not out. It was off the pad actually but impact was outside off.
66.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flighted outside off, Joe blocks it off his front foot.
66.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely tossed up outside off, Root drives it superbly through the cover region and finds the gap. He gets a boundary, good shot there.
66.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Full ball outside off, Root drives it to covers.
66.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, NOT OUT! Decision overturned! Tad short outside off, Root tries to defend it off his back foot but misses. There is some noise and Saha collects the ball and the Indian fielders start appealing. Saha wasn't confident but the rest of the fielders appeal hard for a caught behind. Umpire Rod Tucker raises his finger but Root takes a review straightaway. Replays show his bat is nowhere near the bat and there is daylight between it.
Root is given out caught behind but he has taken a review straightaway.
65.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Another appeal for a leg before! Outside off, Ali tries to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. India appeal confidently but the umpire says not out.
65.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter outside off, Ali offers no stroke and pads it away. Stifled appeal but the umpire is not interested.
65.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up outside off, Moeen goes onto his back foot and defends.
65.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Well outside off, Ali covers the line and defends.
65.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, On middle and leg, Root flicks it through square leg for a single.
65.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Root pushes it towards point.
64.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Landed outside off, Ali defends it from within his crease.
Moeen Ali walks in next.
64.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, out, OUT! Duckett gone for a duck! Shortish ball on middle and leg, Duckett gets down on his knee a bit and tries to pull it somehow. The ball goes off the gloves, lobs up off his pads and balloons in the air. Saha moves to his right and takes the catch. India appeal confidently and the umpire has no hesitation in raising in finger. Duckett starts walking back and there are some sad faces in the English dressing room.
64.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, On middle and off, Duckett works it to the leg side.
64.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and down the leg side, Duckett goes for the sweep but misses it completely.
64.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, On middle and off, turning away, Duckett somehow flicks it to mid-wicket.
64.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Shortish outside off, Duckett punches it to covers.
63.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Full on middle and leg, Root defends it with soft hands.
63.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
63.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed around off, Root defends it off his back foot.
63.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter and on the pads, stays low too, Root tries to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. The umpire turns down the appeal as the ball would have probably missed the leg stump.
63.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed outside off, Root lets it go through.
Second slip moves to mid-wicket...
63.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed outside off, Root flicks it to the leg side.
62.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Angles it down the leg side, Duckett tries to flick but misses. The ball brushes off his pad.
62.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 1 run, DROPPED! On middle and leg, Root tries to play it across but the ball goes towards leg gully where Kohli fails to grab that tough chance. Kohli could have showed quick reflexes. Root survives. Single taken.
62.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Full outside off, Root mistimes it back to the bowler.
62.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it up outside off again, Root lunges forward to defend but gets beaten completely.
62.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up outside off, Root tries to defend but gets beaten. The ball whizzes past his outside edge.
62.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flatter outside off, Root defends it from within his crease.
61.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Slower around off, Duckett defends it with soft hands.
61.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Landed outside off, Duckett blocks it off his front foot.
61.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, On middle and off, Duckett goes onto his back foot and punches it to short mid-wicket.
61.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Full on off, Duckett flicks it to mid-wicket.
61.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Landed outside off, Duckett strides forward and blocks it out.
Silly mid on comes in place...
61.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Tossed up outside off, Duckett tucks it towards short leg where Rahul does well to stop the ball.
60.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Short ball on off, Root goes onto his back foot and pulls it through mid-wicket. No fielder in the deep and Root gets a boundary.
60.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Fullish on off, Root defends it watchfully off his back foot.
60.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
60.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up on off, Root defends it from within his crease.
60.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Around off, Root tries to defend it off his back foot but the ball goes off the inside half of the bat and to the leg side.
60.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flighted outside off, Root blocks it out off his front foot.
Ravichandran Ashwin to bowl from the other end.
59.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Around off, Duckett goes onto his back foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.
59.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Tossed up outside off, defended watchfully by Duckett.
59.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Fullish ball outside off, Duckett lunges forward and pushes it towards point.
59.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, no run, Landed outside off, turns in a bit, Duckett goes back in his crease and defends.
The players are out in the middle. There is an Indian team huddle. Ben Duckett has joined Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja to continue his over. Here we go!
India will back their bowlers to do the job though. They need 8 wickets from minimum 90.4 overs. Expect lots of overs from spin as the spinners got some purchase from this wicket. Should be a cracker of a day if England continue to fight hard. Let's see what do we have in store then!
Hello everyone to the coverage of the final day of the second Test between India and England in Vizag. It's been a thriller of a Test match as England kept on fighting yesterday. The openers battled it out and should give some inspiration for the visitors that if you apply yourself, you can survive. It's going to be different today though on a day 5 wicket which has a lot of cracks and rough patches.
...Day 5, Session 1...
So England have to bat three more sessions to save this Test. India need to come back harder tomorrow to pick those 8 wickets. The English players would have had a better sleep if Cook was still out there but that dismissal make India clear favourites once again. It won't be easy to bat on this wicket on the final day. The visitors have an uphill task so do join us back tomorrow to catch the final day's action. Until then, goodbye and take care. Cheers!
Cook and Hameed were simply blocking out almost everything and that was working for them even when the odd ball was staying low. The openers added 75 in more than 50 overs and then Ashwin eventually got the desperate breakthrough for India. Cook scored a fifty and then got out towards the end when Jadeja got him out leg before.
What an anti-climatic finish that was. Cook did all the hard work but got out just at the stroke of stumps. You have to applaud their efforts so far to save this Test match though. They started the day by bowling India out in the extended first session and then started off cautiously. They didn't lose a single wicket in the second session but lost two in the final one.
59.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, out, OUT! This could well be the game defining moment! Bowls it slower through the air around off, spins back in. Cook plants his front foot across and gets into a bit of a tangle. He looks to clip it but misses and is rapped low on the pads. There is a loud, loud shout for LBW and the umpire rules it out after giving it a good thought. Cook reviews it straightaway. The replays do not spot any inside edge. Time for the Hawk Eye now. There are three reds and Cook is a dead duck. The on-field call stays and the Indians are celebrating. The crowd goes up in a loud cheer! A firm and resolute knock from Cook comes to an end and this could well open the flood gates. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 4!
Cook is given out LBW. He has taken a review straightaway.
59.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Around off, stays low. Worked to the leg side
Last over of the day...
58.6
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, On a length on middle and leg, Root looks to clip it through but misses and is rapped on the pads.
58.5
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, On a length outside off, keeps very low as Root leaves it alone. Needs to bowl a straighter line.
58.4
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, In the corridor of uncertainty outside off, Root comes forward and lets it through.
58.3
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, On middle and leg, clipped to mid-wicket where Ashwin dives to make a good save.
58.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On a length on middle and leg, Cook camps back and tucks it through backward square leg for a single.
58.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Length delivery outside off, Cook points his bat skywards and lets it through.
Umesh Yadav comes back to bowl.
57.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Fired in on off, Root defends it off the inner half to the leg side.
57.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Quicker and flatter one on the stumps, coming in with the arm. Root is back to defend but misses the line and defends. It looked to the naked eye as if it was going down leg. India looked confident but they don't have a review left.
57.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On a length on middle and leg, worked through backward square leg for a single.
57.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, On off, defended solidly off the front foot to the covers.
57.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Goes back this time and pushes it to mid on.
57.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Flatter one around off, Cook comes foward and clips it to mid-wicket.
56.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On the pads, helped in front of square for a run.
56.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook comes forward and defends it off the inner half.
56.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Almost a replica of the previous delivery!
56.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, pushed back towards the bowler.
56.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Back of a length delivery on the stumps, Cook goes back and defends it to the covers.
56.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on middle and off, defended off the front foot to the leg side.
55.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Leg stumpish line, Cook goes back and works it to fine leg for a single.
55.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on middle and off, pushed back to the bowler.
55.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Loopy on middle and leg, Cook looks to clip it but gets a leading edge down the track.
55.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Tossed up on middle and leg, Root works it in front of square for a run.
55.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, On a length outside off, turns away sharply. Root comes forward and lets it through.
53rd Test fifty for Alastair Cook!
55.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On middle and leg, Alastair goes back and works it through mid-wicket for a single. It has been a gritty knock and he knows that he needs to carry on.
Jadeja comes over the wicket.
54.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Loopy on middle, Joe is well forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
54.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root comes forward and defends it.
54.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Full toss on the pads, played down to fine leg for a single.
54.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Loopy on middle and off, Cook presses forward to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
54.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker and flatter on the stumps, Cook is back and just manages to keep it out.
54.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook presses forward and defends nicely.
53.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 2 runs, Quicker one around off, played with an angled bat down to third man for a couple.
53.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, On the pads, Root looks to clip but is hit on the pads.
53.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
53.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook looks to defend but gets an inside edge that just goes past short leg.
53.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Flighted delivery, Cook comes forward and pushes it uppishly wide of the bowler.
53.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up delivery on off, defended off the front foot.
52.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Another left alone outside off.
52.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Wide outside off, left alone.
52.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root comes forward and pushes it to mid on.
52.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Loopy on off, defended solidly off the front foot down the track.
52.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 2 runs, Full outside off, driven nicely through cover-point for a couple.
52.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, spins back sharply and keeps low. Root camps back and just manages to flick it to mid-wicket. Had he missed that, he would have been a goner!
51.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Loopy outside off, driven to the covers.
51.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook presses forward and defends it down the track.
51.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook comes forward to negotiate the spin but gets hit on the thigh pad. Oohs and Aahs from the Indians.
51.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler.
51.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Lands it outside off, Cook looks to pad it away but the ball bounces much to go past him.
51.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook stays back and defends nicely off the back foot.
50.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Landed outside off, spins away. Root prods forward to defend but gets an edge that falls just in front of Rahane at first slip.
50.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
50.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root stays back to the length delivery outside off and defends it to the off side.
50.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up delivery, Root pushes it down the ground.
Joe Root walks in next.
50.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, out, OUT! Ashwin strikes and it is a huge, huge wicket! Lands it on a length just outside off, spins back in and keeps very low. Hameed camps back and does his best to keep it out but misses and is rapped low on the pads. There is a huge shout from Ashwin and the umpire obliges and rules it out. Indians are really pumped up. Hameed keeps walking on and doesn't take the review. It was a very brave and resolute knock and India have got an opening here. Can they put a dent in the English batting here?
50.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, Hameed camps back and keeps it out.
49.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, On middle and leg, worked through square leg for a run.
49.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up around off, Hameed strides forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Stifled appeal for LBW turned down. India have used both their reviews.
49.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up on off, Hameed presses forward and defends it to the leg side.
49.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, He comes well forward and defends it.
49.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, A touch shortish outside off, Hameed camps back and punches it to the covers.
49.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On the pads, nudged through square leg for a single.
48.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads.
48.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Again he comes forward and keeps it out.
48.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Hameed presses forward and defends it down the track.
48.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Hameed drives it hard down the ground and it hits the umpire on its way and deflects to the off side.
48.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full on the stumps, driven hard to mid on.
48.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up on off, Hameed prods forward and blocks.
47.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
47.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed outside off, Cook comes forward and pads it away.
47.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, left alone.
47.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook camps back and punches it to the covers.
47.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish outside off, cut to point.
47.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook stays back and defends it nicely.
46.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Hameed prods forward and blocks.
46.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, The batsman has driven it through mid off. The batsmen have run through for a single.
46.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, NOT OUT! Bowls a loopy ball around off, Cook comes forward to the pitch of it and looks to defend but misses and is rapped on the pads. Huge shout for LBW turned down. Ashwin straightaway convinces Kohli to take a review and they take it out of desperation. Time for the Hawk Eye. The impact is umpire's call and hence, it cannot be overturned. Cook survives a scare yet again!
Another review by India as the umpire turns down the leg before appeal.
46.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, On a length on middle and leg, Cook camps back to defend but is hit on the pads.
46.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
46.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, leg byes, 2 runs, Two Leg byes. On the pads, Cook looks to work it but misses and the ball goes towards fine leg. Leg byes signaled by the umpire.
45.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Quicker one on off, kept out watchfully.
45.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, leg byes, 1 run, NOT OUT! Bowls it on a length outside off, spins back sharply. Cook shuffles across and looks to nudge it round the corner but misses and is rapped on the pads. Huge appeal for LBW by India but the umpire shakes his head. Kohli consults with Jadeja and Saha and takes the review. Hawk Eye show that it would have just clipped the leg stump. So, the on-field call stays. Cook survives! Leb bye taken!
Cook is given not out for a leg before call. India take a review...
45.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Well bowled! Bowls it slow outside off, Cook comes forward, covers his off pole and lets it through.
45.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, On a length on the stumps, Cook goes back and defends it to mid-wicket.
45.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on off, pushed off the front foot to mid on.
45.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Lands it on the rough patch outside off again, Cook gets an inside edge onto his pads.
44.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Bowls a loopy ball outside off, Hameed strides forward and drills it through mid off for a superb boundary.
44.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Some drift in the air for Ashwin outside off, Haseeb comes forward to defend but is beaten.
44.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On the pads, nudged down to fine leg for a single.
44.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely shot! Slow on off, turning away. Cook puts a big stride forward and caresses it through extra covers and the ball races to the fence.
44.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish delivery outside off, cut to the man at backward point.
44.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker one around off, spins away sharply and keeps low. Cook cuts it to the covers.
43.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Tossed outside off, pushed off the front foot to the covers for a single.
43.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, FOUR, FOUR! SHOT! Full and wide outside off, Cook comes forward and drives it beautifully through the covers for a superb boundary.
43.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Lands it on the rough patch outside off, turns back sharply. Cook goes back and keeps it out to the leg side.
43.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, turning in. Cook defends it to the off side.
43.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish outside off, cut to point.
43.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up outside off, Cook prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.
Drinks break!
42.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full on off, Haseeb blocks it out solidly yet again.
42.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
42.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Around off, HH blocks it out into the ground.
Ashwin immediately asks Kohli that he wants a leg slip.
42.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Sharp turn! Flighted on off, turning in sharply and goes down the leg side. Hameed lets it go through awkwardly and it's a good take by Saha as well.
42.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, 2 runs, Landed outside off, Hameed drives it through extra cover for a couple.
42.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, Hameed flicks it away to the leg side.
Ravichandran Ashwin back on.
41.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, keeps a bit low this time. Cook shoulders his arms to let it through.
41.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on middle, flicked to mid-wicket.
41.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, spinning in. Cook lets it through.
41.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Flatter one outside off, skids through. Cook looks to defend but is beaten.
41.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, left alone again.
41.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Quick one outside off, left alone.
40.6
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Full on middle and leg, Cook flicks it away through square leg for a single.
40.5
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Short ball by Shami, Cook picks it early and lets it go through.
40.4
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Cook defends it off his front foot.
40.3
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, On middle and off, Cook defends it solidly.
40.2
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Short ball outside off, Cook lets it go through to the keeper.
40.1
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Angles it down the leg side, Cook tries to flick but misses.
39.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up on off, Haseeb defends it with soft hands.
39.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, HH defends it off his back foot.
39.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
39.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up ball on leg, Hameed blocks it out solidly.
39.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Outside off, turning in and stays very low, Cook flicks it through square leg for a single.
39.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, off the rough, Cook defends it towards point.
38.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Short of a length ball outside off, swinging away, Hameed lets it go through.
38.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Very full around off, Hameed digs it out watchfully.
38.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, In the corridor outside off, Hameed allows it through.
38.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full outside off, Haseeb drives it straight to the mid off fielder.
38.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball outside off, defended watchfully by HH.
38.1
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller length ball, swings in, Hameed blocks it off his front foot.
37.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish outside off, good bounce, Cook is beaten completely.
37.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad.
37.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, Cook pads it away.
37.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, Cook covers the line and defends.
37.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Cook prods forward and blocks it out.
37.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, Shortish ball outside off, Cook goes onto his back foot and cuts it through point for a couple. FIFTY UP FOR ENGLAND!
36.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
36.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, OUCH! Good length ball on off, angling in, Hameed tries to defend it off his back foot but gets hit near his box. That must have hurt.
36.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball outside off, HH allows it through. The ball goes to the keeper on the second bounce.
36.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Wide again outside off, yet another left alone.
36.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Wide outside off, Hameed allows it through.
36.1
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed outside off, stays low, Hameed defends it into the ground.
35.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Another left alone outside off.
35.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, turns in with some bounce, Cook goes onto his back foot to defend but the ball goes off the gloves.
35.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
35.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Cook gets onto his front foot to defend.
35.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Flatter outside off, another left alone.
35.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up but wide outside off, Cook leaves it alone.
34.6
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball outside off, HH prods forward and blocks it out.
34.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Shortish around off, Hameed defends it off his back foot.
34.4
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Length ball outside off, Cook gets a bit of an outside edge through backward point for a single.
34.3
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Angles it on the pads, Cook tries to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
34.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish outside off, Alastair shoulders his arms.
34.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Way outside off, Cook happily leaves it alone yet again.
33.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Hameed tries to push but gets an outside edge which falls short of Rahane at first slip. Good stop though.
33.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
33.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full ball outside off, Hameed drives it superbly towards mid off.
33.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Shortish outside off, HH stays back in his crease and defends.
33.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, Hameed defends it into the ground.
33.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up ball around off, Hameed gets onto his front foot and defends.
Ravindra Jadeja comes on to bowl.
32.6
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
32.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Landed around off, Hameed flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
32.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Shortish ball outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
32.3
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish outside off, Hameed leaves it alone.
32.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Shortish and wide outside off, Cook punches it past backward point for a single.
32.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, Cook prods forward and defends it into the ground.
31.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
31.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, Haseeb leaves it alone.
31.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller length ball on off, angling in, Hameed tickles it at the last moment towards fine leg and gets a boundary. Much better line, this.
31.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball outside off, angling in and stays low, HH defends it off his back foot.
31.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
31.1
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, India continue with their plan to bowl wide outside off, Hameed allows it through.
30.6
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Width on offer outside off again, Cook leaves it alone yet again.
30.5
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Full ball outside off, Cook digs it out to the off side.
30.4
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed around off, shortish in length, Cook flicks it towards mid-wicket.
30.3
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Fullish outside off, Cook pushes it to the cover region.
30.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, In the corridor outside off, Cook allows it through.
30.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length ball outside off, Cook shoulders his arms.
29.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full and way outside off, Hameed doesn't flirt with it.
29.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed outside off, Hameed allows it through.
29.4
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, Cook tucks it towards long leg for a single.
29.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Fuller length ball outside off, Hameed drives it through the point region for a single.
29.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full and wide outside off, Hameed leaves it alone.
29.1
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Hameed drives it towards extra cover.
Mohammed Shami to bowl from the other end.
28.6
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Now wide outside off yet again, left alone.
28.5
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Fullish outside off, Cook defends it from within his crease.
28.4
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, Cook stays back in his crease and defends.
28.3
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Wide outside off again, Cook happily lets it go through.
28.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, Cook plays it near backward point where Rahane does well to stop the ball.
28.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Not an ideal line, way outside off, Cook leaves it alone.
We are back for the final session! 32 overs are remaining. India are still searching their first breakthrough. Alastair Cook will be at the striker's end, Umesh Yadav to bowl. Here we go!
...Day 4, Session 3...
They still have 4 sessions to survive or in the hindsight, they can still go for the target provided they have wickets in hand but it is still far away. They still need 365 runs to win and it can be an uphill task if the Indian bowlers come in to their own. The hosts are still in the driver's seat and would know that a wicket or two can turn things around. Will the English side keep on frustrating the home side or will India find a way out? Join us for the final session in a bit.
The English openers have been resolute in their defense and have seen off the new ball with ease. Shami and Yadav could have been more accurate. The Indian spinners have bowled well but haven't got much purchase from the track yet. Will this tactic to block keep on working for England? They are playing nonchalantly at the moment with the odd ball playing tricks and gripping on the surface. There is slow turn and Cook and Hameed have negotiated it calmly.
27.6
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, He presses forward and defends nicely down the track. THAT'S TEA ON DAY 4!
27.5
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full on off, defended solidly off the front foot.
27.4
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, A bit fuller on leg stump this time, Hameed goes back and keeps it out.
27.3
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, On a length on middle and leg, stays a bit low. Haseeb goes back and keeps it out.
27.2
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Shortish outside off, Hameed camps back and cuts it to point.
27.1
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, This time he presses forward and blocks.
26.6
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Fullish ball outside off, driven firmly to the man at cover-point.
26.5
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Length delivery at 141 clicks, this time he makes him play as it is angling in. Cook stays back to defend but is beaten.
26.4
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, On a length outside off, stays low after pitching. Too wide to make Cook play.
26.3
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, On a length outside off, stays low after pitching. Too wide to make Cook play.
26.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Full and wide outside off, Alastair is not bothered with that one.
26.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, Cook camps back and defends it with the inner half towards mid on.
Umesh Yadav comes back for a bowl from the end which Broad bowled earlier and got wickets. May be a good move just before Tea.
25.6
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, On a length on the stumps, Hameed stays back and defends it to short leg.
25.5
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On the pads, clipped through square leg for a single.
25.4
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, FOUR, FOUR! WELL PLAYED! Shortish outside off, Cook rocks back and cuts it through point for a superb boundary.
25.3
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, driven with the spin wide of mid off. Kohli is alert there and is onto it quickly.
25.2
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, On a length outside off, keeps low. Cook goes back and cuts it to the off side.
25.1
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, On off, defended off the front foot to silly point.
Umesh Yadav goes off the field. The substitute, Karun Nair comes in his place.
24.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Hameed stays back this time and blocks it out.
24.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Tosses it up on a length around off, spins back in. Cook strides forward and gets an inside edge past short leg. Single taken!
24.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook presses forward and defends it nicely.
24.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook prods forward and defends it with the inner half past short leg.
24.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Straying on the pads, defended to leg gully.
24.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker one on the stumps, played towards leg gully where it is well fielded.
23.6
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full outside off, driven firmly to the covers but fails to pierce the gap. Nothing happening off the pitch at the moment.
23.5
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, This time it spins back in, Haseeb comes forward and defends it to the on side.
23.4
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full on off, Hameed strides forward and defends it past silly point.
23.3
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, On a length outside off, defended to first slip off the back foot.
23.2
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Slow outside off, played with an angled bat to the off side.
23.1
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Tossed up on off, spinning away. Cook comes forward and plays it with soft hands to third man for a single.
22.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Coming in with the arm around off, Hameed prods forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
22.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Full outside off, pushed through the covers for an easy single.
22.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook prods forward to the flighted delivery and defends it to the on side.
22.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker one on the stumps, Cook camps back and keeps it out.
22.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Almost a replica of the previous delivery!
22.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, This time he defends with the spin to short mid-wicket.
21.6
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Slowish and wide outside off, spinning in. Hameed plants his front foot forward and pads it away. Resolute defense from the English openers.
21.5
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, This time he puts in a big stride forward and defends it towards the slip region.
21.4
Jayant Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up on off, Hameed presses forward and blocks.
Comes over the wicket now.
21.3
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Down the leg side this time, tickled down to fine leg for a single.
21.2
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, skids through. Cook stays back and blocks it.
21.1
Jayant Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, Alastair is well forward and defends it to the off side.
Jayant Yadav comes on to bowl!
20.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up on middle and off, spins away slightly. Hameed comes forward and defends it tentatively.
20.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook plays it with the spin through to the leg side for a run.
20.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Full outside off, defended off the front foot to the off side.
20.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Hameed comes forward and pushes this to the covers. There is some hesitation in running but they make it in the end.
20.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Quicker one outside off, coming in with the arm. Hameed covers his off pole and makes a watchful leave.
20.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, On middle and off, Hameed comes forward and defends.
19.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook presses forward and defends.
19.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Slower one coming in with the arm, Cook looks to defend but is rapped on the pads. Some interest from the home side but it was always going down leg.
19.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, FOUR! SHOT! Too short on the stumps, Cook rocks back and pulls it through square leg and the ball races to the fence.
19.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, That's a ripper! Bowls it on a length on off, turns away to whiz past the forward defense of Cook.
19.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on off, defended off the front foot to the off side.
19.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up around off, pushed to silly point.
18.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Quicker one on off, kept out of the back foot watchfully.
18.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Floated outside off, Hameed makes room and drives firmly but finds Kohli at short cover.
18.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, pushed to the covers.
18.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Floated outside off, Hameed comes forward and defends it towards the slip region.
18.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Slow through the air outside off, pushed to short cover.
18.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook clips it with the spin through square leg for a single.
Pujara comes back on the field.
17.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Haseeb stays back to the length ball on off and defends it solidly.
17.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Going down leg, Hameed looks to flick but misses.
17.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Loopy ball on middle, spins away. Hameed comes forward and defends it nicely.
17.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, defended to the off side.
17.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Full on middle and off, worked towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish on off, Cook camps back and cuts it to the covers.
Pujara goes off the field.
16.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full on middle and off, Hameed strides forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
16.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Flighted on off, defended off the front foot down the track.
16.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up delivery, Hameed presses forward and blocks.
16.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook comes forward and turns it with the spin through backward square leg for a single.
16.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker one on off, Cook comes forward and keeps it out.
16.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker and flatter outside off, Alastair looks to cut but is beaten.
15.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, Hameed comes forward and defends to the off side.
15.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Hameed presses forward and blocks it nicely.
15.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Outside off, played with an open face towards third man for a single.
15.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Punched off the backfoot by the batsman.
15.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Loopy around off, defended off the front foot to the off side.
15.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, defended towards mid on.
14.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, left alone.
14.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook waits for it and helps it through square leg for a run.
14.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
14.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Quicker one on off, kept out off the front foot.
14.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Flatter one on the stumps, defended to the leg side.
14.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Slow through the air on off, defended off the front foot to mid on.
13.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, 2 runs, Full again outside off, Hameed comes forward to defend but gets an outside edge. It beats slips and the batsmen take a couple.
13.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball outside off, Hameed gets a bit of an outside edge on this occasion.
13.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Beaten! Landed outside off, Hameed tries to defend but fails to put his bat on the ball. This is good bowling. It was a quicker one.
13.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Flighted ball on off, HH goes back in his crease and defends.
Kohli having a chat with Ashwin...
13.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up outside off, Hameed defends it into the ground.
13.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball outside off, Hameed covers the line and blocks it out.
12.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, Alastair blocks it off his front foot.
12.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Full outside off, Hameed drives it through covers and takes a single. Run after a long time!
12.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. Blockathon going on.
12.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, Hameed blocks it out watchfully once again.
12.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, On middle and leg, Hameed blocks it solidly off his front foot.
12.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full ball outside off, Hameed drives it to mid off.
11.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed on off, Cook gets onto his front foot and defends it yet again.
11.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on off, Alastair prods forward and defends.
11.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
11.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up around off, Cook defends it with soft hands.
11.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, On middle, Cook tucks it towards short leg.
11.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, On middle and off, Cook lunges forward and defends it back to the bowler.
10.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, Hameed defends it from within his crease.
10.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Hameed drives it straight to Kohli at covers.
10.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Too full on off, watchfully defended by Hameed yet again.
10.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Around off, Hameed lunges forward and drives it towards mid off.
10.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
10.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, HH blocks it solidly off his front foot.
9.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
9.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, On middle and leg, Cook flicks it to mid-wicket but there is a fielder.
9.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Fullish ball outside off, Cook pushes it towards covers.
9.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Shortish outside off, Cook goes onto his back foot and cuts it towards backward point. Good shot but for no run.
9.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on middle, Alastair defends it into the ground.
9.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Flighted outside off, Cook blocks it out watchfully.
8.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads.
8.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Around off, Hameed defends it by taking his bottom hand off the bat.
8.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Outside off, HH doesn't play at it.
8.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, Hameed gets onto his front foot and defends.
8.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Full and outside off again, Hameed shoulders his arms.
8.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Flatter outside off, Haseeb lunges forward and leaves it alone.
Ravindra Jadeja comes on to bowl.
7.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, On middle and leg, Cook works it towards short leg.
Jadeja is warming up...
7.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
7.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up on off, Cook blocks it out into the ground.
7.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, BEATEN! Flighted ball landed just outside off, Cook tries to defend but the ball stays low and whizzes past his outside edge. It was quite near to the off stump too.
7.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Alastair lunges forward and defends.
7.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Flighted ball around off, Cook tries to defend but the ball goes off the inside half of the bat and towards square leg.
6.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, it's the off-cutter, Hameed lunges forward and lets it go through.
6.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Down the leg side now, Hameed misses with his flick shot.
6.4
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Short of a length ball on middle and off, Cook half-pulls it through square leg for a single.
6.3
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Cook stays back in his crease and defends watchfully.
6.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Good length ball on the pads, Hameed flicks it away through backward square leg for a single.
Short leg comes in now...
6.1
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, OUCH! Short of a length ball on off, Hameed is taken by surprise. The ball brushes off his chest.
5.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Full outside off, Hameed drives it through extra cover, beats the fielder and takes a run.
5.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, Hameed defends it with soft hands.
5.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
5.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Landed outside off, Hameed drives it through mid off for a single.
5.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Around off, Cook flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
5.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed around off, Cook lunges forward and defends.
Ravichandran Ashwin comes on to bowl. He is on a hat-trick as he took two wickets in his last two balls in the first innings.
4.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
4.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, FOUR, FOUR! Poor ball! Angles it on the pads, Hameed flicks it away to the fine leg region. No one fielding there and Hameed gets a boundary.
4.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
4.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Length ball on off, Hameed defends it from within his crease.
4.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Length ball around off, Hameed defends it solidly off his front foot.
4.1
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On the pads, Cook flicks it away through the leg side for a single.
The physio is out to attend Hameed. The teenage opener was hit on the gloves earlier. Meanwhile, Kohli is asking the crowd to cheer out loudly.
3.6
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, On the pads, Cook tucks it to square leg for a run to end the over.
3.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Landed outside off, angling in, Hameed taps it to the off side for a quick single.
3.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Shortish outside off, Hameed plays it off his back foot.
3.3
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Length ball around off, Hameed blocks it out watchfully.
3.2
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, In the corridor outside off, good carry, Hameed leaves it alone.
3.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Shortish on middle and leg, Cook flicks it through square leg and takes a single.
2.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball on off, Hameed defends it into the ground.
2.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
2.4
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Short of a length ball on middle, Cook works it through square leg for a single.
Comes round the wicket to Cook now...
2.3
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Down the leg side, Cook tries to half-pull but misses.
2.2
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Bowled on off, Alastair blocks it out off his back foot.
2.1
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed around off, Cook stays back in his crease and defends.
1.6
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Banged in short, Hameed lets it go over him.
1.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Down the leg side, Hameed tries to play it across but misses.
1.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball around off, angling in, Hameed tries to defend but misses and gets hit on the back pad.
1.3
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Hameed covers the line and defends.
1.2
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Good length ball on off, Cook taps it to wide mid off for a quick single.
1.1
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Landed outside off, Cook shoulders his arms.
Umesh Yadav to bowl from the other end.
0.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Short ball on off, Hameed quickly drops his wrists and sways away. Well left!
0.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Angles it down the leg side, Hameed tries to clip but misses.
0.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Back of a length ball on off, good carry, Hameed takes evasive action, it off the gloves.
0.3
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Cook plays it past backward point for a single to get off the mark. England are underway!
0.2
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length ball around off, Cook pushes it towards point.
0.1
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Beaten! Perfect ball first up, it's a length delivery around off, shapes away after landing, Cook is stuck in his crease as he tries to defend but fails to connect his bat on the ball.

MATCH DETAILS

158 in 97.3 overs (1.62 runs per over)

Toss: Toss won by India

Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

EnglandENG
158-all out (97.3 Ovs)
IndiaIND
204 (63.1 Ovs)

England need 247 runs to win

Man of the match: Virat Kohli
BATTINGRB4S6SSR
Murali Vijay
c Ben Stokes b James Anderson
20214095.24
Lokesh Rahul
c Ben Stokes b Stuart Broad
05000
Cheteshwar Pujara
c Jonny Bairstow b James Anderson
11920412258.33
Virat Kohli (C)
c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali
16726718062.55
Ajinkya Rahane
c Jonny Bairstow b James Anderson
23612037.7
Ravichandran Ashwin
c Jonny Bairstow b Ben Stokes
58956061.05
Wriddhiman Saha (W)
lbw b Moeen Ali
3160018.75
Ravindra Jadeja
lbw b Moeen Ali
02000
Jayant Yadav
c James Anderson b Adil Rashid
35843041.67
Umesh Yadav
c Moeen Ali b Adil Rashid
13213061.9
Mohammed Shami
not out
7201350
Total455 in129.4 overs(3.50 runs per over)
ExtrasExtras (b 4lb5, w1, nb0, p)10

Fall of wickets

1-6(Lokesh Rahul, 1.5),2-22(Murali Vijay, 4.6),3-248(Cheteshwar Pujara, 66.4),4-316(Ajinkya Rahane, 88.3),5-351(Virat Kohli, 100.3),6-363(Wriddhiman Saha, 104.2),7-363(Ravindra Jadeja, 104.4),8-427(Ravichandran Ashwin, 123.5),9-440(Jayant Yadav, 127.6),10-455(Umesh Yadav, 129.4),

BOWLINGOVERSMRW ECON EXTRAS
James Anderson2036230nb, 0w
Stuart Broad1624910nb, 0w
Ben Stokes2047310nb, 1w
Zafar Ansari1214500nb, 0w
Adil Rashid34.4211020nb, 0w
Moeen Ali2519830nb, 0w
Joe Root20900nb, 0w
BATTINGRB4S6SSR
Alastair Cook (C)
b Mohammed Shami
2110018.18
Haseeb Hameed
run out (Jayant Yadav)
13500026
Joe Root
c Umesh Yadav b Ravichandran Ashwin
53986054.08
Ben Duckett
b Ravichandran Ashwin
5190026.32
Moeen Ali
lbw b Jayant Yadav
121004.76
Ben Stokes
lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin
7015711044.59
Jonny Bairstow (W)
b Umesh Yadav
531525034.87
Adil Rashid
not out
32736043.84
Zafar Ansari
lbw b Ravindra Jadeja
491044.44
Stuart Broad
lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin
13261050
James Anderson
lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin
01000
Total255 in102.5 overs(2.47 runs per over)
ExtrasExtras (b 6lb3, w0, nb0, p)9

Fall of wickets

1-4(Alastair Cook, 2.3),2-51(Haseeb Hameed, 20.6),3-72(Ben Duckett, 27.3),4-79(Joe Root, 31.5),5-80(Moeen Ali, 34.2),6-190(Jonny Bairstow, 78.3),7-225(Ben Stokes, 90.4),8-234(Zafar Ansari, 95.1),9-255(Stuart Broad, 102.4),10-255(James Anderson, 102.5),

BOWLINGOVERSMRW ECON EXTRAS
Mohammed Shami1452810nb, 0w
Umesh Yadav1825610nb, 0w
Ravindra Jadeja29105710nb, 0w
Ravichandran Ashwin29.566750nb, 0w
Jayant Yadav1233810nb, 0w

MATCH DETAILS

158 in97.3 overs(1.62 runs per over)

Toss: Toss won by India

Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL),Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

HIndi
ENG
158-all out (97.3 Ovs)
IND
204 (63.1 Ovs)

India beat England by 246 runs

Man of the match: Virat Kohli
Last Wicket: James Anderson lbw b Jayant Yadav 0 (1) - 158/10 in 97.3 Over

COMMENTARY

End of over

IND204 (63.1 Ovs)

England need to bat really well here as the wicket has started to misbehave a bit. The odd one staying low, some extra bounce and some turn too. The Indian bowlers will back themselves on this wicket so stay tuned for England's reply with the bat to see how things unfold.
Earlier, it was Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara's 226-run stand which put India on the top. The Indian skipper got out after a terrific 167 and Pujara smashed another ton. For England, Anderson was the pick of the bowlers yesterday as he picked three wickets but today he didn't bowl that much. Moeen Ali got three wickets in the first session today while Rashid got two in this one. So India will be happy with their total overall.
England have wasted no time to dismiss the Indian tail in this session. Ashwin got out after his well-composed fifty. Stokes got his rewards when he took Ashwin's wicket and towards the end Umesh Yadav provided some entertainment with the bat and the last pair helped India cross the 450-run mark.
129.4
Adil Rashid to Umesh Yadav, out, OUT! Umesh holes out! Floated outside off, Umesh looks to go for another big one but this one's against the turn. He finds Moeen Ali at deep mid-wicket. End of an entertaining cameo from Umesh. INDIA BOWLED OUT FOR 455!
129.3
Adil Rashid to Umesh Yadav, no run, Shorter down the leg side, Umesh looks to heave but is beaten.
129.2
Adil Rashid to Mohammed Shami, 1 run, Shami gets down on his knee and slog sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single. That came off the inner half of the bat.
129.1
Adil Rashid to Mohammed Shami, SIX, SIX! TAKE THAT! Floats it outside off, Shami gets under it and hammers it up and over the long off fence for a maximum. 450 up for India! That's a superb shot to get off the mark.
128.6
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Goes round the wicket, bowls it on middle, Umesh this time keeps it out back down the wicket.
128.5
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, FOUR, FOUR! Shot, Umesh! Flatter on middle, Umesh again sweeps it hard and gets it through backward square leg for a boundary.
128.4
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Stays back and Umesh defends it back down the wicket.
128.3
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, FOUR, FOUR! SMACKED! Umesh picks the line and slog sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
128.2
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Fuller outside off, Yadav keeps it out.
128.1
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Shorter outside off, comes in, Umesh plays it back down the wicket.
MOHAMMED SHAMI is the last man in.
127.6
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, out, OUT! RASHID STRIKES! Floated outside off, Jayant goes for the slog sweep but gets a top edge. He himself screams in disgust. The leading edge goes towards point where Anderson takes the catch. End of a fine knock from Jayant.
127.5
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Stays back and cuts it towards point.
127.4
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Jayant keeps this one out from his crease.
127.3
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, 2 runs, Shorter on middle, Jayant pulls it through square leg for a couple.
127.2
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flatter on the pads, Jayant fails to clip it but is his on his pads.
127.1
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Floated on middle, Jayant comes forward and defends it.
ADIL RASHID comes on to bowl.
126.6
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, FOUR, FOUR! CLOBBERED! Fuller on middle, Umesh gets under it and slams it hard down the ground for a boundary. That was very powerfully done.
126.5
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Floated on off, Umesh comes forward and gets a leading edge towards covers as he closes the face of the bat a bit early.
126.4
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Short outside off, pushed towards covers.
126.3
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Outside off, Umesh plays inside the line and is beaten by the turn and low bounce.
126.2
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Fuller outside off, Umesh comes forward and defends it.
126.1
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Shorter on middle, Jayant goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. He is not happy with his connection.
Cook is off the field now, Batty is on the field.
125.6
Ben Stokes to Umesh Yadav, no run, Full outside off, Umesh drives it towards covers.
Leg slip in place now.
125.5
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Outside off, Jayant comes forward to defend but gets an outside edge towards third man. Anderson mops up as a single is taken.
125.4
Ben Stokes to Umesh Yadav, 1 run, Umesh gets in line and clips this one down to fine leg where Ansari dives and stops the ball. A run taken. Ansari is not fit it seems, he was holding his back after fielding that one.
125.3
Ben Stokes to Umesh Yadav, no run, Tries what he did with Ashwin, bowls the fuller one on the stumps after the short one, Umesh is upto it and keeps it out.
125.2
Ben Stokes to Umesh Yadav, no run, Shorter length on middle and leg, Umesh lets it go over him.
125.1
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, 3 runs, Spears it full and on the middle, Jayant presents the full face of the bat and gets it towards long on. The fielder, Rashid runs after it and keeps the ball in play. A run saved.
124.6
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Fuller outside off, Umesh comes forward and keeps it out.
124.5
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Umesh comes forward and blocks it out.
124.4
Moeen Ali to Umesh Yadav, no run, Floated outside off, Umesh plays inside the line and is beaten.
124.3
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Fuller on middle, pushed down to long on for a run.
124.2
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Too full outside off, played back to the bowler by Jayant.
124.1
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Floated outside off, Jayant comes forward and defends it.
123.6
Ben Stokes to Umesh Yadav, no run, Good length on middle, Umesh tucks it towards mid-wicket.
UMESH YADAV is the new man in.
123.5
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, out, OUT! ASHWIN DEPARTS! Outside off, on a length, Ashwin throws his bat at it from his body and gets an outside edge. Ashwin looks back to see it carried, it had. The keeper did not even appeal, Stokes raises his hand and watches the umpire give it out. But job done by Ashwin.
123.4
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Shorter length on middle and leg, Ashwin lets it go over him.
123.3
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Good length on off, Ashwin controls his slap through mid on from his crease.
123.2
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Ashwin punches this one back past Stokes towards mid off.
123.1
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR, FOUR! Hit away! Bowls it on the pads, goes down even further, Ashwin does not miss out and clips it down to the fine leg fence. That was an attempted leg cutter.
122.6
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Another solid block from Yadav to end the over.
122.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Full outside off, Jayant covers the line and defends it.
122.4
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Outside off, Jayant comes forward and blocks it.
122.3
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Floated outside off, Jayant comes forward and defends it.
122.2
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Shorter on middle, goes back and punches it back down the wicket.
122.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Fuller on off, Ashwin drives it through mid on for a single.
121.6
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Outside off, comes in a touch, this time Jayant is confident enough and lets it go through.
121.5
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Another one angling into the body, Jayant is hit on his body as he fails to clip it through off his crease. That looked to be a bit too high. He actually missed the line of the ball completely.
121.4
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Slanted on middle and leg, Jayant looks to clip but is rapped on the pads. The players go up in an appeal but the umpire stays put. That looked to be missing the leg stump. The noise was of the bat hitting the pad.
121.3
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Another short one, angling into the body, Jayant looks to ride the bounce and does well to keep it down towards the on side.
121.2
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Angled outside off, on a good length, Jayant covers the line and defends it.
121.1
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Back of a length on middle, Jayant looks to defend it and does so taking the bottom half of the bat. The ball rolls back down the wicket.
120.6
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Shorter outside off, punched towards covers for a single by Jayant.
120.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Floated outside off, Ashwin comes forward and defends it.
120.4
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Fuller on off, Ashwin clips it wide of the mid on region for a single.
120.3
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Outside off, Ashwin prods forward and defends it.
120.2
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Floated on off, Ashwin covers the line and defends it.
8th Test fifty for Ravichandran Ashwin!
120.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR, FOUR! FIFTY! Shorter outside off, Ashwin cuts it through the backward point region for a boundary. He brings up his fifty with that too.
MOEEN ALI to bowl from the other end.
119.6
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Good length outside off, Jayant defends it from his crease.
119.5
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Yadav cannot clip it.
119.4
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Back of a length outside off, comes in, keeps low too, Jayant does well to keep it out towards mid-wicket and has a quizzical look on his face.
119.3
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Shorter on middle, Jayant tucks it towards square leg but not in the gap. They look for a single but decide against it. The umpire asked Jayant to not run on the danger area on the pitch.
119.2
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Angled on a length, Yadav comes forward and defends it.
119.1
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Bowls it outside off, Ashwin punches it on the up through covers for a single.
The two batsmen, RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN and JAYANT YADAV are out to bat for India. England begin the session with BEN STOKES...
Welcome back for the second session of play! India will aim to bat positively and score as many as possible. Will England go ultra-defensive or will India be aggressive right from the start? Let's see.
DAY 2... SESSION 2...
Ashwin though has held one end up with a fine batting display. He has shared an unbeaten 52-run stand with Jayant Yadav to take India post 400. Jayant on debut has looked compact. They will look to add as many runs as possible in the post lunch session, to also tire the England bowlers down. Do join us in a while for the second session.
Another dominating session for India! They have scored 98 runs in the session and despite the wickets for England, the hosts remain on top. The toss could very well be the most crucial moment won by India. England bowled tight lines to not let India run away with the game. Virat Kohli did not add much to his overnight score and departed to Ali. Ali then struck twice in the same over to dismiss Saha and Jadeja, who was out for a duck.
118.6
Joe Root to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, On the pads, Ashwin worked away through mid-wicket for a single. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 2!
118.5
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Shortish on middle and leg, Yadav pulls it to long leg for a single.
118.4
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, no run, Full ball on off, Yadav defends it into the ground.
118.3
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
118.2
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, no run, On middle and off, Yadav drives it back to the bowler.
50-run stand up between Ashwin and Jayant!
118.1
Joe Root to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Fullish on off, Ashwin drives it through mid on for a single.
117.6
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, FOUR, EDGED! FOUR! Fuller length ball outside off, Yadav gets an outside edge yet again. This time it goes wide of the only slip fielder for a boundary.
117.5
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Excellent bouncer, Yadav quickly ducks under it.
117.4
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Full toss outside off, Yadav gets an outside edge towards slips.
117.3
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Short of a length ball on off, Yadav flicks it to the leg side.
117.2
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Banged in short on middle and leg, Yadav ducks under it.
117.1
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Ashwin tucks it through square leg off his gloves for a single.
116.6
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flatter outside off, pushed to the off side by Jayant.
116.5
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flighted outside off, Yadav comes onto his front foot and defends.
116.4
Joe Root to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Driven through mid on this time by Ash for a single.
116.3
Joe Root to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR, FOUR! That's a fine shot! Full outside off, Ashwin drives it superbly through the cover region for a boundary. The crowd is enjoying there.
116.2
Joe Root to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Full outside off, Ashwin drives it to mid off.
116.1
Joe Root to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Flighted ball outside off, Yadav taps it to cover-point for a single.
JOE ROOT comes into the attack.
115.6
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Length ball on off, Yadav works it between the gap at mid-wicket and mid on for a single.
115.5
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, Ashwin works it to fine leg for a single again. 400 UP FOR INDIA!
115.4
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Around off, Yadav flicks it away through square leg for a single.
115.3
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Landed outside off, Yadav pushes it towards cover-point.
115.2
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Length ball outside off, Jayant defends it out off his front foot.
115.1
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Good length ball outside off, Yadav stays back in his crease and defends.
114.6
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR, FOUR! That's a fine shot! Fullish outside off, Ashwin comes down the track and flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
114.5
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed outside off, Ashwin comes forward and tries to defend with his bat behind his pads, gets a bit of an inside edge.
114.4
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
114.3
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed outside off, Ashwin covers the line and defends.
114.2
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Flighted on off, flicks it towards mid-wicket, falls short of Joe Root there.
114.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 2 runs, Ashwin gets into the position to paddle and Stokes from first slip quickly runs to his left, it's been played towards fine leg and stopped by Stokes. Two runs taken.
113.6
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Yadav drives it uppishly to mid off.
113.5
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Back of a length ball outside off, Ashwin plays it off the outside half of the bat through point for a single.
113.4
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed around off, angling in, Ashwin defends it off his back foot.
113.3
Ben Stokes to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Landed outside off, played through point for a run.
113.2
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Full outside off, Ashwin drives it through covers for a single.
113.1
Ben Stokes to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Good length ball outside off, Ashwin pushes it towards point.
BEN STOKES back on.
112.6
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Shortish on middle, turning in, Yadav goes onto his back foot to play but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his pads.
112.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, 2 runs, Flighted on off, turning in, Yadav goes onto his back foot and flicks it nicely to the fine leg region. The fielder in the deep does well to stop the ball. Two runs taken.
112.4
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flatter on off, Yadav defends it with soft hands.
112.3
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Outside off, Yadav stays back in his crease and defends.
112.2
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flighted ball on off, Jayant defends it into the ground.
112.1
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Tossed up outside off, Yadav drives it towards mid off.
111.6
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Driven down the ground for a single.
111.5
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, On middle and off, Yadav defends it off his front foot.
111.4
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Landed around off, Yadav covers the line and defends.
111.3
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Pitched around off, turning away, Yadav cuts it late to the third man region for a boundary.
111.2
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Full toss on middle and off, Yadav flicks it to mid-wicket.
111.1
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Leg break on off, Ashwin punches it through covers for a single.
110.6
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Outside off, Yadav defends it solidly yet again.
110.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Around off, Jayant defends it into the ground.
110.4
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Full outside off, Ashwin drives it through covers for a single.
110.3
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, leg byes, 2 runs, Tossed up outside off, Ashwin tries to defend by keeping his bat behind his pad, technically he's not offering any shot. The ball goes past slips and the batsmen take a couple. Stokes asks if it's a dead ball but Ashwin gets away with it.
110.2
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 2 runs, Shortish outside off, Ashwin plays it through backward point for a couple.
110.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Flighted outside off, turning in, Ashwin defends it from within his crease.
109.6
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Leg break around off, Yadav defends with bat pad.
109.5
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, NOT OUT! Tossed ball around off, Yadav lunges forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. The umpire turns down the appeal but England look confident. Replays show, impact is outside off and the ball is turning away as well and clearly would have missed the off stump. England lose a review.
Appeal for an LBW turned down. England have taken a review.
109.4
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Defended watchfully by Yadav once again.
109.3
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
109.2
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Full outside off, driven through covers for a single.
109.1
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, On the pads, Yadav flicks it through the leg side for a single.
108.6
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
108.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, 1 run, Moeen drags his length back, too short outside off, Yadav punches it through covers for a single.
108.4
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, FOUR, FOUR! Flighted around off, turns in, Jayant Yadav goes onto his back foot, uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for his first boundary in Test cricket.
108.3
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Full outside off, driven to deep mid off. No run taken.
108.2
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flighted outside off, turning in, flicked away to the leg side.
Silly point comes in place...
108.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Tossed up ball on off, Ashwin drives it through mid on for a single.
107.6
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Outside off, Yadav defends it towards point off his back foot.
107.5
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Loopy around off, Jayant drives it to mid off.
107.4
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Full again outside off, driven straight to the cover fielder.
107.3
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, 2 runs, Fullish outside off, Yadav drives it through point for a couple.
107.2
Adil Rashid to Jayant Yadav, no run, Pitched around leg, turning away, Yadav goes onto his back foot and defends it at the last moment. Gets a bit of a leading edge there to the off side.
107.1
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Around off, Ashwin punches it through covers for a single.
106.6
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Tossed up outside off, Jayant lunges forward and defends it solidly.
106.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Fullish outside off, Yadav covers the line and defends.
106.4
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flighted outside off, turning in, Yadav goes onto his back foot and punches it to mid on.
106.3
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
106.2
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Tossed up ball just outside off, Yadav stays back in his crease and defends.
106.1
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Flatter outside off, Yadav drives it to covers.
105.6
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Tossed up ball, Ashwin comes forward and blocks.
105.5
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed just outside off, Ashwin leaves it alone.
105.4
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fullish around off, Ash drives it to covers.
105.3
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
105.2
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Outside off, Ashwin pushes it towards point.
105.1
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed around off, stays low, Ashwin defends it off his back foot.
104.6
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, 2 runs, Fullish outside off, Jayant drives it through covers for a couple.
104.5
Moeen Ali to Jayant Yadav, no run, Around off, Yadav gets onto his front foot and defends.
JAYANT YADAV is the next man in. It's his debut.
104.4
Moeen Ali to Ravindra Jadeja, out, OUT! Moeen Ali on a roll here! Nicely tossed up around middle, Jadeja plays for the turn, tries to defend but misses the line. He gets hit on the pads and there's a confident appeal for a leg before yet again. Dharmasena raises his finger rather quickly this time and Moeen gets his third scalp in no time. Jadeja has a chat with Ashwin and decides not to take a review. Well, replays show the ball would have missed the leg stump and Jadeja would have survived, had he taken a review.
104.3
Moeen Ali to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Flighted ball just outside off, Jadeja shoulders his arms.
RAVINDRA JADEJA walks in next without his helmet.
104.2
Moeen Ali to Wriddhiman Saha, out, OUT! Saha has to go! Flighted ball outside off, turns in sharply after landing, Saha goes onto his back foot to play but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a big appeal for a leg before but umpire Dharmasena is unmoved. England stop appealing and start chasing the ball, the batsmen look for a run too but suddenly Dharmasena now raises his finger after taking a long look. Saha can't believe it and he takes a review. Replays show it would have hit the stumps so he has to go. Moeen Ali gets another wicket.
After a long pause, umpire gives Saha out LBW. India have taken a review.
104.1
Moeen Ali to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Saha lunges forward and defends.
Drinks!
103.6
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, 1 run, Drops it very short on the stumps, Saha looks to hit it too hard and mistimes it completely through square leg for a single. Saha missed out there.
103.5
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Tossed up on middle, kept out by Saha.
103.4
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, 2 runs, Flatter on the pads, Saha gets across and tickles it down to the fine leg region. Ansari does well to keep the ball in play despite seeming to lose his balance. Two runs taken.
103.3
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Loopy outside off, Saha drives it towards covers off his crease.
103.2
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Floated on middle, Saha comes forward and keeps it out.
103.1
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Floated on off, turns away, Saha comes forward and defends it.
England rotating the fielders off and on the field. Ben Stokes went off after taking the catch, returns now as Moeen Ali is the one going off.
102.6
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Floated outside off, Ashwin comes across and defends it.
102.5
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Ashwin plants his front foot across and looks to hit through mid on but does not find the gap.
102.4
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR, FOUR! NICELY DONE! Stays back and cuts this shorter one behind point. The ball is timed superbly and he gets a boundary.
102.3
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Outside off, Ashwin plays it back down the wicket.
102.2
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Ashwin comes forward and drives it through covers.
102.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Floated outside off, Ashwin pushes it towards covers.
101.6
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Saha drives this one towards mid off but is again stopped by the bowler.
101.5
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Fuller outside off, Saha pushes it towards mid off. The bowler goes to his left and stops the ball.
101.4
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Landed on middle, Saha comes forward and defends it.
101.3
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Floated on the stumps, Saha blocks it out.
101.2
Adil Rashid to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Saha covers the line and defends this one.
101.1
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Punches this through covers for a single.
100.6
Moeen Ali to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Saha comes forward and looks to drive but misses.
100.5
Moeen Ali to Wriddhiman Saha, no run, Saha comes forward and defends it.
100.4
Moeen Ali to Wriddhiman Saha, byes, 4 runs, FOUR BYES! Floated outside off, Saha comes forward and defend but the ball keeps low and goes through the keeper for a boundary to third man. That was a tough chance for the keeper as there was an edge there. The umpire did not spot it though.
WRIDDHIMAN SAHA walks in.
100.3
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, out, OUT! What a superb reflex catch! Bowls it outside off, Kohli looks to drive it through covers but is not to the pitch of the ball and gets an edge that flies quickly towards Ben Stokes at first slip going to his right. That was well held by Stokes. End of a superb innings from Kohli and he walks back disappointed. Moeen won't mind it at all, he got a bigger scalp thanks to the drop. Stokes threw the ball in disgust. Was not happy for the dropping a simpler chance on the previous ball.
100.2
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Dropped! Floated outside off, Ashwin almost guides it into the hands of Ben Stokes at first slip. Stokes goes to his right at first but then spots the ball going to his left. The ball lobs towards leg gully and that is a chance gone down. A single taken.
100.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed on middle, Ashwin gets across and defends it towards the leg side.
99.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Flatter one on the pads, Kohli keeps it out towards the on side.
99.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli picks this one and defends it towards covers.
99.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Bowls the slider outside off, goes straight, Kohli defends for the turn but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
99.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated on off, Kohli drives it towards mid off from his crease.
99.2
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Bowls the leggie on off, Ashwin drives it through covers with the spin for a single.
99.1
Adil Rashid to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Full on off, Ashwin pushes it towards covers.
ADIL RASHID to bowl from the other end.
98.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli works it towards mid on off his crease.
98.5
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Ashwin punches it through mid-wicket where another fumble and allows a single. Jos Buttler is on the field.
98.4
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Landed around off, Ashwin comes forward and defends it with his bat and pad together. There was an appeal but it looked like the impact was outside off.
98.3
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, 2 runs, Bowls a full toss outside off, Ashwin drives it towards mid off. Jake Ball, on the field, fumbles and allows the ball through. A couple taken.
98.2
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Outside off, Ashwin comes forward and defends it.
98.1
Moeen Ali to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Floated outside off, Ashwin comes forward to defend but is beaten all ends up. The keeper takes the bails off but Ashwin was in there.
MOEEN ALI to bowl now.
97.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Bowls from very wide of the crease, Kohli cuts it towards point off his crease. Broad almost cut the return crease there.
97.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli gets across and drives it back down the wicket towards mid off.
97.4
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Good length outside off, placed through backward point for a single.
97.3
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Angled outside off, Ashwin punches it towards short cover.
97.2
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Outside off on a length, Ashwin wants to have a dab at it with no second slip and is beaten.
97.1
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fuller outside off, Ashwin drives it nicely to the left of mid off.
96.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length outside off, Kohli places it to the right of the point fielder but not for any run.
96.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Pitched up outside off, keeps very low, Kohli lets it go.
96.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Outside off, left alone by Kohli.
96.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! CRISP! Fuller on off, Kohli walks across and clips it just wide of the diving Stuart Broad at mid on for a boundary. That was superbly done and Broad seems to have injured his hand again as he dived to his right to stop that one.
96.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Full outside off, no shot offered from Kohli.
96.1
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Fuller length outside off, Ashwin edges it through the vacant third slip region for a single to third man.
95.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Dug in very short outside off, Kohli is happy to let it go through.
95.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Bowls it outside off, left alone by Kohli.
95.4
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Good length outside off, Ashwin punches it behind point for a single.
The umpire has a look at the ball. The 8-shape gauge is out. The ball seems to have lost its shape and hence they are changing it.
95.3
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fuller outside off, Ashwin digs it out towards mid off from his crease.
95.2
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, With the spread field, Kohli this time taps it to the off side for a single.
95.1
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Intent from Kohli! Bowls it outside off on a fuller length, Kohli covers the line and the slight away swing to open the face of the bat at the last moment to get it through backward point for a boundary.
Silly mid off in place now.
94.6
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Ashwin waits for this one to arrive and guides it towards point off his crease.
94.5
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Good length outside off, Ashwin mistimes his punch to short cover.
94.4
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Outside off on a length, Ashwin plays it towards mid off from his crease.
94.3
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, A touch fuller outside off, Ashwin pushes it in the air on the bounce towards point. That was an attempted off-cutter.
94.2
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Back of a length outside off, Ashwin spots it being very wide and drops his wrists and lets it go through.
94.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Good length outside off, Kohli places it behind point for a single.
93.6
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Good length outside off, Ashwin looks to punch but gets it off the inside half towards mid-wicket.
93.5
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Good length outside off, Ashwin punches it towards covers.
93.4
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Ashwin gets across and tucks it towards mid-wicket.
93.3
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Shorter outside off, Kohli goes for the pull but this time he keeps it down with a roll of a wrists. Zafar Ansari does well in the deep at fine leg and keeps them to a single.
93.2
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Hurls it on a length outside off, Kohli gets in line and defends it.
93.1
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Angled on the pads, clipped to backward square leg for a single.
92.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Hard luck, Stokes! Fuller outside off, Kohli goes for the drive through covers. Ben Stokes at fielding there misfields and allows the ball to go through him. That was bowled with a scrambled seam. Stokes actually got a bad bounce and spin which led to the fumble.
92.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length on off, Kohli clips it towards mid-wicket.
92.4
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Ashwin goes for the on drive, he gets it to the right of the mid on fielder. A single taken.
92.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Outside off on a length, Kohli places it between gully and point and takes a single. His first run for the day.
92.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli plays it towards mid off with an angled bat.
92.1
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Ashwin works it through backward square leg for a single.
91.6
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, IN THE AIR...BUT SAFE! There are two men in the deep yet Ashwin goes for the hook. Broad bangs it short on off, Ashwin goes for the hook despite being cramped for room. He gets a top edge over the slip cordon for a run.
91.5
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Back of a length outside off, Ashwin rides the bounce and taps it towards covers.
91.4
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Hurls it outside off, Ashwin looks to flay it through cover-point off his crease but is beaten all ends up.
91.3
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Ashwin stands tall and punches it towards covers off his crease.
91.2
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Angled on a fuller length on off, Ashwin pushes it towards mid on from his crease.
91.1
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, On a length outside off, Ashwin drives it on the up towards covers.
STUART BROAD to bowl from the other end.
90.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Outside off, Kohli leaves it all alone.
90.5
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, Good length outside off, Ashwin looks to punch but gets it back down the wicket. Anderson tries to get a hand on it but fails to do so. The ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end and deflects towards mid off and they take a single.
90.4
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Good length on off, Ashwin tucks it towards mid-wicket.
90.3
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely shot! Hurls it outside off, Ashwin leans into it and creams it through extra cover for a superb boundary. Nice start for him.
90.2
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Bowls it outside off, comes in with the angle, pitches and seams away, Ashwin defends it.
90.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, leg byes, 1 run, Begins with a fuller one on middle, Kohli looks to clip but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards square leg. The players appeal but the umpire is unmoved. That looked to be missing leg. A leg bye signaled pretty late by the umpire.
Game time! The players are out in the middle. VIRAT KOHLI and RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN are the two batsmen out to bat. ENGLAND begin the day with JAMES ANDERSON....
PITCH REPORT - Sunil Gavaskar is happy that he had rightly predicted the ball turning from the first day itself. He though adds that he was surprised by it not being a rank turner. Opines that this one has no grass and hence the pitch is more vulnerable to crumble in comparison to the one in Rajkot. Reckons the ball will keep low more often, there will be more turn on offer. Nasser Hussain concludes that this is a first innings wicket, since the first few days will be the best time to bat.
England on the other hand, will be relatively pleased with their effort. They came into the game high on confidence but their execution yesterday was far from ideal. They dropped Kohli on 56 and it could very well be a match defining moment. Anderson has picked up three on a wicket which has assisted the spinners and that should disappoint England. They will hope to restrict India as much possible since batting is only going to get tougher from here on.
Hello everyone and welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Having won the toss, India made the most of the good batting conditions to notch up a good score on board. Virat Kohli has led the charge for the hosts with an unbeaten 151 and will be itching to ensure they post a massive total. He got able support from Cheteshwar Pujara as they shared a 226-run stand. India lost both Pujara and Rahane in the final session and they will hope that the lower order can hang around with the skipper.
DAY 2...SESSION 1....
England will hope to return fresh tomorrow morning and comeback in the game with a flurry of wickets as the deck will start to crumble sooner than later. India will want to ensure they bat big and with the skipper out there for them, expect no let up from the hosts. Do join us for all the action from Day 2 tomorrow at 0930 IST. Until then, it's goodbye and take care!
The English bowlers were made to toil hard for wickets. The spinners did get assistance from the wicket but they were not consistent enough and the pressure was never on India to score against the run of play. Ali, Rashid and Ansari, all of them were far too short, too often. Anderson was the best bowler for England, taking three of the four wickets to fall today.
Once again it is the captain who has led from the front for India with a fine, fine unbeaten knock of 151. He got good support from Cheteshwar Pujara who also registered a ton to save India from 22 for 2. They shared a 226-run stand and despite the hiccups in the running, they were always in control of the game. Pujara fell soon after getting to his ton and Rahane fell just at the stroke of stumps but India will be the happier of the two teams.
89.6
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fuller length ball on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin is solid in defense as he plays this back down to the right of the bowler. With that, IT IS STUMPS ON DAY 1!
89.5
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Length delivery just outside off, it's not bothered with this time.
89.4
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Some good inswing here for Broad. He spears in a full ball which is tailing in from around off, Ashwin drives it straight back down. Broad looks to get a hand on it on his followthrough as Kohli was maybe a step out of his crease. He doesn't so it doesn't matter.
89.3
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fuller in length once more, it's angling in on middle and leg, worked straight to the mid-wicket fielder.
89.2
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fuller length delivery outside off, Ashwin brings down a straight blade and drives it back to Stuart Broad.
89.1
Stuart Broad to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Length ball around off, no movement there as the ball holds its line, Ashwin stands firm and blocks it firmly in front of covers.
STUART BROAD will bowl the last over of the day.
88.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Slightly fuller in length and around off, defended off the front foot by Virat Kohli.
88.5
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run, EDGED BUT SAFE! A bit of late unnecessary drama for India. Fuller and well outside off, no idea why Ashwin is going after that. He reaches out to it, has a poke at it but ends up edging it. Luckily for him, it flies through the vacant gully region and rolls away to third man as the batsmen take a single.
88.4
James Anderson to Ravichandran Ashwin, no run, Fullish in length and swinging away from around off, Ashwin plays this off the outer half on the off side.
RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN is the next batsman in.
88.3
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, out, OUT! And the new ball has done the trick. You have to wonder why is he even thinking about playing at that, let alone actually doing it. It's well outside off and on a fuller length, Rahane looks to have a feel for it from inside the line and ends up nicking it. It flies behind and it's a simple take for Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps. With not much time left in the day, England have gotten an important breakthrough.
88.2
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, On a good length once more, outside off, punched in front of covers off the back foot.
88.1
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Excellent length ball outside off, swinging away from Ajinkya Rahane, he raises his bat skyward and lets the ball go past him.
The second new ball has been taken. And it will be Anderson to take it. Guess I was wrong about him.
87.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter in length and on a flatter trajectory, outside off, tapped onto the track below off the back foot.
87.5
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Floated around off, it's pushed to sweeper cover for one run.
87.4
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Stays right behind the line and keeps it out from within the crease.
87.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Extremely full on middle and off, Kohli spanks this down to long on really hard. A single taken.
87.2
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, leg byes, 1 run, Rahane looks to turn it on the leg side but it goes off his pads. A leg bye is taken.
87.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Short and wide outside off, on a flatter trajectory, it's hit through to deep cover for a single.
Anderson is off the field. Seems he is done for the day.
86.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Sprays this on the pads once more, a hint of swing on that occasion, it's worked through mid-wicket for a run.
86.5
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Keeps it on the fuller side and fires it on the pads, comfortably flicked through square leg for one run.
86.4
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Fullish well outside off, easy enough for Jinx to plant his front foot across and push it in front of covers.
86.3
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Fuller length ball pitched just outside off, Ajinkya Rahane leans forward and buries it into the track ahead.
86.2
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, On a good length and attacking the stumps, stays back and blocks.
86.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Good length delivery shaping in on middle and off, a slower one, really slow, at 80 kph, it's flicked through square leg for a single.
JAMES ANDERSON is back on to bowl now.
85.6
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Turning away from outside off, Ajinkya Rahane plays this towards point for no run.
85.5
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Full ball darted in on off, driven to mid off.
85.4
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, 2 runs, Great effort from Captain Cook! Back of a length on a flatter trajectory, Rahane gets back and firmly pulls it past a diving Ben Duckett at short mid-wicket. Cook from mid on chases after the ball and puts in a wonderful dive to keep it just inside the ropes. The batsmen take two runs.
85.3
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Attacks the stumps with this full ball, kept out well by the batsman.
85.2
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, 2 runs, Rashid brings out the googly but it's picked up well by Rahane. He stays deep in his crease and off the back foot, tickles it fine down the leg side for two good runs.
85.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Flatter and shorter, sliding in on middle and off, Kohli camps back and punches it down to long on for a single.
84.6
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Floats it up around off, Rahane takes a big stride forward and meets the ball with a solid, straight bat.
84.5
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
84.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Short and flat outside off, Virat Kohli hangs back and punches it through to sweeper cover for a run.
84.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, That was close. It's full on middle and off, Kohli closes the face a little too early as he attempts to flick it away. The ball goes off the leading edge and falls just short of silly mid off and the bowler. Was in the air for a good while.
84.2
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Slider on middle and leg, Kohli works this through the square leg region for a couple.
84.1
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, From around the wicket, Zafar Ansari tosses it up on middle and off, Kohli with a forward press blocks it out.
83.6
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, 2 runs, Another short one outside off, Jinx rocks onto his back foot and crunches it through the covers. The fielder gives it a chase and pulls the ball just inside the ropes. Keeps the batsmen down to two.
83.5
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Drags the length back on this and pitches it on off, Rahane offers a back foot punch.
83.4
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, That kept real low. Good job by Rahane to bring his bat down in time. The slowness of the pitch aided Ajinkya in doing so as he worked it to the leg side.
83.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Tossed up on the stumps, it's driven to wide long off. Kohli eased that away by opening his body up a bit.
83.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Flights it around off, it's turning away sharply, left alone for the keeper to collect.
83.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Flatter and shorter, turning from on middle and off, Kohli goes back and whips it towards short mid-wicket where the fielder makes a good diving stop.
82.6
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Takes a big stride forward and blocks it off the front foot.
82.5
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Full, very full on the stumps, Ansari provides a lot of flight on this, Virat brings the wrists into play and drills it down to long on for a single.
82.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Short and flat outside off, punched off the back foot.
82.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Loopy and full on off, it's driven wristily towards mid off.
82.2
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up once more, again Ansari gives it a lot of air, Kohli comes ahead and pushes it a bit square on the off side.
82.1
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Ansari gives this plenty of air and tosses it up around off, Virat Kohli prods forward and makes sure he pushes it back out with a straight blade.
81.6
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Works this fullish delivery to the mid-wicket region.
81.5
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, A bit of turn but not much, really. Easy enough for the batsman to defend it.
81.4
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and does well to keep it out off the front foot.
81.3
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Turning away from around off, Rahane has nothing to do with that one.
81.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Loopy and on a fuller length, pitched on off, Kohli eases it down to long off for a single.
81.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated ball around off, VK plays this off the front foot and into the track.
80.6
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Around off, it's blocked on the off side to end the over.
80.5
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. The batsmen have run through for a single.
80.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Loopy and fullish in length, it's driven down towards mid off.
80.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Places himself behind the line of the delivery and blocks it out.
80.2
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated ball around off, Kohli plays with the turn and pushes it to covers.
80.1
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Short and wide outside off, Rahane cuts it away to deep point for a single.
The second new ball is due now and the reviews are refreshed as well. Not sure if England will take the new ball rightaway with the light not quite being at its best.
79.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, NOT OUT! Kohli survives. But it was really close. Moeen Ali tosses up a loopy off breaker around off, it's on a fullish length and it's turning in sharply. Kohli kneels down to play the reverse sweep but misses and is hit on the front pad. England appeal for an lbw but it's given as not out. Bairstow is confident and so, asks his captain to take the review. In any case the reviews will be refreshed so they might as well. It goes upstairs and replays show the ball to be clipping leg stump. It turned a really long way. The visitors are quite unfortunate really.
A lbw decision against Virat Kohli is reviewed.
79.5
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, A lot of air on that occasion, outside off, it's driven hard straight to short cover.
79.4
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, That was borderline dangerous. Played it really, really late. On a length, turning in from around off, Virat Kohli backs away and with an open face, runs it past the vacant slip cordon. Picks up two runs for it.
79.3
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, A bit flatter on middle, Rahane skips down the track and ends up playing it off the inside half of the bat past short leg. Picks up a run for it.
79.2
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Loopy and fullish in length, worked in front of short leg off the front foot.
79.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Lovely tossed up delivery on middle and leg, Kohli clears his front leg and flicks it through to deep mid-wicket for one run.
78.6
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
78.5
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Shorter in length and it's punched off the back foot by Ajinkya Rahane.
78.4
Zafar Ansari to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Rahane offers a solid front foot defensive shot and keeps this one out.
78.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Looped up and attacking the stumps, Virat Kohli takes a step ahead and eases it back down to long off for a single.
78.2
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Another shorter one, on a flatter trajectory once more, punched off the back foot to the leg side.
78.1
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Flatter ball sliding in on the stumps, kept out off the back foot with the full face of the bat.
ZAFAR ANSARI back on for a bowl.
77.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli goes back, works it off his pads and tucks it down towards fine leg for a single to end the over.
77.5
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
77.4
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Off breaker turning in on middle, Ajinkya turns it through square leg for one run.
77.3
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Gets to the pitch of the delivery and plays it right back to the bowler.
77.2
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, On a flatter trajectory and turning in from outside off, Rahane goes back and works in on the on side.
77.1
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Floats it up around off, Rahane comes forward to defend.
76.6
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, It's going way down leg, VK looks to go after it but misses.
76.5
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Stands tall in his crease and blocks.
76.4
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Shot. Short and wide outside off, Kohli hangs back and slaps it through the off side for a boundary. Pierced the gap well and sent it all the way.
76.3
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Touch fuller around off, it's kept out off the front foot.
76.2
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Back of a length delivery just around off, tight line from Ben, Virat Kohli stays back and taps it down on the off side.
76.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Angles in a length ball ball from around off, Kohli stays behind the line and blocks.
75.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, On the pads, played towards backward square again for a single.
75.5
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
75.4
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Turns in, worked to square leg off the crease.
75.3
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Rahane pushes one to mid on and calls Kohli through for a quick single. Rashid at mid on is a bit slow and that allows the completion of the single.
75.2
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! Shorter outside off, Rahane goes back and crunches it through covers for a boundary.
75.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Flatter on the pads, Kohli tucks it towards backward square leg for a single.
74.6
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Full and angling in on middle, Rahane comes forward and keeps it out.
74.5
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely done! Good length outside off, guided down to the third man fence for a boundary. That was a superb shot and Rahane was always in control of that one.
74.4
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Good length on off, Rahane covers the line and pushes it towards covers.
74.3
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Full outside off, Kohli pushes it on the up through backward point for a single.
74.2
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Poor ball! Bowls it on the pads, going down, Kohli clips it through backward square leg for a boundary.
74.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, On a length outside off, Kohli pushes it towards covers.
73.6
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Fuller on off, Rahane comes forward and keeps it out.
73.5
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Shorter on middle, punched down to long on for a single.
73.4
Moeen Ali to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Shorter outside off, punched through covers for a single.
73.3
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Pushes this one towards covers for a quick single.
73.2
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, On the pads, Kohli tucks it towards the on side off his crease.
73.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Slips it down the leg side, Kohli misses his clip.
MOEEN ALI to bowl now.
Drinks!
72.6
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Fuller on off, kept out by Rahane.
72.5
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Good length on middle and leg, Rahane looks to clip it through but is rapped on the pads. Stokes appeals but the umpire says no. Stokes wants to review but Cook tells him it is going down leg and a bit high too.
72.4
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, This time it is on the stumps, Rahane covers the line and defends it.
72.3
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Sprays this one down the leg side, Rahane cannot clip it.
72.2
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Rahane comes forward and lets it go through.
72.1
Ben Stokes to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Good length on middle, Rahane clips it towards mid-wicket.
STOKES returns for a bowl.
71.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller on the stumps, Kohli keeps it out.
71.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Slams this one back down the wicket but to the bowler.
71.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
71.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Sliced! Floated outside off, Kohli slices it through the backward point region for a boundary. That was nicely done.
71.2
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Rahane drives it off the inside edge towards square leg for a single.
71.1
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Rahane stays back and defends it.
70.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli pushes it towards mid on off his crease.
70.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Full length outside off, Kohli plays at it from his crease and is beaten all ends up. Good period of play for England.
70.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Kohli clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
70.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter length outside off, keeps low, Kohli tucks it towards square leg off the inside edge.
70.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Fuller on the pads, Kohli clips it sweetly through square leg. Rashid gets across to his right, looks to stop the ball but fumbles a touch. Does well to keep the ball in play. Three runs taken.
70.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller on off, Kohli comes forward and turns it towards mid-wicket.
69.6
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Turn and bounce! Bowled outside leg, that turns a long way, Rahane cannot put to bat to ball.
69.5
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, And again Rahane goes back to this one and mistimes it towards mid on off the edge onto his pads.
69.4
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Rahane comes forward and defends it.
69.3
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, He has been out playing the cut shot. This one again is on off, shorter length, Rahane cuts it off the bottom edge. That was not needed.
69.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli punches it towards long on for a single.
69.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Stays back and defends it back down the wicket.
68.6
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Outside off, Rahane pushes it towards covers off his crease.
68.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
68.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Outside off, Kohli punches it towards covers off his crease.
68.3
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, 1 run, Fuller on middle, Rahane clips it through backward square leg for a single.
68.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Outside off, on a length, guided down to third man for a run.
68.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli drives it towards covers off his crease.
67.6
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, This one spins a touch, Rahane reads it well and plays it towards point.
67.5
Adil Rashid to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Fuller on off, Rahane comes forward and defends it.
67.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Punches it to covers for a single.
67.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
67.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Kohli hits it hard through covers for a couple of runs. That brings up the 250 for India!
67.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller on middle, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
66.6
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Bowls it outside off, this one bounces a lot more and Rahane is taken back. Thankfully for him, he did not poke at it.
66.5
James Anderson to Ajinkya Rahane, no run, Fuller on off, Rahane covers the line and despite the low bounce, keeps it out.
AJINKYA RAHANE is the new man in.
66.4
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, out, OUT! Poor shot! Sprays it wide outside off, Pujara again goes for the slash through third man. He only manages to edge it through to the keeper for a catch to his right. Anderson is all pumped up and why not. A wicket at last and a mammoth 226-run stand comes to an end. Pujara won't be happy though, he normally converts this tons into big ones but has not done so for the second time in a row.
66.3
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! SUBLIME! Fuller outside off, Pujara slams it hard and through mid off for a boundary. That was superbly timed and hit wide of the fielder.
66.2
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller on off, Pujara keeps it out back to the bowler.
66.1
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Bowls it on off, Pujara defends it towards short mid-wicket off the inner half.
65.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller on middle, Kohli presses forward and defends it.
65.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Tucks it wide of square leg for a single.
65.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli pushes it to long off for a single.
65.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 5 runs, Tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. There is an overthrow at the striker's end and Pujara gets five extra runs. Ben Stokes was the one who was backing up but could not stop the throw from Ansari.
65.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floated on leg, Pujara comes forward and defends it with his bat and pad together.
65.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli comes forward and defends it towards mid off for a single.
64.6
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward and defends it off the inner half towards the on side.
64.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Pushes this one towards third man for a single.
64.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length outside off, Kohli taps it towards covers off his back foot.
64.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
64.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli mistimes his drive towards mid off.
64.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Outside off, Kohli defends it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
63.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Short outside off, cut towards point for a single.
63.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli pushes it back down the wicket.
63.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Pujara comes forward and defends it to the cover-point and takes a quick single. Bairstow appeals for some reason.
63.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter outside off, this one goes through well, Pujara defends it towards covers.
63.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Bowls it outside leg, keeps low as it spins a touch, Pujara does well to keep it out.
63.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Drives it through mid off for a single.
62.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Gets this off the outer half towards third man for a single.
62.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, A touch short outside off, Kohli punches it nicely but not in the gap.
62.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
62.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Is confident and drives it towards covers off his crease.
62.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Bowls it down the leg side, Kohli cannot clip it through.
14th Test century for Virat Kohli!
62.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Well played, Virat Kohli! Length ball outside off from Anderson, Kohli pushes it through covers for a couple to bring up his century. How apt it comes off the bowling of Anderson. The man had troubled him so much, he had his fair share today but has fought hard and played well. He raises his bat to acknowledge the applause and support.
James Anderson returns for a bowl.
61.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara stays back and defends it back down the wicket.
61.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Presses forward and pushes it to covers.
61.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara digs out this fuller one back to the bowler.
61.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, This time he gets a single with a drive to covers.
61.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and pushes it to covers.
61.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, On the pads, tucked to fine leg for a single.
60.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length outside off, Kohli places it towards gully and looks for a single but is sent back in time and rightly so.
60.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli pushes it to covers and looks for a single. Broad was interested to take a review. Not sure why though.
60.4
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shorter length on middle, pulled through square leg for a single.
60.3
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, punched off the back foot by Pujara.
60.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara gets in line and keeps it out.
60.1
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, On a length on off, Pujara keeps it out.
59.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter outside off, punched to covers. They look for a single at first but then decide against it.
59.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter on the pads, Kohli clips it to backward square leg off his crease.
59.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Goes back and punches it towards mid-wicket off his crease.
59.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Tucks it towards mid-wicket for a quick single. The crowd is excited as Kohli is on strike, on 98.
10th Test century for Cheteshwar Pujara!
59.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, SIX, SIX! What a way to get to your Test ton! No nerves or anything, he gets a gift from Rashid, it is short on middle, Pujara camps back and pulls it high and handsome over mid-wicket for a maximum. 200-RUN STAND COMES UP AS WELL.
59.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floated on middle, Pujara comes forward and defends it.
58.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller on middle, Kohli clips it towards short mid-wicket.
58.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Gloved! Shorter length ball on off and middle, Kohli is a touch cramped for room but does well to pull it wide of the keeper for a boundary. Moves on to 98!
58.4
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
58.3
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length outside off, Kohli places it towards gully off his crease.
58.2
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter outside off, swings in late after Kohli lets it go.
58.1
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
57.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller outside off, pushed to deep covers for a single. Kohli hit that in the air and he is not happy with himself.
57.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Flatter on the pads, turned through backward square leg for a single. Pujara was sprinting for the second but Kohli was just not aware.
57.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, Pujara comes forward and defends it nicely.
57.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floated outside off, Pujara comes forward and defends it.
57.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Shorter outside off, cut through covers for a single.
57.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, OUCH! Shorter on off, keeps a touch low, pulls it hard towards short mid-wicket where Zafar Ansari fumbles. He is hit on right on the box. He looks to be in some pain. He just let the ball through and is down. Rashid is all smiles though. The physio attends and Ansari seems fine now.
ADIL RASHID to bowl from the other end.
56.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller and angling on the pads, Kohli clips it through square leg for a single. That kept a tad low. Moves to 92!
56.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, On a length on middle, Kohli clips it towards mid-wicket.
56.4
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Pujara drives it through mid off for a single.
56.3
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller outside off, Pujara comes forward and defends it.
The players are back out in the middle for the final session of play. VIRAT KOHLI and CHETESHWAR PUJARA are out to bat. STUART BROAD to finish the over...
DAY 1... SESSION 3...
England tried a lot of things but were not disciplined enough. Virat and Pujara both milked the spinners at will, finding the gaps as and whenever they pleased. None of the bowlers were threatening enough and dropping Kohli did not help them either. They will hope to strike soon since they will know India might run away with the Test with a massive first innings score. Join us in a while for the final session.
That's how dominating India have been, a local dog has ensured a break here. It was in fact the first ball after lunch, how the entire session went for England. It was a nicely clipped boundary for Kohli and the runs just kept flowing for India right throughout. They racked up 118 runs in the session without losing a wicket and have run England ragged in the field. Both of them have had their style of play. Kohli has driven well through the off side while Pujara has used his feet superbly to score at a good rate. Both of them are nearing their respective tons and will want to ensure they not just get there but bat on and score big.
There's a dog on the field and Stuart Broad shoos him away. The ground staff rush behind him but the dog keeps on running and off the field. Oh dear, he's back on the field again and he is looking simply unstoppable. The kids are enjoying this completely. The umpires decide to take the TEA BREAK!
56.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Yet another left alone outside off.
56.1
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Wide outside off, Pujara allows it through.
55.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shortish on the pads, Pujara whips it through mid-wicket for a single.
55.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
55.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fullish ball around off, Kohli flicks it away through mid-wicket for a single.
55.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
55.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed around off, Kohli covers the line and defends.
55.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up outside off, Kohli blocks it out into the ground.
54.6
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Wide outside off, CP doesn't flirt with it.
54.5
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara leaves it alone.
54.4
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Pujara reaches out and cuts it past backward point for a boundary. Pujara moves to 96 now. It's an 8-1 off side field but still he's getting boundaries.
54.3
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, In the corridor outside off, Pujara allows it through.
54.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Wide outside off, Pujara shoulders his arms.
54.1
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Landed outside off, Kohli guides it to third man for a single.
53.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full on off, Pujara drives it to mid off.
53.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed just outside off, defended watchfully by Pujara.
53.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Boundaries simply continue to flow! Pujara comes forward and takes it on the full to drive it through coves for a four.
53.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tossed up around off, Pujara defends it into the ground.
53.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Pujara pushes it back to the bowler.
53.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shortish outside off, stays a tad low, Pujara tries to cut but gets a bottom edge.
Adil Rashid back on.
52.6
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Outside off, steered away to third man for a single.
52.5
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed outside off, Pujara punches it to the off side.
52.4
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Fuller length ball outside off, Pujara drives it past the mid off region and gets another boundary.
52.3
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed outside off, Pujara gets onto his front foot and defends.
52.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Way outside off, Pujara leaves it alone.
52.1
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller length ball outside off, Kohli leans onto it and drives it through covers for a single.
Stuart Broad comes back on as England looking for a desperate breakthrough.
51.6
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, Pujara comes down the track and blocks. India have scored 39 runs in the last five overs.
51.5
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely batting! Pujara takes a step forward and drives it past mid on for another boundary. Excellent run rate for India in this session.
51.4
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shortish on off, Pujara punches it away off his back foot.
51.3
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Now Kohli works it away through the leg side for a single.
51.2
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Two in two! This is good batting! Outside off, VK steers it to the third man region and gets back-to-back boundaries. Runs are coming thick and fast for India.
51.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Cracking shot! Full outside off, Kohli drives it firmly through the cover region for a glorious boundary.
50.6
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Full outside off, Kohli drills it through mid off. Almost went off the outer half of the bat there. Single taken.
50.5
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
50.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed around off, VK blocks it out into the ground.
50.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Worked away through backward square leg by Kohli this time for another couple.
50.2
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Shortish again outside off, Kohli cuts it off his back foot through point and comes back for the second. Root throws it quickly back towards the stumps but still looks a bit frustrated.
50.1
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shortish outside off, Pujara punches it through covers and takes an easy single.
49.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Fullish outside off, driven towards mid on by the Indian skipper.
49.5
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Kohli covers the line and defends.
49.4
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, VK defends it into the ground.
49.3
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Flatter ball on off, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.
150-run stand up between Kohli and Pujara!
49.2
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Lucky Kohli! Full on middle, turning in and staying very low, Kohli tries to flick but the ball goes off the inside half of the bat, almost an under edge and through fine leg for a boundary.
49.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Full outside off, Kohli drives it to covers but finds the fielder.
48.6
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Pujara steps forward this time and takes it on the full, smacks it hard through mid off and gets a boundary now to end the over. Good over for India!
48.5
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, SIX, SIX! Poor ball, punished! Half tracker on off, Pujara goes onto his back foot and pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball lands in the stands where the kids are cheering out loudly.
48.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fullish on off, Kohli rocks back and works it through backward square leg for a single.
48.3
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Pujara drills it to long on and takes a single this time.
48.2
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Pujara comes forward to play this one.
48.1
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, On middle, Kohli goes deep in his crease and flicks it through square leg for a single.
Zafar Ansari back on.
47.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fullish on off, turning in, Kohli goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid-wicket for a single.
47.5
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Played through point by Pujara for a single.
47.4
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
47.3
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward to play it across but gets a bit of a leading edge back to the bowler.
47.2
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Full on off, driven to long on for a single.
47.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Flighted ball outside off, turning in, Kohli tries to flick off his back foot but the ball brushes off the pads and goes to the keeper behind. Bairstow appeals but the umpire says not out straightaway.
There was some issue with the ball between the overs. Looks like the umpire changed the ball too.
46.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Down the leg side, Pujara leaves it alone.
46.5
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Pujara defends it into the ground.
46.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Short of a length ball on middle and leg, Pujara pulls it towards long leg. Anderson runs to his left from fine leg and puts in a dive to stop the ball. His feet is stuck in the ground too. Good effort in the end but he'll have to be careful. Some outfields are dangerous. Remember Simon Jones at the 'Gabba? His feet were stuck in that outfield and he got injured.
46.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Comes round the wicket and bowls a length ball on off, Pujara pushes it towards point.
46.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Short and down the leg side, Pujara leaves it alone.
46.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Short of a length ball on off, Kohli pulls it through square leg for a single.
45.6
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
45.5
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Flighted outside off, turning in, Kohli flicks it through square leg for a single.
45.4
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed just outside off, VK goes onto his back too defend yet again.
45.3
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Fullish outside off, Kohli punches it away off his back foot.
45.2
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Landed outside off, Kohli guides it towards third man for a couple.
45.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up around off, Kohli gets onto his front foot and defends.
44.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, stays low, defended watchfully by Pujara.
44.5
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Short of a length ball on off, Pujara defends it from within his crease.
44.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shortish length once again, defended off the back foot by Pujara.
44.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Short of a length ball on middle and leg, Pujara pulls it away towards wide backward square leg.
44.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shortish on middle and leg, Pujara stays back in his crease and defends.
44.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Short of a length ball on middle and off, Kohli pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
43.6
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full on off, Pujara comes forward and whips it to mid on.
43.5
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Landed around off, Pujara comes down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
43.4
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tad short on off, Pujara punches it away off his back foot.
43.3
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Short ball, Pujara says thank you and goes onto his back foot to pull it hard through mid-wicket for a boundary.
43.2
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Flighted on off, turning in, Pujara goes onto his back foot and flicks it through square leg for a couple.
43.1
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Pujara tucks it to the leg side.
Drinks!
42.6
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Stokes it ticking! Bowls it on the pads, Kohli gets across and tucks it towards fine leg where Rashid again fails to keep the ball in and concedes a boundary.
42.6
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bangs it short but way down the leg side, Kohli is more than happy to leave it.
42.5
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter on off, Kohli looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto his body. He was looking to keep it down.
42.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Opens the face of the bat and takes a single to third man.
42.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara rides this short one and tucks it towards the leg side.
42.2
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Dropped! Back of a length outside off, comes in, Kohli goes for the pull but does not keep it down. The ball travels off the top edge to deep fine leg. Adil Rashid stationed there fails to get under it and drops it. Cook, Stokes, Root none are impressed. How costly will it be? Kohli almost fell into the trap there.
42.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Back of a length on middle, Kohli tucks it towards the on side.
41.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, leg byes, 1 run, Turns and bounce from a length outside off, Kohli tucks it off the pads with the turn towards backward square leg for a single. That came off the thigh pad and hence a leg bye is signaled.
41.5
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shorter outside off, Pujara waits for it and cuts it down to third man for a single.
41.4
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Stays in his crease and defends it.
41.3
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, comes down, Pujara comes down and defends it.
41.2
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward and blocks it.
41.1
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, NOT OUT! PUJARA SURVIVES, ENGLAND REVIEW IN VAIN! Floated outside off, Pujara looks to defend but is hit on his pads. The players appeal but the umpire says no. Bairstow and Ali are confident and go for the review. Impact was the only thing that could have been reason for it being not out. Replays show the impact was outside off and hitting the stumps so the on-field call stays. Moeen Ali asks about the decision.
Appeal for an LBW turned down. England take a review...
40.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, 3 runs, This time it dishes it outside off, Pujara cracks it through point. Duckett gives it a chase and keeps them to three.
40.5
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter length again but it is way down the leg side. Pujara is not going to go after them. England are wasting these here.
40.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Back of a length outside off, punched towards covers.
40.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, on a shorter length, easy leave for Pujara.
40.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Back of a length outside off, punched off the back foot.
40.1
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter length on middle and leg, but going down leg. Pujara can leave it alone easily.
39.6
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli presses forward and defends it.
39.5
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Fuller outside off, whipped wide of the mid on fielder for a single.
39.4
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller outside off, Pujara comes forward and defends it.
39.3
Moeen Ali to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Short outside off, punched back down the wicket.
39.2
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Keeps it short outside off, placed behind point for a single.
39.1
Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, comes in, Kohli pushes it towards mid-wicket.
MOEEN ALI is the new bowler.
11th Test fifty for Cheteshwar Pujara!
38.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! Fuller outside off, Pujara leans into it and drives it to the left of the mid off fielder for a boundary. That brings up another fifty for him. His good run of form continues. Also brings up the 100-RUN STAND!
38.5
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Takes a single with a guide behind point.
38.4
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, played towards mid on off the crease.
38.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Streaky! Pujara looks to play at this length ball outside off, gets it down to third man off the outer half of the bat. A run taken.
38.2
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Kohli defends it towards point for a single with an open face of the bat.
38.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, left alone by Kohli.
37.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Tossed up outside off, Kohli drives it through covers for a single.
37.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
37.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Flatter on middle, keeps a touch low, Kohli goes back and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
37.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and defends it to covers.
37.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 3 runs, Floated on middle, Pujara gets across and paddles it down to fine leg. The timing is good and they get three.
37.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter on middle, Pujara clips it towards mid-wicket off his crease.
36.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Full outside off, Pujara guides it through the gap between point and gully for a single.
36.5
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller outside off from Stokes, no shot offered.
36.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter length outside off, Pujara picks it early and sways out of the way in time.
36.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, left alone by Pujara.
36.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara guides it towards point.
13th Test fifty for Virat Kohli!
36.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, FIFTY! Bowls it on middle, Kohli clips it through mid-wicket for a single. The loud noise ensures all know it is yet another fifty for Virat. He does not celebrate it much, just raises his bat to acknowledge the applause from the kids in.
BEN STOKES into the attack now. Stokes, Broad, Cook, Anderson have a chat about the field.
35.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Plays it towards point for a quick single.
35.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and pushes it towards covers.
35.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Pujara drives it nicely through covers for a single.
35.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter on off, Pujara goes back and works it towards mid-wicket.
35.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter outside off, Pujara camps back and chops it towards covers.
35.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floated outside off, pushed towards mid off by Pujara.
34.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Pitched up outside off, Kohli is patient and defends it coming a tad forward.
34.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it nicely.
34.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Bowls it outside off, shorter length, Kohli lets it go through safely.
34.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, This one is wide enough for Kohli to make a leave.
34.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Length ball outside off, left alone by Kohli.
34.1
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Outside off, Pujara places it towards point for a single.
There is a short cover and a silly mid on in place for Pujara.
33.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated on middle and leg, Kohli defends it with his bat and pad together. Mild appeal turned down. Bairstow said it was bat first later to Rashid who asked to think of a review.
33.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Short outside off, cut to point by Kohli.
33.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Too full on middle, Kohli drives it back hard down the wicket. The ball goes through Rashid's legs for a couple.
33.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, turning away, Kohli lets it go through.
33.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and defends it towards covers.
33.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Slow turn! Floated on middle, turns away, Kohli goes back to defend but is beaten by the turn on that one. That kept a bit low too.
32.6
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, played towards covers off his crease.
32.5
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, On a length outside off, Pujara pushes it to covers.
32.4
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller length outside off, Pujara comes forward and defends it towards covers.
32.3
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, This time it is an easy leave for Pujara.
32.2
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, comes in, Pujara comes forward and defends it with his bat and pad together. The players go up in an appeal but the umpire stays put. That looked close but the impact was way outside off. In fact, the ball hit the bat only.
32.1
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara lets it pass.
31.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Turns it through square leg for a single.
31.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Drops it short, Kohli goes back and ticks it to deep backward square for a run.
31.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Stays back and pushes it towards point off his crease.
31.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Comes forward and blocks it out well.
31.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Spanked! Fuller outside off, Kohli comes down on it and drives it through covers for a boundary. That was well hit.
31.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated on off, Kohli comes forward and drives it hard back past the bowler.
30.6
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Comes forward and drives it in between covers and mid off.
30.5
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Guides this one towards the slip cordon but not in the gap. There is a direct hit but no harm done.
30.4
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward and defends this length ball towards covers.
30.3
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, This time Pujara is happy to let it go.
30.2
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Bowls it outside off, Pujara plays it towards gully nicely.
30.1
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, left alone.
29.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Pujara comes down the track and drives it through covers for a single.
29.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward and turns it towards short leg.
29.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Flatter on the pads, Kohli goes back and tucks it behind square leg for a single.
29.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli comes forward and drives it hard towards covers.
29.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli comes forward and keeps this out.
29.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli drives it towards mid off.
ADIL RASHID to bowl from the other end.
28.6
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Another left alone by Pujara.
28.5
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Wide outside off, left alone.
28.4
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, on a length, left alone.
28.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli looks to drive this one but gets it through mid-wicket off the inside half for a single.
28.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Pushes this one to covers coming forward.
28.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Perfect start for India! Bowls it on middle, Kohli will be delighted with the first ball, he clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Nice way to get going after Lunch!
The players are back out in the middle. VIRAT KOHLI and CHETESHWAR PUJARA one hopes would have sorted their communication problem. India will want them to bat together and long to build a stand. The pitch has been good so far, will be interesting to see what tactics England adopt. Expect more spin. ENGLAND begin with JAMES ANDERSON...
DAY 1...SESSION 2...
Both of them will hope to continue their good work and ensure that they build the platform for a big first innings score. England will be happy with their work and will hope to take wickets at regular intervals since it will get tougher to bat as the game goes on. Join us in a while for the second session.
That's a good start for India in the 2nd Test. England despite losing the toss had the best of the first half hour as they got India 2 down for 22. Both James Anderson and Stuart Broad dismissed the openers in a jiffy. Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara then joined forces to steady India with a fine unbeaten stand. They have had their nervy moments with the running between the wickets but thankfully for India, there was no harm done.
27.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Full outside off, driven firmly through covers for a single. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!
27.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Landed outside off, Kohli waits for it and plays it past point for a couple.
27.4
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Around off, VK defends it off his front foot.
27.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shortish outside off, Pujara punches it through point for a single.
27.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes down the track and yorks himself, digs it out to mid off.
27.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tossed up outside off, Pujara taps it to covers off his front foot.
26.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Play and a miss! Loose stuff by Kohli here. It's a wide ball outside off, Kohli chases it unnecessarily. He misses it completely.
26.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed outside off, Kohli blocks it out off his front foot.
26.4
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fullish outside off, VK stays back in his crease and defends.
26.3
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed outside off, Kohli defends it into the ground.
26.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Good length ball outside off, Pujara taps it to cover-point and takes a quick single. Stokes fails to collect the ball cleanly.
26.1
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Fullish outside off, Pujara pushes it to covers and comes back for the second. Good running between the wickets there.
25.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
25.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Outside off, Pujara comes down the track and drives it to covers for a single.
25.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter one on off, Pujara stays back in his crease and defends.
25.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Landed outside off, driven through covers for a single.
25.2
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed around off, Kohli defends it into the ground.
25.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Fullish outside off, Kohli drives it towards extra cover and sends Pujara back. There is a throw at the non-striker's end but the fielder misses his shy.
24.6
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, Pujara pushes it towards covers.
24.5
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fullish ball outside off, Pujara plants his front foot forward and lets it go through.
24.4
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed outside off, Pujara defends it into the ground.
24.3
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, Pujara dabs it into the ground.
24.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, Pujara pushes it to covers.
24.1
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Landed outside off, Kohli plays it through point for a single.
23.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Appeal for an LBW! Angles it on the pads, Pujara tries to work it across but misses and gets hit on the pads. The umpire turns down the appeal as the ball would have probably missed the leg stump and it might be pitching outside leg too.
23.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shortish on middle, Pujara covers the line and defends.
23.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pushed outside off by Rashid again, Pujara leaves it alone.
23.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter outside off, Pujara leaves it alone.
23.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Fullish on middle and leg, Pujara works it with soft hands towards fine leg for a couple.
23.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tossed up on middle, Pujara defends it into the ground.
22.6
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fullish outside off, Kohli plants his front foot forward and lets it go through.
22.5
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, In the corridor outside off, Kohli is not bothered to play this one as well.
22.4
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Wide outside off, Virat lets it go through once again.
22.3
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Kohli shoulders his arms.
22.2
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Way outside off, Kohli doesn't flirt with that one.
22.1
Stuart Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, Kohli punches it towards point.
Stuart Broad comes back on. He was off the field earlier as he had a cut on his right wrist.
21.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full on off, Pujara defends it yet again. Tight over by Rashid.
21.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
21.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, On middle and off, Pujara blocks it out once again.
21.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tossed up on off, Pujara defends it with soft hands.
21.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, On middle and off, Pujara defends it into the ground.
21.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Pujara covers the line and defends.
20.6
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli blocks it out watchfully yet again.
20.5
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Full on off, driven to mid off by Kohli.
20.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Kohli defends it into the ground.
20.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed around off, Virat pushes it towards point.
20.2
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, On middle and leg, Pujara goes deep in his crease and flicks it through square leg for a single.
20.1
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes down the track and tucks it towards mid-wicket where he finds the fielder.
19.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed around off, Kohli defends it solidly.
19.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, VK drives it towards mid on.
19.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Short ball on middle and off, pulled away through mid-wicket for a single.
19.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed just outside off, Pujara leaves it alone.
19.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Pujara comes forward and takes it on the full, flicks it away through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
19.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
18.6
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed on middle and off, VK blocks it out.
18.5
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shortish ball this time, Pujara punches it through mid on for a single.
18.4
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tossed up on off, driven towards mid on.
18.3
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed just outside off, Pujara pushes it towards point.
18.2
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Tad short on off, Kohli punches it through covers for a single.
50-run stand up between Kohli and Pujara!
18.1
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! On middle and leg, Kohli uses his feet and lofts it over the mid on region. The ball races away to the fence in no time.
17.6
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Che gets onto his front foot and defends.
17.5
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
17.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fullish on middle and off, Pujara tucks it to short mid-wicket.
17.3
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, RUN OUT CHANCE AGAIN! What is going on? Nasser Hussain just asks on air have these two batted together before? Kohli pushes it through cover-point and sets off for a single. Pujara wants another run and he's almost halfway down the track, Kohli sends him back as there is a throw at the striker's end. Pujara leaves his bat there itself, halfway down the wicket and rushes back to the striker's end where he's safe once again.
17.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Tapped to covers for a single.
17.1
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, 1 run, NOT OUT! Pujara survives! Tossed up on middle and leg, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket and calls for the run. Pujara takes a start but hesitates and then rushes towards the striker's end where Root throws the ball. Bairstow whips off the bails and appeals for a run out. Replays Pujara just made it in, thanks to his dive. Single taken in the end.
There is a run out appeal referred upstairs. Pujara could be in trouble here...
16.6
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.
16.5
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Pujara gets onto his front foot and blocks it out.
16.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Tossed up outside off, Kohli taps it to cover-point for a quick single.
16.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed around off, Kohli blocks it out off his front foot.
16.2
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Full around off, Pujara uses his feet and drills it towards mid on for just a single as Cook slides across to stop the ball there.
16.1
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shortish on middle and off, Pujara punches it back to the bowler.
15.6
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, On middle and off, it's a slider, Kohli goes back in his crease and defends.
15.5
Adil Rashid to Virat Kohli, no run, Loopy ball just outside off, Kohli doesn't play at it.
15.4
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Full toss on off, flicked away through the leg side for a single.
15.3
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
15.2
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Pujara covers the line and defends.
15.1
Adil Rashid to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fullish outside off, stays low, Pujara leaves it alone.
Adil Rashid comes on to bowl.
14.6
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Landed outside off, Kohli allows it through.
14.5
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Shortish outside off, Pujara slaps it through point for a single.
14.4
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Excellent footwork. Pujara uses his feet, takes it on the full and uses his wrists to beat the mid on fielder for a boundary.
14.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Full ball around off, Kohli drives it past mid off for a single.
14.2
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Landed outside off, Pujara punches it through covers for a single.
14.1
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Landed around off, Pujara gets onto his front foot and defends.
13.6
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Kohli pushes it back to the bowler. Stokes collects it and throws it at back to the keeper. Kohli gives a stare.
13.5
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! Short of a length ball on off, Kohli pulls it confidently through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
13.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, Pujara flicks it to long leg for a single.
13.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Pitches it fuller outside off, Pujara leans onto it and drives it through the cover-point region for a lovely boundary.
13.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Banged in short on middle and off, Pujara ducks under it.
13.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Kohli flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Drinks!
12.6
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Gets in line and turns it towards the on side.
12.5
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward and defends it.
12.4
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller outside off, driven nicely towards mid off by Pujara.
12.3
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floated outside off, Pujara comes forward and defends it.
12.2
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter length on off, Pujara goes back and punches it towards mid on.
12.1
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter outside off, cut towards point by Pujara.
11.6
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter length on middle, Kohli is happy to let it go over him.
11.5
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Angles it on a length, Kohli defends it back.
11.4
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli is to leave it alone. That was a slower one but it didn't tempt Kohli.
11.3
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Pristine! Full again outside off, this time Kohli is happy to hit it better and gets it through cover-point for a boundary. That came of the middle of the bat.
11.2
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Kohli reaches for it and drives it through covers. Jos Buttler, on the field for Broad, does well to give it a chase and keeps them to a couple of runs.
11.1
Ben Stokes to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length outside off, Kohli walks across and looks to work it through mid-wicket but ends up pushing it back down the wicket.
10.6
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller on off, Kohli drives it towards mid off and takes another single. The mid off is a bit deep and it is likely for the mistimed loft.
10.5
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohil is right forward and blocks this one.
Update on Stuart Broad - He has a cut on his right wrist which he sustained in the first Test but it has reopened here. He's getting medical attention.
10.4
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Tossed up on middle, Kohli comes forward and smothers it.
10.3
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, no run, Floated outside off, Kohli comes forward and lets it go through.
10.2
Zafar Ansari to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Fuller on middle, turned through square leg for a single.
10.1
Zafar Ansari to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller on middle, Kohli drives it towards mid off for a single.
Time for spin then! ZAFAR ANSARI is the new bowler. England have gone to the finger spinner first here.
9.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter length on middle and leg, Pujara lets it go over him.
9.5
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara comes forward and keeps this one out.
9.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara stands tall and defends it.
9.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Outside off, no shot offered by Pujara.
9.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Length ball outside off, defended well by Pujara.
9.1
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara defends it.
8.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, On a length outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it.
8.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Kohli gets right in line and defends it.
8.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Not in control! Shorter length outside off, Kohli goes for the pull but does not connect well. He gets a top edge that flies over the keeper and into the fine leg fence. Anderson is not impressed.
8.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length outside off, Kohli defends it from his crease.
8.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Nice! Fuller outside off, Kohli is not worried and goes for his drive. He gets it through covers with a slightly open face of the bat for a boundary.
8.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, On a length on middle, Kohli comes forward and clips it to short mid-wicket.
7.6
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller on off, Pujara leans on it and clips it towards mid on from his crease.
7.5
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara dabs it towards gully off his crease.
7.4
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pitched up outside off, Pujara is not bothered.
7.3
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller outside off, left alone easily.
7.2
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara lets it go through raising his bat.
7.1
Ben Stokes to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller outside off, left alone by Pujara.
BEN STOKES is the new bowler into the attack.
6.6
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli gets behind the line and defends it.
6.5
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, On a length outside off, Kohli comes forward and defends it with an angled bat towards covers.
6.4
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Outside off, left alone by Kohli.
6.3
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Shorter length on off and middle, Kohli lets it go over him with a sit.
6.2
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Outside off, on a length, Kohli plays it with an angled bat towards point.
6.1
James Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Fuller outside off, Kohli is right forward and defends it.
Time for Kohli vs Anderson!
5.6
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length on off, Pujara defends it back down the wicket.
5.5
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Shorter length on middle and leg, this time Pujara ducks under it safely.
5.4
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Fuller on middle, Pujara clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
3000 Test runs for Cheteshwar Pujara!
5.3
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely done! Strays it on middle and leg, Pujara clips it down to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
5.2
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, The short ball ploy is back for Pujara! Broad bangs it short on middle and leg, Pujara looks to duck but is hit on his back.
5.1
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Pujara drives this one towards mid on off his crease.
VIRAT KOHLI walks in. He has to face someone who has troubled him often in recent times. Not just yet though.
4.6
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, out, OUT! Well done, Anderson! Bowls it short and on an angle on the body. Vijay looks to fend at first taking the bottom hand off the bat. The ball goes off the gloves towards Stokes at third slip who takes an easy catch. Anderson is pumped up and why not. That is not a good start for India. They won the toss but are in pressure early.
4.5
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Bowls it outside off on a length, left alone.
4.4
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Shorter length outside off, Vijay again looks to defend at first but then drops his bat to leave it.
4.3
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Dug in short outside off, Vijay drops his wrists and lets it go.
3000 Test runs for Murali Vijay!
4.2
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, FOUR, FOUR! Another drive! Fuller outside off, Vijay comes forward and drives it through covers for a superb boundary. He is really looking in good touch.
A silly mid off in place now.
4.1
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Back of a length outside off, Vijay rides the bounce and defends it.
Broad is off the field. He hurt his right palm during the Anderson over.
3.6
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Good length outside off, Pujara defends it off the outer half of the bat towards gully.
3.5
Stuart Broad to Murali Vijay, 1 run, Fuller on middle, Vijay clips it through backward square leg for a single.
3.4
Stuart Broad to Murali Vijay, no run, Outside off, Vijay comes forward and defends it towards covers.
3.3
Stuart Broad to Murali Vijay, FOUR, FOUR! Vijay on the charge! Full outside off, Vijay times his push and caresses it down the ground through mid on for another boundary. He is timing them superbly.
3.2
Stuart Broad to Murali Vijay, no run, Angled on a length on off, Vijay presses forward and defends it towards mid-wicket off his crease. He looks for a single but is sent back.
3.1
Stuart Broad to Murali Vijay, FOUR, Fuller outside off, Vijay comes forward and creams it through covers for a majestic boundary. Beautifully done!
2.6
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Another one wide outside off, left out.
2.5
James Anderson to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Bouncer! That is dug in short outside off, Pujara lets it go through easily.
2.4
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, 1 run, Bowls it on middle, Vijay clips it towards mid on. Broad goes to his right and stops the ball. He ends up hurting his right palm as he dragged it on the practice pitches and that causes the fumble which allows the single. Had he picked it up, there was a chance at either ends.
2.3
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Angled on off, Vijay comes forward and defends it back.
2.2
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, This time he stays back and defends this length ball.
2.1
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Outside off, Vijay presses forward and defends it towards mid off.
1.6
Stuart Broad to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Angled on a length on middle, Pujara clips it through square leg for a couple of runs.
CHETESHWAR PUJARA is the new man in.
1.5
Stuart Broad to Lokesh Rahul, out, OUT! KL RAHUL DEPARTS! Broad gets the length right, bowls it outside off, on a length, Rahul plays at it after leaving similar ones before. The ball gets the outside edge which carries through to third slip where Stokes takes the catch to his left. The third umpire checks for the no ball but replays show Broad was fine there. Not a good start for India and not a good welcome for Rahul too.
1.4
Stuart Broad to Lokesh Rahul, no run, Angling into the stumps, Rahul plays it back to the bowler.
1.3
Stuart Broad to Lokesh Rahul, no run, Another leave from Rahul to this one wide outside off.
1.2
Stuart Broad to Lokesh Rahul, no run, Bowls it outside off, Rahul makes a watchful leave.
1.1
Stuart Broad to Lokesh Rahul, no run, Full outside off, comes in, Rahul is happy to let it go through.
STUART BROAD to bowl from the other end. He is a different bowler with Jimmy in the side. Let's see how he goes.
0.6
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Full on off, Vijay mistimes his drive towards mid on.
0.5
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Vijay comes forward and defends it towards mid-wicket.
0.4
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, 2 runs, Anderson is not looking that threatening, just the first over but he is struggling to get his radar right. This one is on is again on the pads, Vijay clips it towards backward square leg for a couple of runs.
0.3
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Much better! Gets it right, bowls it on off, goes away a touch, Vijay presses forward and defends it.
0.2
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, FOUR, FOUR! Poor start for Anderson! Sprays it on the pads, Vijay gets it fine down to the long leg fence. He is looking for the outswinger but the line is wrong from Jimmy.
0.1
James Anderson to Murali Vijay, no run, Begins with a length ball on middle and leg, Vijay fails to clip it through. He looks for a single but is sent back in time.
Game time! The two Indian openers, KL RAHUL and MURALI VIJAY stride out to the middle. And he's back with the new nut, JAMES ANDERSON! Here we go...
The players are out in the middle for the national anthems.
England captain Alastair Cook says it's a good toss to win but now they have nothing to lose and the pressure is on India now. Adds Rajkot was a result pitch but there will be turn at this venue. Mentions as per rotation policy, Chris Woakes misses out and James Anderson is making his comeback.
Indian captain, Virat Kohli says there will be turn later on here, maybe from the second day itself. Feels it's a typical Vizag wicket with even covering of grass and it might be challenging for the batsmen. Mentions they have two changes, Jayant Yadav is making his Test debut, replacing Amit Mishra while KL Rahul replaces Gautam Gambhir.
TOSS - INDIA WIN THE TOSS AND WILL BAT! That's a vital toss won. The off-spinner Jayant Yadav to make his Test debut. Interestingly, he made his ODI debut at this very ground against New Zealand. Team changes coming up.
PITCH REPORT - Sunil Gavaskar reckons it is a turner and the ball will turn from Day 1. There is no grass, it is very dry but the pitch has the history of turning a lot as the game progresses. Nasser Hussain adds that it is not that hard and it may break up earlier than usual.
Both Virat Kohli and Joe Root are playing their 50th Test and which one of the two fares better will have an impact on the result. All eyes will be on the pitch after the first Test was played on a relatively placid deck. This is the first Test in Visakhapatnam and it should be interesting to see if it's a turner as expected. Let's see what combinations both teams go in with. India could hand out a debut to either of Hardik Pandya or Karun Nair in place of a misfiring Amit Mishra. Do not leave out a chance for a surprise debut to Jayant Yadav with the number of left-handed batsmen in England.
Hello everyone and welcome to the coverage of the first day of the second Test between India and England at hold your breath... the Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy Andhra Cricket Association-Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Phew! The first Test was as long as the name of the current stadium. England would feel they could not have got a better start while India will be happy to have not lost the first Test of the home stretch.

End of over

IND204 (63.1 Ovs)

India got a lead of exactly 200 runs as Ravichandran Ashwin wrapped up the tail with another five-wicket haul. Jadeja and Jayant Yadav both bowled well to give him good support. INDIA ARE BATTING AGAIN, they would be wanting to score quick runs and tire the England bowlers down. Broad has a sore feet and Ansari has a lower back issue, so the pressure will be on England since they are also having Anderson returning from injury. Let's see how India bat. Stay tuned for their reply.
That ends a fighting effort from England! They were jolted early and were reduced to 80 for 5 before the 110-run stand between Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes ensured that they did not concede a huge lead. Both of them missed out on their tons and that could very well be the decisive moment in the game
102.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to James Anderson, out, OUT! Anderson gone first ball, England fail to avoid the follow-on, trail be a massive 200 runs but of all RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN GETS HIS 22ND TEST 5-FER! What a performance from the offie, yet again. Bowls a loopy delivery around middle, gets it to drift through the surface as Anderson gets back to punch it through the off side but misses and is rapped on the pads right in front of the stumps. Ashwin appeals and sees the finger going up. ENGLAND BOWLED OUT FOR 255!
JAMES ANDERSON is the last man in.
102.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, out, OUT! Ashwin has another! No reviews left which means Stuart Broad will have to walk back to the pavilion. Ash bowls a slider around middle and leg, skidding in with the angle. Broad gets back to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. A loud appeal follows and umpire Dharmasena gives it out. Replays show it would have gone on to miss the stumps. England still need 1 run to avoid the follow-on and trail by 200 runs!
102.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Full and around middle and off, defended into the ground.
102.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Drifting in as Broad covers the line to offer a straight bat.
102.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Gives it a bit more flight around off, Broad is happy to defend it off the front foot to the off side.
101.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
101.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Gets forward and keeps it out in time.
101.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Tossed up delivery around off, driven straight to the man at mid off.
101.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Full and fired around off, swept behind square for a single.
101.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, no run, Around off, defended off the back foot.
101.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Short and outside off, Broad looks to punch but gets it off the bottom part of the bat past Rahane at first slip who gives it a chase. Broad comes back for the second but Adil wanted the third one as well which was never there.
Ravindra Jadeja is back on!
100.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Loopy around off, Adil looks to drive but gets it towards point off the outer half.
100.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, The batsman fails to make contact as it turned a long way.
100.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Gives this one a bit more flight and gets it to drift furhter as Rashid looks to defend it but gets beaten again.
100.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Flatter outside off, Rashid camps back to punch but gets beaten all ends up.
100.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Full and fired around middle, Broad looks to defend this one from within the crease but inside edges past short leg for a single.
100.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Floated delivery around off, driven towards point.
99.6
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Gets behind the line and defends it down safely.
99.5
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
99.4
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Direct hit and he was gone! Short and outside off, Stuart punches it towards covers and sets off for a single. Jadeja from point charges towards the cherry, collects and has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses and replays show, Broad would have been a goner had that it. A risky single taken.
99.3
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! That's creamed and 250 up for England! Loopy ball outside off, Broad stands grounded as he nails the drive through the gap at covers for a pleasing boundary.
99.2
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Gives this one a bit more flight around off, Broad punches it past Jadeja at point and comes back for a double.
99.1
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, no run, Makes a good stride forward to keep this out on the off side.
98.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Flighted delivery around middle and leg, Broad looks to sweep but gets a top edge towards fine leg. The fielder in the deep comes forward to take that one but the ball falls well short of him. One run added to the total.
98.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
98.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Flattish around off, Broad looks to push it towards covers but gets an inside edge on the pads.
98.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Slips it down the leg side, left alone by SB!
98.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Gets down and sweeps it towards the leg side for nothing.
98.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Stuart Broad, no run, Floated delivery served around off, it's buried into the ground by Stuart.
97.6
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! Edged! Short and flatter through the air outside off, Rashid once again looks to cut it but gets a thick outside edge past second slip as the ball runs down to the third man fence for a boundary.
97.5
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Short and turning in from over the wicket, Rashid looks to cut it off the back foot but ends up chopping it on the off side.
97.4
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, 2 runs, Tossed up ball outside off, Rashid lunges forward to defend but the ball kisses the outside part of the willow and runs down past first slip. A couple picked up.
97.3
Jayant Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Stays back and defends it from within the crease.
97.2
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Loopy ball around middle and leg, Broad comes forward to defend but gets it off the inner half of the bat past Rahul at short leg for a single.
97.1
Jayant Yadav to Stuart Broad, no run, Around middle and leg, Broad gets down and across to paddle it down to fine leg. He misses and a good take by Saha by moving to his left.
Jayant Yadav into the attack now!
96.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, 2 runs, Tossed up around off, Rashid quickly brings his bat down and guides it with an open face behind point and comes back for a double.
96.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
96.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Comes from around the wicket and serves a flatter ball on middle, Adil defends it by covering the line.
96.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Prods forward to his loopy ball and keeps it out.
96.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Quicker through the air around off, Rashid gets back and defends.
96.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Tossed up delivery around middle and off, Rashid defends it into the ground.
95.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, no run, Comes in from outside off, Broad defends it hurriedly from his crease.
95.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, no run, Floated on middle, Broad looks to defend and does so well with his back leg stretching across.
95.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, no run, Comes right forward and defends it back.
95.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, no run, Outside off, Broad looks to play at it but is beaten.
95.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Stuart Broad, no run, Floated on off, Broad comes forward and defends it.
STUART BROAD is new man in.
Drinks break!
95.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Zafar Ansari, out, OUT! ANSARI FALLS! Floated on off, Ansari plays all over it and is rapped in front of the stumps. Jadeja appeals and the umpire has no doubts over it. Ansari comes down to have a chat and suggests there were possibly an edge and goes for the review. Replays confirm there was no bat there and he was hit on his front pad first. Ball Tracker shows three reds and Ansari has to go. Wonder why would you review that. The two noises were the ball hitting both the pads. England have lost both their reviews. Jadeja has his first wicket!
Ansari is adjudged LBW by Rod Tucker. He takes the review but looks to be a goner here...
94.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Floated outside off, Rashid defends it with an inside edge towards Rahane at first slip.
94.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Another one on off, turning in, kept out by Rashid.
94.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Turns in from outside of, Rashid comes forward and keeps it out.
94.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Bowls it outside off, turns away, Rashid comes forward to defend but is beaten all ends up.
94.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Tossed up outside off, Rashid comes forward and defends it.
94.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! Heaved! Floated on middle, Rashid goes after it and heaves it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That went off the inner half of the bat.
93.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, 1 run, Rashid drives it through covers for a single to end the over.
93.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Flatter outside off, goes straight, Rashid again lets it and the ball goes past the off stump.
93.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Pushed towards covers by Rashid.
93.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Changes the angle, bowls it on middle, from over the wicket, Rashid comes forward and defends it.
93.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Outside leg, turns in, Rashid pads it away.
93.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Floated on middle and leg, Rashid is happy to block it.
92.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! Ansari strides forward, takes it on the full and bunts it wide of the mid on fielder for a boundary to get off the mark.
92.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Ansari slinks down the wicket and pushes it back towards the bowler.
92.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Drops it short outside off, Ansari mistimes his punch towards covers.
A short leg in place now.
92.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Floated outside off, Ansari pokes at it with soft hands so that it does not carry to the first slip fielder.
92.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Tossed up on middle, Ansari comes forward and blocks it.
92.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Floated outside off, Ansari comes forward and defends it.
91.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Flatter on the stumps, Rashid is late to pick it but manages to keep it out.
91.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Tossed up on middle, Rashid defends it off the inner half towards the bowler.
91.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Floated on middle, Rashid comes forward and defends it.
91.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Goes over the wicket, bowls it on middle, Rashid keeps it out.
91.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Rashid gets in line and keeps it out.
91.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Fuller outside off, driven to silly point.
90.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, NOT OUT! What happened there? Landed on off, Ansari comes forward and looks to defend. The ball goes towards short cover who takes the catch and appeals. The umpires come together to refer it upstairs. The replays confirm it was a bump ball. Ansari survives!
Drama out there. A catch has been taken at short cover and the Indians feel they have got their man. Dharmasena feels it was bumped and the hence, the soft signal is not out. It is referred upstairs...
90.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zafar Ansari, no run, Ansari comes forward and defends it well.
Zafar Ansari is the next man in, replacing Ben Stokes! Remember, he isn't fit but still walks out to bat.
90.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, out, OUT! Drama as Stokes' review goes in vain! Floated on middle and off, Stokes comes forward to defend but is hit on his pads. The silly point collects the ball and joins the appeal. There is a loud noise for an lbw and Kumar Dharamasena upholds the appeal. Stokes comes down and has a word with Rashid and goes for the review. Replays are not conclusive enough to show that there was inside edge as Stokes had played that with his bat and pad together. It stays with the on-field call of out for an lbw. Three reds and that means Stokes has to go after a superb knock. Cook has a grim look on his face. Stokes slams his bat down as he reaches the dressing room. Even if they went with the inside edge, the catch was completed so he would have been given out caught as well. Nevertheless, a valiant knock by him. England still trail by 230 runs.
Ben Stokes is ruled out LBW but he opts for the review after having a word with Rashid. Looks close to the naked eye. Is there an inside edge? Even if there is, the catch is completed at silly point. Let's wait and see what the TV umpire feels.
90.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Floated on off, Stokes comes forward and defends it.
90.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays back and works it towards mid-wicket off his crease.
90.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, 1 run, Floated outside off, Rashid defends it with the outer half towards point for a single.
89.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Comes forward and turns it towards mid on from his crease.
89.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays back to this one but is beaten.
89.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! Two misses and this time Stokes get to the pitch of the ball and sweeps it hard through square leg for a boundary.
89.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes comes forward and looks to defend but the ball hits the front pad.
89.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Landed outside off, spins in, Stokes looks to defend but is hit on his body and the ball falls towards short leg.
89.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter outside off, Stokes comes across and defends it.
88.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Loud shout for an lbw but not given! Floated outside off, Rashid gets across and looks to defend but is hit on his back leg. A loud appeal but the umpire says no. The impact was outside off and Saha suggested the same and hence no review from India.
88.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Rashid is right forward and defends it well.
88.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Outside off, Rashid looks to defend but is beaten. There is a noise but it is of the bat hitting the ground.
88.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Rashid comes forward and defends it.
88.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid, no run, Floated outside off, Rashid comes forward and defends it with an outside edge towards second slip.
A short leg, short mid-wicket in place.
88.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Shorter outside off, Stokes punches it through mid on for a single.
So, spin from both ends as Ravichandran Ashwin into the attack!
87.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, BRAVE LEAVE! Floated outside off, comes in a long way, Rashid leaves it but the ball just shaves the off stump. That was not that far from the stumps. A risky thing to do that against Jadeja.
87.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Rashid comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
87.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Drops it a touch short outside off, Rashid mistimes his cut towards covers.
87.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Loopy outside off, Rashid drives it to covers.
87.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Tossed up on middle, kept out by Rashid.
87.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Adil Rashid, no run, Floated outside off, Rashid drives it to covers.
The umpires are having a look at the ball. It seems to be fine and here comes Ravindra Jadeja, replacing Shami.
86.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, Stokes defends it watchfully.
86.5
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, EDGED! A touch short outside off, Stokes bottom edges his cut towards the keeper.
86.4
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Length outside off, Stokes comes forward and pushes it to covers.
86.3
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! POWERED! Shorter outside off, Stokes gets under it and hammers it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That was hit with a lot of disdain.
86.2
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, 1 run, Shorter length on middle, Rashid half ducks and top edges his pull down to fine leg for a single.
86.1
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! Rashid is not helping Umesh! Good length on middle, Rashid gets on the top of it and rolls it through backward square leg for a boundary. Kohli is changing the field now.
Ravichandran Ashwin was given the ball but then Kohli asks Yadav to bowl one more.
85.6
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller outside off, Stokes looks to drive it off the inside half of the bat towards mid on.
85.5
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Angled on a length on off, Stokes defends it back down the wicket.
85.4
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Length ball outside off, left alone by Stokes.
85.3
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, Stokes covers the line and defends it back down the wicket. Shami fields and mimes the throw.
85.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off, on a length, that keeps low, Stokes looks to defend from his crease but is beaten by the low bounce on that one.
85.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length on middle and leg, Stokes covers the line and defends it towards mid on.
84.6
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! Rashid is watching the ball alright! Yadav follows up the short one with a fuller one that is driven through the covers for a superb boundary. Kohli is not happy at all since it was asking to be hit and was duly hit.
84.5
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Ouch! Shorter length outside off, Rashid takes his eyes off that one and fends it back down the wicket.
84.4
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! SWEET! Fuller outside off, Rashid comes forward and opens the face of the bat through cover-point for a lovely boundary. That was lovely timing.
84.3
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Outside off on a length, Rashid comes forward and defends it.
84.2
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings! Fuller on middle, Rashid clips it nicely through the fine leg region for a boundary. 200 up for England!
84.1
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Fuller outside off, hint of away swing, Rashid drives it towards covers off his crease.
83.6
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off, Stokes comes forward and defends it.
83.5
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller on middle and leg, Stokes fails to clip it through.
83.4
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, leg byes, 1 run, Angled on a length on the body, Rashid works it in front of the short leg fielder for a single. KL Rahul was a touch late to react to it as the ball went off the hip and then past short leg.
83.3
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Stokes defends it off an inside edge which goes onto the pads and then down to the fine leg region for a single. Mild appeal turned down.
Slip comes out, mid-wicket comes in.
83.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! Fuller on middle and leg, Stokes clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That is a superb shot, lovely timing.
83.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, punched towards covers off his crease.
82.6
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Shorter length on middle, left alone by Rashid with a duck.
82.5
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Good length outside off, Rashid defends it towards the off side.
82.4
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Fuller outside off, Rashid keeps it out in time.
Two slips and a gully in place...
82.3
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fuller and angling into the body, Stokes clips it towards square leg for a single. That went off the bat and then the pad as the ball swung in late. Stokes slips at the non-striker's end and that prevents the second.
The SECOND NEW BALL is taken.
82.2
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller outside off, another leave by Stokes.
82.1
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full outside off, left alone by Stokes.
UMESH YADAV to bowl from the other end.
81.6
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Good length outside off, Rashid defends it well.
81.5
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Fuller and angling into the pads, Rashid fails to clip it through. Mild appeal for an lbw turned down since it was going down leg.
81.4
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Outside off, Rashid covers the line and keeps it out.
81.3
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Angled on a length on off, Rashid comes forward and defends it.
81.2
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Shorter outside off, Rashid pulls it in the air just wide of the fielder at mid on.
There is a short point in place now.
81.1
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid, no run, Bowls it outside off, Rashid comes forward and pushes it to point.
Welcome back for the second session of play. India have not taken the new ball for now as they have got the older ball reversing. Will it get them wickets? Let's see. India begin with MOHAMMED SHAMI. BEN STOKES and ADIL RASHID are out to continue batting. Will they look to play their shots rightaway or will they look to bat out time as well? Stay tuned for all the action.
DAY 3.... SESSION 2....
Stokes and Bairstow shared a 110-run stand before a wicket fell towards the fag end of the session. Bairstow was cleaned up by one that swung in very late for a hard working 53. Stokes is still out there and with the deficit still 264 runs, England will want him to eat into it as much possible. India will aim to take the remaining wickets soon and get a huge lead. The pitch is starting to misbehave a lot more but it is still a good one to bat and India will want to get batting sooner. Do join us in a while for the second session.
A very good session for England! They scored 88 runs in the session losing just the one wicket. India began the day being a bit over enthusiastic. There were overthrows, a review was taken desperately as the pair of Stokes and Bairstow did not offer many opportunities. There was one from Stokes when Saha failed to stump him, he was on 21 then. Both of them registered their respective fifties and mixed caution with aggression to frustrate the Indians further.
80.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, A low full toss outside off, Stokes is rock solid as he defends it towards covers. THAT IS LUNCH ON DAY 3!
80.5
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Short and down the leg side, Stokes moves inside and leaves it alone.
80.4
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Low full toss, tailing back in, blocked towards the off side.
80.3
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, 1 run, Short of a length ball on middle, tucked through square leg for a single.
80.2
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, This one nips back in, Rashid gets across and flicks it towards short leg.
80.1
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Good length ball on off, pitched right up there. Rashid defends it with soft hands.
Second new ball is available now. But the Indians might take it after lunch. The reviews have been refreshed as well...
79.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Quicker through the air around middle, defended to the leg side.
79.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Floated ball around off, BS plunges forward and defends it down into the ground.
79.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Hangs back in defense, Ben Stokes.
79.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Jadeja looks to hit those rough patches around off, it comes back in as Stokes defends it down watchfully.
79.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off, turning in, Ben once again blocks it out.
79.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up around off, skidding in, Stokes stays back and defends it on the leg side.
78.6
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Very full on the stumps, Rashid brings his bat down at the right moment. A superb over from Yadav!
78.5
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Touch full and around off, Adil does well to keep this one out.
78.4
Umesh Yadav to Adil Rashid, no run, Fuller and nipping back in after hitting the deck. Tashid tries to defend but gets an inside edge on the pads.
ADIL RASHID is the new man in.
78.3
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, out, OUT! Umesh Yadav provides the much-needed breakthrough! Anil Kumble in the dressing room is applauding, looks a happy man. It's full and angling into the batsman at 142 kph, Bairstow looks to clip it across the line but misses as the ball brushes the pads and deflects on to the stumps. Yadav jumps and then punches the air in joy. A vital 110-run stand has been broken and England still need 66 to avoid the follow-on.
78.2
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fullish on off, driven through covers for a single.
78.1
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, On a good length and outside off, Ben lifts his bat and lets it go through to the keeper.
77.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Pushes it slower through the air around off, Jonny lunges forward and defends it.
77.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Short and outside off, Bairstow backs away and punches it through the left of the bowler where Jadeja gets to the ball and denies them a single.
77.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Gets behind the line and defends it down watchfully.
77.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter ball on middle, Jonny stays back in defense.
Silly point goes to short leg now...
77.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, An arm ball around middle, the batsman looks to defend but gets it off the inner part of the bat towards the leg side.
77.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full and around off, Bairstow prods forward in defense.
76.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Angles it just outside off, Stokes comes forward and then makes an leave at the last moment.
76.5
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Fuller in length and outside off, Jonny drives it towards wide of mid off for a single.
76.4
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length ball on off, Bairstow opens the face of the bat and dabs it towards point.
76.3
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller on off, pushed off the front foot towards cover-point.
76.2
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Short and wide outside off, JB leaves it alone.
76.1
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Oh.. that rises up! Yadav bowls a length ball on off, it comes off the deck as Bairstow tries to defend but gets it off the gloves and into the body.
75.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Plunges forward and blocks it out solidly.
75.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Comes from around the wicket and bowls a quicker one around off. Ben looks to cut it through the line but is lucky not to nick one behind.
75.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter through the air around off, Stokes defends it from within the crease.
75.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jadeja is lucky as that could have been hit anywhere! Drops it short and going down leg, Bairstow gets back and pulls it through square leg for just a single.
Gully has been moved to silly point now...
75.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flighted ball around off, Bairstow comes forward in defense.
75.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up around off, pushed off the front foot towards covers.
74.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and outside off, Ben shoulders his arms to that one.
74.5
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
74.4
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! That goes flying down to third man! Short and served in the channel outside off, Stokes looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge past the second slip for a boundary down to third man. Runs coming at a brisk rate for England.
74.3
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Comes from around the wicket and hurls it around off, defended down nicely.
74.2
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Stokes defends it off the back foot gently.
74.1
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, On a length and outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to that one.
UMESH YADAV returns for a bowl. India will be a touch desperate for a wicket.
12th Test fifty for Jonny Bairstow. Brings up the 100-run stand as well.
73.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow gets to his fifty as well. Another impressive knock this from the English keeper. Full and outside off, Bairstow looks to drive it through the off side but gets an outside edge through gully for a boundary.
73.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Around middle and off, punched towards covers.
73.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floated ball around off, Bairstow drives it towards covers.
73.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Quicker through the air and gets it to skid with the angle. Bairstow plunges forward in defense.
73.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Short and outside off, cut through point.
73.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Jonny covers the line and defends it down nicely.
72.6
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Around middle and leg, worked through the on side for a single.
72.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, JB defends it down watchfully.
72.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Loopy ball around off, Bairstow gets down and tries to play the reverse sweep. It goes off the back off the bat through covers as Pujara goes for the chase. Does well to keep them down to a couple.
72.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Gets down and across to sweep but misses and is hit on the pads.
72.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Stays back in the crease and defends it with a straight bat.
8th Test fifty for Ben Stokes!
72.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, There is it, a deserving half century for Ben Stokes! Flatter ball outside off, Stokes gets back and punches it through covers for a single. Gets a standing ovation from his mates. He will know the work is not done yet.
71.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
71.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, An arm ball on off, Jonny comes forward and defends it.
71.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Around middle and off, Jonny hangs back to defend.
71.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fires it on off, Jonny defends it down solidly.
71.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Comes forward and drives it towards point.
71.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, A loud appeal for an LBW! An arm ball around off, keeps coming in with the angle as Bairstow tries to defend it by lunging forward, misses and is hit on the pads. Jadeja turns back to appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Replays show there was a thick inside edge there. Good decision.
70.6
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Around middle and off, defended from within the crease.
70.5
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
70.4
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Around middle and leg, BS looks to defend but misses the line and is hit on the pads. An appeal is made but it pitched outside leg.
70.3
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Flayed! Yadav offers a long hop around off, Stokes camps back and nails the punch through point. No one out in the deep and Stokes gets another boundary. That has been his scoring area today.
70.2
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off, coming in with the angle, Ben works it towards short mid-wicket.
70.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up around off, Stokes gets forward and defends it into the ground.
69.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Leans forward and defends it down watchfully.
69.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full and angling in, the English keeper comes forward and blocks it out.
69.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Lunges forward and pushes it with soft hands towards covers.
69.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up around off, pushed off the front foot towards covers.
69.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter on middle, Jb hangs back in defense.
69.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full and fired around off, it's dig into the ground.
68.6
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
68.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, In the air... falls just short! Sends it slower through the air around off, Jonny prods forward and looks to flick it through the on side. It goes aerially towards short mid-wicket where Kohli dives full length to his left but it falls just short.
68.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! He has picked the bones out of that one. Floated ball outside off, Bairstow gets down and sweeps it powerfully through square leg. It goes on the bounce to the fence.
68.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Loopy ball around off, JB gets down and across and sweeps it straight to KL Rahul at short leg. The Indian opener is hurt a bit.
68.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Around middle and off, Bairstow comes forward and defends it with soft hands to the off side.
68.1
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
Jayant Yadav is brought into the attack, replacing Ashwin!
67.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Drops it short and outside off, Stokes quickly camps back and punches it through cover-point for a boundary all the way. Lovely shot!
67.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Around off, turning in as Ben Stokes offers a straight bat.
67.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Gets back and wrists it through mid-wicket for a single.
67.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Comes in with the angle, Jonny is solid in his defense.
67.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bairstow plunges forward and defends it down gently.
67.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up around off, the batsman comes forward and blocks it out.
Two slips in place now...
66.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Ben whips it towards mid on and wanted a single but won't get it.
66.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Flighted ball around off, Stokes waits for the ball to arrive and then defends it very late.
66.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays behind the line and looks to defend but gets an inside edge on the pads.
66.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Floated ball outside off, JB gets down and sweeps it from outside off through square leg all along the ground for a single.
66.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Loopy ball around off, sliced through the off side for a single.
66.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Pushes it slower through the air as Stokes quickly covers the line and keeps it out.
65.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Quicker through the air around middle, Bairstow punches it back to Jaddu.
65.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter and short outside off, cut straight to the man at point.
65.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full and around off, defended down gently into the ground.
65.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up around off, Jonny prods forward in defense.
65.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Loopy around off, Stokes comes forward to defend but gets it off the outer part of the bat towards backward point for a single.
65.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up delivery around off, Stokes stays behind the line to defend.
Ravindra Jadeja into the attack now!
Drinks break!
64.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Punches this one back down the wicket.
64.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Floated on off, turns in, Bairstow works it with the spin through backward square leg for a couple of runs. Less than 100 runs needed to avoid the follow-on now!
64.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller on off, Bairstow clips it hard but Kohli at short mid-wicket dives to stop the ball.
64.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Outside off, turns in with extra bounce, left alone by Bairstow.
64.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up outside off, Bairstow keeps it out.
64.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! EDGED! Shorter outside off, Bairstow look to punch it but gets an outside edge past the first slip fielder for a boundary. He may not loooked to punch it that fine.
63.6
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off, left alone by Stokes.
63.5
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller in length on off, comes in a touch, Stokes plays it back down the wicket. Slight hint of reverse there!
63.4
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes takes a couple of steps down and punches this one towards covers from his crease.
63.3
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Slanted outside off, Stokes lets it go through.
63.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller outside off, Stokes presses forward and defends it.
63.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, Stokes defends it from his crease.
62.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller on middle, turned towards mid-wicket off his crease.
62.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floated outside off, Bairstow comes forward and lets it go.
62.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fuller on off, Stokes drives it through wide mid off for a single.
62.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter on middle, Stokes defends it back down the wicket.
62.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes stays back and keeps it out this time around.
62.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Hammered! Floated on off, Stokes comes down the wicket, takes it on the full and drives it through mid off for a superb boundary.
61.6
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, driven to covers from the crease.
61.5
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, 5 runs, FIVE OVERTHROWS! Stokes tucks this length ball towards backward square leg. The throw comes in from Jadeja in the deep. There is no one backing up and the mid off fielder cannot stop it. The ball runs down to the fence. Kohli is not impressed.
61.4
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Fuller on off, Bairstow looks to clip but fails to connect cleanly. They get a single off the inside edge.
61.3
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, On a length on off, played back down the wicket by Bairstow.
61.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Stokes tucks it towards backward square leg for a single.
61.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Full outside off, Stokes lets it go through safely.
60.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Outside off, stays low, Bairstow looks to punch it through but is beaten.
60.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bairstow comes forward and defends it.
60.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, byes, 2 runs, That kept low! Tossed up outside off, Bairstow looks to defend but is beaten. Rahane from first slip and Vijay from leg gully run after it. Rahane stops the ball before the ropes and keeps them to a couple. Byes signaled.
60.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, On off, Bairstow defends it with an open face of the bat towards covers.
60.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bairstow comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge towards short leg.
60.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floated outside off, Bairstow comes forward and plays it back down the wicket.
59.6
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Another one wide outside off, left alone.
59.5
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it outside off, pitches and goes away as Stokes lets it go through.
59.4
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off on a length, Stokes gets across and looks to play at first but then lets it go.
59.3
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Fuller on middle, keeps a tad low, clipped through backward square leg. They think of the second but settle for a single as Bairstow slips at the non-striker's end.
59.2
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, Bairstow comes forward and defends it.
59.1
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Begins with a fuller one on off, Bairstow pushes it back down the wicket. Shami looks to get a hand to it but fails. The ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end but no harm done.
MOHAMMED SHAMI brought into the attack.
58.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Flatter on the pads, clipped through mid-wicket for a single.
58.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Outside off, Bairstow comes forward and defends it off the outer half.
58.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floated outside off, Bairstow plays for the spin but is beaten all ends up.
58.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Full outside off, Stokes slams it down to long off for a single.
58.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it on middle, Stokes tucks it towards mid-wicket off his back foot.
58.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Floated outside off, Stokes comes forward and drives it towards covers.
57.6
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bowls it outside off, comes in a touch, Bairstow comes forward and pushes it to covers.
57.5
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, Bairstow comes forward and pushes it to covers.
57.4
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length outside off, Bairstow looks to punch from his crease but is beaten all ends up. Mild appeal turned down.
57.3
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full outside off, no shot offered by Bairstow.
57.2
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, On a length on off, Stokes defends it off the inner half towards mid-wicket. He spots the bowler going to stop that one and crosses for a single.
57.1
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow guides this one towards third man for a single.
56.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter on the pads, Stokes looks to clip but is hit on his pads.
56.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes comes forward and pushes it towards covers.
50-run stand between Bairstow and Stokes!
56.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Swept away! Floated on middle and leg, Stokes sweeps it down to the fine leg region for a boundary.
56.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up on middle, Stokes comes forward to keep it out.
56.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Floated on middle, Stokes comes forward and defends it.
56.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Flatter on the pads, tucked through backward square leg for a single.
55.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, A touch short on middle, skids on and the ball keeps a tad low. Stokes looks to pull but is hit on his back leg. Mild appeal turned down as Stokes was hopping as he tried to defend that one.
55.5
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller outside off, Stokes pushes it towards mid off where Rahul dives and prevents the single.
55.4
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Another one that comes in with the angle, turned towards the on side for a single.
55.3
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Stokes pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
55.2
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Hurls it fuller on middle, Bairstow gets an inside edge and gets it through square leg for a single.
55.1
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length outside off, Bairstow defends it towards gully from his crease.
54.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays back and cuts it towards the point region off the inside half.
54.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes mistimes his push towards mid off.
54.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stumping chance missed! Floated on middle and off, turns away, Stokes looks to drive but is beaten all ends up. Saha fumbles a touch and fails to stump Stokes who lost his balance. The ball too pops out of his hands. Crucial chance missed?
54.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Floated outside off, Stokes leaves it all alone. The ball comes in a touch, brushes his pads on the way. The players appeal but the umpire is unmoved. That looked close to the naked eye. Replays show the impact was outside off and the ball was missing the off stump too.
54.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Turns it through square leg for a single.
54.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bairstow comes forward and turns it towards short mid-wicket. Kohli stationed there scores a direct hit but no harm done.
53.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller outside off, Stokes comes forward and pushes it back down the wicket.
53.5
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Slanted on a length outside off, Stokes defends it.
53.4
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Guides it down to third man in control this time for a single.
53.3
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! EDGED! Good length outside off, Bairstow looks to punch it through but gets an edge which runs through the gap between the first and second slip fielders for a boundary. May or may not have carried to the fielder.
53.2
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Pitched up outside off, driven nicely towards mid off form his crease.
53.1
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, Bairstow looks to drive but gets it off the inside half of the bat down the wicket.
52.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Shorter outside off, Stokes cuts it through extra covers where Jayant fumbles a touch and allows the ball through for a boundary.
52.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Bairstow clips it hard but the ball falls short of the fielder at mid-wicket. Jayant Yadav was the man stationed there. A single taken.
52.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Floated on middle, Stokes comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge wide of the short leg fielder for a single. Shouts of catch it up but there was no one there.
52.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, A touch short on middle, worked towards short mid-wicket.
52.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays back and Stokes tucks it towards mid-wicket off his crease.
52.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller on middle, Stokes keeps it out back down the wicket.
51.6
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Shorter length on middle, Bairstow sits and gets out of the way to let it go over him.
51.5
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, On a length on middle, Bairstow plays it towards mid on off the inside half of the bat.
51.4
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Outside off, Bairstow comes forward and drives it towards covers.
51.3
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full outside off, Bairstow mistimes his drive towards covers from his crease.
51.2
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, Bairstow comes forward and drives it back down the wicket.
51.1
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Length ball on off, Bairstow defends it off his crease.
50.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Hit away! Ashwin drops it short on middle, Stokes goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
50.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow works it through square leg for a single.
50.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bairstow turns it towards the on side.
50.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller on off, Bairstow clips it towards mid on form his crease.
50.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, leg byes, 1 run, On the pads, Stokes works it through the leg side for a single. The umpire signals it as a leg bye.
50.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, NOT OUT! Poor review from India! Floated on off, Bairstow looks to sweep from outside off and gets it down to the fine leg region. Ashwin does not consult anyone if there was any bat and calls for the review rightaway. The replays show it went off the gloves. So there was no bat there and it remains not out. A desperate review from India? A single taken. Both reviews gone for India.
Is there pad first? Ashwin thinks it is and hence, India take a review. Bairstow is the man in question...
RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN is the bowler from the other end.
49.6
Umesh Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays back and keeps this length ball out.
49.5
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow plays this one towards cover-point for a single. That didn't quite come of the middle of the bat.
49.4
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Slants it on the pads, clipped through backward square leg for a couple of runs. Bairstow called Stokes for the second there. There was a chance at the non-striker's end as Stokes didn't expect the second. Jadeja from fine leg threw at the bowler's end but it was a touch wide.
49.3
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Brings this one into the batsman from outside off, Bairstow looks to clip but is hit on his pads.
49.2
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length outside off, Bairstow taps it towards point off his crease.
49.1
Umesh Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, Bairstow pushes it back down the wicket.
Game time! BEN STOKES and JONNY BAIRSTOW come out to bat for England. Will they attack or bat out time today? Oh dear! What happened there? Bairstow was coming out to bat, but seems to have done his ankle and is struggling to walk. He has to walk back in the dressing room. He gets some medical attention but is back out in the middle. He does not look that fit and is hobbling. No easy singles then? England will want to him to bat though. India begin with UMESH YADAV. Here we go...
Ravichandran Ashwin and Jayant Yadav have been amongst the wickets and a lot more will be expected off them. Will India enforce the follow-on in case they get a chance? England already have two bowlers struggling with fitness and India might not rule out looking to tire the rest of the bowlers and also give their bowlers a rest. But that's all for later. How things go in the first session could be decisive. Stay tuned for all the action of the day.
After putting up a massive total on board, the Indian spinners ran through the England batting line-up to have them reeling at 80 for 5. The pair of Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow has steadied them a bit but they will know their work is far from done. Their first aim will be to avoid the follow-on. The pitch though might be the one which has the most impact.
Hello everyone and welcome to the coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between India and England from the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Phew, the deficit for England right now is as long as the name of the stadium, a whopping 352 runs and they have a lot of catch up to do.
DAY 3, SESSION 1....
England are still 352 runs behind and their first task will be to avoid the follow-on. They need a big partnership here. Let's see how they respond on a wicket which has started to turn and the odd one staying low. India will look to bowl England out as soon as possible tomorrow. Don't forget, the tourists bat deep so they will bank on their lower order. Join us back tomorrow then to catch the day 3 action at 0930 IST, should be an entertaining day of Test cricket. Until then, goodbye and take care. Cheers!
Terrific day for India! They're well on top in this second Test! First they managed to post 450-plus on the board, thanks to some lower order contributions and then picked up five wickets as well of England. The visitors didn't get off to a good start as they lost Cook early when Shami bowled a peach. They kept on losing wickets but Root held one end up. Ashwin and Jayant Yadav ran through the batting line-up and then Root lost his control too, getting out after his fifty. Since then, Bairstow and Stokes batted cautiously and avoided further damage.
48.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Floated outside off, Bairstow pushes it towards covers and calls Stokes through for a single. That's STUMPS, DAY 2, England trail by 352!
48.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Hit away! Landed outside off, Bairstow goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That was a carrom ball from Ashwin.
48.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter outside off, keeps low, Bairstow keeps it out off his back foot.
48.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up outside off, Jonny defends it with an outside edge. Rahane dives to his right from first slip and saves it.
48.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Outside off, Bairstow prods forward and defends it with an edge that threatens to roll back onto the stumps but no harm done.
48.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floated outside off, left alone by Jonny.
Kohli wanted Shami to continue but Ashwin came in wanting to bowl. Kohli jokes if he should toss for who is to bowl, Ashwin wins at the end. Not surprising.
47.6
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Floated outside off, Bairstow defends it towards backward point for a single.
47.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller outside off, gives it a lot of air, driven towards mid off by Jonny.
47.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floated outside off, comes in, Bairstow mistimes his drive towards mid on.
Short leg, silly point in place with a slip and leg gully.
47.3
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Stokes goes back to work it through backward square leg for a single.
47.2
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Outside off, goes straight on as Ben Stokes makes a break leave.
47.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Floated outside off, Stokes stays back and punches it through covers. Jadeja gives it a chase from covers, slides, stops and returns the throw in time. A couple taken.
JAYANT YADAV to bowl now.
46.6
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, In the corridor outside off, Bairstow allows it through.
46.5
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full outside off, swinging in, Bairstow lets it go through. The ball whizzes past his off stump.
46.4
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Bairstow shoulders his arms.
46.3
Mohammed Shami to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Low full toss on middle and leg, Bairstow plays it to mid-wicket.
46.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, 1 run, On the pads, Stokes flicks it through square leg for a single.
46.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Stokes defends it off his back foot.
45.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full ball, Jonny defends it yet again.
45.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed around off, Bairstow defends it off his front foot.
45.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Shortish ball by Jadeja, JB punches it away off his back foot.
45.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Bairstow tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball then goes towards silly point.
45.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
45.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed outside off, Bairstow defends it from within his crease.
44.6
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Stokes pushes it back to the bowler.
44.5
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller length ball around off, Ben covers the line and defends.
44.4
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length ball outside off, Stokes defends it from within his crease.
44.3
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Landed outside off, Stokes prods forward and plays it to covers once again.
44.2
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length ball outside off, Stokes taps it towards short cover.
44.1
Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, angling in, Stokes shoulders his arms.
MOHAMMED SHAMI is back.
43.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed around off, Bairstow tries to defend but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
43.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Tossed up outside off, Stokes goes onto his back foot to defend but gets an outside edge. The ball goes past slip and the batsmen take a quick single.
43.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Full on off, Ben lunges forward and defends it into the ground.
43.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, Tad short outside off, Stokes goes onto his back foot and defends.
43.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Stokes, no run, NOT OUT! Flighted ball landed just outside off, Stokes tries to defend but gets beaten. There is some noise and India appeal. The umpire says not out but India take a review as they're confident. Replays show there is no outside edge and the noise was of the bat brushing the boot. Stokes survives.
India are confident and go for the review against Ben Stokes who is not given out caught behind!
43.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Fullish ball outside off, Bairstow drives it through covers where Pujara does well to stop the ball. Single taken.
42.6
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
42.5
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Shortish outside off, Stokes goes onto his back foot and punches it through the cover region for a boundary.
42.4
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and on the pads, Stokes plays it off his back foot.
42.3
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full on middle and leg, Stokes flicks it away to the leg side.
42.2
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
42.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Flighted ball on off, Stokes defends it off his front foot.
41.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fullish ball on middle, Bairstow pushes it back to the bowler.
41.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed just outside off, JB prods forward and defends.
41.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full on off, Bairstow drives it back to the bowler.
41.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
41.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, On middle, Bairstow defends it into the ground.
41.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Bairstow defends it from within his crease.
40.6
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up on middle and leg, Stokes lunges forward and defends.
40.5
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, On the pads, Stokes flicks it away to the leg side.
40.4
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
40.3
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Ben blocks it out into the ground.
40.2
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Landed around off, Stokes covers the line and defends.
40.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, STOKES IS LUCKY! Shortish ball on off, Stokes goes onto his back foot to play this one but misses. The ball goes off something and into the keeper's glove. There was a noise. Replays confirm the ball brushed the bails. Stokes is really lucky out there.
Now silly point comes in place. Pujara comes under the lid, wearing his helmet.
39.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed just outside off, JB defends it from within his crease.
39.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full outside off, Bairstow shoulders his arms.
39.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, On the pads, Bairstow works it to fine leg. The fielder throws the ball at the keeper's end who fails to collect. Kohli collects it and throws it at the non-striker's end and scores a direct hit but Stokes was in. Two runs taken.
39.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Bairstow blocks it out off his front foot.
39.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full ball on off, Bairstow drives it to deep mid off.
39.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up on middle and leg, Bairstow flicks it away towards short leg.
RAVINDRA JADEJA back on.
38.6
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full on middle, Ben goes back in his crease and tucks it away to the leg side.
38.5
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and on the pads, Stokes tries to flick but it stays low and is hit on the pads.
38.4
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Full on off, defended solidly yet again.
38.3
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Flighted ball around off, Stokes covers the line and defends it watchfully.
38.2
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up around off, Stokes defends it into the ground.
38.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, no run, Landed around off, Stokes goes onto his back foot and defends.
The artificial lights are on...
37.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full outside off, Bairstow lunges forward and defends.
37.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Landed outside off, JB goes onto his back foot and defends.
37.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Slower through the air outside off, turns in, Bairstow fails to put his bat on the ball.
37.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Fullish outside off, driven through point for a couple.
37.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, 1 run, On middle and leg, Stokes flicks it just in front of the square on the leg side for a single.
37.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Shortish on off, Stokes punches it to covers off his back foot.
36.6
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full on off, driven back to the bowler.
36.5
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Run out chance! Shortish outside off, Stokes punches it through covers and takes a quick single. Jadeja throws the ball at the striker's end but Bairstow makes it in. Had he thrown it at the bowler's end there was a chance.
36.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Full ball on off, Bairstow works it through square leg for a single.
36.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Around off, turning in, Bairstow goes onto his back foot and works it to the leg side.
36.2
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good bowling! Landed outside off, turning in, Bairstow tries to defend it off his back foot but gets beaten completely.
36.1
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Bairstow covers the line and defends.
35.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On middle and off, turning away, Stokes tries to defend but gets an outside edge this time.
35.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On middle and off, Ben defends it into the ground.
35.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Stokes defends it off his back foot again.
35.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Slower through the air on off, Stokes goes back in his crease and defends.
35.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, On the pads, Stokes fails to put his bat on the ball.
35.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Landed around off, Stokes defends it off his front foot.
34.6
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, The batsman fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad.
34.5
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tossed up outside off, Bairstow tries to work it through the on side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
34.4
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full on off, Jonny defends it off his front foot.
34.3
Jayant Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Bairstow works it away to the leg side.
JONNY BAIRSTOW walks in next.
34.2
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, out, OUT! That's hitting! Flighted on middle, Moeen comes forward to defend but gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for a leg before but the umpire says no. India decide to take a review as they look confident. Yadav convinces his skipper and Kohli takes a quick review. Replays show it's pad first. The ball tracking technology shows the impact is in line and the ball would have hit the leg stump so that's out. Decision overturned! Jayant Yadav picks up his maiden Test wicket.
Appeal for an LBW turned down. India take a review.
34.1
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Moeen pushes it to mid off.
Drinks break!
33.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Drops it short on middle, Stokes keeps it out back down the wicket.
33.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller on off, Stokes comes forward and defends it.
33.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Tucks this one towards the on side.
33.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Goes back to cut but mistimes it back down the wicket.
33.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes comes forward and defends it with his bat and pad together.
33.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Stokes, no run, Floated on middle, Stokes looks to defend but is beaten and hit on his front leg. There is an appeal for an lbw but that looked to be going down leg. Good call to not take the review.
32.6
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali turns it towards the on side off his crease.
32.5
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, no run, Fuller on middle, Ali comes down the wicket and looks to get off the strike but the edge goes onto his pads.
32.4
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, no run, Floated on off, Ali comes forward and defends it.
32.3
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter on middle, Ali turns it towards mid-wicket off his crease.
32.2
Jayant Yadav to Moeen Ali, no run, Fuller on middle, Ali pushes it towards the bowler off his crease.
32.1
Jayant Yadav to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Floated on middle, Stokes keeps it out towards mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.
Time for the debutant, JAYANT YADAV! He has a chat with Virat about the field first and then with Ashwin.
31.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Floated on middle and leg, Ali looks to defend but is hit on his pads. Mild appeal turned down.
BEN STOKES walks in to bat.
31.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, out, OUT! The move to go over the wicket works! Floated outside off, Root thinks it as a chance to score, he slinks down the wicket to hit it over covers. He is too close to the ball and ends up lofting it towards Umesh Yadav at deep mid off who runs to his left and takes the catch happily. Ashwin gets the big wicket and he is all excited. England still trail by 376 runs!
31.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 2 runs, Goes for the sweep but gets a top edge through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
31.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root keeps this one out of the stumps.
31.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Floated outside off, Root comes forward to defend but the ball spin in and takes the gloves as it goes down wide of short leg. That was close.
31.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Flatter outside off, Root stays back and defends it towards mid-wicket.
Ashwin and Kohli have a chat about the field. Ashwin to bowl over the wicket.
30.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Floated outside off, Ali comes down the wicket and drives it to covers where Jayant fumbles a touch but no harm done.
30.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, This is driven through mid off for a single.
30.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Root comes forward and defends it well.
24th Test fifty for Joe Root, 5th against India!
30.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 2 runs, FIFTY! Gets across and paddles it down to the fine leg region for a couple of runs. Brings up his fifty but his work is not yet done.
30.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter on middle and leg, Root looks to defend but is rapped on the pads. Mild appeal turned down as it was turning down leg. The Ball Tracker confirms the same.
30.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Root gets in line and defends it.
29.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Floated outside off, Ali drives it towards wide mid off but not in the gap.
29.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Loopy on middle, Ali comes forward and defends it.
29.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali reads this one and defends it well.
29.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, This one drifts in, pitches and goes away, Ali comes forward to defend but is beaten. Saha cannot collect it cleanly.
29.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, A touch quicker outside off, Ali looks to cut but is beaten.
29.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali pushes this one towards covers.
28.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter outside off, Root keeps it out from his crease.
28.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Driven through mid on for a single.
28.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Outside off, Ali comes forward and pushes it towards the off side.
28.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali comes forward and defends it back.
28.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Root works it towards square leg for a single.
28.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Floated on middle, Root comes forward and defends it.
27.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Fuller on middle, Ali blocks it solidly.
27.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Too full on off, Ali jams it out back down the wicket.
27.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Moeen Ali, no run, Floated on middle and leg, Ali comes forward and defends it.
MOEEN ALI walks in to bat.
27.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, out, OUT! TIMBER! Floated on middle, Duckett plants his front leg away from the stumps and plays down the wrong line and is beaten all ends up. The ball goes past his outside edge and cannons into the off stump. Ashwin is all pumped up and why not. Another failure for Ben and given how he has played spin so far, could have more failures lined up unless he works on his off side game. It was also how he got out in the first innings at Rajkot, just that he was out caught at first slip.
27.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Floated on middle, Duckett looks to drive but it hit on his back leg. There is an appeal but that was always going down the leg side.
27.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Flatter down the leg side, Duckett lets it be.
26.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Quicker on off, Root stays back and defends it off his crease.
26.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Loud shout for lbw but not given! Floated on middle, Root defends it with his bat and pad together. An appeal for lbw turned down since there seemed to be an edge there.
26.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter down the leg side, Root fails to clip it through.
26.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Stays in his crease and keeps this low one out from his crease.
26.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Fuller on off, Root turns it towards mid-wicket.
26.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Floated outside off, goes away a touch, Root is beaten on his forward press.
25.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Flatter down the leg side, Duckett looks to clip but fails to do so.
25.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, A touch short on middle, Duckett punches it towards short leg.
25.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Floated on middle, Duckett comes forward and defends it.
25.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 1 run, Floated outside off, Root stays back and works it through backward square leg for a single.
25.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root comes down the wicket and defends it.
25.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, byes, 4 runs, FOUR BYES! Floated outside off, comes in and beats both the batsman and the keeper and runs down to the fine leg fence. Byes signaled.
24.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Shorter outside off, Duckett cuts it towards third man. Umesh runs after it and stops the ball and fires a quick return throw. Two runs taken.
24.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, leg byes, 1 run, Flatter on middle, Root fails to clip it through. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
24.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! This one is on the pads, Root clips it away off the inside edge down to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
24.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Turns it towards the on side from his crease.
24.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Root comes forward and keeps it out.
24.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, What happened there? This one is bowled outside off, keeps low, Root is beaten all ends up. Root is not happy as there was someone who ran across the sightscreen. That was close.
23.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, A touch short on off, Duckett stays back and punches it towards covers.
23.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller outside off, Duckett comes forward and defends it.
23.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Floated on middle, Duckett comes forward and defends it.
23.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Outside off, Duckett dabs it towards short third man off his crease.
23.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Floated on off, Duckett comes forward and defends it.
23.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Shorter outside off, Duckett cuts it towards point off his crease.
22.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, On off and middle, Root comes forward and defends it.
22.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! EDGED! Fuller outside off, Root drives it with an outside edge through the vacant gully region for a boundary. Kohli needs to get a gully in, he has a good score on board too.
22.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Duckett comes forward and turns it towards long on for a single.
22.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Root clips this one through mid-wicket and takes the single. A loud no ensues there was no second there.
22.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Outside off, Root comes forward and pushes it to covers.
22.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, On middle and leg, Root turns it towards the on side.
21.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Outside off, Duckett comes forward and defends it.
21.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, What happened there? Floated outside off, comes in, Duckett looks to defend but gets an inside edge off the pads. It goes over the stumps and over the keeper as well for a couple of runs.
21.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Another one on the stumps which is kept out by Duckett.
21.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller on middle, Duckett keeps it out.
21.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, no run, Duckett drives it towards mid off.
21.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 1 run, Root drives it through mid on for a single.
BEN DUCKETT is the new man in.
20.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, out, 1 run, OUT! RUN OUT! Flatter on middle, Root clips it through mid-wicket and runs the first one hard. Jayant Yadav chases it well and stops the ball and fires the throw at the striker's end in one motion. Root wants the second but spots it is not on and sends Hameed back late. The keeper collects the ball and despite not being in balance he manages to deflect it onto the stumps. That is brilliant work and Hameed is caught short of the crease. Third umpire referred and replays confirm he fails to make it back. Hameed will be disappointed big time. To get run out on this wicket, is criminal. It is on any wicket but this could just trigger a collapse.
There is an appeal for a run out which is referred upstairs. Haseeb is the man there. He looks gone! India are celebrating already.
20.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Fuller on middle, Root drives it to Kohli at silly mid off who stops the ball.
20.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Root comes forward nicely and keeps this one out.
20.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Outside off, Root comes forward and defends it coming forward.
20.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Floated outside off, Hameed comes forward and drives it through covers for a single. 50 up for England!
20.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Turns it through square leg for a single.
19.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Bowls it outside off, Hameed looks to play but the ball keeps low and he withdraws it just in time.
19.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 1 run, Fuller on middle, Root drives it through mid on for a single. Ashwin dived to his right but could not stop it.
19.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root stays back and turns it towards mid-wicket off his crease.
19.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Edged! Floated outside off, Root defends it with an edge. Rahane dives to his right and stops it.
19.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Turns it towards mid-wicket but not in the gap.
19.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Root comes forward and drives it to covers.
18.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Root works it through square leg for a single.
18.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! EDGED! Floated on middle, Root comes down to work it through mid on but gets a leading edge past the first slip fielder. Vijay gives it a chase but the ball wins the race.
18.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, That's a Jadeja special! The flatter one that keeps low! Flatter outside off, skids through but also keeps low. Root is beaten all ends up as he looks to play it off his back foot. The turn is slow so he can play from his back foot but balls like these could trouble him ahead.
18.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, This one is pushed towards covers for a single.
18.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Quicker on middle, turned through square leg for a single.
18.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter outside off, Root stays back and defends it towards covers.
17.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 1 run, Root goes on his back foot and turns it towards mid-wicket where Kohli stops the ball but cannot stop the single.
17.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 2 runs, Superb placement! Fuller on off, Root comes down and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
17.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up on middle, Root comes forward and defends it.
17.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Floated outside off, Root comes forward and pushes it to covers.
17.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Drives it through mid on for a single.
17.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Floated on middle, Hameed looks to defend but gets an edge towards short third man where Rahane goes across and stops it.
RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN is the bowler from the other end.
16.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Fuller on middle, Root comes forward and defends it.
16.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Comes forward and turns it towards mid on off his crease.
16.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Root stays back and pushes it to covers.
16.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Hameed comes forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.
16.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Works this one through square leg for a single off his back foot.
16.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Loud shout for lbw not given! Flatter on middle and leg, Root looks to clip it through but is rapped on the pads. The bowler appeals long and hard. They think of the review but Saha reckons it was going down leg. Replays show it was clipping the stumps. Fair call.
Welcome back for the final session of play. JOE ROOT and HASEEB HAMMED are out to bat. This is a big session for them. India begin the session with RAVINDRA JADEJA.
DAY 2... SESSION 3 ....
There is a lot of work left, with the trail a massive 421 runs. England will know they have their task cut out. India will hope their spinners come into play more with the older ball and maintain their grip on the game. Do join us in a while for the final session of play.
An even session for both the teams! England did not allow India to score that many runs after the lunch and Rashid wrapped up the tail in a jiffy. Umesh and Jayant hit a few to the fence to take India past the 450-run mark. Shami though gave the hosts the perfect start as he castled Alastair Cook early. Joe Root and Haseeb Hameed then came together to steady England as both Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami began well and tested them through.
15.6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Just past short leg! Full on middle and leg, Haseeb gets a bit of an inside edge which just beats the short leg fielder. That should be TEA ON DAY 2!
15.5
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball on off, Hameed defends it with soft hands.
15.4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Comes round the wicket and bowls around off, Hameed defends it down.
15.3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, 1 run, Landed just outside off, Root plays it past point for a single.
15.2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Low full toss on off, whipped away towards mid-wicket where Kohli does well to stop the ball.
15.1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joe Root, no run, Full toss on middle, Root clips it to mid-wicket.
RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN comes on to bowl.
14.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Arm ball on middle and off, Hameed blocks it out solidly.
14.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
14.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Landed outside off, Root plays it past point for a single.
14.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed just outside off, Root pushes it towards point.
14.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Fullish ball on off, Root defends it solidly.
14.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up ball on off, Root covers the line and defends.
13.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball on off, HH pushes it to the off side off his front foot.
13.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Angles it down the leg side, Hameed tries to clip but misses.
13.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Shortish around off, Hameed defends it off his back foot towards covers.
13.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Short ball again, just outside off, Hameed drops his wrists and leaves it alone.
13.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Banged in short on off, Hameed lets it go through.
13.1
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, 2 runs, Short of a length ball on middle and leg, Hameed works it with soft hands to long leg. Saha himself runs towards the ball and the batsmen take a quick couple, good running between the wickets and good awareness too as they saw Saha was pretty casual.
Change of ends for MOHAMMED SHAMI.
12.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, On middle and off, driven nicely past mid on for an easy single to end the over.
12.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Beaten! Tossed up ball landed just outside off, Hameed tries to defend but gets beaten completely.
12.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Fullish on off, driven through mid off for a single.
12.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed just outside off, Root pushes it off his front foot to the off side.
12.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up on off, Root defends it with soft hands.
12.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, On middle and off, Root works it off his pads to mid-wicket.
11.6
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, 1 run, Short of a length ball on the pads, Root goes for the pull but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his pads. The batsmen take a single. Quick run there by the batsmen.
11.5
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Length ball outside off, Root stays back in his crease and defends.
11.4
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, On middle and off, Root defends it watchfully.
11.3
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Good length ball on middle and off, Root flicks it to mid-wicket.
11.2
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Yorker on off, Root digs it out solidly.
11.1
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Landed around off, Root pushes it towards mid off.
10.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run, Shortish on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run.
10.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Landed just outside off, Root pushes it towards point.
10.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, Flatter around off, Root gets onto his front foot and defends.
10.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
10.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, On middle and off, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tossed up ball around off, Hameed tries to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his pads.
RAVINDRA JADEJA comes on to bowl.
9.6
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, On middle and off, Root flicks it to mid-wicket but there is a fielder.
9.5
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Tad full outside off, Root drives it beautifully through point for a glorious boundary. Lovely timing.
9.4
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Fullish outside off, shapes in pretty late after landing, Joe doesn't play at it.
9.3
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Fullish ball on off, Root drives it back to the bowler who fails to stop the ball in his follow through.
9.2
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Landed around off, Root covers the line and defends.
9.1
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Root pushes it towards mid off.
8.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Haseeb covers the line and defends.
8.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball on off, angling across, HH doesn't flirt with it.
Short leg comes in place, Shami comes from round the wicket...
8.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Short of a length ball outside off, Hameed drops his wrists and lets it go through.
8.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Length ball outside off, Hameed lets it go through.
8.2
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, 1 run, Outside off, Root pushes it past point for a single.
8.1
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, BEATEN! Shortish ball just outside off, shaping away, Root fails to put his bat on the ball. This has been a terrific spell by Shami.
7.6
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Tad fuller around off, HH covers the line and defends it watchfully.
7.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
7.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller length ball on off, Hameed drives it towards mid on.
7.3
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, In the corridor outside off, another left alone.
7.2
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller length ball around off, Hameed lets it go through yet again.
7.1
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball outside off, Hameed leaves it alone.
6.6
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Tad fuller outside off again, Root shoulders his arms.
6.5
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller length ball on the pads, too straight by Shami now, Root flicks it through the gap between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary. Good batting!
6.4
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Fullish again outside off, some shape too, another left alone.
6.3
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Root plants his front foot forward and lets it go through.
6.2
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! That's a really good shot! Angles it on the pads, Root comes forward and flicks it through the backward square leg region. The ball wins the race and goes past the fence.
6.1
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Good length ball on off at 145 clicks, stays low, Root defends it off his back foot and has a smile on his face.
5.6
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Length ball outside off, Hameed pushes at it but gets an outside edge towards point.
5.5
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, 1 run, Landed outside off, Root pushes it through point for a single.
5.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, Hameed tries to flick but the ball brushes off his pads and goes through backward square leg. The umpire signals runs, must be an inside edge.
5.3
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Beaten! Fuller length ball landed just outside off, shaping away, Hameed tries to push but fails to put his bat on the ball.
5.2
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Way outside off, Hameed doesn't flirt with it.
5.1
Umesh Yadav to Joe Root, 1 run, Shortish ball on the pads, Root flicks it away through square leg for a single.
4.6
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed around off, Hameed stays back in his crease and defends.
4.5
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
4.4
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, In the corridor outside off, Haseeb leaves it alone.
4.3
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Landed outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
4.2
Mohammed Shami to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Banged in short on middle and off, Hameed ducks under it.
4.1
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, 1 run, Length ball on off, Root flicks it through square leg for a single.
3.6
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball outside off, Hameed goes onto his back foot and defends.
3.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Good length ball around off, Hameed drops his wrists to play, chops it to the off side.
3.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, In the corridor outside off, Hameed lets it go through.
3.3
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, 2 runs, On middle and off, Hameed flicks it through mid-wicket and takes a couple.
3.2
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fullish ball outside off, Hameed shoulders his arms.
3.1
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Length ball on off, Hameed flicks it towards mid-wicket.
2.6
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, 2 runs, Back of a length ball outside off, Root punches it through cover-point for a couple to get off the mark.
2.5
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, In the corridor outside off, Root doesn't play at it.
2.4
Mohammed Shami to Joe Root, no run, Lovely ball first up! Length ball outside off, shapes away, Root tries to push but gets beaten. Shami bowling really well here.
JOE ROOT is the new man in. There is a new stump as well.
2.3
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, out, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! This is a peach! Good length ball on middle and off, nice movement there, Cook tries to defend it off his back foot but misses it completely. The ball goes through his defense and rattles the timber. It has in fact broken the stump. Crazy stuff! The ball hit the top of off stump and that part is broken. Cook looked clueless there. Reminds me of a delivery which Ryan Harris bowled to him during the 2013-14 Ashes series.
2.2
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length ball outside off, shaping away, Cook shoulders his arms.
2.1
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Play and a miss! Touch fullish outside off, Cook looks to push but no footwork there. He misses it completely.
1.6
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Good length outside off, Cook punches it to covers for a single.
1.5
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Hameed clips it towards mid-wicket from his crease.
1.4
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller outside off, Hameed pushes it to covers from his crease. He looks for a single but sends Cook back in time.
1.3
Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Fuller but angling into the pads at 144 kph, Cook clips it down to fine leg for a single. He too is off the mark.
1.2
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, 1 run, On a length on middle, clipped it through mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.
1.1
Umesh Yadav to Haseeb Hameed, no run, Fuller outside off, Hameed keeps it out from his crease.
UMESH YADAV to bowl from the other end.
0.6
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Fuller length outside off at 143 kph, Cook keeps it out from his crease.
0.5
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, JUST PAST SHAMI! Bowls it on 145 kph outside off, Cook looks to punch but gets it in the air just to the right of the bowler. That was a leading edge as he was looking to work it towards mid on.
0.4
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, This one is bowled way outside off, left alone easily.
0.3
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Outside off, Cook lets it go through safely.
0.2
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Shorter outside off, Cook plays a half pull and finds Pujara at short leg.
0.1
Mohammed Shami to Alastair Cook, no run, Starts off with a good length ball outside off, Cook spots it wide and lets it go through.

MATCH DETAILS

158 in97.3 overs(1.62 runs per over)

Toss: Toss won by India

Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL),Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

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