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Rahane, Rohit extend India's lead on Day 4
September 25, 2016
- India 267-4 (86 ovs) & 318 vs NZ 262 | ScorecardNew Zealand not taking the second new ball as off-spinner Craig resumes proceedings after the lunch break.
Rahane
chips down the track to the first ball and defends before he sweeps the
next ball square for a four to show his intent right away. The last
ball is short but Rahane can only pull it to deep square for a single.
Santner
to operate from the other end. The first ball is short as Rahane
punches it to sweeper cover for a single and Rohit also picks a single
as the two batsmen look to be busy and keep the runs coming.
Williamson
comes into the attack after just one over from Craig at the start of
the post-lunch session. Rohit and Rahane milk him for four singles in
the over before Santner sends down a maiden.
India are 267 for four in 85 overs, as the lead swells to 323 runs with another 59 overs left on Day 4.
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