Trott, Bell take England past 200
December 17, 2012  10:22
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England 2nd inns: 200-3 (94 ovs)


Ojha takes over from Ishant at the Pavilion End and he starts with a maiden over to Bell. Jadeja continues to bowl as Dhoni decides to hold back R Ashwin, who some months was India's top spinner but has been used rarely in this Test match.

Trott punches a full delivery down the ground as Ashwin fails to stop it at mid-on to give away a boundary to continue England's progress on the final day.

Bell then paddle sweeps Ojha for a boundary fine on the leg side as runs starting to come at a fair rate.

England are 189 for three in 89 overs as Trott and Bell have put on 28 runs in first 10 overs on the final day.

Ashwin finally comes into the attack, to bowl the 92nd over. He starts from round the stumps but causes Bell no problems, who drives a full delivery past mid-off for a boundary to bring up the 100-run stand on 194 for three in 92 overs.

In the next over, Trott flicks Ojha through midwicket to get three runs to take the total to 197 for three and stretch the lead to over the 200-run mark. Bell drives Ashwin through covers for a double and take the total past 200 now.

Trott inching closer to his century as his score reaches 83 from 205 balls, while Bell is on 44.
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