Pujara hits century, Mishra scores 50 to lift India on Day 2
August 29, 2015  16:19

India 278-7 (90 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard


The short ball posing no threat to Mishra, who casually pulls it to fine leg for a single. On the other hand, Pujara looks in supreme control as he drives Prasad through the covers for two runs. The next ball is full and on the pads which Pujara whips through midwicket for a boundary.

Captain Mathews comes into the attack, replacing Prasad. Mishra is beaten off the first delivery before he pulls a short ball to fine leg for one.

Pujara takes on the short ball from Mathews but mishits it on the leg side where Pradeep on the fine leg fence fails to judge and drops a straight forward chance and also ends up giving a boundary.

Herath comes into the attack. Mishra comes down the track and crashes the first ball through the covers for a four to bring up his fifty in some style, from 71 balls. He paddles the next ball fine on the leg side for two runs.

Pujara ends the over with a cracking cover drive off Mathews for a four.

India have progressed well after the tea break to reach 278 for seven in 90 overs.

Pujara has looked in total control to score 127 from 258 balls, while Mishra has stroked 55 from 79 balls with the duo adding 98 runs for the eighth wicket.
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