Kohli, Vijay hit centuries to guide India to 451-7 at stumps

December 10, 2016 16:41

STUMPS - DAY 3

India 451-7 (142 ovs) vs England 400 | Scorecard

Captain Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten century, while opener Murali Vijay scored 136 to help India take the first innings lead, on Day 3, of the fourth Test match.

Kohli was unbeaten on a magnificent innings of 147 at close, while Jayant Yadav was not out on 30 with the duo involved in an unbroken stand of 87 runs for the eighth wicket to give the hosts the lead.

Vijay and Kohli lifted India after the early dismissal of Pujara (47) with a 116-run stand for the third wicket.

Part-timer Root claimed two quick wickets, that of Parthiv and Ashwin, to check India's charge in the post-lunch session before Kohli took centrestage.

With the pitch offering a lot of assistance to the spinners, India would be looking to claim a sizeable lead on Day 4 and let their spinners loose on England in their second innings.

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