Vijay closes in on century as India make good progress
December 10, 2016  10:12
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India 189-2 (63 ovs) vs England 400 | Scorecard


Vijay gets his first runs of the day in commanding fashion, lofting Moeen straight back over his head for a six and then takes one on the off-side. England have a fielder at deep midwicket for the flick which the Indians love to play against the off-spinner and Kohli hits the last ball along the ground to the same fielder for just one.

England have now put a fielder back at thirdman for Kohli, who has already hit three fours through that same region. He again steers Ball to thirdman but this he can get just a single.

Ball has been bowling well but England certainly missing a trick by not having James Anderson bowl to Kohli early on.

Meanwhile, Vijay plays a nice cover drive off Moeen for two runs and sweeps the next ball for a four to take his score into the 80s. Kohli ends the over with a brilliant cover drive for another boundary, his fourth of the innings to take his score to 19, he has been quite busy since his arrival at the crease.

Ben Stokes replaces Ball as England continue to hold back Anderson. Vijay turns the second ball on the leg side and is pushed by his captain to come back for the second run. Vijay goes after a wide half volley but is beaten. The India opener then drives Stokes through the covers where Adil Rashid is unable to get down quickly to give away two runs but the next ball is perfectly in the gap for a wonderful four as Vijay takes his score into the 90s.


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