Spinners leave England in tatters after India take big lead
December 11, 2016  16:34
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STUMPS - DAY 4

England 182-6 (47.2 ovs) & 400 vs India 631 | Scorecard


Ashwin struck in the final over of the day with the wicket of Jake Ball, who is caught behind for one, to end a perfect day for the Indians.

England are reduced to 182 for six in 47.3 overs, still needing another 49 runs to avoid the innings defeat.

Jonny Bairstow kept England afloat with a fighting half-century as he stroked 50 not out. He had put on 92 runs for the fourth wicket with Joe Root, who made 77, to rally England after they had lost a few early wickets.

Ashwin and Jadeja picked up two wickets each, while Jayant and Bhuvneshwar bagged a wicket each.

Earlier, India were bowled out for a massive 631 in 182.3 overs to grab a huge first innings lead of 231 runs, in the post-lunch session on Day 4.

Kohli smashed a career-best 235, and was involved in a record eighth wicket partnership of 241 runs with Jayant Yadav, who became the first Indian batsman to score a century at No. 9.

Jayant hit his maiden Test century, as he played a superb knock of 104 runs, hitting 15 fours in his 204-ball knock.
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