Rahul hits century to lift India on Day 3
December 18, 2016  12:40
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India 197-2 (53 ovs) vs England 477 | Scorecard


Rahul again brings out the reverse sweep, infact the reverse paddle against Dawson for two runs to thirdman. He then lofts the spinner over mid-on for another couple of runs as the fielder manages to pull it back just inside the ropes.

Rahul doing it sensibly as he tucks Dawson behind square on the leg side and comes back for two to take his score to 98.

He gets a leading edge off the next as he looks to turn it on the leg side and then attempts the reverse sweep but fails to make proper connection. He is looking a bit edgy with just a couple of runs needed for the elusive century.

Stokes bowls a bouncer to Kohli, who pulls it on the leg side for a single. Rahul turns the next ball on the leg side and takes a quick single before the fielder backing up messes it and gives away two more runs.

The three runs give Rahul his first century in India and his fourth overall and no one looks more pleased than his captain Kohli at the other end. Infact, Kohli started celebrating well before Rahul had started his own as he looked quite delighted to get to the landmark for the first time in front of his home fans.

What a superb innings from the young right-hander after struggling with injury in the last couple of months!

Kohli guides the fourth ball to thirdman for two runs before playing the last ball through the same area for a four.
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