Rahul, Parthiv hit half-centuries to drive India forward
December 18, 2016  10:33
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India 120-0 (33 ovs) vs England 477 | Scorecard

Broad goes for runs as he is hit for a boundary each by Parthiv and Rahul, in the 28th over.

Parthiv flicks the first ball of the over through midwicket for a four before Rahul steers the fifth ball through the off-side for two runs to bring up his fifty, from 96 balls.

The next ball is full as Rahul flicks it in some style through midwicket for a four as India continue to make good progress on Day 3.

Moeen comes into the attack as Rahul steers the first ball behind point to raise the 100-run stand for the opening wicket, the first for India in 32 innings since Jun 2015.

Moeen gets one to turn and bounce as Parthiv gets an edge which flies past Ben Stokes in the slips. That was virtually unplayable as Parthiv tried to turn it on the leg side but the ball took the shoulder of the bat.

Rahul looking in complete control as he plays a beautiful drive through the covers for a boundary.

Rahul sweeps Moeen from well outside the off-stump through square leg for a four and immediately pulls up in pain. He is struggling with some pain in his knee and is struggling to even run for singles.

Ball tries the yorker but slips it down the leg side as Parthiv clips it fine for a four before he brings up his fifty later in the over with a single to fine leg.

India are looking comfortable on 120 for no loss in 33 overs, trailing England by 357 runs.
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