5th Test: Karun hits double century as India extend lead

December 19, 2016 14:47

India 593-5 (167 ovs) vs England 477 | Scorecard

Off-spinner Moeen Ali resumes proceedings after the tea break. Karun takes a single from the first ball on the leg side and picks another run two balls later to take his score to 197.

Jennings to continue after a few impressive overs before the break. Nair drives the first ball in some style through the covers for a four to bring up his double maiden in grand style, from 306 balls.

Karun is the third Indian to convert his maiden century into a double hundred after Dilip Sardesai and Vinod Kambli.

India are 593 for five in 167 overs, to extend their lead to 116 runs.

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