2nd Test: India set for series lead

November 21, 2016 09:10

England 87-2 & 255 vs India 455 & 204

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Welcome to the coverage of day 5 of second Test in Vizag.

Leading by a massive 318 runs, India is in total command and looks all set to take the vital lead in the five-match series.

Spinners R Ashwin and R Jadeja struck late blows to end the defiance of England openers Cook and Hameed to put their team ahead in the game.

England on the other hand need a herculean effort from their star batsman Joe Root to breach this mammoth target on a deteriorating last day track.

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