Ashwin claims 5th wicket to bring India closer to victory

September 26, 2016 12:45

- NZ 236-9 (84 ovs); Target: 434 | Scorecard

Trent Boult plays out a maiden over from Jadeja, blocking everything watchfully and looking to bat as long as possible.

Ashwin has a huge appeal for LBW turned down against Sodhi, who then smashes a full toss through square leg for a four.

India take the second new ball after 82 overs and the spinners continue, with the brand new ball.

Boult plays out another maiden over from Jadeja before Sodhi goes after Ashwin, hitting it over midwicket for a six.

But Ashwin gets revenge immediately to bowl out Sodhi for 17. He bowled a seam up delivery which went straight on and Sodhi, who moved across the stumps, missed it and was bowled.

That gave Ashwin his 19th five-wicket haul in Test cricket in just his 37th match.

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