India decide not to enforce the follow-on

February 12, 2017 11:32

LUNCH - DAY 4

India 1-0 (1 ov) & 687-6d vs B'desh 388 | Scorecard

Despite taking a sizeable 299-run lead, India have not enforced the follow-on which means they will walk out to bat in the post-lunch session and look to score some quick runs before putting their opposition in again later in the day.

A good innings from Rahim as he top scored for Bangladesh with a gusty knock of 127, hitting 16 fours and two sixes in his 262-ball knock.

The wickets were shared by the Indians bowlers as Umesh claimed three for 84, while Ashwin and Jadeja picked up two wickets each and Ishant and Bhuvneshwar taking one apiece.

Interestingly, India will bat for an over before lunch is called.

Left-arm spinner Taijil Islam to bowl the only over for Bangladesh before lunch. Vijay defends the first four balls before he takes one on the leg side to get off the mark and Rahul defends the last ball before lunch is called on Day 4.

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