Kohli, Mukund hit 50s; India stretch lead
July 28, 2017  17:46


India 174-2 (42 ovs) & 600 vs SL 291 | Scorecard


Lahiru comes back in place of Pradeep with 13 overs still remaining in the day. The singles keep coming regularly for the Indians who collect another five runs in the over.

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera comes into the attack. Kohli drives the second ball through the covers as Herath dives to his left and half stops it but ends up injuring his finger and has to go back to the dressing room for treatment.

Kohli steers the off-spinner fine on the off-side for two more runs and picks up another couple off the next through point as the India captain takes his score to 62 and goes past his partner Mukund.

Mukund taps Lahiru to deep point for a single to bring up India's 150, in the 37th over. Kohli tucks the pacer through midwicket for another run and Mukund does the same off the next ball for two runs and then takes one.

Kohli opens the face of the bat and steers Lahiru fine on the off-side for a four to raise the 100-run stand for the third wicket, from just 120 balls.

Mukund drives Perera to long-off for one before Kohli paddles him fine on the leg side for two runs.

First real mistake from Kohli in this innings as he goes after a wide delivery from Lahiru and is beaten.

Mukund early into the flick against Perera as he gets a leading edge but it falls safely on the off-side between two fielders for a single.

The off-spinner then beats Kohli with one that goes straight through as the right-hander plays for the turn.

Mukund top edges a pull shot against Lahiru which goes for a four behind the wickets before he picks a leg bye.

Lahiru trying to drag Kohli wide of the off-stump but ends up bowling a couple of wides followed by two singles as nine runs come from the over.

India are 174 for two in 42 overs, for an overall lead of 483 runs with both Kohli and Mukund on 71 each.
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