Kohli, Pant hit 50s; India pile on the runs

October 05, 2018 10:46

India 1st inns: 451-4 (104 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Pant looking to take on spinner Chase. He comes down the track and lofts the first ball over mid-on for a four. Pant chips down the track again to the next ball and this time he clears the man at long-off for a six.

He nearly defends the third ball back on to his stumps as he gets an inside edge while trying to defend before he plays the cut but is unable to beat point.

Spin from both ends as Devendra Bishoo comes into the attack. Pant attempts the sweep as he gets the top edge which goes fine on the leg side for a four.

Pant on the charge as he slog sweeps the last ball over midwicket for a six to raise the 100-run stand for the fifth wicket from just 117 balls.

Kohli content to play second fiddle as he takes another single off Chase to inch closer to his century.

The next ball is short as Pant plays the cut short and the fielder at point misfields to give away two runs followed by a single on the leg side.

The field is spread around and Kohli punches the fourth ball down to long-on for one.

Chase drops short once again as Pant rocks back and cuts it past point for a four to bring up India's 450. The last ball is nudged fine on the leg side giving Pant time to rush back for the second.

Pant has changed gears, helping India smash 45 runs from the last four overs to race to 451 for four in 104 overs.

Pant has blasted his way to 83 from 73 balls, while Kohli has made 93 from 175 balls.

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