Root, Stokes steady England

September 01, 2018 19:14

England 117-4 (44 ovs) & 246 vs India 273 | Scorecard

As expected, Ashwin is brought into the attack to replace Bumrah, who has bowled 13 overs so far.

Root is beaten outside the off-stump as he flirts with one outside the off-stump before he gets one off the next ball.

Ashwin drops short as Stokes pulls it through midwicket for three runs and Root gets two runs from the last ball to get six runs from the over.

Ishant beats Root with one that hold it's line as the England captain pokes and misses.

At the drinks break in the second session, England have reached 117 for four in 44 overs, with an overall lead of 90 runs.

Joe Root has batted patiently to score 48, while Stokes is also content to bat defensively to score seven.

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