Kohli, Rahul keep England at bay

August 12, 2021 22:44

India 227-2 (74 ovs) vs England | Scorecard

Kohli takes a couple of steps down the track and hits Moeen straight down the ground past mid-on for a four.

He clips the fifth ball with the spin on the leg side to take the score to 222/2.

Rahul punches the short ball from Moeen down to long-on for another run as India continue to build their total. India are looking set for a huge total as they build on their good start after winning the toss.

In the next over, Rahul inside edges Robinson for a single before Kohli shuffles across and gets an inside edge on to the pads. The last ball is clipped uppishly but between two close-in fielders on the leg side.

The last drinks break of the day is taken.

Moeen continues after the drinks break. Rahul tries to cut but can't get it off the middle and gets one off the next ball. Kohli watchfully plays out the rest of the over with caution.

Pacer Wood comes back into the attack in place of Robinson. The first ball is blocked by Rahul who then takes a single to fine leg.

Kohli hangs his bat out to the wide delivery and is beaten before he tries a quick single to fine leg but is beaten but he steers the last ball to thirdman for one.

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