Rahul hits century; India on top

August 12, 2021 23:08

India 247-2 (78 ovs) vs England | Scorecard

Kohli pushes Moeen on the off-side for a single before Rahul inside edges the next on to his pads before he takes one off the third.

Moeen not making any impression with the ball so far as Kohli easily plays out the last three balls.

In the next over, Rahul taps Wood to point for a single to inch closer to his century.

Another single to Kohli before Rahul times the cover drive to perfection for a four to take his score to 98.

An angry Wood responds with the bouncer which Rahul avoids and blocks the next followed by another leave.

Kohli drives the full delivery from Moeen through the covers for a couple. The fourth ball stays low as Kohli gets an inside edge which sneaks between the keeper's pads for a four. There was some noise as the ball passed the stumps as Kohli had a narrow escape.

In the next over, Rahul cuts the short ball from Wood behind point for a four to bring up his century, from 212 balls.

This is his sixth Test century as he continues his golden run with the bat.

He pulls the next ball fine for a single and Kohli gets one off the fifth ball.

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