Rohit, Rahul steer India past 100

August 12, 2021 19:51

India 114-0 (40 ovs) vs England | Scorecard

Rahul cuts the first ball from Moeen but can't get it in the gap. He is then beaten trying to drive the off-spinner through the off-side with the ball going straight through.

He keeps strike with an easy single off the last ball.

England are desperate for a breakthrough as the Indian opening stand continues to grow to lay the foundation for a huge total.

Rahul clips Curran on the leg side for a single to take his score to 20 and Rohit misses the flick but takes a leg bye.

Rahul is beaten last ball as he tries to poke at the wide outswinger.

Rohit has been quite impressive with his shot selection. He solidly blocks against Moeen, keeping out the first four balls before taking a single off the fifth ball on the leg side and Rahul picks one off the last ball.

Rohit seems to have gone on the defensive as he closes in on his first century away from home in Tests.

India well placed on 114 for no loss in 40 overs, with Rohit on 82 and Rahul on 22.

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