Kohli, Rohit build India's lead

December 05, 2017 14:16

India 192-4 (43 ovs) & 536-7d vs SL 373 | Scorecard

India have progressed in the last hour to take their score to 192 for four at tea on Day 4, stretching their overall lead to 355 runs.

Rohit batted positively to stroke a quickfire 28 not out from 22 balls, while Kohli was unbeaten on 25.

Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan cut loose after a slow start to hammer 67, while Cheteshwar Pujara fell for 49.

Murali Vijay fell cheaply for nine, while Ajinkya Rahane failed yet again in the series as he was dismissed for 10.

With a handy lead of 355 runs and with just four sessions left in the match, it remains to be seen how long India bat after the tea break.

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