Agarwal hits century; India cross 200

December 03, 2021 16:52

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Part-time medium pacer Daryl Mitchell comes into the attack. He starts with a delivery down the leg side as Saha is hit on the pads trying to play the glance, as he takes a leg bye.

In the next over, Saha sweeps Ravindra fine for a four followed by a single each to the two batsmen.

Agarwal completes his century as he drives Mitchell through the covers for a four, from 196 balls.

This is Agarwal's fourth century in Test cricket and he has played a major role in bringing India back after they had lost a few quick wickets to Ajaz in the post-lunch session.

Agarwal's place was also under scrutiny after he failed in both innings of the Kanpur Test, but this century will put him in a pole position to occupy the opener's position in the upcoming tour of South Africa.

He would like to carry on and convert this into a big century, which will give India a good chance of a big first innings total on a pitch, which is likely to get difficult for batting in the coming days.

In the next over, Agarwal pushes Ravindra into the covers for one and Saha glances the spinner fine on the leg side for a four, to take his score to 20, having hit three fours and a six.

Mitchell just looking to keep things tidy but bowling in the wide line outside the off-stump and Agarwal is happy to see of a maiden over.

Ajaz comes back into the attack with the other bowlers not making much of an impact.

Saha hits the second ball to long-off for a single and Agarwal is beaten by a sharp turning delivery before he takes a single off the last ball, as India bring up their 200, in the 62nd over.

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