KL Rahul’s 250-ball 129 exemplified the approach required in English conditions. The right-hander took his time initially, playing second fiddle to Rohit Sharma. He broke the shackles after Sharma’s dismissal and went on to anchor the innings with calculated aggression, hitting 12 boundaries and a six in the process.
KL Rahul’s name was temporarily written on paper on the famed honors board, just below New Zealand’s Devon Conway’s on Thursday. This will likely be secured in gold soon, now that the batsman has completed his innings.
India build momentum on KL Rahul’s foundation
Although KL Rahul could only add two runs to his overnight total on Friday, he did his job of laying the right foundation for his team’s win. India ended the first innings with a substantial score of 364. In reply, the hosts stumbled to 119-3 at the end of Day 2 with India’s four-pronged pace attack breathing fire.
Joe Root once again showed the most resistance from the English camp with a well-made 48. If Virat Kohli and co. can wear the Yorkshireman out without giving away too many runs, they will fancy a dominant win to take the lead in the five-Test series.
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