Explorer

Delhi Test: Kohli's double ton places India on top

New Delhi [India], Dec 03 (ANI): Skipper Virat Kohli's formidable 243 gave India a massive advantage against Sri Lanka as the visitors were trailing India by 405 runs at the end of Day two of the third and concluding Test here at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

Earlier in the day, India declared the innings at 536/7.

It was Kohli who pummeled the opposition into submission and gave India an upper hand in the Test with his record sixth double ton.

Batting at his home ground, Kohli eased past West Indies' great Brian Lara, who had hit five Test tons.

Coming to bat in reply, Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews scored an unbeaten half-century to take the team to 131/3 at stumps.

The Islanders, who were required to be inseparable with bat to maintain a good score, however lost early wickets.

Opener Dimuth Karunaratne was suspended for a duck by Mohammed Shami.

He was followed by Dhananjaya de Silva, who came to bat at number three, but succumbed to Ishant Sharma's lethal bowling for just one.

It was Dilruwan Perera and Mathews who then stood firm for the Lankans until Perera (42) was given an lbw on Ravindra Jadeja's ball.

Sri Lanka will resume the day on Monday with skipper Dinesh Chandimal batting at 25 and Mathews on 57.

The hosts are currently leading the series 1-0, and need just a draw to equal Australia and West Indies' record of nine consecutive Test series wins.(ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

'Not In Good Taste', 'No Significance In Maharashtra': NDA Leaders Divided Over 'Batenge To Katenge' Slogan
'Not In Good Taste', 'No Significance In Maharashtra': NDA Leaders Divided Over 'Batenge To Katenge' Slogan
GRAP 3 In Delhi From Tomorrow As AQI Remains In 'Severe' Category. Details Here
GRAP 3 In Delhi From Tomorrow As AQI Remains In 'Severe' Category. Details Here
AAP's Mahesh Kumar Khichi Elected As Delhi's New Mayor Amid Cross-Voting
AAP's Mahesh Kumar Khichi Elected As Delhi's New Mayor Amid Cross-Voting
'Cong Desperate For Power Like Fish Out Of Water': Modi At Mumbai Rally, Takes 'Remote Control' Jibe At Uddhav
'Cong Desperate For Power Like Fish Out Of Water': Modi At Mumbai Rally, Takes 'Remote Control' Jibe At Uddhav
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Game-Changing Collateral-Free Loan Scheme for MSMEsSIP Emerges as a Safe Investment Amidst Market Fluctuations | Paisa LiveTop Banks Offering 8.75% Interest for Senior Citizens: Here’s What You Need to Know!RBI Set to Make a Big Decision on Your EMI: What You Need to Know!

Photo Gallery

Embed widget