India declared their second innings at 352/7, setting a target of 521 runs for England to win the third Test with two days remaining at Trent Bridge. Skipper Virat Kohli struck his 23rd Test ton, his fourth slowest century coming off 197 balls, to guide India to the massive score. At stumps, the home side were 23 for none as openers Alastair Cook (9) and Keaton Jennings (3) safely negotiated the nine overs of play. You can watch the video highlights of day three here.
Kohli received great support from No.3 Cheteshwar Pujara (72), who forged a 113-run third wicket partnership before all-rounder Hardik Pandya struck a run-a-ball 52 to take the lead past the 500-run mark. Skipper Virat Kohli led from the front as India sit in a comfortable position. Ind vs Eng 3rd Test Day 3- As it Happened.
After missing the century by three runs in the first innings, Kohli notched his ton in the second innings. Pujara was the only batsman to be dismissed in the second session. He was sent packing by pacer Ben Stokes when scoreboard was reading 224. Ind vs Eng 3rd Test live score.
Resuming the post-lunch session at 194 for two, Pujara and Kohli started with some beautifully crafted shots before Pujara was dismissed by Stokes. New batsman Rahane, who played a crucial 81-run knock in the first innings, joined hands with Kohli and forged an unbeaten 46-run partnership before umpires called for the tea break. (Inputs IANS).
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