India continued to dominate England in the second Test with skipper Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin scoring precious half-centuries. India were 221 for eight in their second innings at tea on the third day in Chennai, Monday.
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India have stretched their lead to 416 runs.
Kohli made 62 while Ashwin, who took a five-wicket haul in England's first innings, was unbeaten on 68. Pacer Ishant Sharma was the other unbeaten batsman but was yet to open his account.
For the visitors, Moeen Ali has taken dour wickets so far for figures of 4/71, while Jake Leach took three for 74 runs.
Brief Scores:
England 1st Innings: 134 all out
India: 329 and 221 for eight in 73 overs (Virat Kohli 62, Ravichandran Ashwin 68 batting; Moeen Ali 4/71, Jack Leach 3/74).
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