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Cook, Root strike tons to put England firmly in driver's seat in 5th Test

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Alastair Cook and Joe Root struck hundreds as England reached 364 for six in their second innings at tea on the fourth day of the final Test here on Sunday.

At the break, England led India by 404 runs with Sam Curran (7) and Ben Stokes (13) at the crease.

Cook scored 147 and skipper Root 125 before being dismissed by Hanuma Vihari in successive deliveries.

Brief Scores:

England: 332 and 364/6 in 105 overs (Alastair Cook 147, Joe Root 125; Hanuma Vihari 2/24, Mohammed Shami 2/97).

India 1st innings: 292 all out in 95 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 86 not out, Hanuma Vihari 56).

 

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First Published: Sep 10 2018 | 8:46 PM IST

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