Pant, Rahul tons flatten Eng, India lead by 304 at Tea
Leeds, June 23 -- India took complete control of the first Test at Headingley by Tea on Day 4, riding on dominant centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant to reach 298 for 4 in 75 overs - a lead of 304 runs over England.
Resuming on 153 for 3 at lunch, the pair of Rahul and Pant, who had steadily built the foundation in the morning, shifted gears through the second session. Rahul was the first to reach his century, a composed knock off 202 deliveries, marked by excellent shot selection and patience. Pant, who began watchfully, exploded post-lunch, completing his second century of the match in just 130 balls, peppered with 13 boundaries and 2 sixes.
The duo added 150 runs for the fourth wicket before Pant finally fell for 118, attempting to ...
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