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Cheteshwar Pujara's 132 helps Ind take 27-run lead against Eng
Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 132 on Friday helped India post 273 in the first innings and take a 27-run lead against England on the second day of the fourth Test at the Ageas Bowl cricket ground. After restricting England to 246, thanks to strong bowling by pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, the Indian innings didn't start well as openers Shikhar Dhawan (23) and Lokesh Rahul (19) were dismissed cheaply by Stuart Broad (2/50).
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Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty ton helps India take thin lead
Later on, Pujara came in and added 92 runs for the third wicket in a partnership with skipper Virat Kohli (46), who once again looked good for a big score before Sam Curran got his wicket. Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also got out cheaply and could only manage to add 11 runs to the team total.
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Pujara earns praise from Tendulkar, Sehwag and others
What happened next was something that India could have never imagined as the side slumped from 161 for four to 195 for eight in the final session of play. England off-spinner Moeen Ali (5/63) provided the major wickets and shined for his side. Ali didn't allow Rishabh Pant (0), Hardik Pandya (4), R Ashwin (1) and Shami (0) to do any damage.
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Cheteshwar Pujara in action
Tailenders Ishant Sharma (14) and Jasprit Bumrah (6) gave momentum to the Indian innings through their pivotal partnerships with Pujara.
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India take 27-run lead against England
England finished the second day at six for no loss in their second innings to trail by 21 runs.
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