Ashwin hits century as India set England 482-run target to win second Test

Published February 15, 2021
Indian Captain Virat Kohli scores a half century on day three of the second Test of India against England at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. India, February 15. — Photo courtesy BCCI Twitter
Indian Captain Virat Kohli scores a half century on day three of the second Test of India against England at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. India, February 15. — Photo courtesy BCCI Twitter
Spinners Jack Leach and Moeen Ali dismissed Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane on day three of the second Test of India against England at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. India, February 15. — Photo courtesy ICC Twitter
Spinners Jack Leach and Moeen Ali dismissed Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane on day three of the second Test of India against England at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. India, February 15. — Photo courtesy ICC Twitter

Ravichandran Ashwin hit 106 as India set England a daunting target of 482 after being bowled out for 286 on day three of the second Test on Monday.

Ashwin, who survived reprieves on 28, 56 and 70 runs, scored his fifth Test century and first against England with an edge to the third-man boundary in his hometown of Chennai.

Spinners Moeen Ali and Jack Leach claimed four wickets each.

Earlier, Ashwin took five wickets to help bowl out England for 134 in response to India's first innings 329.

The tourists, who lead the series 1-0, have since battled to avoid defeat and will have to mount a record run chase if they are to secure victory.

Opinion

Editorial

Disregarding CCI
Updated 04 Nov, 2024

Disregarding CCI

The failure to regularly convene CCI meetings means that the process of democratic decision-making is falling apart.
Defeating TB
04 Nov, 2024

Defeating TB

CONSIDERING the fact that Pakistan has the fifth highest burden of tuberculosis in the world as per the World Health...
Ceasefire charade
Updated 04 Nov, 2024

Ceasefire charade

The US talks of peace, while simultaneously arming and funding their Israeli allies, are doomed to fail, and are little more than a charade.
Concerning measures
Updated 03 Nov, 2024

Concerning measures

The govt must seek political input and consensus on the changes it is seeking to make and be open about its intentions.
Short-lived relief?
03 Nov, 2024

Short-lived relief?

POLICYMAKERS must be jumping with joy. At the close of the first quarter of FY25, the budget posted a consolidated...
Brisk spread
03 Nov, 2024

Brisk spread

THE surge in polio cases has reached distressing levels with a tally of 45 last reported, after two cases emerged in...