Captain Virat Kohli smashed his fourth century of the series while young Lokesh Rahul also hit a gritty maiden ton as India fought back with a gallant batting display to keep themselves afloat in the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia in Sydney today. Resuming the day at 71 for 1, India added 271 runs from 90 overs to end the third day on 342 for 5 in reply to Australia's mammoth 572 for 7 declared, thanks to the twin centuries by Kohli and Rahul. Kohli notched up his tenth Test ton in his 33rd match and also broke a few records during the course of his unbeaten knock. The Kohli-Rahul duo shared 141 runs for the third wicket to lead the Indian fightback on an SCG pitch which offered some turn for the spinners. At stumps, Kohli and Wriddhiman Saha were at the crease. India still trail by 230 runs with five first innings wickets in hand and they will have to continue their strong batting show to avoid a 0-3 series defeat.
News On AIR | January 8, 2015 1:45 PM
Sydney Test: Kohli, Rahul hit centuries; India reach 342/5 on Day 3