3rd Test Ind vs SL: Kohli & Vijay pummel SL
What's the story
India continue to steamroll Sri Lanka in the third and final test at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi. Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first, posting 371 for the loss of 4 wickets on Day one. The Indian skipper remained not out at 156 along with Rohit Sharma on 6 at the crease. Let's look at how the match proceeded.
Problem of plenty
Murali Vijay makes a strong statement
India have opted to play with KL Rahul and Dhawan in recent Tests, but opener Murali Vijay is making a case for himself after his 155-run innings on day one. The right handed batsman had also slammed a ton in the second Test in Nagpur. After a string of poor scores, Rahul who has been dropped for the third test might lose his place.
Kohli roars at the Kotla
King Kohli reigns supreme
Virat Kohli scored his 3rd consecutive Test century taking his tally past 5000 runs in Test cricket. He became the 11th Indian cricketer to do so. Along with his 20th Test century, the right-handed batsman also completed 16,000 run across all formats in international cricket The feat should be special to Kohli as he achieved it on his home ground
Nowhere near his best
Rahane's struggles continue
Ajinkya Rahane is jinxed on home soil. The Mumbai batsman can't seem to get going. At the Kotla, Rahane was deceived by a googly and was stumped by Dickwella off the bowling of Sandakan after just scoring a single run. In his last 4 innings, the right handed batsman has just managed an aggregate score of 7 runs.
Rich vein of form
Double ton on the cards for captain Kohli?
Kohli has converted each of his last 6 fifties into tons. However, in the last 18 months the Indian skipper has 5 double tons to his name. In fact, 4 of his double tons have come in consecutive games. With Kohli going strong at 156, it would not come as a surprise if he goes on to score big.