3rd Test, Day 2: Kohli, Pujara duo takes India to 148/2 at tea

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Kohli and Pujara during second session at Mohali on Sunday. Image Source: ECB

Internet Desk: India were 148 for two in reply to England’s first innings total of 283 at tea on the second day of the third cricket Test, at Mohali on Sunday.

Jonny Bairstow was the top scorer for the visitors with his 89-run knock while Mohammed Shami took three wickets for India.

In-form Cheteshwar Pujara (51) and skipper Virat Kohli (40) were at the crease for the hosts, who now trail by 135 runs.

Brief Scores:

England 1st innigs 283 all out in 93.5 overs (Jonny Bairstow 89, Jos Buttler 43; Mohammed Shami 3/63, Umesh Yadav 2/58, Jayant Yadav 2/49).

India 1st innings: 148 for 2 in 51 overs.