Indian batsman C Pujara raises his bat and helmet to celebrate a double century during 4th day of 3rd Test against Australia in Ranchi on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Ranchi: India declared their first innings at 603 for nine, taking a 152-run lead against Australia on the fourth day of the third cricket Test here on Sunday.
Cheteshwar Pujara (202) and Wriddhiman Saha (117) shared a 199-run stand for the seventh wicket to propel India past Australia’s first innings total of 451 all out.
Opener Murali Vijay scored 82, while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten at 54.
Indian batsman C Pujara celebrates his double century during the 4th day of the 3rd test match against Australia in Ranchi on Sunday. Pic/PTI
For Australia, pacer Pat Cummins bagged four wickets, while left-arm spinner Steve O’Keefe took three wickets.
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