Quote from: chris200x9 on December 02, 2017, 11:12:41 AM

Quote from: pitham1 on December 02, 2017, 07:36:31 AM

Quote from: onrise on December 02, 2017, 06:19:19 AM

India after winning the toss in final test match against SL have decided to bat and are 116/2 in first session. Vijay has made the half century and batting well. India would like to win or draw this match so that they can win the series by 1-0. On other hand SL would like to consolidate this match by winning and making the series 1-1 and also go home with some confidence as the previous match was just a nightmare for them.

India are looking very comfortable in spite of losing those 2 early wickets of Dhawan and Pujara. Both Kohli and Vijay have made half centuries and look good to convert them. The depth of the Indian batting is a big strength. Even if wickets fall, you know that you will have no respite from strokemakers as an opposition bowler. And Sri Lanka doesn't have too many strike bowlers.

India scored 371 runs in 90 overs by losing 4 wickets and most of the runs contribution from only two players Vijay and captain Kohli. Both of them scored 150+ runs in this innings and Kohli is still playing. I believe India may reach 500+ runs in this innings and like in last match they may not bat in the second innings to win this test match too.

India have scored at more than 4 runs/ over in a test match! They were toying with the Sri Lankan bowlers and Virat Kohli is still batting on an unbeaten 156. Murali Vijay also scored 150+ runs on his comeback and this should be good preparation for India's tour of South Africa.
I think India will bat for only a couple of more sessions tomorrow before thinking of declaring.