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Vijay's ton take India to a comfortable position on Day 1

Jul 31, 2014 11:48 AM IST

A solid batting display by Murali Vijay took India to 177 for three against England at tea on day one of the first Test in Nottingham on Wednesday.

Murali Vijay struck a unbeatencentury as India recovered from a post-lunch wobble to reach a decent 259 for four at the end of the the opening day of the first cricket Test against England, at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Vijay (122 not out) notched up his his fourth Test century and batted right through the day to steer the visitors to a comfortable position after being reduced to 107 for three just at at the start of the second session at Trent Bridge.

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Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (50 not out off 64 balls) was giving Vijay company at close on an absorbing opening day's play.

Vijay decorated his 294-ball stay at the crease with 20 boundaries and one six, while Dhoni struck five fours en route to his half-century knock.

The duo shared unbeaten 81 runs for the fifth wicket, digging India out of trouble after some fine rearguard fourth-wicket partnership of 71 runs between Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane (32 runs off 81 balls, 4 fours) in the post-lunch session.

But India witnessed a scare just after lunch as they lost Cheteshwar Pujara (38 off 69, 7 fours) and Virat Kohli (1) in quick succession to reel at 107 for three at one stage.

James Anderson (2/70), Stuart Broad (1/26) and Liam Plunkett (1/56) were the only wicket-takers for England.

In the post-tea session, Vijay resumed his innings at 92 in the company of Rahane. But the latter didn't last long, getting out in a freak manner soon after the break, bottom-edging a short delivery from Liam Plunkett to captain Alastair Cook at silly point.

The dismissal brought an end to their 71-run fourth-wicket stand that lasted 27.1 overs and saved India the blushes.

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