R Ashwin hits century as India set 482 runs target for England to win second Chennai Test
Chennai: All-rounder R Ashwin showed his skills with the willow on Monday when he scored a heroic 106 runs that helped India reach a comfortable position in the second Test against England here.
England now need 482 runs to win the second match of the series.
Ashwin hammered 14 boundaries and a six in his charismatic knock.
Skipper Virat Kohli added 62 runs.
India took a massive lead of 482 runs after being bowled out for 286 in the second innings.
R Ashwin is playing a memorable match as he picked up five opponents wickets in the first innings.
England is currently leading the series 1-0.
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