Balance solid as ever

[JUGRAJ SINGH]

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At the other end, Ballance was solid even after Cook's dismissal. India took the new ball as soon as it was due and Pankaj and Shami bowled a testing spell first up. But the left-handed batsman continued his resolute batting and brought up his century in the 84th over of the innings, off 189 balls with the help of 15 fours.

Earlier, Cook and Ballance started the post-lunch session in an effort to thwart the Indian bowling and make good use of this pitch at Ageas Bowl.

The odd ball did something, but overall the bowling didn't look sharp enough in the absence of genuine aid. And so the two batsmen carried on in the same vein they had before the break, enhancing their 23-run stand.
 
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