India close out comfortable win over England
It took, perhaps, a little longer than may have been expected but India duly cantered to an eight-wicket victory in Mohali and unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
25/11Result
3rd Test, England tour of India at Mohali, Nov 26-29 2016
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![England]( "England")
283 & 236 -
![India]( "India")
417 & 104/2 (20.2 ov)
Player of the Match
25/11Result
3rd Test, England tour of India at Mohali, Nov 26-29 2016
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![England]( "England")
283 & 236 -
![India]( "India")
417 & 104/2 (20.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Parthiv could be retained as batsman
Virat Kohli praised Parthiv Patel's contribution with the bat after the wicketkeeper, playing his first Test in eight years, made scores of 42 and 67 not out opening the innings in Mohali
India extend enviable Mohali record
This was India's seventh win in 13 Tests at this venue, where they're unbeaten since 1994
Kohli's India leave pitches debate in past
Virat Kohli was pleased with the commitment and skill shown by India to come back and win convincingly despite losing the toss in Mohali.
Parthiv Patel guides India home in third Test
A brisk 54-ball 67 from Parthiv Patel helped India comfortably clinch the third Test by eight wickets, and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in Mohali on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli praise caps Haseeb Hameed's 'awesome' rise
Haseeb Hameed's tour has been ended prematurely by injury but he has already made a lasting impression on team-mates and opponents.
No supermen; no magic: Cook rues England's errors
It was hard to avoid a sense of deja-vu as Alastair Cook accepted that England's batting had let them down in Mohali
Day 3
Ashwin rocks England after India's lower-order surge
India gave a lesson in how to take a grip on a Test match that was in the balance as their lower order built a lead of 134 before R Ashwin bagged three wickets in the final session
Uncertainty over Haseeb Hameed's finger injury
Haseeb Hameed's short-term prognosis appeared uncertain when he did not open the batting in England's second innings due to the finger injury which will be x-rayed after the Mohali Test.
England suffer friction burns as contest gets heated
England and India have a long history of animosity, and this series is proving as feisty as many that have preceded it.
How spin swayed Cook
An analysis of some of the technical highlights on the third day in Mohali
India's lower-order resistance
India had three batsmen scoring fifties from No. 7 or lower in an innings for the first time in Test cricket
Jadeja stands out from the crowd
Many India fans have been tempted to ask, 'What is so special about Ravindra Jadeja?' In Mohali he gave a demonstration
England take wrong turn against spin
A second-innings collapse highlighted the challenge of facing such relentlessly accurate spin bowling and left the demoralised tourists struggling to stay in the series.
What's my batting position again?
Moeen Ali has now batted at all positions from 1-9 in Tests. A look at the five most recent players to shuffle up and down the batting order
Ravindra Jadeja puts India in command of third Test
Ravindra Jadeja scored a decisive 170-ball 90 - his highest Test score - to help India post a sizeable 417 in reply to England's 283-run first innings total on the third day of the third Test in Mohali on Monday.
Day 2
Ashwin's late rally counters England's fielding-led fightback
Fightback followed fightback during an absorbing final session on the second day in Mohali.
Rashid leads England's fightback in Mohali
Adil Rashid, England's leg spinner, produced figures of 3 for 81 to drag his side back into contention by reducing India to 271 for 6 at stumps on the second day of the third Test being played in Mohali on Sunday.
Options abound as Rashid earns England's faith
Adil Rashid is quickly climbing the wicket-taking list for a visiting legspinner in India, and his success reduces the need for three spinners
India find their depth in see-saw session
England's brilliant fielding threatened to undo the good work India had done in the first two sessions, until R Ashwin calmly defied the visitors with an innings that showcased his growth as a ba
Chopra: How not to handle a bowler
An analytical look at some of the technical highlights from the second day's play in Mohali
R Ashwin emulates Kapil Dev's all-round feat
Stats highlights of the second day's play between India and England in Mohali
Parthiv displays old-school pluck on return
Parthiv Patel returned to India's Test team with a useful 42 off 85 balls, seeing off the new-ball threat right after he had kept wicket for 94 overs
Day 1
Jonny Bairstow shines but India take charge against careless England
The promoted Jonny Bairstow held together a poor England batting display on the opening day in Mohali as they reached 268 for 8
Defiant Jonny Bairstow relishes Mohali challenge
A defiant 177-ball 89 from Jonny Bairstow, in his new position at No. 5, helped England post 268-8 at stumps on the first day of the third Test against India in Mohali.
India's bowlers salvage success after slapstick
The gaffes in the field could have left India in an uncomfortable position on the first day in Mohali, were it not for their bowlers, who never let England run away with the game.
Sloppy England toss away advantage
Jonny Bairstow played another fine innings but too many of his team-mates gave their wickets away and allowed India back into the match.
Stokes reprimanded for reaction to dismissal
Ben Stokes has received his second ICC reprimand in the last month, giving him two demerit points under the new code of conduct - halfway to being banned for a Test match.
India vs. England: Where is the Mohali pitch headed?
An analytical look at some of the technical highlights from the first day's play in Mohali.
Others
Shami's stiff leg a factor in lopsided squad
In Mohali, India had five fast bowlers in their squad and no back-up opener. Here's why
Injured Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul released from India squad
KL Rahul, who had aggravated an injury to his left forearm in the nets in Mohali, has been released from the India squad but is expected to be fit in time for the fourth Test against England in Mumbai on December 8
India get a grip on their spin issues
India have looked comfortable batting against England's spinners, which is down to hard work, the captain's example and a little help from the coach.
Horses-for-courses approach conscious decision - Kohli
In what will be his 20th Test match as captain, Virat Kohli is yet to field the same XI in consecutive games
Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes return for third India-England Test
England have confirmed that Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes will return to their team for the third Test against India starting in Mohali on Saturday
A long wait, a rare comeback
Hypothetically, Parthiv Patel should have become the most capped wicketkeeper in Test history in India's next Test in Mohali
England ring changes in bid to draw level
England have twice come from 1-0 down to win in India but it will be a herculean task for the side to replicate that feat
