Kohli hundred puts India on top

India U-19s 386 for 8 (Kohli 123, Aziz 71, Srivastava 59) lead England U-19s 231 by 155 runs
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A fine century from Virat Kohli, combined with half-centuries from Parvez Aziz and Tanmay Srivastava, put India Under-19 in a dominant position against the English counterparts at Canterbury. Having dismissed England for just 231 on the first day, India consolidated their position through valuable partnerships all day.

Kohli, who's already made news with his big hundreds while playing for junior teams in Delhi, struck 18 fours in a steady 123. He was ably assisted by Aziz, an opening batsman from Assam, who contributed a vital 73 of his own. Aziz left with the Indians in a spot of bother at 130 for 3 but Kohli got more support from Srivastava, the captain, who managed an important half-century. Srivastava, who like Mohammad Kaif has learnt his cricket in the hostels at Kanpur, produced three fours and a six in his 115-ball 53.

The lower order chipped in with handy contributions but it was Karan Singh, the legbreak bowler from Chandigarh, who impressed the most, clattering five fours and a six in his entertaining 37. Graeme White, the left-arm spinner from Northamptonshire, was the most effective bowler of the day, snapping up three wickets and was also the only one who conceded less than two-and-a-half runs an over.