Kohli’s first double takes India past 400

Lunch India 404 for 4 (Kohli 200*, Ashwin 64*) v West IndiesLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details

Virat Kohli continued his efficient and energetic accumulation of runs to bring up his maiden first-class double hundred, which took India past 400 in the first session of the second day. This was the first away double-century by an India captain. In a wicketless session that went for 102 runs, R Ashwin enjoyed some luck but also displayed some attractive shots; a back-foot punch for four through mid-on was the shot of the session. The partnership between the two swelled to 168.

Shane Dowrich waited 97 overs for a chance and dropped the first one that came his way, reprieving Ashwin. Shannon Gabriel, the unfortunate bowler, looked like the only one remotely capable of creating an opportunity. The others only worked on denying the batsmen, which worked for a while with Ashwin who at one point went 40 balls for four runs, but Kohli kept finding a …

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