Virat Kohli has been leing Indian team exceptionally well in Test cricket. In fact, under his captaincy, India have been top-ranked Test side from last three years. Virat Kohli & Co. are comfortably placed at summit of ICC World Test Championship rankings with 200 points in four matches and team is anywhere near m. Just like previous two Tests, coin landed in his favour and he decided to bat first which was a '-brainer' according to him. Kohli could t make merry as he could man only 12. However, double century which he h scored at Pune is w part of a unique feat.

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Virat, Rohit and Mayank's new feat

Virat Kohli h scored an unbeaten 254 at Pune before declaring innings. His score was too much for Proteas as y faced an innings defeat to lose series. In first Test at Vizag, opener Mayank Agarwal h scored 215 which was his maiden double ton and w in ongoing match at Ranchi, Rohit Sharma also tched up a splendid double hundred scoring 212 which was his maiden double ton as well. w interestingly, combined double centuries from all se players were scored in different Test matches of same series. Coincidentally, all three batsmen also registered ir highest scores in longest format of game.

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India gain command

Rohit Sharma (212) and Ajinkya Rahane (115) were involved in a 267-run stand for fourth wicket after India were reduced to 39/3 by Proteas bowlers. All-rounder Ravindra Jeja scored a vital half-century (51) while Umesh Yav played an enterprising kck of a 10-ball 31 as India declared ir innings at 497/9. South Africa in ir first innings were reduced to 9/2 before b light stopped play on Day 2. 

Rohit Sharma hails Rahane 

" partnership was very crucial for team. We have played toger for many years and kw each or very well and hence  communication between us was extremely good. I am very happy that he me scored a century, he wanted to do it. re is doubting his ability and he is in great form", said Rohit Sharma at post-match press conference. 

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