ENG vs IND: Aakash Chopra predicts Virat Kohli's fifty on Day 3, India to bat whole day

Former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra reckons that Indian skipper and batting maestro Virat Kohli will score a half-century in the second innings of the 4th Test match between England and India.

Chopra further reasoned that Kohli has scored two consecutive half-centuries in the Test series, and will go past the 50-run mark in the second innings of the fourth rubber as well.

“Virat Kohli to score 50-plus runs. I feel Kohli has scored two consecutive half-centuries, second innings at Leeds and first innings at the Oval, here also he will go above 50,” said Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel.

Chopra also feels that one Indian willow wielder will score a hundred in the second innings of the 4th Test match. “One century will be scored. I feel like that but let’s see,” added Chopra.

I feel it will be a great batting day: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra also opined that the Indian side will have two 70-plus partnerships on Day 4, and added that the 4th Day will belong to the batsmen. The 43-year-old also reckons that if the morning session is managed well by India, then it will be tough for England.

“In today’s play, I feel India will have two 70+ partnerships. One can be a century partnership and the other could be 70-75 runs. I feel it will be a great batting day, the conditions are extremely good for batting. Once the ball becomes old, which it has almost become, if the morning session is managed then England will play only with patience,” added Chopra.

Chopra also feels that Chris Woakes will emerge as the most successful bowler, and will scalp 3 wickets on Day 3. Adding that India might still be batting at the end of Day 3, Chopra concluded by stating that there will be a lot of thrill when the fourth day begins.

“I feel Chris Woakes will be England’s most successful bowler. He will take 3 wickets during the course of the day’s play. There is a strong feeling that India might be batting at end of play, maybe two or three wickets might be left by the time the day gets over. If that happens, there will be a lot of thrill in the fourth day’s play,” concluded Chopra.