Jayant Yadav, at the other end, gave Kohli good company and is nearing his maiden Test ton. He started the day with a flurry of boundaries and is batting on 92.
India would now first look to cross 600, which will be a massive psychological barrier to cross. Their next objective would be to stretch their lead to around 250 and put England in, which will be an uphill task on a deteriorating pitch.