Oval Test: Rohit Sharma 127 puts India in control before bad light ends England's misery on Day 3

Rohit Sharma top-scored with an outstanding hundred as India took command of the Oval Test on Day 3 before bad light stopped play about 45 minutes before the scheduled close on Saturday.

India bounced back in the fourth Test against England in style on Saturday with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara leading the way for the visiting team at The Oval on Day 3. Rohit Sharma top-scored with 127 as India reached 270 for 3, taking a lead of 171 runs, before bad light stopped play about 45 minutes before the scheduled close. That's Stumps on Day 3 at The Oval!#TeamIndia move to 270/3, leading England by 171 runs. @ImRo45 127@cheteshwar1 61Captain @imVkohli (22*) & @imjadeja (9*) will resume the proceedings tomorrow on Day 4. #ENGvINDScorecard https://t.co/OOZebP60Bk pic.twitter.com/C9yfQNK1vF Resuming on the overnight score of 43 for no loss, Rohit and KL Rahul (46) set a solid platform for India with their 83-run opening partnership after which the Hitman and Cheteshwar Pujara (61) stitched a crucial 153-run stand for the second wicket to take the game away from England.