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India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2

In the post-lunch session that produced 109 runs both Karthik and Jaffer (in the picture) turned on the heat on the hosts.

Jaffer took a cue from his partner by cover driving and gliding Tremlett for two fours. However, he had a huge slice of luck in the same over when his outside edge was dropped by Collingwood, diving to his left, at gully. Jaffer was then on 32 and India on 72 without loss.

Jaffer brought up the 100 of the innings (32.3 overs) playing James Anderson (right) through the vacant third slip. He soon brought up his half century, albeit with a streaky edge off the same bowler.

Jaffer's 50 came in 143 minutes, facing 101 balls and he struck 8 fours. It was his 8th Test half century, fourth against England.