England's travelling supporters generate some noise when play is delayed by the temporary loss of the match ball Steve Harmison claims the first wicket of the day when Mahendra Dhoni gloves the ball to Geraint Jones Captain Rahul Dravid's typically stoic innings reaches 95 before Andrew Flintoff gets him to play onto his stumps Any England hopes of a collapse are further thwarted by Irfan Pathan whose quick half century takes the hosts to 260-7 As in the first Test, Anil Kumble marshalls the lower order and continues to frustrate the bowlers either side of lunch The tail eventually succumb with India on 338, a lead of 38, allowing Alastair Cook to open England's second innings The 21-year-old falls cheaply before being joined in the pavilion by partner Andrew Strauss with the score on 50-2 Kevin Pietersen fares little better making just four runs before being caught while trying to sweep Harbhajan Singh Ian Bell attempts to stabilise matters and makes 57 before edging Kumble to Dhoni with just minutes remaining With England closing on 112-5, just 74 ahead, Rahul Dravid is able to take his side into the final day in positive mood
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