Astle also holds the record for the fastest double century in Tests, after hitting 222 off 168 balls against England last March.

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Amla, who finished unbeaten on 176, had been first to his century, only his second in Tests, when hitting a leg-glance off Chris Martin for four in the morning session.

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Mongia in particular demonstrated his form at Arundel, hitting 87 after the openers failed, but he can only play in the Tests if the tour management seek special permission from the Indian Board.

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