VVS Laxman who made an unbeaten 59 in the first essay, was in cracking form in the second. Timing the ball sweetly past the ropes with consummate ease. At close of play on the third day, Laxman was unbeaten on 109. Laxman who completed ten centuries in ten domestic first class appearances this season had a mission to accomplish, cement his place in the middle order of a world class batting line up.