First Innings
null Scores – 474/10 in 122.4 overs
null batting performance
Steven Smith 140(197)
Marnus Labuschagne 72(145)
Jasprit Bumrah 28.4-99-4
Ravindra Jadeja 23-78-3
Second innings
null Score – 164/5 in 46.0 overs
null batting performance
Australia Vs India : India trail by 310 runs with 5 wickets remaining
Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, is up for a quick chat with the broadcasters. He starts by saying that Steven Smith better really well this morning and is delighted to get those late wickets towards the end of the day. On dismissing KL Rahul on his ball, he tells he wishes he could do it every ball but it happens very rarely. Is happy with the way he and the others bowler bowled. Refers that India were looking solid with that 100-run stand between Jaiswal and Kohli. also tells that a wicket anytime is handy and Jaiswal’s wicket really gave them a little opening. Ends up appreciating Scott Boland and tells that he is awesome every time he comes into the side.
India Vs Australia : Timing in IST
First session : 5 am to 7 am
Lunch : 7 am to 7:40 am
Second session : 7:40 am to 9:40 am
Tea : 9:40 am to 10 am
Third session : 10 am to 12 pm
With the help of Steve Smith’s majestic 140, ended their innings at 474 all out. Steve Smith achieved his 34thTest century, only 51 runs away from the exclusive 10,000-run milestone, Jasprit Bumrah striking for India , claiming 4-99 to take his series tally to 25 wickets at an average of 13.12.
India replied to Australia’s total with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 82 and 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli (36).
Anyway, India slipping to 164/5 at stumps. Scott Boland take advantages on the momentum with two quick wickets late in the day.
With Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant unbeaten at the crease, India aim on Day 3 will be to reduce the shortfall and stay in contention.