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Australia vs India, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, 5th Test - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
Australia
181/10
(51.0 OV)
RR 3.55
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Sam Konstas
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Mohammed Siraj
23
38
3
0
Usman Khawaja
c KL Rahul b Jasprit Bumrah
2
10
0
0
Marnus Labuschagne
c Rishabh Pant b Jasprit Bumrah
2
8
0
0
Steven Smith
c KL Rahul b Prasidh Krishna
33
57
4
1
Travis Head
c KL Rahul b Mohammed Siraj
4
3
1
0
Beau Webster
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna
57
105
5
0
Alex Carey
b Prasidh Krishna
21
36
4
0
Pat Cummins
c Virat Kohli b Nitish Kumar Reddy
10
20
1
0
Mitchell Starc
c KL Rahul b Nitish Kumar Reddy
1
4
0
0
Nathan Lyon
not out
7
17
0
0
Scott Boland
b Mohammed Siraj
9
9
2
0
Total
181/10
(51.0 OV)
RR 3.55
Fall of Wickets
1-9 (Usman Khawaja, 3 ov), 2-15 (Marnus Labuschagne, 6.2 ov), 3-35 (Sam Konstas, 11.2 ov), 4-39 (Travis Head, 11.5 ov), 5-96 (Steven Smith, 27.1 ov), 6-137 (Alex Carey, 37.5 ov), 7-162 (Pat Cummins, 45 ov), 8-164 (Mitchell Starc, 46.1 ov), 9-166 (Beau Webster, 47.2 ov), 10-181 (Scott Boland, 51 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Jasprit Bumrah
10
1
33
2
Mohammed Siraj
16
2
51
3
Prasidh Krishna
15
3
42
3
Nitish Kumar Reddy
7
0
32
2
Ravindra Jadeja
3
0
12
0
01
st Innings
India
185/10
(72.2 OV)
RR 2.56
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c Beau Webster b Scott Boland
10
26
1
0
KL Rahul
c Sam Konstas b Mitchell Starc
4
14
0
0
Shubman Gill
c Steven Smith b Nathan Lyon
20
64
2
0
Virat Kohli
c Beau Webster b Scott Boland
17
69
0
0
Rishabh Pant
c Pat Cummins b Scott Boland
40
98
3
1
Ravindra Jadeja
lbw b Mitchell Starc
26
95
3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy
c Steven Smith b Scott Boland
0
1
0
0
Washington Sundar
c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins
14
30
3
0
Prasidh Krishna
c Sam Konstas b Mitchell Starc
3
10
0
0
Jasprit Bumrah
c Mitchell Starc b Pat Cummins
22
17
3
1
Mohammed Siraj
not out
3
16
0
0
Total
185/10
(72.2 OV)
RR 2.56
Fall of Wickets
1-11 (KL Rahul, 5 ov), 2-17 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 7.4 ov), 3-57 (Shubman Gill, 25 ov), 4-72 (Virat Kohli, 31.3 ov), 5-120 (Rishabh Pant, 56.4 ov), 6-120 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 56.5 ov), 7-134 (Ravindra Jadeja, 62.4 ov), 8-148 (Washington Sundar, 66 ov), 9-168 (Prasidh Krishna, 68.2 ov), 10-185 (Jasprit Bumrah, 72.2 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mitchell Starc
18
5
49
3
Pat Cummins
15.2
4
37
2
Scott Boland
20
8
31
4
Beau Webster
13
4
29
0
Nathan Lyon
6
2
19
1
02
nd Innings
Australia
Welcome back for the third and final session of Day 2! The umpires and players walk out to the middle. Australian players spread out to their fielding positions after a small team huddle talk. The Indian opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walks out to the crease. Mitchell Starc has the new Kookaburra cherry in his hands and will begin the proceedings with three slips in position. Off we go...
... THIRD INNINGS, DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
Well then, a significant twist in this Test with the momentum slightly tilted toward the tourists, with the way they bowled throughout this day so far. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bagged three each while Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy both got two apiece. India's aim would be to replicate a similar performance with the bat when they come out in the final session. They have a thin lead of just 4 runs, and would want to bat throughout the post-Tea session, going unscathed. However, it is never going to be easy against the Aussie pace quad which will come at full tilt on a track that has fairly troubled the batters with its uneven bounce and skiddiness. A delicious third session is on the cards, folks! Stay tuned!
On the batting front, debutant Beau Webster showed remarkable composure, bringing up his maiden Test fifty in his very first match. His innings of 57 runs was characterized by smart cricket and unwavering focus. He found good support in Alex Carey, with the pair putting together a valuable 41-run stand before Prasidh Krishna struck again to break their partnership. With Bumrah still away for medical scans, the rest of India's bowling attack rose to the occasion. Nitish Kumar Reddy made a significant impact, picking up two quick wickets that saw Australia collapse from 162/6 to 166/9 with Prasidh too chipping in handy. And it did not take long for Siraj to snag the final wicket.
As the day progressed, the pitch began to show its teeth, with widening cracks and unpredictable bounce under the harsh sun. Steven Smith tried to weather the storm, finding an able partner in Beau Webster. The pair put together a fighting stand of 57 runs, showing good resistance until Prasidh Krishna broke through, dismissing Smith just before Lunch. Coming into the second session, and with Australia five down and still trailing, they desperately needed a solid partnership to first reduce the deficit and then build a lead. While Bumrah started the session, concern spread through the Indian camp as he left the field and was reportedly taken to the hospital for scans. In his absence, it was Virat Kohli who took the reigns.
After bundling out India for a modest total on day one, Australia's innings also got off to a rocky start when they lost Usman Khawaja during the tricky twilight period. Day two began with renewed energy from India's pace duo, as Bumrah struck early to remove Marnus Labuschagne. While Sam Konstas showed some courage with a few bold strokes, Siraj proved too hot to handle, picking up two quick wickets. With Travis Head's dismissal soon after, Australia found themselves reeling at 39/4.
TEA, DAY 2 - A clinical bowling performance from the Indians in this second session, and the tourists have now etched their names in both sessions played on Day 2! As it stands, this Test match hangs right in the balance with Australia and India both winning two apiece, along with a shared session. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah could have been a major setback, but India will be particularly satisfied with how the other seamers responded and operated. The performance of their third and fourth pace bowlers showed remarkable improvement. For Australia, from being 137/6, they stumbled down badly, getting blown up within the next 15 overs or so.
51
over
51 | 5 Runs | HH: 181/10
50.6
W
Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Siraj completes the clean-up job! Siraj gets the ball to jag back in off the deck, on a good length, on off and middle, Scott Boland presses forward to cover the line of the ball but ends up playing outside the line of the ball due to the movement. The ball lands and nips back in to go past the inside edge and the front pad to crash into the stumps. Siraj ends with 3 wickets. Australia have been bowled out for 181, handing India a lead of 4 runs.
50.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, FOUR! Edgy but Australia will take it with both hands! Siraj angles it into the right-hander, on a nagging length, around off, Boland stays leg side of the ball and pushes at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to the right of second slip. Rahul dives to that side but the ball evades him and races away for a boundary. The deficit is now just 4 runs.
50.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Pitched up, on off, Lyon gets on the front foot and whips it to the right of mid on for a single.
50.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, This is on a short of a good length, on off, Lyon stabs it down on the off side.
50.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Honing in on the off stump, on a length, Lyon's weight stays on the back foot and he fails to get the timing right on the drive. It goes only as far as Reddy at a deepish mid on.
50.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Bowled from wide of the crease, on a good length, wide on off, Lyon reaches out for the drive and misses.
50
over
50 | 3 Runs | HH: 176/9
49.6
1
Prasidh Krishna to Nathan Lyon, Hurls it on a short of a good length, on off, Lyon hangs back and tucks it with a closed bat face in the vacant square leg region for a single. The deficit is now in single digits. Australia trail by 9 runs.
49.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Scott Boland, A bit too straight from Prasidh, on a back of a length, at the hips, helped down to deep fine leg for a single.
49.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Scott Boland, Drags the length back and bangs it into the deck, on off, Scott Boland hops and fends it down in front of the man at gully.
49.3
1
Prasidh Krishna to Nathan Lyon, Nails the yorker, a hint of inward shape, on middle, Lyon gets his bat down in time and squeezes it out towards deep backward square leg for a single.
49.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Nathan Lyon, Dug in short by Prasidh, over middle, Nathan Lyon tries to take the short ball on but the ball climbs onto him and sails over the bat. A leaping take by Pant behind the stumps.
49.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Nathan Lyon, So nearly sneaked through! With an upright seam, on a nagging length, on middle, Nathan Lyon gets his bat out in front and shapes up to drive it down the ground with a straight bat. The ball jags back in to beat the inside edge and Lyon wears it high on the back pad.
49
over
49 | 3 Runs | HH: 173/9
48.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Scott Boland, At 131.1 kph, outside off, on a length, Scott Boland shoulders arms.
48.5
3
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Just over! Shaping in, at the stumps, on a length, Nathan Lyon plants his front foot ahead and gets his bat out in front. Gets enough bat on it to clear the leaping Mohammed Siraj at mid on. Siraj gives it a chase and mops it up. Three runs taken. Australia trail by 12 runs.
48.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Short and wide on off, Lyon reaches out to slap it away but misses.
48.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Slanting into the pads, on a short of a good length, Lyon whips it off the pads but picks out the man at mid-wicket.
48.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Pace taken off by Reddy, on the fuller side, on off, Lyon drives it along the ground to cover.
48.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Jagging back in off the wicket, on a nagging length, middle, Lyon hops to deal with it but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball sneaks through to hit Lyon on the thigh pad.
48
over
48 | 4 Runs | HH: 170/9
47.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Scott Boland, Angling in, on a good length, on middle, Scott Boland blocks it out solidly.
47.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Scott Boland, Zeroining in at the stumps, on a length, Scott Boland gets behind the line and pats it back to Prasidh.
47.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Scott Boland, Beaten! Shaping away, on a back of a length, outside off, Scott Boland pushes away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
47.3
4
Prasidh Krishna to Scott Boland, FOUR! Easy pickings! Krishna errs in line as this is on a length, on the pads, Scott Boland just has to get some bat on it and he manages to get a tickle. It races away towards the deep fine leg fence for a boundary. The deficit is now 15.
Scott Boland is the last man in for Australia.
47.2
W
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Another sharp catch in the slip cordon and this is a massive wicket for India. Prasidh bends his back and bashes the hard length, around off, Beau Webster hangs on the back foot and presents an angled bat to punch it away on the off side. There is a bit of extra bounce and it results in the ball catching the outside half of the bat. It flies quickly at head height towards gully where Yashasvi Jaiswal leaps to his right and takes the catch with his fingers pointing upwards. Prasidh Krishna gets his third wicket. From 162/6, Australia have slipped to 166/9, losing 3 wickets for 4 runs. The deficit is 19 runs.
47.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Prasidh returns to the attack and nails the yorker with an upright seam, a hint of tail back into the right-hander, on off and middle, Beau Webster jams it out in front of point.
47
over
47 | 2 Runs | HH: 166/8
46.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Wider on off, on a good length, Nathan Lyon is happy to let it go.
46.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Slanting back into the right-hander off the wicket, on a length, Nathan Lyon has his off stump covered as he shoulders arms.
46.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, In the corridor on off, on a good length, Nathan Lyon lets it be.
46.3
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Short and wide on off, cut away to deep point for a single by Webster.
46.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan Lyon, Lyon negotiates the hat-trick ball safely! Attacking the stumps, on a length, Lyon glances it down off his pads to deep fine leg for a single.
Nathan Lyon is in at number 10.
46.1
W
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Mitchell Starc, OUT! CAUGHT! Wickets off successive overs for Nitish Kumar Reddy! Dug in short by Reddy from around the wicket and gets it high enough to trouble the batter, around off. Mitchell Starc rises with the bounce and shapes up to fend it down on the off side. Fails to ride the bounce and the ball gets big on him. It comes off the shoulder of the bat and dips as it goes towards second slip. KL Rahul stays low and dives ahead to take a good low catch. The third umpire is called into action to check for a fair catch. The replays show that Rahul had his fingers clearly underneath the ball. Reddy struck with the last ball of his previous over and now with a wicket on the first ball, he is on a hat-trick. Australia are 164/8, trailing by 21 runs.
Is that a clean catch? Mitchell Starc is already walking to the dressing room, but the on-field umpires want to have a check for a fair catch. The TV umpire summons for the zoomer now. He also opts to check and confirm it from a different angle, and deems that it is a fair catch and KL Rahul has maintained his fingers under the ball. OUT.
46
over
46 | 2 Runs | HH: 164/7
45.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, This is on a back of a length, around off, Webster glides it down with an open bat face but can't beat the diving Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully to his right.
45.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, So nearly sneaked through! On a good length, in and around the off stump line, Starc stays rooted in his crease and just tries to get his hands in the line of the ball. Gets an inside edge that rolls down to deep fine leg for a single.
45.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Honing in on the off stump, on a length, Starc gets behind the line of the ball and blocks it out.
45.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander but does not make the batter play, on a nagging length, wide on off, Starc offers no shot.
45.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Tailing back in, at the stumps, on a fuller length, Beau Webster plants his front foot across and knocks it along the ground towards mid on. Prasidh Krishna is caught on his heels at mid on and the batters steal a quick single.
45.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Delivers it in the corridor on off, on a good length, left alone by Beau.
Mitchell Starc is in at number 9.
45
over
45 | 7 Runs | HH: 162/7
44.6
W
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Pat Cummins, OUT! CAUGHT! Sharp catch by Kohli! Nitish Kumar Reddy is pumped up as he lets out a roar. Reddy pulls the length back and bowls it in that probing channel on off, Pat Cummins hangs on the back foot and was better off leaving it alone. Ends up poking at the delivery away from the body. Gets an outside edge that goes quickly towards first slip where Kohli is standing a bit wide and there is a fair bit of gap between him and Pant. Kohli reacts quickly to his left and gets his hands together to complete the catch. Cummins goes for 10 (20). Australia are now 162/7, trailing by 23 runs.
44.5
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Beautiful shot! A bit too full from Reddy, outside off, Pat Cummins leans into the shot and creams the drive between cover and mid off for a boundary. Australia's deficit is now 23.
44.4
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Bowled from wide of the crease, on a nagging length, on off, Beau Webster dabs it down in front of cover for a quick single.
44.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Attacking the stumps, on the fuller side, Beau Webster does just enough to get his front pad out of the way and get his bat out in front to keep it out.
44.2
2
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Bashes the hard length and bowls it on off, Beau Webster rides the bounce and punches it with a high elbow to the left of deep cover for a couple of runs.
44.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, In the channel on off, at 129.7 kph, on a length, Beau Webster drops his bat down on the ball and defends.
44
over
44 | 0 Runs | HH: 155/6
43.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, BEATEN! Siraj bangs the hard length, it kisses the surface and skids through from outside off. Pat Cummins leans back and slashes for the cut but misses and the ball climbs above his angled bat on the way to the keeper.
43.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Pitched straight and on a good length, over the top of off, Pat Cummins camps back and blocks it out to the off side.
43.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Fired in fuller and on middle and off, Cummins prods forward and knocks it out to cover-point.
43.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Slants it into the batter on a good length, and at the pads, Cummins tucks it across to mid on.
43.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Length and outside off, Cummins drives it to short cover.
43.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj replaces Prasidh Krishna! BEATEN! A ripper of a delivery from Siraj! He angles it into the batter and pitches it on a length, around off. It lands and straightens up a bit. Pat Cummins hangs back and tries to punch it to the off side, but plays inside the line and gets beaten.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs | HH: 155/6
42.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Beaten! Into the channel of off, on a good length, Beau Webster hangs his bat away from the body with no footwork and the ball zips past his outside edge.
42.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Nagging length, outside off, nipping away, Webster lets the ball arrive at him and guides it to the slip cordon on the bounce.
42.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Short of a good length, with an extra bit of bounce, outside off, Beau Webster hops on the back foot and works it straight to the point fielder.
42.3
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Pat Cummins, Hard length, on top of middle, Cummins stays leg side of the ball and guides it through point for a single.
42.2
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Pat Cummins, Length and just outside off, Cummins lets it be.
42.1
3
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, FIFTY ON TEST DEBUT FOR BEAU WEBSTER! A calm, composed, and valuable knock from him! He has't looked troubled for one bit and has played good percentage cricket so far! On the back of a length, outside off, Webster stands tall and slashes hard through the covers and runs the first one hard. The ball wheels towards the fence but it is cut off by the fielder who runs to his right from deep point. Three runs taken.
Drinks break! Australia have accumulated runs at a good clip in this session, with Beau Webster gaining confidence with each passing over. The debutant has been quick to capitalize on loose deliveries and is now just a run away from his maiden Test half-century. India's concern deepens with the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, likely due to a niggle. His unavailability, along with inconsistent bowling from the other bowlers, has prevented the visitors from building the pressure they would have hoped for. A significant update from the Indian camp - Bumrah has been seen leaving the ground and heading to a nearby medical centre for scans. It now seems unlikely that he will return, at least for this session. Virat Kohli is marshalling the troops in Bumrah's absence.
42
over
42 | 4 Runs | HH: 151/6
41.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, A muted appeal for LBW, but the umpire looks uninterested! Hurls in a length-delivery, just outside off and angling into the batter a shy bit, Cummins looks to defend but misses and gets rapped high on the pad off a faint inside edge.
41.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Full and around off, driven past mid off for a single.
41.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Full and around off, Webster presses forward and defends it right under his bat.
41.3
1
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, Short in length, and angling into the right-hander, Cummins glances it a bit uppishly behind square for a single.
41.2
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, WHOA! Where did that come from? A steep bumper, outside off, it keeps climbing on the batter after pitching. Webster tries to block but the ball rises prodigiously off the surface and goes past Webster's gloves. Rishabh Pant leaps in the air to collect it but only parries it behind him. They cross for a bye.
41.1
1
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, Length ball on off, Cummins cuts it to backward point for a single.
41
over
41 | 7 Runs | HH: 147/6
40.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Length-delivery outside off, Webster blocks it to point for a single.
40.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Floated up, full and outside off, Webster defends it to point.
40.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Short outside off, Cummins cuts it to backward point where the fielder fumbles and allows a single.
40.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Full, outside off, Webster drives it wide of mid off for a single.
40.2
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, FOUR! Good shot! Webster inching closer to his half-century! Jadeja floats it up, full and around off, Beau Webster gets forward, meets the ball under his eyes and drives it through the cover-point region for a boundary.
40.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Jadeja continues. Nice and full, floated up around off, Cummins drives it inside-out wide of mid off for a single.
40
over
40 | 2 Runs | HH: 140/6
39.6
1
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, Length and over the top of the middle and off, Pat Cummins rises with the bounce, opens the bat face and guides it to deep third for a single.
39.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, This one deviates into the batter, from around off, Cummins leaves it alone.
39.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, Angling in and around off, on a fuller length, Pat Cummins, with no real foot work, brings his bat down in time and blocks it out.
39.3
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Fires it outside off on a fuller length, Webster strides across and slaps it wide of cover for a quick single.
39.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Hard length, outside off, Webster gets on the top of the bounce and punches it straight to cover-point.
39.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Length ball, outside off, left alone by Webster.
39
over
39 | 1 Runs | HH: 138/6
38.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Jadeja now drags his length, around middle and leg. Cummins blocks it watchfully.
38.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Tossed up around off, on a fuller length, Webster leans on and drives it past backward point for a single.
38.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Fuller in length and tossed up just outside off. Webster drives it firmly to short cover.
38.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Straight and full, on off, blocked right under the bat.
38.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Nice and full, on off, naturally quick through the air, Beau Webster works it to backward point.
38.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Slower through the air, full and on off, Webster slices it off an outside edge to the backward point fielder.
Time for spin as Ravindra Jadeja (1-0-4-0) comes on to bowl.
38
over
38 | 4 Runs | HH: 137/6
37.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Pat Cummins, Nagging length on the leg stump line. Cummins gets behind the line and defends it to cover.
Pat Cummins is in at number 8.
37.5
W
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, OUT! THROUGH HIS DEFENCE! BOWLED'EM! Prasidh Krishna strikes for the second time and Australia are 6 down now. This is the third time Carey getting out in somewhat of a similar fashion in this series. Prasidh steams in from around the stumps and gets the ball to angle into the left-hander. It lands on a good length and jags back in a touch. Alex Carey commits on the front foot and tries to drive on the up and straight down the ground but he ends up playing all over it. The ball finds enough gap between the bat and the pad to crash into the top of the off stump. The 41-run stand for the sixth wicket comes to an end as Carey departs on 21 (36). Australia trail by 48 more runs.
37.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, BEATEN! Back of a length, pitching around off and nipping back in. Alex Carey is cramped up for room and the ball just beats the inside edge and passes above the top of off on the way to the keeper.
37.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Good length on the leg stump. Carey misses the flick and wears it on the thigh pad.
37.2
4
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, FOUR BYES! Wayward from Prasidh! Sprays it way down leg, on a fuller length, Carey misses to flick but the ball keeps sliding across and beats Pant on the dive to his right. Races away to the deep fine fence. The deficit for Australia now shrinks below 50 runs.
37.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Back of a length, around off, Alex Carey hops on the back foot and bunts it onto the surface.
37
over
37 | 9 Runs | HH: 133/5
36.6
2
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Pitched up, on off, Webster drives it firmly through the cover-point gap and runs the first one hard. Seeing Washington Sundar a bit casual to get to the ball, they cross over for the second quickly. Australia trail by 52 runs as this stand grows to 37 off 60 balls.
36.5
2
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Hard length, slanting in around off, Beau Webster presses forward and knocks it into the corner at deep extra cover for a couple of quick runs. Good running between the wickets by these two!
36.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Length and outside off, cut away through cover-point for a single.
36.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Just outside off, on the fifth stump on a good length, Carey shoulders arms.
36.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Outside off on a length, Carey leans back and slashes but misses.
36.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, FOUR! Oh, what a glorious stroke! Careu has played some delightful shots! Pitched up, around off, Alex Carey taps his front foot out and drives it past the diving cover fielder for a cracking boundary.
36
over
36 | 3 Runs | HH: 124/5
35.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Hurls it outside off on a back of a length at 137.8 kph, left alone by Webster.
35.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Goes around the wicket and bashes the hard length, angling in and around off, Carey gets on the back foot and tucks it wide of square leg. Milks a single.
35.4
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Short in length, around the off-pole, Beau Webster swivels and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for comfortable single.
35.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, On the top of the stumps, on a good length, Beau Webster hops on the back foot and taps it onto the surface.
35.2
1
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Slanting into the batter, on the pads, on a fuller length, Alex Carey misses to flick it away and the ball deflects off the front pad, rolls towards the square leg region, and the batters cross for a leg bye.
35.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Around the wickets, short and attacking the bodyline, Alex Carey sits underneath it and lets it sail behind to the keeper.
35
over
35 | 2 Runs | HH: 121/5
34.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Straight and full, on off, Webster presents a solid front foot block with a straight bat.
34.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, This is fuller now, on the stumps, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.
34.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Good testing lines these from Siraj! That nip-backer from off, on a good length with an extra bounce. Beau Webster stays inside the line but a bit too across to negotiate and gets pinged on the body again.
34.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Over the stumps now! On a nagging length, angling on the middle stump line, Beau Webster is cramped up for room and plays over it and wears it on the body, just above the knee roll. NO BALL called as Siraj has overstepped.
34.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Closer to the body, nipping back in a touch, on a good length, Alex Carey cuts it through backward point for a single.
34.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, BEATEN! Siraj gets it a bit more outside and across the off stump, on a fuller length. Alex Carey strides ahead in front to drive through the covers but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball keeps nibbling away.
34.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Slanting across off on a length, Alex Carey shoulders arms at it.
34
over
34 | 2 Runs | HH: 119/5
33.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Back of a length, just outside off, Webster leaves this harmless delivery.
33.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Another swing and a miss! Not that short, outside off, Beau Webster stays on the back foot and goes for a pull shot but misses.
33.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Goes fuller in length and angles it across off. Carey goes for the drive but misses it to the keeper.
33.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Swing and a miss! Prasidh has extracted good bit of bounce and carry so far! This one zips away after pitching on a good length, outside off, Beau Webster misses the square cut as the ball climbs over his angled bat. Pant juggles it to grab but does pouch in the mitts in the second attempt.
33.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Short of a good length, nipping back in a touch, over the top of off, Webster gets behind the line and knocks it onto the surface.
33.1
2
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Wide of off on a good length, Beau Webster stands tall and slashes it away through covers for a couple of runs.
33
over
33 | 5 Runs | HH: 117/5
32.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Fuller on leg stump, nips away. Alex Carey drives it off the inside half of the bat, off his front foot, back towards the bowler.
32.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, FOUR! Flayed away. Goes full again, angling away. Alex Carey throws his hands at it and cracks it hard to the left of point to pick up a boundary.
32.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Beaten! Fuller from outside off, angling away. Alex Carey is dragged into the shot and the ball zips past the outside edge.
32.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Serves it fuller in length, Beau Webster leans into the shot and drives it to the right of deep point for a run.
32.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Beau Webster hangs back and defends it down on the off side.
32.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Siraj comes into the attack and starts with a full delivery, shaping back in, on off, Beau Webster lets it be. Bumrah is still off the field.
32
over
32 | 1 Runs | HH: 112/5
31.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Full and outside off, holds its line. Alex Carey defends it firmly back down onto the ground.
31.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Goes back of a length again, outside off, nips in. Alex Carey stays inside his crease and defends it back down.
31.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Coming from around the stumps, goes back of a length, angling in. Alex Carey misses his flick. Half a shout for caught behind by Pant but the umpire remains unmoved.
Jasprit Bumrah is off the field for the moment.
31.3
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Bowls it back of a length, angling in. Beau Webster hops up and tucks it off his legs towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
31.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, In-dipper from outside off. Beau Webster defends it off the front foot.
31.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Beaten! Bowled way outside off, swinging away. Beau Webster tries to reach it with his outstretched hands but the ball zips through.
31
over
31 | 6 Runs | HH: 111/5
30.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey, Fuller and on middle stump, nips in. Alex Carey works it away towards mid-wicket.
30.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey, FOUR! Throws the kitchen sink at it does Alex Carey. Bowled short and outside off, seams away. Alex Carey picks up the length in an instant and flays his bat at it and the ball races towards the deep backward point region for a boundary.
30.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey, On a good length, just around that probing channel. Alex Carey is right behind it to defend it firmly back onto the ground.
30.3
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey, On a good length, outside off, seams away. Alex Carey opens the face of the bat and drives it through the backward point region for a brace.
30.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey, Goes fuller and outside off, inviting the drive. Alex Carey drives it straight towards cover.
30.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey, Beaten! Typical Bumrah away swinger. Pitched back of a length, outside off, nips away. Alex Carey pokes at it as the ball just sneaks past the outside edge.
It will be Jasprit Bumrah to operate from the other end. 9-1-27-2 so far for the Indian skipper.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs | HH: 105/5
29.6
4
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, FOUR! Glorious! Goes full and on the middle stump. Beau Webster drives through the line of the ball and firms it straight back down the ground to the left of mid on to pick up a boundary.
29.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Similar line and length. Beau Webster awkwardly fends at it and inside edges it again on the thigh guard.
29.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, On a good length, on middle, holds its line. Beau Webster is cramped up for room as he looks to fend it off the front foot and inside edges onto the pads.
29.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Full and on middle again. Beau Webster presents a full face of the bat and punches it towards mid on.
29.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, On a good length, on middle, zips through. Beau Webster brings his bat across the line and taps it towards mid on.
29.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Starts off with a full one and on the off stump. Beau Webster rocks on the front foot and defends it under his eyes.
Welcome back for the start of the second session. The two umpires and players have made their way out to the centre. Prasidh Krishna will kickstart proceedings with the ball. Prasidh to the debutant Beau Webster first up. Let's play...
... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...
Rohit Sharma is in for a chat. Mentions that he has stepped down from this game but clarifies that he is not retiring or leaving the format. Shares that external opinions, whether from commentators, writers, or analysts, do not determine his decisions. Tells that he chose to stand down after arriving in Sydney, acknowledging that runs have not been coming off his bat. Further adds that there is no certainty that runs won't come in the future, whether in two months or five months. States that life changes every day and expresses full belief that things will improve in due time.
The pitch has certainly quickened up, which isn’t surprising with the sun beating down. From India's perspective, the key will be to pitch it up and allow the pitch to do the talking, rather than trying too hard to force wickets. As for Australia, it will be about rebuilding once again as they look to narrow the deficit. It's all set up for a crucial session, one that could give the Test its direction. The second session is set to commence at 7.40 am IST (2.10 am GMT). See you then. Cheers!
Jasprit Bumrah gave India an early breakthrough before Mohammed Siraj struck twice in quick succession, leaving Australia reeling at 39/4. Steven Smith faced a stern examination early in his innings but managed to shift the momentum with a six and a boundary off Prasidh Krishna. Those two strokes eased the pressure and took some sting out of India's early dominance. At the other end, Beau Webster complemented Smith by batting with positive intent to steady the ship. Just when it seemed like Australia would take the honours of the first session with their fightback in the second half, Prasidh Krishna managed to get Steven Smith to nick one, sending him back to the pavilion and pegging the hosts back.
SESSION SUMMARY - 26 overs, 92 runs and 4 wickets. End of an entertaining session! It was a proper arm-wrestle, with India landing the first punch before Australia counterpunched. However, the tourists came back strong to land the final blow before the session ended, dismissing Steven Smith. India will go into the break with a slight edge, but both sides have had their moments, making for an intriguing contest.
29
over
29 | 5 Runs | HH: 101/5
28.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, On a good length, and on middle, angled away. Alex Carey taps it with soft hands back towards the bowler. AND THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY TWO!
28.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Fuller again, on middle, angling across. Alex Carey defends it towards mid off.
28.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, FOUR! A free-flowing drive from Alex Carey. Served fuller and outside off, inviting the drive. Alex Carey obliges and flays his bat through the line of the ball. The ball races towards the sweeper cover fence for a boundary.
28.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, On a good length, on middle, angling across. Alex Carey taps it towards mid off.
28.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Back of a length, on the middle stump, nips in. Beau Webster hops up and tucks it off his hips towards deep backward leg for a single.
28.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Full and outside off, swinging away. Beau Webster drives it towards cover.
28
over
28 | 0 Runs | HH: 96/5
27.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Length-delivery, angling back into the batter with some extra bit of bounce, Carey fends the ball towards square leg.
27.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Low full toss, on off, driven firmly towards backward point where Jadeja dives to his left to make the stop.
27.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, On a good length, outside off. Alex Carey makes a watchful leave.
27.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Fuller again, on the stumps. Alex Carey gets his bat down in time and defends it towards mid on.
27.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Alex Carey, Coming from around the wicket, bowls it full and outside off. Alex Carey lets it go through.
Alex Carey is in at number 7.
27.1
W
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, OUT! CAUGHT! Just like yesterday, on the stroke of LUNCH there is a wicket! India has the big fish in the form of Steven Smith. This one is bowled full and on the off stump, on that nagging length. It lands and nips away a tad bit from the off-stump line. Steven Smith pushes hard at it and plays inside the line. The ball takes a thick healthy outside edge and goes towards KL Rahul in the second slip right into his pouch, just a bit low. Smith walks back to the dressing room and Australia have now slipped to 96/5, still trailing by 89 runs. 33 off 57 for Smith and finally a respite for Prasidh.
Double change. Prasidh Krishna (5-1-21-0) returns back into the attack, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy.
27
over
27 | 4 Runs | HH: 96/4
26.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Slanting in, at the pads, on a nagging length, blocked out by Beau.
26.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Quicker again, outside off, goes straight on. Beau Webster pushes it towards cover off the front foot.
26.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Quicker, fuller, outside off. Goes straight on. Beau Webster drives it towards cover.
26.3
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Pushed through, full and at the stumps, Beau Webster jabs at the delivery with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls past short leg for a brace.
26.2
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Floated up, full and around off, Beau gets inside the line and paddles it to the right of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.
26.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Beau Webster, Speared in, full and on off, Beau Webster defends it off the front foot.
With under 10 minutes to Lunch, Ravindra Jadeja replaces Mohammed Siraj.
26
over
26 | 13 Runs | HH: 92/4
25.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Fuller in length, at the stumps, defended by Smith off the front foot. 13 runs off the over. Australia trail by 93 runs.
25.5
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, FOUR! Cracked away! Short and wide on off, Smith presses back and frees his arms to cut it fiercely past backward point for four more runs.
25.4
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, FOUR! Way fuller on the middle stump. Steven Smith presents a high elbow and drives it back down the ground as the ball races towards the long on fence for another boundary.
25.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Angling in from outside off. Steven Smith tucks it off his legs towards square leg.
25.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Full and swerves in. Beau Webster leans on and taps it towards wide mid on for a single.
25.1
4
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, FOUR! Streaky but Beau Webster will take it. Back of a length, outside off, nips away. Beau Webster gets on top of the bounce and tries to punch it off the back foot. The ball takes a thick outside edge, goes through the backward point region and picks up a boundary.
India would like to see Smith back in the sheds before the Lunch break as this partnership is progressing at a good pace. Also, it is a fact that Smith loves to play here at the Sydney Cricket Ground, averaging 70.60 with the bat. He has scored above 1,000 runs in 17 innings so far at this venue.
25
over
25 | 0 Runs | HH: 79/4
24.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off. Steven Smith defends it firmly towards cover.
24.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this one from wide of the crease, pitches it outside off. Steven Smith taps it towards cover.
24.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Full and on the off stump. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and defends it back towards the bowler.
24.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length, outside off, seams in. Steven Smith brings his bat down through the line of the ball and drives it with a full face of the bat back towards the bowler on the bounce.
24.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fuller and adjusts his line this time on middle, holds it line. Smith gets his bat down in time and defends it towards the leg side.
24.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on middle, seams in a bit too much and goes down the leg side. Steven Smith judges the line and leaves it alone.
Russel Arnold on-air mentions that with the sun beating down hard, some cracks are now visible underneath. He also reckons that batting will get a bit tougher and trickier in the remaining days of this Test.
24
over
24 | 1 Runs | HH: 79/4
23.6
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Back of a length, outside off. Beau Webster stands tall to that and defends it back down.
23.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Overpitched on off stump, swerves in. Beau Webster digs it out back towards the bowler.
23.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Much fuller on middle, goes straight on. Beau Webster closes the bat face a bit early and takes the leading edge back towards the bowler. Falls short.
23.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Fuller and on the middle stump, holds its line. Beau Webster opens up and defends it with a straight bat back towards the bowler.
23.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Sliding down onto leg stump, fuller in length. Steven Smith makes contact and flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
23.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, An appeal for LBW from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Virat Kohli from the slips. They have a chat with Bumrah and they decide to not opt for it. This one is bowled full and sliding to the leg stump line. Steven Smith misses his flick and wears it onto the pads.
23
over
23 | 5 Runs | HH: 78/4
22.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Angling it on middle and leg, on a fullish length, Beau Webster gets a bit across and defends it out in front of mid on.
22.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Brings the stumps into play now does Siraj, full and on angling on middle and leg, Beau Webster defends it off the inner half of the bat and the ball goes toward square leg.
22.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Pitched fuller and outside off, holds the line as Webster leaves it alone.
22.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Straight and full, on middle, Beau Webster blocks it out to short mid-wicket.
22.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fired in at the pads, on a fuller length, Smith misses to connect and the ball pings the front pad. Rolls to the leg side and they cross over quickly for a leg bye.
22.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! Siraj comes back into the attack and gets greeted with a cracking boundary! Bangs it short and outside off, almost at the shoulder height of the right-hander. Smith climbs on the bounce and cuts it behind the square and gets a boundary at deep backward point.
22
over
22 | 2 Runs | HH: 73/4
21.6
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Short of a good length, outside off, Smith plays the square cut and gets it through point for a single.
21.5
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Angling onto the pads, on a good length, Smith gets a faint inside edge onto the thigh pad as the ball rolls into the leg side.
21.4
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Pant is standing up to the stumps now. Length, on off, Smith knocks it away into the off side.
21.3
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Steven Smith, Right in front of the pegs, on a fuller length, Smith gets across and blocks it straight back at the bowler.
21.2
1
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Back of a length, on the pads, clipped away to deep backward square leg for a single.
21.1
0
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Beau Webster, Nitish starts off his spell from over the stumps. Bowls a yorker first up, around off, Beau Webster bends low to block but it just nips a touch away after pitching and beats the edge.
Nitish Kumar Reddy comes on to bowl, replacing Jasprit Bumrah.
21
over
21 | 5 Runs | HH: 71/4
20.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Angling into the batter. Smith pushes it to mid on to end the over. 6 runs off this over and Australia now trail by 114 runs.
20.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, On the middle and leg, Beau Webster flicks this fuller-length delivery to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20.4
1
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Knock and run! This is a good little phase for Australia! Full again from Krishna, on off, Steven Smith pushes it firmly in front of the mid off fielder and runs a quick single.
20.3
1
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Full and on off, Beau Webster presses forward and guides it to deep backward point for a single.
20.2
2
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Driven crisply by Webster! Pitched up, fuller and around off, Beau Webster gets a good stride forward and drives it through cover-point for a couple of runs. The fielder from deep backward point runs to his right and mops it up.
20.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Back of a length, on off, Beau Webster gets on the back foot and punches it to the cover-point region.
20
over
20 | 0 Runs | HH: 66/4
19.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, A maiden from Bumrah! Just outside off on a good length and angling in, Smith makes a watchful leave.
19.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Pitched fuller and fired on the stumps by Bumrah, Steven Smith brings his bat straight down and punches it to the widish mid on region.
19.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, In front of the stumps, on a good length, Steven Smith covers the stumps by getting across and eases it out on the off side.
19.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Angling it on the off-pole, on a fuller length, Smith leans on and keeps it out.
19.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Gently curves back into the right-hander at 136 kph, around off, Smith blocks it out in the front.
19.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Length, on top of off and middle, Steven Smith covers the stumps by getting across and fends it to the off side.
19
over
19 | 2 Runs | HH: 66/4
18.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, On the fifth stump line, on a good length, Beau Webster feels for it initially but manages to keep the bat inside the line to leave.
18.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Angling it across, fuller and on middle, Beau Webster brings the bat ahead of the front pad to defend it out.
18.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Well outside off, on a good length. Smith leaves.
18.3
2
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Goes fuller and on the middle and leg, Beau Webster gets on top of the ball and clips it away to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
18.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Krishna bowls it on a nagging length, aiming back at the batter, Beau Webster gets on top of the bounce and taps it across to the mid on region.
18.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, That stays low around off on a good length. Beau Webster negotiates it well and punches it away to the point region.
18
over
18 | 2 Runs | HH: 64/4
17.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, Good batting! Good bowling! Good battle overall! Pitched right up, full and around off, Webster gets a good stride ahead, and knocks it away to the deep cover region for a single. Australia trail by 121 runs.
17.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, With the seam positioning to the leg slip, Bumrah gets a gentle inward curve from outside off on a fuller length. Beau Webster watches it closely and leaves it alone.
17.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Angling into the batter, on a fuller length, Steven Smith brings his bat ahead to knock it in front but the ball goes off the thickish inside edge, and rolls to deep backward square leg for a single.
17.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, WHOA! This one zips back in a long way. Starts from outside off on a good length, and curves back into the right-hander. Smith lets it be, but the ball passes just above the off and middle stumps on the way to the keeper.
17.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Good length, fairly outside off, Smith leaves this harmless delivery.
17.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Oh, wow! Interesting! Bumrah fires it full and on the leg stump. Steven Smith instead of letting it through, pads it away to the short leg fielder.
17
over
17 | 4 Runs | HH: 62/4
16.6
4
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, FOUR! A shot of intent from Webster! Prasidh bangs it short, skids through quickly on the top of the stumps. Beau Webster stands tall weighing on the back foot. He gets the ball at a very comfortable height and pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Not an ideal length against the tall man.
16.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Very full and at the stumps, Webster knocks it to the bowler with a straight bat.
16.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Jags back in a touch on a good length, on middle, Beau Webster gets on the back foot, opens the bat face and plays it with soft hands as it goes toward the gully fielder.
16.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Sprayed down leg on a fullish length. Beau Webster misses the flick and Pant collects it behind the wickets to his left.
16.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Closer to the off-pole, nipping away from a good length, Beau Webster gets behind the line and taps it with soft hands to the point region.
16.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Beau Webster, Prasidh continues after the break and hits the deck hard at 134.8 kph, just outside off, Beau Webster knocks it off the back foot to point.
Drinks break! India have made an ideal start to the day, claiming three crucial wickets in the first hour. The pitch seems to have quickened, giving batters little time to adjust and adding to their challenges. Steven Smith stands as Australia's anchor, a role he has perfected over the years. Showing glimpses of intent against Prasidh Krishna in his previous over, Smith might look to carry that approach forward, aiming to shift the pressure back onto the Indians and disrupt the bowlers' lines and lengths in this crucial phase of the session.
16
over
16 | 5 Runs | HH: 58/4
15.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, Tap and run! Just too full and around off, with a hint of an away shape. Webster presses forward and places it past cover-point for a quick single.
15.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, A tight leave there by Webster! This one surprises the right-hander as it jags back in a long, long way from outside off. Beau Webster offers no shot at it and leaves, but the ball passes very close to the off-pole on the way to the keeper.
15.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, Hard length, on the stumps, Webster knocks it to the cover-point region and tries to get to the other end but Smith sends him back on a sharp call. Webster obeys and turns around to retreat. Washington Sundar is quick to react as he picks and throws in a motion at the batter's end. Webster is quick to return and gets back home as Gill collects the ball at the batter's end.
15.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, BEATEN! Lovely nut from Jasprit! Pitches it fuller and just outside off, shaping away from the surface, Beau Webster is lured into the drive as he strides ahead. Plays inside the line and the ball zips past the outside edge.
15.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, Corrects his line and length. This is full and outside off, left alone.
15.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Beau Webster, FOUR! Clipped away! A rare loosener from Bumrah as he sprays it down leg, on a fuller length. Beau Webster uses the pace of the ball and tickles it away. Gets a boundary at deep fine. The first boundary for Beau Webster in Test cricket. And three quick boundaries for Australia.
15
over
15 | 10 Runs | HH: 53/4
14.6
4
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, FOUR! Now thunders it through the covers! Back of a length, just outside off, Steven Smith gets a good width and bounce as he punches it through the line. Connects with the middle of the bat again and places it between mid off and cover for a boundary. Two brilliant strokes from Smith to end the over. Australia trail by 132 runs.
14.5
6
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, SIX! OH MY WORD! This is a brilliant shot from Smith! Prasidh bangs it short into the surface, on the stumps, Steven Smith reads the length early, weighs on the back foot, and pulls it aerially behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six.
14.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Aims the middle stump now, on a hard length, Steven Smith gets across by opening up his body and tucks it to the leg side.
Halt! Steven Smith is unhappy with some movement in the seating area above the sight screen and lets the umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat know about it. The issue has been sorted and we are all good to go now.
14.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Play and a miss! Outside off on a good length, slightly nipping away a shy bit. Steven Smith flashes hard at it but misses as the ball passes close to his angled bat.
14.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Short-pitched delivery, but going down leg, Smith sways away from the line and Pant collects it sharply to his left. Good carry and skid!
14.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Shaping away from the fourth stump, on a nagging length, Smith gets a bit across, checks the ball and opts out of the shot.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs | HH: 43/4
13.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, At the stumps, on a fullish length, Webster pushes it back to the bowler and Siraj dives to stop the ball to his right.
13.5
3
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitched further up, on off, Smith prods ahead and drives it past mid off and hustles back for the third run.
13.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, BEATEN! A beauty from Siraj! Gets the ball to pitch on a good length, just around off. It lands and straightens off the deck with some lateral movement and beats the defense of Smith.
13.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Touch fuller and on off, Beau Webster plays it with a good stride ahead and guides it through backward point for a quick single. Webster gets off the mark in his Test career and that would make him feel at ease a bit now!
13.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Oh, just short! A good away shape again for Siraj, on a fuller length, and outside off. Beau Webster pushes hard at it and gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes flat and on the bounce ahead of the gully fielder.
13.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Close leave! Siraj gets an away shape around off on a hard length, Beau Webster sees the ball closely and shoulders arms at it.
13
over
13 | 0 Runs | HH: 39/4
12.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Prasidh starts with a maiden! Slightly fuller, attacking the stumps, Smith uses the depth of the crease as he rocks back and dabs it down on the leg side.
12.5
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Slanting in, on a good length, on middle, Smith stays back and pats it to the right of the bowler.
12.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Shaping away, on a good length, outside off, Smith lets it be.
12.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, the ball keeps low but Smith stays low to defend it down the deck.
12.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Angling into the pads, on a nagging length, Smith flicks it straight to short square leg.
12.1
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Woah, a snorter first up from Prasidh! Krishna bends his back and bangs it into the deck, over off and middle, Smith hops to deal with it but the ball kicks up and climbs onto him. Smith gets his bat out in front and manages to fend it down almost off the handle of the bat.
Prasidh Krishna comes into the attack for the first time, replacing Jasprit Bumrah.
12
over
12 | 4 Runs | HH: 39/4
11.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Beau Webster, Fires it on the pads, on a length, Beau Webster is a bit late on the flick and wears it on the pads. End of a brilliant over for Siraj and India.
Beau Webster, the debutant is out to the middle at number 6.
11.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT! Two in the over for Siraj and he is off on a celebratory run! A massive blow to Australia. Siraj stays over the wicket and pushes this across the left-hander, on a nagging length, on middle, Travis Head hops in the crease to keep it out with a straight bat. Gets squared up as the ball moves away off the deck and catches the outside edge. It goes straight into the waiting hands of KL Rahul at second slip who takes it safely near his waist. Australia lose their 4th wicket, trailing by 146 runs.
11.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Head is up and running! Corrects his line now does Siraj, on off and middle, full and swinging back in, Head gets his front pad out of the way quickly and whips it to the left of mid on for a boundary.
11.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Starts off a bit too straight and the ball swings down leg, on a nagging length, Head misses the tickle.
India's nemesis, Travis Head is out to the middle at number 5.
11.2
W
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The outside edge is found and that will do nicely for Siraj! Siraj continues to pitch it up and gets the ball to move away late in the air, Sam goes for the drive with hard hands without much foot movement. The away movement results in the ball catching the outside edge. It goes low towards gully where Yashasvi Jaiswal stays low and takes a sharp catch to his left. The Indians are all charged up and converge to celebrate in unison as they win a little battle out there by dismissing the youngster. Australia are now 35/3, trailing by 150 runs.
11.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Play and a miss! Bowls it full and gets the ball to shape away, outside off, Sam Konstas is drawn into the drive and gets beaten on the outside edge.
11
over
11 | 9 Runs | HH: 35/2
10.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, FOUR BYES! Fired down leg, on a back of a length, this takes off and goes further away from the keeper. Rishabh Pant dives to his left but stands no chances as the ball flies past him.
10.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, On a good length, on middle, Smith hops back to defend.
10.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Miscued but Sam gets away with it! Lands it on a good length, on middle and leg, Sam Konstas fails to make enough room and free his arms to loft it over cover. The ball hits him high on the bat but Sam gets enough bat on it to clear cover for a single.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Angling in, on a short of a length, Sam Konstas goes for a hoick across the line. The ball gets a bit big on him and goes over the bat. Hits him on the right shoulder and rolls in front of the slip cordon.
10.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Hurls it on a back of a length, outside off, Sam Konstas backs away and lets it be.
10.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, FOUR! Sam brings out the ramp and finds the fence! Attacking the stumps, full in length, Sam Konstas is aware that there is no deep third in place and executes the reverse scoop. Gets it up and over the slip cordon for a boundary.
10
over
10 | 1 Runs | HH: 26/2
9.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Serves it on a back of a length, outside off, Steven Smith walks into the shot and rides the bounce to punch it towards cover.
9.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, A bit too straight, on the pads, on a nagging length, glanced down to deep fine leg for a single.
9.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Angling in and then it moves away late, on a nagging length, on off, Sam stabs it down on the off side.
9.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Brings the ball back into the right-hander, on a back of a length, Sam Konstas gets on top of the bounce and knocks it back to Siraj.
9.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Shaping away, on a good length, outside off, Sam Konstas offers no shot.
9.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, In and around the off stump line, on a good length, Sam Konstas defends it right under his eyes.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs | HH: 25/2
8.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Angled into the pads, on a length, Smith misses the tickle as the ball brushes his pads and goes along the carpet towards the keeper.
8.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Fuller in length, outside off, Smith lets it be.
8.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, On a good length, outside off, left alone by Smith.
8.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Attacking the stumps, on a length, Sam Konstas stays deep in his crease and has a swipe across the line. Gets it finer than he would have liked. Siraj comes in off the ropes at deep fine leg and keeps it down to a single.
8.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Bumrah follows the batter this time as he backs away, Sam is cramped up for room and can only push it back to the bowler.
8.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, FOUR! Hit with real authority! At the stumps, on a length, Sam Konstas shimmies down the track and firms the drive to the right of mid off for a boundary.
STAT ATTACK - Jasprit Bumrah, with the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne, has now bagged 32 wickets in this Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, the most by any Indian bowler in a Test series on Australian soil. He has surpassed Bishan Singh Bedi's tally of 31 wickets in Australia, which was way back in 1977-78 against the same opposition in a 5-match Test series.
8
over
8 | 4 Runs | HH: 20/2
7.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms.
7.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Very full, shaping away, outside off, Sam Konstas gives the bowler the charge and throws his hands at the delivery. Gets a thickish outside edge that goes past backward point and rolls down to deep third for a single.
7.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Beaten! In the channel on off, going away from the batter, Sam is lured into the drive and he goes hard at the delivery. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
7.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, A big mix-up and had the throw hit, Smith was gone! Angled into the pads from over the wicket, on a good length, Sam fails to flick it away but misses as the ball rolls off his pads in front of square leg. Sundar swoops in and picks the ball up quickly. Smith is halfway down the track before he gets sent back. As the throw comes in, he turns around and puts the dive in but luckily for him, the throw does not hit. He was way out of his crease.
The ball just clicked the pinky finger of Siraj on the way to the deep and there's some blood coming out as well. The physio is out in no time to check him up. It is now being taped up to stop the bleeding. Siraj is good to continue now!
7.2
3
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Very full by Siraj, on off, Smith walks across his stumps and covers the line of the ball to firm the drive back past the bowler. The ball races past mid off as Gill gives it a chase and cuts it off. Three runs taken. Siraj seems to have injured himself while stretching out his left hand to make the stop. The replays show that the ball clipped the pinky finger of Siraj as it went past him.
7.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length, outside off, left alone by Smith.
7
over
7 | 1 Runs | HH: 16/2
6.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Bumrah hits the bat hard, on a short of a good length, on off and middle, Sam Konstas hangs back to pat it down the deck. Bumrah collects the ball in his follow through and stares at Sam before the batter shadow practices a pull.
6.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, This rears up from a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith fends it down past short leg for a single to open his account.
6.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Play and a miss! On the fuller side, outside off, Steven Smith walks across his stumps and has a fiddle at the delivery. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Slanting in the channel on off, on a nagging length, Steven Smith tucks his bat inside the line of the ball and leaves it alone.
Steven Smith is in at number 4.
6.2
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! A confident shout for caught behind but Marnus stands his ground! The umpire is also unmoved. The Indians are sure that they heard something. Jasprit Bumrah takes the review. Steams in from over the wicket and angles it in, on a back of a length, around off, a hint of away movement off the deck, Marnus Labuschagne is forced into playing it due to the angle. The ball sneaks past the outside edge on its way to the keeper. The UltraEdge shows a spike, confirming that the ball has grazed the outside edge. India have an early success on Day 2. Australia are now 15/2, trailing by 170 runs.
6.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, This kicks up a bit, on a short of a good length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne adjusts well as he fends it down on the off side. The ball hits the bat hard around the sticker.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs | HH: 15/1
5.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Goes full again, on off, Sam firms the drive back to the bowler.
5.5
2
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, That drive inviting length, around off, swinging away length, Sam goes for the drive and gets it off the outer half of the bat. It goes along the ground to the left of backward point. The fielder in the deep gets around and mops it up. Two runs taken.
5.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Sprayed down leg by Siraj, Sam lets it be. Rishabh Pant flings himself to his left to make the stop but fails to gather it cleanly. The ball drops off his gloves, and Pant tumbles and lands on the ball.
5.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Lands it in and around the off stump line, on a good length, Sam shoulders arms.
5.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Attacking the stumps, a hint of late away shape, on a length, Sam Konstas's head falls over to the off side as he tries to flick it away. Closes the bat face a bit early and gets a soft leading edge to the right of the bowler.
The on-field umpire Michael Gough intervened to make things quiet a bit. Virat Kohli gives an earful to Marnus Labuschagne and a lot of chatter still going around the batters.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Beauty! Pitches it up does Siraj and gets the ball to shape away, around off, Sam Konstas has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
5
over
5 | 2 Runs | HH: 13/1
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, On the fuller side, zeroing in on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne presses half-forward to keep it out on the off side.
A lot of chirping going on already from the slip cordons. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli are very active there.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Bumrah bashes the hard length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone. The ball keeps climbing on its way to the keeper and it is taken well over the head by Pant.
4.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, This zips through off the deck, on a back of a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne holds his bat high and makes the leave.
4.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, A tighter line, angling in, on the off stump, on a nagging length, Marnus Labuschagne gets slightly squared up in defence. The ball rolls off the outer half of the bat towards gully.
4.2
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Keeps it full, in the channel on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans into the shot and pushes it firmly through covers. Gets off the mark with a couple of runs.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, With a short leg in place, Bumrah steams in from over the wicket and starts with a full delivery, around off, Marnus blocks it out off the front foot.
Jasprit Bumrah (2-0-7-0-1) to operate from the far end. Marnus Labuschagne to face him. The crowd is active and the atmosphere is electric at the SCG as Bumrah loads his run-up.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 11/1
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Pulls the length back and bowls it on middle and leg, Sam Konstas hops and tucks it down in front of mid-wicket.
3.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Gets the ball to move away from the right-hander, on a nagging length, left alone by Sam.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Honing in on the off stump, on a good length, Sam Konstas covers the line of the ball and defends it down on the off side.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, Attacks the stumps now, on middle and on a fractionally fuller length, Sam Konstas presses forward and defends it right under his eyes.
3.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, On the money! Good away shape outside off on a good length, Sam Konstas shoulders arms at it.
3.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, First runs of the day for Australia and Konstas! Siraj steams it from over the stumps and lands it on a good length, on middle and leg, Sam Konstas gets right inside the line and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. The throw comes in wayward and over the keeper's head, but Virat does the backup work at short cover.
All in readiness for Day 2 to commence at the iconic SCG! It is bright and sunny with no distant signs of any cloud in the sky. It is a jam-packed crowd and we have already seen the highest turn-up on the first day at this venue. The two umpires are out already and the Indian team is in a huddle before they scatter out to the field. Khawaja was dismissed right on the stroke of stumps by Bumrah and it got pretty much heated up in the middle towards the end of the day. Australia trail by 176 runs and Sam Konstas will be joined by Marnus Labuschagne as they walk out to the crease. Mohammed Siraj will kick off the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go...
The tension was palpable on the field on Day 1, with Jasprit Bumrah and Australia’s opener Sam Konstas exchanging a few heated words towards the closing stages. Their battle at the start of Day 2 promises to be a captivating spectacle and could well set the tone for the remainder of the day. With Sydney's conditions favouring the bowlers, Day 2 is set up for another fascinating chapter in this already riveting contest. Stay tuned as both sides continue their pursuit of glory.
The atmosphere today will be charged with anticipation as both teams know the stakes are high. With India trailing in the series 2-1, a win here is essential to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's aim, however, will be to capitalise on their early advantage, making it an exciting day for cricket fans across the globe.
As we step into Day 2, Australia will look to build on their position, having ended Day 1 on 9 for 1, with Usman Khawaja being dismissed by the spirited Jasprit Bumrah just before stumps. The loss of Khawaja was a blow, but Australia's intent will surely remain undeterred. Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith, both experienced players will be looking to make significant contributions and set a solid foundation for the rest of the innings. Their battle against India's potent pace attack will be crucial.
Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the highly anticipated fifth Test match between Australia and India at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. After a gripping opening day, which saw India stumble to 185 all out, the battle for supremacy continues in what promises to be a fascinating contest. The game has already been full of twists and turns, with Australia's bowlers, led by Scott Boland, putting the visitors on the back foot with their impeccable line and length. Boland's four-wicket haul wreaked havoc on India's top order, leaving them struggling to build any substantial partnerships.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
Well then, it's stumps on a day that'll leave plenty of batters checking their bruise count! The slow over-rate meant we only got through 75.2 overs, but no surprises there as the play kept halting as batters copped blow after blow on this spicy track. Coming into the second day, India will heavily rely on how their pace battery performs and complements Bumrah. For Australia, it will be a tough first hour to deal with the bat as they trail by 176 runs. This first day belonged to the bowlers, as many as 11 wickets fell with only 194 runs scored throughout. Day 2 begins on Saturday, 4th January and the first ball will be bowled at 5 am IST (11.30 pm GMT, the previous day). Cheers!
Looking back, Australia must be counting their lucky stars for losing the toss, as their pace quad made the most of a spicy deck that had the ball jumping around and moving off the seam all day long. Scott Boland was the highlight of the day as he snagged a vital 4-fer as he ran through the Indian batting lineup with effect. For India, the only positive was Pant's 40 with the others just struggling to get off to a start.
The drama dial turned up a notch in the extended final session, with the twilight period throwing its own challenges into the mix. Australia's start with the bat proved just as tricky as India's day had been, and Bumrah made it count. He struck with the last ball of the day to send Khawaja packing. A perfect sting in the tail to end a day that had pretty much everything.
But cricket's a funny game, one moment of Pant's aggression trying to pull, and the floodgates opened. Boland struck gold, removing Nitish Kumar Reddy next ball and nearly bagging a hat-trick as well. When Jadeja fell soon after, India's 120/4 became a wobbly 134/7 in what felt like a blink. While runs came at a premium with edges beaten all day long, the Aussies kept hitting those perfect areas. Sundar showed some fight, with Bumrah throwing in some late punches to push India past 180 before eventually getting wrapped up.
As the third and final session began, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja tried to dig deep with the aim to just spending more time on the crease. Pant especially curbed in his natural attacking instincts and just focused on knocking around and leaving the odd balls. Jadeja rode his luck, surviving a couple of dropped chances as the pair grinded it out hard against Australia's relentless pace battery.
STUMPS, DAY 1! Talk about a body-bruising affair at the SCG with things getting heated up towards the climax of the first day! The pitch had more bounce than a trampoline, testing technique and courage of the batters in equal measure. But, Australia will be the happier of the two sides as they bundled India on a paltry score, but would also be kicking themselves as Khawaja couldn't survive the twilight period against Bumrah's bowling masterclass.
3
over
3 | 1 Runs | HH: 9/1
2.6
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Khawaja, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Would you believe it? Jasprit Bumrah strikes on the last ball of the day. The Indians are all pumped up as Jasprit Bumrah first gets in the face of Sam Konstas and then the rest follow suit. What a dramatic end to the day. Coming to the delivery, Bumrah steams in from around the wicket and gets the line and the length right. Bowls it fuller in length, on the off stump line, Usman Khawaja is better off playing this one on the front foot but he is tentative in the crease. Opts to play it off the back foot and shows the full face of the bat. There is just enough away movement to catch the outside edge and it goes low towards second slip where KL Rahul stays low to snaffle it. Australia end the day at 9/1, trailing by 176 runs.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Khawaja, Bashes the hard length, in the channel on off, Usman Khawaja holds his bat high to make the leave.
Whoa! What happened there? Bumrah was visibly not happy with Khawaja just being not ready as Bumrah was loading up on the run-up! Sam Konstas meanwhile intervenes and Bumrah gives a earful to him before the on-field umpire tries to stop the heated chatter.
2.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Khawaja, Not close enough to make the batter play, short and wide on off, Usman Khawaja lets it be.
2.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Drop and run! On a back of a length, around off, Konstas hops and taps it with soft hands in front of cover for a quick single.
2.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Beaten! Draws the batter forward, fuller in length, straightening off the deck, Konstas presents a straight bat to block it out but the ball sneaks past the outside edge.
2.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Swing and a miss! On a nagging length, a hint of away shape, Sam Konstas charges down the track to go back over the bowler's head but misses by a long way.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs | HH: 8/0
1.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Oh, not that far away from the leg stump! Swinging in, from middle and leg, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets inside the line to help it away but misses.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Shaping back in, at the stumps, on a nagging length, Usman Khawaja gets right behind the line of the ball and taps it back to Siraj.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Pushed across the batter, on a back of a length, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms.
1.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Nice delivery! On the fuller side, leaving the batter, Usman Khawaja defends inside the line of the ball as he presents a straight bat. Gets beaten on the outside edge and the ball brushes the back pad on its way to the keeper.
1.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Konstas, On a hard length, at the hips, Sam Konstas turns it to the right of square leg and takes a single.
1.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Has Konstas managed to ground his bat? Siraj serves it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Usman gets on his toes and nudges it to the left of mid-wicket. The batters think about a single and Konstas is halfway when Khawaja sends him back. Prasidh Krishna gets to the ball quickly and hits the stumps at the bowling end. A single is taken as the ball deflects off the stumps away from Jasprit Bumrah at mid off. It is referred upstairs and the replays show that Konstas had his bat grounded inside the crease while trying to make his ground.
Mohammed Siraj to operate from the far end. We won't be getting more than a couple of overs now as just less than 10 minutes remain in the day.
1
over
1 | 6 Runs | HH: 6/0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Bumrah bangs it short and wide on off, Sam Konstas premeditates as he backs away. Ends up backing away a bit too far and he fails to connect with the cut.
0.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Khawaja, With a leg gully and a short leg in place, this is on a short of a good length, on middle and leg, Khawaja hops and gets inside the line to nudge it along the ground to the right of the man at leg gully for a single.
Khawaja has taken a sharp blow on the right hand and the physio is out to check him up. Seems to have pinged straight on the right index finger which is now being strapped up. He looks fine to continue now.
0.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Khawaja, Whoa, Khawaja gets greeted with a snorter! From around the wicket, this is banged into the deck by Bumrah, Khawaja hops to deal with it but the ball gets big on him and he gets rushed. Takes his eyes off the ball as he looks to fend it down on the leg side. The ball spars and hits him on the right glove.
0.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Tailing back in sharply, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Sam Konstas shimmies down the track but fails to get to the pitch of it. Adjusts by tucking it off his pads behind square on the leg side for a single.
0.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, Drags the length back and gets the ball to leave the right-hander, on a nagging length, outside off, Sam Konstas shoulders arms.
0.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Sam Konstas, FOUR! Wow, what a start! Konstas and Australia are away! Angling into the right-hander from over the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Sam Konstas skips down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
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st Innings
India
We are back with Australia's reply with the bat! The Indian team can be seen in a huddle with skipper Bumrah giving a pep-talk to his men. The Australian opening pair of Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja walk out to the crease as the Indians scatter to take their fielding positions. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball and is all in readiness with three slips in position. Off we go...
... SECOND INNINGS ...
Well then, after a tidy and disciplined bowling performance, the Aussies will aim to replicate the same with the bat. However, it will be a challenge in itself to face Jasprit Bumah and Co. with the new ball, on a surface that has been really tough to bat on. Australia's aim will be to go unscathed in this phase of play while a wicket or two might help India to gain some early control. Stick around with us as Australia's response with the bat is just a few moments away.
With all the recognized batters in the sheds, Washington Sundar offered some resistance but he too, couldn't last long in the middle either. A few punches from the lower order, including those vital boundaries by Bumrah propelled India to go past 180. The Australian bowling attack performed in unison as Boland and Starc were the chief destructors, while Cummins snagged a couple, and Lyon with a solitary wicket. None of the Indian batters could complete his fifty,and though there were starts for several batters, they couldn't get going and lost their wickets at regular intervals. Pant was the highest scorer with 40-odd runs and that was it.
Post Lunch, Scott Boland struck again, enticing Kohli to edge one outside off. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja then got together and offered stubborn resistance against a disciplined Aussie attack. Their partnership showed glimpses of stability, though runs came at a premium. Pant curbed his customary approach and adapted to the conditions, limiting to just block and leave for a fair bit, but Boland returned to deliver a decisive blow as he got rid of Pant and Reddy off successive balls. Jadeja who was dropped on the scores of 3 and 5 by Smith and Lyon respectively, perished eventually as well, leaving India reeling at 134/7 down.
A job well done by Australia with the ball, to say the least. And an equally disappointing performance with the bat from the Indians that can be seen over a sorry-looking batting card. After losing the toss on a greenish surface under overcast skies, Australia made the most of the conditions with relentless pressure from both ends. The openers fell early, leaving India in trouble before Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. However, a lapse in concentration saw Gill dismissed on the last ball before Lunch.
72.2
W
Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Pat Cummins gets rid of his counterpart and wraps up the Indian innings! Cummins drags his length back but stays with the slower one, on off, and gets a spongy bounce off the wicket. Bumrah tries to fetch the pull but only manages a top edge that gets spooned in the air towards mid-wicket. Mitchell Starc settles under it and takes a simple catch. Pat finishes with two wickets. India have been bowled out for 185!
72.1
6
Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, SIX! Clean strike! Off-cutter by Pat, around off, on a length, Bumrah picks the change of pace as he stays low to make the connection and clobbers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
72
over
72 | 4 Runs |
HH: 179/9
71.6
0
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, And again! On the fuller side, on off, Siraj throws his hands at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
71.5
0
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Play and a miss! On a length, around off, Siraj tries to drive it on the up but misses.
71.4
1
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, At 135.4 kph, on a nagging length, on middle, Bumrah swivels and pulls it aerially towards deep square leg. The ball lands well in front of Sam Konstas in the deep. They cross.
71.3
0
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, Dug in short by Boland, trying to keep it away from the batter's reach, Bumrah hops and tries to glide it over the slip cordon but fails to do so.
71.3
1
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, No ball! Lands it on a good length, on off, Bumrah backs away and shapes up to launch it over mid on but fails to connect. Boland has overstepped.
71.2
1
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, On a good length, on off, Siraj gets his bat out in front to push it wide of cover for a single.
71.1
1
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, Leg bye! Angling in, on a length, on middle and leg, Bumrah has a heave across the line. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball rolls on the off side for a single. Signaled as a leg bye by the umpire and Bumrah indicates after going to the other end that it came off the bat.
71
over
71 | 3 Runs |
HH: 175/9
70.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, This is on a short of a good length, on off, Siraj closes the bat face a bit early as he looks to work it away on the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge that rolls in front of cover.
70.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Gets a good lift off the deck does Starc, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Siraj hops to deal with it. The ball hits the bat handle and lobs up but falls well away from short leg to his left.
70.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, On a back of a length, on off, Siraj hangs back and pushes it to cover.
70.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Slips in a bumper at the ribs from around the wicket, Siraj awkwardly fends it down in front of short leg.
70.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, At the stumps, on a length, Bumrah goes for a swipe across the line. The ball rolls off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket for one.
70.1
2
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, In the air...but Bumrah gets away with it! Banged into the deck by Starc, on off and middle, Bumrah goes for the pull and gets a top edge that goes straight up behind the keeper. Marnus Labuschagne is positioned at a fine deep third. He sprints across to his left and puts a dive in but fails to hang on. Two runs taken.
70
over
70 | 2 Runs |
HH: 172/9
69.6
0
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Pitches it right up there, outside off, Siraj leaves nothing in the tank as he swings to launch it down the ground but fails to connect.
69.5
0
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Beaten! In the channel on off, on a length, Siraj is lured into the drive and he goes for it. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
69.4
1
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, Leg bye! This is angled into the pads, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Bumrah goes for a hoick across the line. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and Bumrah wears it on the box. The ball drops beside the pitch on the leg side and they sneak in a leg bye.
69.3
1
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, On the fuller side, on off, Siraj plants his front foot across and eases the drive in the vacant cover region for a single.
69.2
0
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Angling into the right-hander, on a nagging length, on off, Siraj hangs back to stab it down the deck.
CLUNK! That is a nasty, nasty blow on the helmet grill! Siraj is in pain and is holding the jaw on the left side of his face. The physio is out in no time for the concussion test. Travis Head politely inquires to Siraj whether he is okay. He gets some treatment with fluids and is good to continue.
69.1
0
Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Ouch! Siraj takes a painful blow! Boland serves it on a nagging length, on off and middle, Siraj goes for a heave across the line. Gets more of a top edge and it goes on to catch him on the jaw. Concern is immediate, as the Australian fielders around the bat check on Siraj to ensure he’s okay.
69
over
69 | 4 Runs |
HH: 170/9
68.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, Starc switches to over the wicket and digs it in short, over off and middle, climbs onto the batter, Bumrah swings for the pull but the ball sails over his bat.
68.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Attacking the front pad, on a good length, Siraj pats it with a straight bat in the vacant short mid off region for a single.
68.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, A sharp and quick bumper at the left shoulder of the batter, Siraj hurriedly ducks under it.
68.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Slanting in from around the wicket, on a nagging length, on off, Siraj gets behind the line and defends it out.
68.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, No ball! Starc goes into the wicket but the line is down leg, Siraj gets inside the line and lets it go. Starc has overstepped.
DRINKS! It has been a bad, bad day for India at the office and they have just lost their way as they find themselves 9 wickets down on a paltry 168 runs. With just one wicket remaining, Australia would like to clean up quickly and come out to bat. Although Jasprit Bumrah has provided those final touches, with the bat, this score still looks a bit under-par. How long can this last-wicket stand resist? Mohammed Siraj is the last man in for India.
68.2
W
Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, OUT! TAKEN! Krishna holes out! Starc has his third wicket. Follows the batter again as he moves towards the leg side, on a nagging length, Krishna has a swipe across the line and gets a top edge that goes only as far as deep backward square leg. Sam Konstas runs a few yards in off the ropes and settles under it to take a safe catch. End of a 20-run stand. India are now 168/9.
68.1
2
Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Starc sees the batter backing away and he follows him with a length delivery, Krishna does not go through his completely and just jabs at it aerially. Manages to get it over mid on for a couple of runs.
68
over
68 | 13 Runs |
HH: 166/8
67.6
4
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR BYES! Handy runs these for India. Boland sprays it on leg, on a back of a length, Bumrah gets inside the line to help it away but misses. The ball goes further away after going past the stumps. The keeper Alex Carey dived to his left but stood no chance.
67.5
4
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! Two in two for the Indian skipper! On the fuller side, on off, Bumrah gets the ball in his arc and crunches it over the bowler's head. Boland ducks as the ball flies past him for four more runs.
67.4
4
Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! Smacked! On a good length, around off, Bumrah goes deep in the crease and drills it to the right of the bowler for a boundary.
67.3
1
Scott Boland to Prasidh Krishna, Slanting into the pads, on a length, Krishna gets his bat out in front to defend. The ball rolls off the pads in front of square leg for a leg bye.
67.2
0
Scott Boland to Prasidh Krishna, And again! Fuller and closer to the stumps, just outside off, Krishna swings with all his might but gets beaten on the outside edge.
67.1
0
Scott Boland to Prasidh Krishna, Boland returns to the attack, replacing Cummins. Serves it on a nagging length, outside off, Krishna backs away and swings to go back over the bowler's head but misses.
67
over
67 | 5 Runs |
HH: 153/8
66.6
4
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! Streaky but India will take it any which way they come! Starc switches to around the wicket and digs it in short, on off, Bumrah swivels as he tries to take the short ball on. Gets a top edge that flies over the keeper for a boundary. India get past the 150-run mark!
66.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, Swing and a miss! Pushed across the batter, on a nagging length, around off, Bumrah clears his front leg and goes for a heave across the line. Loses his shape in the process and he fails to get any bat on it.
66.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, This takes off again from a shortish length, Bumrah attempts to get up and under the ball as he walks inside the line but fails to connect.
66.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, Dug in short by Starc from over the wicket, Bumrah gets inside the line to help the ball on its way but misses.
66.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Starc gets the yorker in from around the wicket, on off, Krishna gets his bat down and jams it out past mid off for a single.
66.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Banged in short, on middle and leg, Prasidh Krishna almost swings himself off his feet as he tries to get it over deep fine leg. The ball hits him near the forearm and drops down at his feet.
Sundar just can't believe his luck and has a slow march back to the pavilion. Jasprit Bumrah walks in at number 10 now.
66
over
66 | 4 Runs |
HH: 148/8
65.6
W
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A polite inquiry for caught behind! Pat Cummins has a word with Carey and takes the review. This is banged into the deck, sliding down leg from around the wicket, Sundar walks inside the line of the ball and hops to pull away but misses. The ball passes close to the glove as it goes through to the keeper. There is a spike on UltraEdge when the ball is close to the glove but the split screen at that very moment shows that the ball has gone past the glove. After a thorough review, the third umpire Joel Wilson deems that he has conclusive evidence to overturn the on-field call. Australia are delighted as there was not much conviction as they went for the review.
65.5
4
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Cleverly done! At 134.8 kph, on a back of a length, around off, Sundar goes deep in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive. Taps the ball on its head and glides it between gully and backward point for a boundary.
65.4
0
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Sundar.
Sundar is down on the haunches as he takes a huge blow where it hurts the most. He is agonizing in pain and the physio runs out to attend to him. This has been a tough, tough surface to bat on, to say the least. He eventually gets up and is good to continue now.
65.3
0
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Ouch, that has hit Sundar on the box! Jagging back in and a bit of extra bounce, on a nagging length, on off and middle, Sundar presses forward to keep it out. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and hits Sundar in the uncomfortable area.
65.2
0
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Beauty! Bowled from wide of the crease, on a short of a good length, angling in and then going away, Sundar does well to drop his wrists and tuck his bat inside the line of the ball.
65.1
0
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Starts from around the wicket, on a back of a length, over off, Sundar rides the bounce and fends it down the deck.
Pat Cummins replaces Beau Webster.
65
over
65 | 1 Runs |
HH: 144/7
64.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Short length, on off, Sundar climbs on the bounce and pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.
64.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hard length, just outside off, Sundar sways away from the line. Just didn't bounce as much as Sundar anticipated as he loses his balance and falls over while leaving the ball.
64.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Attacks the line of the stumps on a good length, Washington Sundar tucks it across to short mid-wicket.
64.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Short of a good length, just outside off, Sundar leans back and lets the ball through to the keeper.
64.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hard length, on the middle and leg, at 142.7 kph, Sundar gets inside the line and taps it to mid on.
64.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, A wild swing and a miss! Starc bangs it short and outside off, Washington Sundar tries to take on the width and executes the uppercut but swooshing his bat hard at it. But only manages to meet thin air.
64
over
64 | 9 Runs |
HH: 143/7
63.6
0
Beau Webster to Prasidh Krishna, Hard length, angling back into the pads, Prasidh Krishna misses to get any bat on it and wears it high on the thigh pad.
63.5
1
Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, Too full and outside the off stump. Sundar leans and pushes it to the off side for a single.
63.4
4
Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Good placement again from Sundar! Back of a length, outside off, Washington Sundar gets in a good position and punches it through backward point for a boundary.
63.3
4
Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Good shot! Sundar gets off the mark after 16 balls! A half-volley from Webster, on the stumps, Washington Sundar knocks it straight down the ground for a cracking boundary.
63.2
0
Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, At the stumps, on a fuller length, Washington Sundar blocks it across to short mid-wicket.
63.1
0
Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, Hurls it full and just outside off, nipping away off the seam. Washington Sundar prods half-forward and leaves.
63
over
63 | 4 Runs |
HH: 134/7
62.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Short and angling in down leg. Krishna leaves it.
62.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Around the stumps, a thunderous yorker on off, just dug out by Krishna off the inside edge.
Prasidh Krishna is in at number 9.
62.4
W
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! LBW! TRAPPED IN FRONT! A huge confident shout for LBW and up goes the finger! Jadeja is trapped in front and goes for a review though. By the looks on his face, he is a bit tentative but challenges the on-field decision. Starc fires it in a fuller-length delivery, lands it on the middle and it angles further in. Ravindra Jadeja gets a bit too across as he tries to flick it away. His head falls over as he plays all over the wrong line. The ball passes close to the inside edge and thuds into the front pad. Nothing on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be crashing into the middle stump. It wasn't as tough and close as Jadeja anticipated, rather it was plumb in front. Another start from an Indian batter goes in vain as Jadeja departs on 26 off 95 deliveries.
62.3
4
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! That was intentionally played! Banged in short by Starc, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja climbs on the bounce and places the ball between the gully and the third slip for a boundary.
62.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and outside off. Left alone by Jadeja.
62.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Too close! Starc bowls it on the fourth stump line, on a good length and skidding through quickly, Ravindra Jadeja is very late to bring his bat down as the ball zips past the off pole.
62
over
62 | 5 Runs |
HH: 130/6
61.6
1
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, This one shapes into off stump, Jadeja pushes it wide of mid on for a single.
61.5
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it right up, full and nipping away from off, Ravindra Jadeja goes for a front foot block and plays inside the line. It zips past the outside edge on the way to the keeper.
61.4
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Hurls it outside off on a length, left alone by Jadeja.
61.3
4
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Flicked away neatly! Fuller and on off from Webster, Ravindra Jadeja gets a bit across and flicks it through left of mid on for a boundary.
61.2
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Close leave! Full again and jagging back in a long way from outside off, Ravindra Jadeja strides across and leaves. The ball wasn't that far from the off-pole.
61.1
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off at a gentle pace, left alone watchfully.
Drinks break! Australia have maintained a firm grip on the proceedings, showcasing excellent discipline and bowling in partnerships. They have ensured relentless pressure from both ends, giving the Indian batters no breathing room. Scott Boland has been instrumental, leaving India reeling with his incisive spells. With only the tail left to follow, the tourists find themselves scrambling to post a competitive total and all their hopes rest on this last recognised batting pair.
61
over
61 | 2 Runs |
HH: 125/6
60.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hits the deck hard, around off, nipping away. Sundar keeps his bat inside the line and makes a watchful leave.
60.5
2
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Another one, wayward down leg on a length. Sundar leaves. Carey dives full-stretch to his right and parries the ball off his glove towards short fine. Two byes taken.
60.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, A sharp bouncer from Starc, outside off, Washington Sundar arches back and lets it fly to the keeper.
60.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hits the deck hard, on a fraction fuller length, on middle and leg, Sundar brings the bat in front of the pads and pushes it firmly to mid on.
60.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Fairly outside off on a good length, Washington Sundar lets it through to the keeper.
60.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Mitchell Starc replaces Scott Boland! Runs in hard from over the stumps and sprays it down leg. Washington Sundar misses to flick as it just keeps sliding away.
60
over
60 | 2 Runs |
HH: 123/6
59.6
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off, holds its line. Ravindra Jadeja lets it go through.
59.5
2
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller and way outside off, seams away. Ravindra Jadeja picks up the length, lunges forward and guides it with soft hands to the left of gully. The batters run through for a brace as the fielder gives chase.
59.4
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, that was a close leave. Coming from around the wicket, bowled full and just outside off, seams inward after pitching. Ravindra Jadeja looks to leave it on length but there isn't much bounce on offer.
59.3
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short this time, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja does not poke at it.
59.2
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off, nips away. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
59.1
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten! This one is bowled full and outside off and seams away sharply. Ravindra Jadeja lunges forward with his bat close to his body but the ball sneaks past the outside edge.
59
over
59 | 0 Runs |
HH: 121/6
58.6
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, On a good length, outside off, left alone by Sundar.
58.5
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, Fuller length and just outside off. Sundar again plays inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.
58.4
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, Boland gets more bounce on a good length, over top of off, Sundar keeps the bat inside the line and lets it through.
58.3
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, On a back of a length, on off and middle, defended off the back foot by Sundar.
58.2
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, Good length and just around off. Sundar gets behind the line and taps it to the pitch with soft hands.
58.1
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, outside off. Washington Sundar shoulders arms.
58
over
58 | 1 Runs |
HH: 121/6
57.6
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller on middle, zips through. Ravindra Jadeja opens up his stance and flicks it towards Sam Konstas stationed at square leg.
57.5
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Wayward down leg, a bit too straight. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick but misses.
57.5
1
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! Pitched up on middle, goes on straight. Ravindra Jadeja is opened up slightly and presents a straight face of the bat to defend that one. Webster has overstepped.
57.4
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full and outside off, goes straight on. Ravindra Jadeja goes forward with soft hands and plays it towards gully.
57.3
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off, seams away. Ravindra Jadeja defends it off the back foot.
57.2
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes down leg, fuller. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick but misses. The ball thuds onto the pads and rolls over to square leg.
57.1
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Coming in from around the wicket, bowls it full and outside off. This one swings away and seams off the wicket as well. Ravindra Jadeja lets it be.
57
over
57 | 1 Runs |
HH: 120/6
56.6
0
Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, ABSOLUTE JAFFA FROM BOLAND! The crowd is right behind him as he almost induces a Hat Trick! Good-length delivery, around off. Sundar plays inside the line as he tries to defend off the back foot but gets beaten on the outside edge. That almost brushed off the outside edge and Boland, just for a moment thinks that he found the edge. A hugely successful over this from Boland.
Washington Sundar comes out to face the hat-trick ball.
56.5
W
Scott Boland to Nitish Kumar Reddy, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! BOLAND ON A HAT TRICK NOW! This is an immaculate piece of bowling display from him as he gets his fourth wicket now! Boland keeps the line of attack around that corridor of uncertainty, around off on a good length, and gets it to nip away from the batter. Nitish Kumar Reddy is taken aback by the extra bit of bounce. He is caught in two minds whether to play it on the front foot or block off the back foot. A bit of an indecision and he just hangs his bat away from the body. A healthy outside edge is found and it goes straight towards Steven Smith at the second slip who takes a fine sharp catch. A golden duck for Nitish Kumar Reddy and India have slipped to 120/6 now!
Nitish Kumar Reddy is in at number 7.
56.4
W
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Pant's patience diminishes away after 98 deliveries of resistance as he tries to get out of the shell. Another start for Pant and he couldn't extend it into a substantial score! Coming to the delivery, Boland bangs it into the surface, around off and it climbs on the batter with some extra bit of bounce. Rishabh Pant weighs on the back foot and tries to pull it over mid-wicket but the ball gets a bit heavy on him and he also plays it closer to the body. Hence, gets no timing and it just spoons off the bat and dips towards short mid-wicket where Pat Cummins scoots to his left and takes a sharp catch. Rishabh Pant departs on a hard-fought 40 (98) with India losing half their side now.
56.3
1
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Straight up on a fuller length, Jadeja presses forward and places it to the backward point region for a quick single.
56.2
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone to the keeper.
56.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, just short of the third slip! Boland bowls it across off on a hard length, with an extra bit of bounce and nipping away. Ravindra Jadeja is a bit late to opt out of the shot and it goes off the bottom half of the bat. Beau Webster collects it low to his left at the third slip.
56
over
56 | 2 Runs |
HH: 119/4
55.6
2
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Pitched fuller and around off, Rishabh Pant stides across and drives it firmly through cover-point. The ball is chased down by Nathan Lyon in the deep and the batters hurry back for the second run.
55.5
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, BEATEN! A gentle-paced delivery, in and around off. It lands and straightens up before zipping past Pant's outside edge.
55.4
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Almost a yorker, right into the blockhole, on off, Rishabh Pant digs it out and squeezes it off the inside edge of the bat. It hits his boots and rolls near him.
55.3
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Shapes away from a fuller length, and outside off, Rishabh Pant lets it be.
55.2
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, on a good length, Pant keeps his bat inside the line to let it through.
55.1
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Beau Webster replaces Nathan Lyon now! Hurls it on a good length, in the channel around off, and gets it to nip away a shy bit. Rishabh Pant drops his wrists as the ball passes close to the bat.
55
over
55 | 2 Runs |
HH: 117/4
54.6
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in from outside off, on a fuller length, Ravindra Jadeja closes the bat face early for a flick but inside edges it onto the front pad. This is good probing bowling from Boland.
54.5
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length and just outside off. Jadeja blocks it to short cover.
54.4
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Sharp bouncer on the bodyline, Jadeja hops and drops it near the strip and looks for a single. Nathan Lyon from point and Sam Konstas from square leg converge in as Jadeja is out of the crease, but just gets in time before Konstas kicks the ball on the pegs.
54.3
2
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and in front of the stumps, Jadeja flicks it along the ground wide of mid on. Cummins chases it to the deep and the batters cross for a couple of runs.
54.2
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! Angles it in, and then seams away from the batter, around off, and on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja goes on the back foot to block in front but the ball just deviates away and beats the outside edge.
54.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched fuller and outside off, Jadeja strides across and drives it to cover.
54
over
54 | 0 Runs |
HH: 115/4
53.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on off, and fuller in length, Pant hangs back and cuts it away, but finds the fielder at backward point.
53.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Flat and quick at 93.9 kph, on off, Pant blocks it out off the back foot.
53.4
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Good length, outside off, Pant gets on the back foot and drags it across to mid on.
53.3
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, floated up around off, Pant leans on and eases it out in the off side.
53.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Dragged length, on off, Pant rocks back and pulls it toward mid on.
53.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Drops it full and around off, it grips and turns away from off, Pant leaves.
53
over
53 | 1 Runs |
HH: 115/4
52.6
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, angling into the batter, nipping back in a touch. Jadeja looks to tuck it across but gets an inside edge onto the pads again. A tough interrogation from Boland here.
52.5
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, This one stays low from a good length, angling across off, Ravindra Jadeja gets on the back foot to block but inside edges it onto the front pad.
52.4
1
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Length, on off, Pant taps it off the back foot with soft hands and collects a single at cover-point.
52.3
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, climbing from the surface, around off, left alone by Pant.
Halt! The physio is out again to attend to Pant. Pant is ready to resume.
52.2
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, An appeal for LBW, but 'No' says the umpire! Pant looks uncomfortable again, and the Aussies do not review it. Back of a length, jagging back in and skidding through quickly onto the batter. Rishabh Pant tries to get behind the line and nudge it away but plays over the line of the ball. It passes close to the inside edge and hits him near the box.
52.1
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Short of a good length, outside off, Rishabh Pant gets inside the line and knocks it to short mid-wicket.
52
over
52 | 6 Runs |
HH: 114/4
51.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, full and around off, Jadeja gets a good stride ahead and defends it right under his bat.
51.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter and fuller on the stumps, Jadeja leans on and pushes it firmly back to Lyon.
51.4
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Slows it up, on a good length, Ravindra Jadeja tucks it across to short mid-wicket.
51.3
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and tossed up at the stumps. Jadeja gets forward and blocks it to mid on.
51.2
5
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Overthrows! Slow and short of a good length, around off, Rishabh Pant hangs back and punches it to cover-point and rushes off for a single. Beau Webster there picks and throws in a motion at the non-striker's end but it is wayward. The ball evades Usman Khawaja backing up and races away to the deep mid-wicket fence. Five runs!
51.1
1
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Lyon with a slip and a backward short leg in place, drops it on a good length, around off, Jadeja rocks back and cuts it past backward point for a single.
It will be spin in the form of Nathan Lyon from the other end. 4-1-13-1 so far for Lyon.
51
over
51 | 1 Runs |
HH: 108/4
50.6
1
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling onto the pads, on a good length, Jadeja misses to flick and the ball deflects off the thigh pad wide of deep fine. The batters cross and get a leg bye.
50.5
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, around off, Ravindra Jadeja gets on the back foot to block, and gets a thick outside edge towards the gully fielder. Marnus Labuschagne dives forward and takes it on the bounce.
50.4
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched outside off on a length, left alone by Jadeja.
50.3
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! This lands just on the seam and straightens up off the surface around off. Ravindra Jadeja is drawn forward and tries to defend it out but the ball zips past the outside edge.
50.2
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Another sharp deviation away from the off stump as this is landed on a fuller length. Jadeja checks the ball closely and makes the leave.
50.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Boland with three regular slips and a gully in place starts off from around the stumps. Lands it on a fullish length, nips away from outside off, Ravindra Jadeja shows no interest to poke at it.
All in readiness for the third session to commence. The two umpires and the players have made their way out to the centre. Scott Boland will kickstart proceedings with the ball for Australia. Boland to Jadeja first up. Three slips and a gully in place. Let's play...
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
Pat Cummins continued to shuffle his bowlers masterfully, ensuring they stayed fresh and ready to apply pressure. The Australian bowlers responded well, maintaining discipline and consistently probing away at the Indian batters. Despite the constant challenges, Pant and Jadeja held firm. Pant, in particular, started to find some rhythm towards the end of the session, picking up a couple of boundaries. The question now is whether he will continue to curb his natural attacking instincts, as he did for the majority of the second session, or if he will shift gears and counterpunch as the innings progresses. Either way, it promises to be an intriguing continuation with the third session scheduled to commence at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT). Cheers!
SESSION SUMMARY - 25 overs, 50 runs, and 1 wicket. End of a gritty session of Test cricket! The session run rate of 2 clearly reflects the pressure the Aussie bowlers exerted in the afternoon session, making scoring difficult for the Indians. As play resumed after Lunch, Virat Kohli continued to adapt with his adjusted stance. However, his resilience was short-lived as Scott Boland induced a tentative poke outside off. Rishabh Pant endured a testing period, facing relentless movement and spongy bounce that saw him take multiple blows on the body. Ravindra Jadeja also faced a stern examination and had his moments of fortune, with two dropped chances granting him a reprieve.
50
over
50 | 7 Runs |
HH: 107/4
49.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Floated up full and outside off, turns away. Rishabh Pant goes forward and drives it back towards the bowler. AND THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1!
49.5
2
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter, on off stump, turns away. Rishabh Pant stays back and pulls it away towards mid-wicket for a brace.
49.4
4
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Rishabh Pant is finally expressing himself now. Bowled a tad short and outside off, turns away. Rishabh Pant rocks back and cuts it in between the cover and backward point region to pick up a boundary.
49.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on the off stump, turning away. Ravindra Jadeja lunges forward and works it away mid-wicket for a single.
49.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, fuller, grips and turns. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
49.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off, turning away. Ravindra Jadeja softly taps it towards short point.
49
over
49 | 0 Runs |
HH: 100/4
48.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, This is fuller in length, on middle and curving toward leg, Rishabh Pant gets across to flick but plays over it and wears it on the front pad.
48.5
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins keeps the ploy to bowl it short and angling on the bodyline again. Rishabh Pant ducks.
48.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, BEATEN! Almost got the edge there did Cummins! An off-cutter, around off on a good length, Rishabh Pant rises with the bounce and just hangs the bat away from the body. The ball goes above Pant's angled bat.
Halt! Pant has copped a nasty blow on the box and the physio is out to check on him.
48.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Oh dear! It has hit him where it hurts the most and this pain only goes away with time! Pant has taken several blows out there! Angling into the batter from outside off, skidding through the surface quickly. Pant is hurried and cramped up for room as he tries to block it in front. Plays over the line and the ball pins him right on the box. Pant is in discomfort and a grimacing look on his face says it all as he is on his haunches.
48.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Oops! A well-directed short ball from Cummins, attacking the body, Rishabh Pant tries to duck under it but the ball is not too short enough and brushes off the shoulder area and lobs back to the keeper.
48.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Around the wickets, on a fuller length, jagging back in from off, Rishabh Pant does well to negotiate it and blocks it out in front.
48
over
48 | 5 Runs |
HH: 100/4
47.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on the off stump, turns away. Ravindra Jadeja works it back towards the bowler.
47.5
4
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Jadeja takes his chance and goes for it. Bowled full and outside off, turning away. Ravindra Jadeja gets his front foot away. Flays his bat down the line of the ball and smacks it back past the bowler towards the long on fence for a boundary. The 100 comes up for India.
47.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Floated up outside off, turns away. Rishabh Pant drives it towards long off for a single.
47.3
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Quicker, flatter, on middle. Rishabh Pant rocks back and defends it right back down onto the ground.
47.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Fuller and outside off, turning away. Rishabh Pant taps it with soft hands towards cover and is off for a run where there isn't any.
47.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Floated up, on middle, goes straight on. Rishabh Pant punches it towards mid off.
47
over
47 | 0 Runs |
HH: 95/4
46.6
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, A huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved. Cummins has a chat with Carey for a brief moment and decides to not go upstairs. Hustles from around the wickets and lands it fuller does Cummins. It is angled into the left-hander towards the leg stump line, Ravindra Jadeja plays all over it and misses on the inside edge. The ball pings him on the front pad. Possibly sliding down the leg side.
46.5
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again, over the top of middle, Jadeja sits under it and lets it sail through to the keeper.
46.4
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, A sharp bouncer angling across off, Ravindra Jadeja arches back and sways out of the line of the ball.
46.3
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Switches to over the wickets now. Lands it on a good length, around off, Ravindra Jadeja camps back and knocks it near short cover.
46.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, angling further in from middle. Jadeja clips it to short mid-wicket.
46.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched right up at the stumps, Ravindra Jadeja gets behind the line and pushes it to short cover.
46
over
46 | 7 Runs |
HH: 95/4
45.6
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, on a length, Pant lets it be.
45.5
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Much fuller and outside off, goes straight on. Rishabh Pant lunges on the front foot, opens the face of the bat and guides it towards point.
45.4
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Beaten! Bowled full and outside off, nips away at the last minute. Rishabh Pant prods at it as the ball sails past the outside edge.
Halt! The ball appears to have been lost in the area above the sight screen. A ladder has been brought out to retrieve it. The ball has been found and we are all good to go now.
45.3
6
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, SIX! Deposited comfortably. Full and outside off, goes straight on. Rishabh Pant dances down the track and muscles it back over the bowler's head, over the long off fence for a biggie.
45.2
1
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, nearly nearly! Coming from around the stumps, nips away at the last minute. Ravindra Jadeja drives it with the full face of the bat, takes a thick outside edge and goes low to the left of gully. Nathan Lyon bends low towards his left with just one hand. The ball hits him on the palm and pops out. That will go down as a chance.
45.1
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off, holds its line after pitching. Ravindra Jadeja lunges on the front foot and shoulders arms.
45
over
45 | 1 Runs |
HH: 88/4
44.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length, Rishabh Pant does well to knock it out on the front foot.
44.5
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Much fuller and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja clips it along the carpet for a single at deep backward square leg.
44.4
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Length, on the pads, from over the stumps now. Jadeja hops on the back foot and punches it onto the surface.
44.3
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Attacks the off-pole, on a good length, Jadeja gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
44.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Hard length, skidding through from outside off, Jadeja offers no shot.
44.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins now replaces Starc. Runs in hard from around the stumps, and bangs it short and into the bodyline, Ravindra Jadeja ducks under it safely.
44
over
44 | 0 Runs |
HH: 87/4
43.6
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, On a good length and on the middle stump, nips in. Rishabh Pant works it away towards mid on.
43.5
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Goes on the same line and length again, looking to drag Pant out on the front foot to drive. The batter does not want anything to do with it.
43.4
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Goes back of a length, outside off, swings away. Rishabh Pant makes a watchful leave.
43.3
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, On a similar line and length, on middle stump. Rishabh Pant covers the line of the ball and defends it firmly towards mid on.
43.2
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Fuller and on the off stump, goes straight on. Rishabh Pant lunges forward to defend it towards mid on.
43.1
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, On a good length, outside off, nips in. Rishabh Pant offers a dead bat as the ball rolls towards cover.
43
over
43 | 5 Runs |
HH: 87/4
42.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Sharp bouncer on off, Rishabh Pant arches back to let it sail back. Alex Carey leaps in the air and gets it parried away behind him from the gloves. The batters cross.
42.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A low full toss on the stumps. Pant flicks it straight to forward short leg.
42.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A muted appeal for caught behind, but only Travis Head stationed at the short leg region looked interested on it. No reaction from Carey, but Cummins enquires with Starc about it and decides not to review it. Short and angling down leg, Rishabh Pant tries to pull but misses and the ball deflects off the thigh pad on the way to the keeper.
42.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Pitched up, and close to the off-pole, on a fuller length, Rishabh Pant opens the bat face and eases it to the point region.
42.2
4
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! A four after an eternity for India! Back of a length, outside off, a genuine loosener from Starc and Pant cashes on it. Rises with the bounce, and cuts it wide of backward point for a cracking boundary.
42.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Swings and misses! Width on offer by Starc, outside off, Pant with no footwork tries to slash it away but the ball passes above the angled bat.
42
over
42 | 1 Runs |
HH: 82/4
41.6
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Overpitched on off. Ravindra Jadeja digs it out towards mid on. Looks for a run but there isn't any.
41.5
0
Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja shuffles across and gets behind the line of the ball to keep it out.
41.4
1
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Full and outside off, nips in. Rishabh Pant goes forward to defend, takes the inside edge and goes towards deep fine leg for a single.
41.3
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, On a similar line and length, holds its line after pitching. Rishabh Pant lunges forward to defend it straight back.
41.2
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Bowls it closer to the stumps, on a good length, goes straight on. Rishabh Pant defends it firmly off the front foot towards cover.
41.1
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Comes in from around the wicket, bowls it full and outside off, seams away. Rishabh Pant shoulders arms.
41
over
41 | 0 Runs |
HH: 81/4
40.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, outside off, Jadeja leaves this harmless delivery.
40.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, A steep bumper now, just outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leans back and arches away from the line to make the leave.
40.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowled outside off on a length, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
40.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Starc bowls it on the fullish length, around off, Jadeja strides ahead and blocks it out solidly.
40.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a good length and outside off, Jadeja leans back and leaves.
40.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes back of a length, right on cue. Just around the off stump, nips in. Ravindra Jadeja hops up as he is awkwardly plays at it, cramped up for room.
40
over
40 | 0 Runs |
HH: 81/4
39.6
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Pitched up, full and on middle, Rishabh Pant defends it out.
39.5
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Good length, on the off stump. Pant blocks it to cover-point.
39.4
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Full in length, and angling down the leg stump line. Pant misses to flick it away and wears it on the pad. A muted appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
39.3
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, EDGED AND JUST SHORT! Pant had his heart in his mouth for a brief moment! Full in length, around off, nipping away after pitching. Rishabh Pant commits on the front foot and pushes at it with hard hands. Gets a thick outside edge which flies flat and low towards the third slip. It dips ahead of the third slip fielder, Marnus Labuschagne, who collects it on the bounce.
39.2
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Nips away from outside off, on a fullish length, Rishabh Pant shoulders arms at it.
39.1
0
Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Beau Webster is back into the attack, replacing Boland. Hurls it outside off on a fuller length, Rishabh Pant prods half-forward and decides to leave.
39
over
39 | 0 Runs |
HH: 81/4
38.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Nice and full, outside off, no shot offered by Jadeja. A bit of a wayward over from Starc this.
38.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Almost a half-tracker, but sliding way down the leg stump line. Jadeja moves out of the line and Carey leaps in the air to grab it.
38.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Brings the stumps into play now as this is angled into the batter, on middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja gets inside the line and tucks away this fuller-length delivery to short mid-wicket.
38.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, fairly outside off again from Starc. It shoots off the surface as Jadeja offers no shot at it.
38.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, on the fifth stump line, Ravindra Jadeja sees the ball sail through to the keeper.
38.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and outside off, ignored by Jadeja.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs |
HH: 81/4
37.6
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, And again! Pant cops another blow at the uncomfortable area! Angling in, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant is hurried as the ball skids through and jags back in. Tries to play it across but it pins him on the waist area.
37.5
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Ouch! He won't show it, but that must have stung him on the box! Casually walks, relaxes himself up, and prepares for another ball. On a length, nipping back sharply from off. Rishabh Pant is cramped up for room and the ball sneaks through the inside edge to hit him around the box.
37.4
1
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on middle, Jadeja tucks it across wide of mid-wicket for a quick single.
37.3
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! A snorter of a delivery from Boland! That in-between length, just on the off-stump line. It lands and just straightens off the deck, squaring Jadeja up. The ball just flirts past the outside edge.
37.2
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Bangs it hard, short on the bodyline, Ravindra Jadeja ducks underneath it and lets it sail over to the keeper.
37.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Around the stumps, attacking the stumps, on a fuller length, Ravindra Jadeja defends it off the outer half of the bat to short cover.
37
over
37 | 4 Runs |
HH: 80/4
36.6
2
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, At 142.7 kph, on the fuller side, on off, Pant lets the ball come to him and just eases the drive square of the wicket. Gets it through point for two runs more.
36.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Seaming back in, on a nagging length, around off, Pant holds his bat high and makes the leave as the ball sneaks past the off pole.
36.4
2
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Attacking the front pad and the length stays full, Pant brings his wrists into play and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
36.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A full delivery, outside off, Pant lets it be.
That has hit right on the flush of the helmet and the physio from the Indian dugout rushes out to the middle. A mandatory concussion test is in place for Pant. Also, Drinks have been taken in the meantime! Well, India is in a deep trouble with the top four blown away against a thunderous Aussie pace attack. Virat Kohli again nicked one into the slips and now, it has gotten frustrating for him to get out of that unending loop. Scott Boland has continued his form from Melbourne and has bowled on immaculate lengths, hardly overpitching anything. Also, the surface seems to have quickened up a bit with the ball skidding through and coming onto the bat. An interesting next hour of play as India would aim to avoid any further wicket whereas, Australia would be keen to get the better of the Indian middle and lower middle order before the session ends. Rishabh Pant is ready to continue now. Mitchell Starc to resume the play with the ball after the hydration break.
36.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Oh, that's a nasty blow! Starc bends his back and digs it in short, at the left shoulder of the batter, Pant looks to sway away from the line of the ball but the ball keeps following him and Pant fails to get out of the way in time. The ball thuds him onto the side of the helmet. Starc quickly walks up to Pant to check on him.
36.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Sprayed down leg by Starc, on a back of a length, left alone by Pant.
36
over
36 | 0 Runs |
HH: 76/4
35.6
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes back of a length again but this one nips inward. Ravindra Jadeja is cramped up for room as he awkwardly fends it back down towards short leg.
35.5
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes from around the wicket this time, goes back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja goes back to defend.
35.4
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Coming in from over the stumps, bowls it full and across. Ravindra Jadeja gets his bat out of the line of the ball to let it go through.
35.3
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, outside off, nips away. Ravindra Jadeja decides to leave it alone at the last minute.
35.2
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten! Full and just outside off, nips away at the last minute. Ravindra Jadeja hangs his bat out there but is lucky that the ball didn't take the outside edge on its way through.
35.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off, seams away. Ravindra Jadeja lunges forward to defend it right underneath his eyes and the ball rolls towards point.
35
over
35 | 0 Runs |
HH: 76/4
34.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Tight leave! Nipping back in, on a hard length, over the off pole, Pant trusts the bounce of the surface and makes the leave.
34.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Attacking the off stump, on a length, Pant jabs it off the front foot to mid on.
34.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, on a good length, Pant shoulders arms.
That one struck right near his left bicep and Pant is getting attended by the physio now. An ice pack is being applied to the bruised area while the other players help themselves with some fluids. Some strapping is also done on that stung area and Pant is good to continue now.
34.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Ouch, that has hurt! Angling in and then going away off the wicket, a bit of extra bounce as well, Pant shapes up to work it away on the leg side with a closed bat face. Gets squared up due to the movement and gets hit on the left bicep. Pant grimaces in pain as he walks away from the stumps.
34.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Beaten! A scrambled seam delivery, on a good length, Pant pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
34.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A hint of nibble back into the left-hander, on a nagging length, Pant leaves it alone.
34
over
34 | 0 Runs |
HH: 76/4
33.6
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off, goes straight on. Ravindra Jadeja defends it off the front foot towards cover.
33.5
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, EDGED AND DROPPED! And can you believe it? The culprit is Steven Smith. Coming in from around the wicket, Scott Boland set Jadeja up beautifully building right up to this delivery. Bowls it full and outside off, nips away. Ravindra Jadeja is lured into the shot as he goes for the drive, takes a massive outside edge and goes towards Steven Smith at second slip. The ball gets a bit big onto Smith and hits him high on the palm. It goes in and out immediately as he is not able to hold on to it in the end.
33.4
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes from over the wicket now, bowls it full and on the middle stump, angling across. Ravindra Jadeja sways his bat out of the line of the ball and lets it go through.
33.3
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and wide outside off, seams away. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
33.2
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, On a similar length, this one nips inward this time. Ravindra Jadeja gets right behind it comfortably to defend it back towards the bowler.
33.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten! Coming from around the stumps, bowls it full and outside off, nips away. Ravindra Jadeja prods at it as the balls zips past the outside edge.
33
over
33 | 0 Runs |
HH: 76/4
32.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins goes back to over the wicket, on off, on a length, Pant stabs it down on the off side.
32.5
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, On the off stump line, on a good length, defended solidly by Pant.
32.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Oh, hello! The first real sign of aggression from Pant. Cummins comes from around the wicket and bowls it on a nagging length, on off, Pant skips down the track and gives himself room to flat bat it back over the bowler's head. The ball comes off the bottom part of the bat and drops down on the deck before dribbling near the pegs.
32.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, On a length, angling across, outside off, left alone by Pant.
32.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Lands it on a good length, outside off, Pant shoulders arms.
32.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Angled across, on a hard length, gets a good lift off the deck, Pant hangs his bat out there before withdrawing his bat. Pant almost nicked it behind to the keeper.
32
over
32 | 5 Runs |
HH: 76/4
31.6
1
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, On a good length, on off, Pant pushes it wide of cover for a single.
31.5
3
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Sprayed on the pads, on a length, Jadeja brings his bottom hand into play and whips it through mid-wicket. The mid on fielder gives it a chase and mops it up. Jadeja gets off the mark with three runs.
31.4
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, on off and middle, Jadeja defends it solidly from the crease.
Ravindra Jadeja is in at number 6.
31.3
W
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, OUT! CAUGHT! Sharp catch by the debutant and the outside off-stump woes continue for Kohli! Boland bashes the hard length from over the wicket, angling in, in and around the off-stump line, Kohli falls into playing it and jabs at the delivery with hard hands. He was better off leaving it alone. The ball moves away enough to catch the outside edge and it goes quickly towards third slip where Beau Webster reacts quickly as he dives to his left and the ball sticks in his left palm. Virat Kohli departs on 17 off 69 balls as Boland removes Kohli for the fourth time. India are now reduced to 72/4.
31.2
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Nearly a mix-up! On a nagging length, on middle, Kohli nudges it off the front foot towards mid-wicket and sets off. He is halfway down the track when he gets sent back by Pant.
31.1
1
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, From around the wicket, straying at the pads, on a length, Pant whips it to the left of mid on for a single.
31
over
31 | 4 Runs |
HH: 71/3
30.6
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Slanting in at the hips, on a hard length, tucked off the back foot to square leg by Kohli.
30.5
1
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Angled across, on a back of a length, on off, Pant hops to deal with it and gets into an awkward position. The ball comes off the inner half of the bat and rolls to the left of square leg for one.
30.4
3
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and straight, attacking the stumps, Kohli shows the full face of the bat and drives it back past the bowler. Cummins sticks out his right boot but fails to make the stop. Mitchell Starc at mid on gives it a chase and cuts it off. Three runs taken.
30.3
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a length, outside off, Kohli gets across and defends it right under his eyes with his bat close to the front pad.
30.2
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Serves it fuller now, on off, Kohli gets his weight on the front foot but the ball seems to stop a bit in the surface. Kohli is early into his drive and plays it a bit uppishly towards mid off.
30.1
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, At 137.6 kph, outside off, on a good length, Kohli plays away from his body as he strides across. The ball seams back in a bit to catch the inside edge back onto the pads.
30
over
30 | 3 Runs |
HH: 67/3
29.6
1
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, At 134.2 kph, around off, on a hard length, Kohli drops it down beside the pitch on the off side and takes a quick single.
29.5
1
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, On a back of a length, around off, Pant stays back and eases it in front of cover for a single.
29.4
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Pant isn't looking comfortable here against Boland! Nipping back in, on a nagging length, on off and middle, Pant is neither forward nor back in his defence. The ball comes back in off the deck to go past the inside edge and catch Pant on the left thigh.
29.3
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Boland continues to get inward movement off the deck, on a good length, on off and middle, Pant ekes out an inside edge onto the pads as he shapes up to defend it with a straight bat.
29.2
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Oh, so nearly went back onto the stumps! A bit of extra bounce and it nips back in, on off, Pant is a bit late as he tries to meet the ball right under his eyes. The ball drops down at his feet off the face of the bat and bounces over the stumps.
29.1
1
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, This is on a hard length, on middle and leg, Kohli nudges it through backward square leg for a single.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs |
HH: 64/3
28.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Continues to bring the stumps into play, on a good length, Pant pushes it back to Cummins.
28.5
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, Pant gets behind the line of the ball and solidly defends it out.
28.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Banged in short, over off, Pant sways away from the line of the ball quickly and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
28.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Another one that goes across the batter, on a short of a good length, Pant lets it be.
28.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pushed across the batter, on a length, left alone by Pant.
28.1
4
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Easy pickings! Pat errs in line as this is on the pads, full in length, Pant lets the ball come to him and glances it to the left of deep fine leg for a boundary.
An interesting and perhaps a sharp observation by Justin Langer on-air regarding Kohli's stance. He mentions that Kohli's stance was more open with his front foot pointed across in the Melbourne Test and he played the ball away from his body eventually edging one into the slips. Now, in this game, he mentions that Virat has adjusted that and is playing with a more closed-off stance, with his feet parallel to each other, which means, that he is able to hit it close to the body and play the ball through the line which brings the cover drive with more conviction, almost negating the scare of nicking it behind. Deep Dasgupta joins in the conversation and mentions that it requires a lot of patience to do so and stick with it.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs |
HH: 60/3
27.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, On middle and leg, on a nagging length, Kohli tucks it off the back foot but can't get it past Sam Konstas at leg gully.
27.5
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Angled in at the pads, on a hard length, Kohli misses the tickle. The ball comes off the thigh pad and rolls in front of the man at leg gully.
27.4
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Hurls it full in length, around off, Kohli presses forward to block it out. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards gully.
27.3
1
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, This is on a good length, on off, Pant pats it in front of cover and takes a single.
27.2
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, A huge shout for LBW but the umpire remains unmoved! There were two noises. After a quiet word with Scott Boland, Pat Cummins decides not to take the review. With an upright seam, this jags back in to beat Pant as he tries to defend. The ball brushes the front pad before going onto hit the back pad.
27.1
0
Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Slanting in from around the wicket, on a length, at the stumps, Pant drives it along the ground to mid on.
27
over
27 | 2 Runs |
HH: 59/3
26.6
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Length delivery, around off, Kohli gets in the line of the ball and firms the drive but it goes straight to Head at mid off.
26.5
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Very full, on off, Kohli looks to drive it down the ground but mistimes the drive to mid off.
26.4
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Gets a good lift off the deck as Cummins digs it in short, at the ribs, Kohli rises with the bounce and fends it down safely on the leg side.
26.3
1
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, On the fuller side, on the pads, Pant glances it down to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.
26.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Keeps it just outside off, on a good length, Pant shoulders arms this time.
26.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Oh, that's a beauty! On a hard length, nipping away to leave the batter, Pant plays inside the line in his defence and sees the ball whistle past the outside edge.
26.1
1
Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No ball! Pat starts with a full delivery, at the stumps, Pant pushes it back to the bowler. Cummins has overstepped.
Pat Cummins to share the attack from the far end. He is 7-1-17-0 so far. About Virat Kohli surviving an early scare fresh into his inning, a lot of discussions and opinions are flooding social media and also the broadcasters are involved in a detailed discussion regarding the same. Justin Langer on-air believes that Smith's fingers were underneath the ball. He reckons that if the ball did come out of Smith’s hand, he wouldn’t have been able to scoop it up. However, Irfan Pathan mentioned in his tweet that Kohli was fairly deemed as not out. Mark Nicholas then mentions on-air that if you're looking from an Indian perspective, Kohli was safe, but from an Aussie's lens, he should've been in the dugout already. A lot of diverse opinions from both camps and surely, it will be discussed in detail a bit more.
26
over
26 | 0 Runs |
HH: 57/3
25.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, A big, big shout for LBW but turned down again! Boland thinks it is too high and Australia do not take the review. Sharp inward movement for Boland, on a good length, on off and middle, Kohli is caught in his crease as he looks to defend. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and catches him high on the back pad.
25.5
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Kohli.
25.4
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Drags the length back now, on off, Kohli gets on his toes and keeps it out on the off side.
25.3
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitches it up, on off, Kohli knocks it with a straight bat to mid off.
25.2
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, A stifled appeal for LBW! Jagging back in, on a nagging length, on off and middle, Kohli looks to work it away with the angle. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it high on the back pad.
25.1
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Bangs it into the deck from over the wicket, over off, Kohli rides the bounce and stabs it down on the off side.
Welcome back for the post-Lunch session! The umpires and players are out to the middle. Australian players scatter out to the field as well. Virat Kohli is joined by Rishabh Pant as the two batters walk to the crease. Conditions have brightened up a bit and will improve as the day progresses. And as mentioned by Irfan Pathan and Russell Arnold in the unofficial pitch report during the break, as the sun comes out of the clouds, the moisture will wane and the ball will come nicely onto the bat as well. With that said, it is time to kick off the second session. Scott Boland (5-3-5-1) to get the proceedings underway. Off we go...
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
That's Lunch on Day 1 at the SCG, and what a first session it's been! The Aussie bowlers have been right on the money, asking questions, and have created chances constantly, keeping the Indian batters on their toes. Looking ahead, conditions should ease up for batting as the day wears on. Kohli will be joined by a new batter at the crease and India will have to rebuild once again from scratch. Australia's aim would be to prevent the partnerships from settling in. We've got a fascinating post-Lunch session coming up at 7.40 am IST (2.10 am GMT). Stick around!
Cummins kept the bowling changes coming, making the most of a pitch that had the ball dancing around. India's scoring rate crawled along as the batters battled both bounce and movement. After that early scare, Kohli seemed to have got his nerves settled and played the ball inside the line and closer to the body. However, both the batters did well enough to neutralize any further casualties before that brain fade moment as Gill ran out of patience and nicked it to the slips on the stroke of Lunch.
The introduction of Scott Boland proved to be a good one as he made immediate inroads, sending Jaiswal packing in the very first over. And all of a sudden, both openers were back in the pavilion within the first hour of play. Boland nearly added Kohli to his tally, targeting the right-hander's well-documented weakness outside off-stump, but fortune smiled on the batter as he survived the testing spell.
Overcast skies, grassy pitch with a fair bit of movement either way. A bowler's treat to start with as Australia were invited to bowl first. The Indian openers did start off cautiously with Jaiswal being watchful and KL Rahul not poking at anything served outside off. Cummins and Starc examined both of them for a fair bit and set up a strong tone with the ball. Starc drew first blood, inducing a breakthrough and dismissing Rahul that resulted in a soft dismissal.
LUNCH, DAY 1 - 25 overs, 57 runs and 3 wickets! Australia's session fair and square. The hosts have managed to send the top three of the opposition back into the sheds and are firmly in the driver's seat at the moment. India would be very disappointed as after two quick breakthroughs, things did settle up nicely for them as the Gill and Kohli alliance was blossoming at a gentle pace. However, Test cricket is all about sustainability and the ability to maintain the patience level, where Gill miserably threw away his wicket.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs |
HH: 57/3
24.6
W
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Nathan Lyon strikes at the stroke of the Lunch break! Something seemed to be brewing as the men around the bat exchanged a few words with Gill, who wandered down the track before this ball to ensure it was the last over before the break. This is pushed across the right-hander by Lyon, on a nagging length, around off, Gill premeditates as he charges down the track. He is nowhere near the pitch of the ball and just hangs his bat out there to defend. The outside edge is found and it goes straight to Steven Smith at first slip who takes it near his waist safely. Gill is absolutely distraught. Australia's happiness knows no bounds as they get around Lyon. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!
24.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on the leg stump, turning inwards. Shubman Gill leans on and works it away towards mid-wicket.
24.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up again, outside off, turning in. Virat Kohli goes down the track a couple of steps and works it towards mid on for a quick single.
24.3
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on middle stump, turning in. Virat Kohli flicks it towards mid-wicket.
24.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Full and on off stump, turning in. Virat Kohli lunges forward to defend.
24.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on middle, turning in. Virat Kohli leans forward and works it towards mid on.
Quite possibly the last over before the Lunch break! Here's Lyon with his second over. Also, the sun is peeking out of the clouds now, still struggling out of the thick cloud cover, but as predicted, the overhead conditions will get better for the next two sessions.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs |
HH: 56/2
23.6
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Lands it on a length, on off, Gill pushes it out in front of cover.
Both Kohli and Gill have taken their guard outside the crease to negate any movement, and seeing that, Alex Carey comes up to the stumps now.
23.5
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, This seams in, on the fuller side, Gill prods forward but the inward movement results in the ball catching the inside edge back onto the pads.
23.4
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, The keeper comes up to the stumps now as Webster hurls it on a length, in and around the off stump line, Gill presses forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
23.3
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, At the stumps, on a length, Gill uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and keeps it out on the off side.
23.2
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Angling in, around off, on a length, left alone by Gill.
23.1
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Bowls it full, outside off, at 125.9 kph, Gill plays it in front of his body as he looks to drive it away. Miscues the shot off the inner half of the bat towards mid on.
23
over
23 | 0 Runs |
HH: 56/2
22.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Drops it short, on middle, Kohli rocks back and nudges it on the bounce to short leg.
22.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Pushed across, short and on off, Kohli is a bit tentative on the defence. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards cover.
22.4
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up on off stump, turning in. Virat Kohli lunges forward to defend it firmly.
22.3
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller on middle, turning into the batter. Virat Kohli flicks it off the front foot to find mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Pulls the length back a bit, on middle. Virat Kohli rocks back, stands tall and defends it back down onto the ground.
22.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Coming from around the stumps, bowls it full and on middle stump. Virat Kohli rocks forward and works it off the inside half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
22
over
22 | 0 Runs |
HH: 56/2
21.6
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Sliding down the leg side, on a nagging length, Gill fails to get any bat on the tickle. Good take by Carey diving away to his left.
21.5
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Outside off, on a length, Gill gives the bowler the charge and then shoulders arms.
21.4
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Length delivery, on off, blocked out off the front foot by Gill.
21.3
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Beaten! Bowled with an upright seam, in the channel on off, drawing the batter forward, Gill looks to defend with his bat close to the front pad. The ball holds its line and zips past the outside edge.
21.2
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, At 125.7 kph, full and at the stumps, Gill takes a couple of steps down the track and whips it to the right of mid on. Both batters think about a single but in the end, decide against it.
A short leg in place in the form of Travis Head.
21.1
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Attacking the stumps, on a length, Gill presents a straight bat out in front of the front pad and defends.
21
over
21 | 5 Runs |
HH: 56/2
20.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Good length, on middle. Shubman Gill mildly tucks it towards mid-wicket and is off for a quick single. Virat Kohli responds immediately and the batters cross over.
20.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on middle. Shubman Gill jabs it towards mid-wicket.
20.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, On a good length, outside off. Shubman Gill defends it with soft hands.
20.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, On a good length, on off, angling away. Shubman Gill lets it go through off the front foot.
20.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on middle. Shubman Gill tucks it off his hips towards mid-wicket.
20.1
4
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Edged away! Goes back of a length, on off stump, angling away, Shubman Gill without any foot movement just flays his bat at it. The ball flies over gully to go towards the deep third fence for a boundary.
20
over
20 | 1 Runs |
HH: 51/2
19.6
0
Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, That tempting line, full and outside off, inviting the drive, Kohli resists and lets it be.
19.5
0
Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, Continues on a full length, on off, Kohli is solid in defence.
19.4
0
Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, At 125.1 kph, on off, on a length, Kohli defends it with the full face of the bat.
19.3
0
Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, Shaping in, on the fuller side, on off, Kohli gets a good stride in to block it out.
19.2
1
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, This is on a short of a good length, outside off, Gill eases it wide of point and takes a single.
19.1
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Nipping back in, bashed in on a hard length, on off, Gill takes a couple of steps down the track to play at it. Gets an inside edge back onto the pads.
19
over
19 | 7 Runs |
HH: 50/2
18.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside leg stump, zips through. Virat Kohli looks to flick it but misses off his hips. 'Not the best of overs by Starc so far' mentions Mark Nicholas on air.
18.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! Full and angling away from outside off. Virat Kohli lets it be. That should have been the end of the over but the television umpire calls it a NO BALL for overstepping. Starc has to bowl another one.
18.5
2
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Pitched up, outside off. Virat Kohli lunges forward and drives it confidently, with a full face of the bat, back past the bowler. The batters run through for a brace as the fielder gives chase.
18.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Full and on the off stump, angling across. Virat Kohli makes a watchful leave.
18.3
4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR BYES! That one really took off. Back of a length, outside off. Shoots off after pitching, and nips inward. Virat Kohli picks up the line and length in an instant and lets it go through. The ball keeps climbing on the batter and sails behind. Alex Carey stretches his arm up in the air but the ball flies over him and races away to the ropes.
18.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Similar delivery, outside leg stump. Virat Kohli looks to access the fine leg region through his flick but misses again.
18.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Wayward down leg, zips through. Virat Kohli shuffles across and looks to flick but misses.
18
over
18 | 1 Runs |
HH: 43/2
17.6
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Bowls it around off, on that full length again, Gill commits himself on the front foot and stabs it down on the off side.
17.5
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, A loud shout for LBW! Beau Webster gestures that it was sliding down leg and Australia do not take the review. Floated up by Webster, fuller in length, shaping back in, on middle and leg, Gill's head falls over to the off side as he shapes up to flick it away. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and raps him low on the front pad.
17.4
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Honing in on the off stump line, on a length, Shubman Gill lunges and defends with his bat close to the front pad.
17.3
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Slanting in and the length stays full, on off, Gill strides forward and pushes it to mid on.
17.2
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, A hint of away shape and the length stays full, outside off, Gill sort of reaches out and mistimes the drive towards cover.
17.1
0
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Keeps it full again, on off, Gill knocks it with a straight bat towards mid off.
17.1
1
Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No ball! A false start for the debutant! Hurls a full delivery, angling in, on off, Shubman Gill gets on the front foot to play it with a straight bat. Ekes out an inside edge onto the pads.
It is time for the debutant to roll his arm now. Beau Webster is introduced into the attack, replacing Scott Boland.
17
over
17 | 0 Runs |
HH: 42/2
16.6
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and way outside off, nips away. Virat Kohli goes forward to defend and keeps it out from the bottom edge of the bat. The ball goes towards cover.
16.5
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and outside off, nips away slightly. Virat Kohli shuffles across and tucks it towards mid-wicket.
16.4
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Banged in short, angled towards the batter. Virat Kohli ducks underneath it comfortably to let it go through.
16.3
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Similar line and length, outside off, zips through. Virat Kohli goes forward to defend it towards cover.
16.2
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and outside off, holds its line. Virat Kohli lunges forward to defend it right underneath his eyes.
16.1
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Goes back of a length, on middle. Virat Kohli tucks it off his hips towards the right of mid-wicket. Looks for a run. But Sam Konstas stationed there puts in the dive towards his right and prevents the batters from running.
16
over
16 | 4 Runs |
HH: 42/2
15.6
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Gill hangs on the back foot and steers it down towards gully.
15.5
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Oh, that could have ended badly for Virat! Bowled from wide of the crease by Boland, on a nagging length, jagging back in sharply, on off and middle, Gill presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the front pad. The ball rolls to the left of cover and Kohli sets off for the single. Gill sends him back with a loud call of 'Nooo!'. While turning around, Kohli's spikes get stuck in the turf but he manages to get back in time.
15.4
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Full and zeroing at the stumps, Shubman Gill lunges and pats it to the right of the bowler.
15.3
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Beaten! In the corridor on off, on a hard length, Shubman Gill has a slight fiddle at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
15.2
4
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, FOUR LEG BYES! Too straight again from Boland, on the pads, on a length, Gill is a bit late on the flick as his bat gets stuck after hitting the front pad. The ball rolls off the pads and races away to the deep fine leg fence.
15.1
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Good work by Carey! Sliding down the leg side, on a nagging length, Shubman Gill misses the tickle. Alex Carey moves to his left quickly and sticks out his left hand to make the stop.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs |
HH: 38/2
14.6
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a good length, outside off, inviting the drive. Virat Kohli drives it towards wide of mid off. Travis Head moves smartly towards his left to stop that one.
14.5
1
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Full and on the middle stump, nips in slightly. Shubman Gill tucks it off the front foot from the inside half of the bat, towards deep square leg for a single.
14.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Short and wide on off, an easy leave for Shubman Gill.
14.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Full and on the middle stump, goes on straight. Shubman Gill flicks it towards mid-wicket.
14.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, outside off, zips off the wicket. Shubman Gill leaves alone.
14.1
4
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Oh, my word! That was intensely close to the leg stump. This one is bowled full and just outside off, nips in slightly. Shubman Gill goes forward to drive the ball with a straight bat but it takes the inside edge and goes past the leg stump towards the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.
14
over
14 | 0 Runs |
HH: 33/2
13.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitched up by Boland, around off, Virat Kohli blocks it out right under his eyes.
13.5
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Serves it fuller in length, in the channel on off, Virat Kohli gets drawn forward in defence and ends up playing away from his body. He does so with soft hands and it goes off the outer half of the bat towards gully.
13.4
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Makes the batter play this time does Boland as he attacks the stumps, on a length, Virat Kohli gets his bat out in front of the front pad and defends it down the deck.
13.3
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Lands it on a back of a length, outside off, Virat Kohli watches it carefully and lets it be.
13.2
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, On the fuller side, in and around the off-stump line, at 132.5 kph, left alone by Kohli.
13.1
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Angling in and then it nibbles away late, on a nagging length, around off, Virat Kohli shapes up to work it across towards the leg side as he plants his front foot across. Adjusts well in the end to dab it down in front of gully.
13
over
13 | 1 Runs |
HH: 33/2
12.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Beaten! Completely opened him up there. Bowled back of a length, outside off, nips away just a tad bit. Shubman Gill tries to prod at it as the ball zips past the outside edge. Gill just hangs his bat out there but the ball does not take the edge.
12.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, On the off stump, goes straight on. Shubman Gill keeps it out, defending it back towards the bowler.
12.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller, inviting the drive. Shubman Gill punches it from right underneath his eyes, wide of cover. Travis Head moves towards his left to collect that one.
12.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, outside off, zips through. Shubman Gill rocks on the front foot and defends it down towards cover.
12.2
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and on the off stump, nips in. Virat Kohli gets his bat down in time and tucks it off inside half of the bat towards square leg for a single.
12.1
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a good length, holds it line as it goes through. Virat Kohli shoulders arms off after lunging on the front foot.
Drinks break! What an eventful start we have had to this Test. The Virat Kohli decision is already shaping up to be a major talking point. Australia have been disciplined with their lines and lengths, keeping the pressure on the batters. They will aim to maintain this probing approach as the session progresses. As for India, they will be aiming to navigate the rest of the session without any casualties. The conditions are expected to ease as the day progresses, so it's all about weathering this early storm and taking the sting out of the new ball.
12
over
12 | 4 Runs |
HH: 32/2
11.6
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, On a good length, outside off. It lands and jags back in a long way. Gill covers his off stump and leaves it alone. It passes very close to the off stump.
11.5
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, A loud appeal for LBW, but not given! The Aussies have challenged the on-field decision and opted for a review! Full in length, and nipping back into the stumps from outside off, Shubman Gill gets across the line to flick it away but gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets pinned on the front pad and the ball lobs off the pad towards the point region where Nathan Lyon takes it diving forward. However, the appeal is for LBW and the UltraEdge comes up, and shows nothing. Ball Tracking then confirms that the impact is in the line of the stumps, but the ball is going over the stumps. NOT OUT and Gill survives. Australia burn a review here.
11.4
3
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitched fuller and on middle, Virat Kohli gets inside the line and flicks it through the right of square leg. The ball slows down a bit on the way to the ropes and Sam Konstas from the square leg region gives it a long chase doing the hard yards. He slides and just about manages to flick the ball inside the field before the ropes. Three runs taken!
11.3
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Length-delivery, fairly outside off, left alone by Kohli.
11.2
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Curves back into the right-hander, around off, on a good length, Virat Kohli gets inside the line, covering the stumps and shoulders his arms and wears the ball high on the thigh pad.
11.1
1
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Angling across middle on a fuller length, Shubman Gill tucks it off the back foot to long leg for a single.
11
over
11 | 5 Runs |
HH: 28/2
10.6
3
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Served full and on the off stump, swinging in. Shubman Gill punches it down the ground, with a straight bat. Sam Konstas gives chase towards long off as the batters run through for a triple.
10.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Full and on middle, holds its line. Shubman Gill closes the bat face early as he tries to play it towards the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge to the right of the bowler.
10.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Slightly fuller, outside off, nips in. Shubman Gill manages to work it towards mid on.
10.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, just outside off, seams in. Shubman Gill leaves it alone.
10.2
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a good length, just outside off stump, nips in. Virat Kohli lunges forward and defends it towards cover. He is off for a quick single.
10.1
1
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Full and onto middle stump, swerving inwards through the air. Shubman Gill leans on it and flicks it off his legs, towards mid-wicket for a quick single.
10
over
10 | 1 Runs |
HH: 23/2
9.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Full in length and angling across off, Kohli leaves it alone.
9.5
1
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, attacking the off peg, Shubman Gill gets behind the line and taps it in front of backward point for a quick single.
9.4
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Pitched fuller and well outside off, deviating sharply away as well. Shubman Gill offers no shot and lets it be.
9.3
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Outside off on a good length, nipping away a shy bit. Gill leaves it alone.
9.2
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, This one nips back in a long way from outside off, on a good length, Shubman Gill watches the ball all the way to the keeper as he offers no shot at it. A tight leave.
9.1
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Good length and outside off. Gill leaves it alone.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs |
HH: 22/2
8.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Drags the length back now, over off, Kohli shoulders arms. The ball brushes the back thigh pad on the way through to the keeper.
8.5
2
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Tighter line and the length stays full, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and presents the full face of the bat. Knocks it to the right of mid off for another brace.
8.4
2
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Very full and wide on off, Kohli reaches out and stays low to ease the drive through covers for a couple of runs to get off the mark. Australia won't mind this shot as this was played well away from the body.
8.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Slightly fuller but not close enough to make the batter play, Virat Kohli presses forward and holds his bat high to make the leave.
8.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Another one that is pushed across the batter, on a nagging length, left alone by Kohli.
8.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Angled across, on a back of a length, Shubman Gill hangs back and pushes it through covers for a single.
8
over
8 | 1 Runs |
HH: 17/2
7.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Bangs it on a hard length, outside off, Virat Kohli lets it be.
7.5
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, EDGED, BUT KOHLI SURVIVES IN THE END! Australia so nearly had their man! Back of a length, nipping away from the batter a shy bit around off, Virat Kohli gets behind the line and tries to block off the back foot. But, a thick outside edge is found and the ball goes flat and dips low to the right of Steven Smith at the second slip. Smith shows alertness and reacts quickly to it. Dives low to his right with his right hand stretched at the ball. He tries to get his fingers underneath the ball and lobs the ball up towards Marnus Labuschagne stationed at the gully region who takes it safely. The Australians celebrate but the on-field umpires want to have a check. The TV umpire is summoned to check for a fair catch. A tough, tough decision as several angles are requested by the TV umpire. A zoomer now comes in and one angle shows that the ball just brushed the grass just as Smith tried to scoop it. And this is considered as the conclusive evidence to deem Kohli NOT OUT. He survives an early scare and the demons from the outside off seem to have not gone anywhere.
Has that been taken? Steven Smith is absolutely convinced, and the Aussies are cock-a-hoop! Virat Kohli stands his ground as the third umpire is called into action. Replays suggest Smith might have grassed it. The third umpire carefully examines a few more angles before making the call. After a thorough review, the verdict is in - NOT OUT flashes on the big screen, much to the delight of the Indian fans.
Virat Kohli makes his way out to the centre.
7.4
W
Scott Boland to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! India has lost both their openers within the first hour and Australia are right all over the tourists now! Boland keeps the line of attack on the stumps, it lands on a good length and deviates a shy bit away from the left-hander. Yashasvi Jaiswal brings the bat in front of the pads and pushes at it with hard hands, but a healthy outside edge is found. The ball goes flat and just above the ground towards Beau Webster at the third slip. Webster takes a good catch to his right. Yashasvi Jaiswal departs on 10 and India are 17/2. Boland strikes in his very first over!
7.3
1
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Whoa! BUZZERS! Boland attacks the stumps and gets a spongy bounce on the pads, Shubman Gill gets on the back foot and misses to tuck it across. It raps his pads and lobs straight toward Travis Head at short leg. Head shows good reflexes and stretches both his hands over his head and throws it at the stumps in a flash, but misses. The ball rolls to the square leg region which allows the batters to cross.
7.2
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Hard length, fairly outside off, Shubman Gill taps his front foot out, and watches the ball sail through to the keeper.
7.1
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, With three customary slips in position and a gully as well, Boland bowls it on a nagging length, just outside off, Shubman Gill has a feel for it, but keeps his bat inside the line of the ball.
Scott Boland comes into the attack as the first change.
7
over
7 | 2 Runs |
HH: 16/1
6.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Very full and straight on off, Shubman Gill prods ahead and knocks it with a straight bat face in front of short cover. Runs a quick single to retain the strike.
6.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Lands it on a fuller length, angling in from middle, Shubman Gill flicks it solidly, but straight along the ground to square leg.
6.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Curves back into the left-hander, onto the pads on a fuller length, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a faint inside edge as he flicks it. The ball ricochets off his front pad and runs away to the leg side. A single taken.
6.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets right behind the line and blocks it solidly off the back foot.
6.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, That in-between length, with a slight away shape, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hops on the back foot and tucks it to short mid-wicket with soft hands.
6.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full in length, and swinging in down the leg side. Jaiswal walks down the track, but misses to flick.
6
over
6 | 3 Runs |
HH: 14/1
5.6
1
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and at the stumps, Jaiswal flicks it to Boland at mid-wicket who fumbles in the field and allows a quick single.
5.5
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nibbles away from off, on a fullish bit of length, Yashasvi Jaiswal first looks to defend but opts out of the shot and lets it through.
5.4
1
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Gill is off the mark! Angling into the batter, on a fullish length, Shubman Gill flicks it across to deep fine leg for a comfortable single.
5.3
1
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a good length, attacking the bodyline, shooting off the deck as well. Yashasvi Jaiswal steps forward and hops on the back foot. Just about manages to work it across to the backward square leg region for a single.
5.2
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hard length and just outside the off stump. Left alone by Jaiswal.
5.1
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length in and around leg stump. Jaiswal steps ahead and taps it in front of cover-point. Jaiswal is keen to sneak in a single but is sent back by Gill on a sharp call.
Shubman Gill walks in at number 3.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs |
HH: 11/1
4.6
W
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, OUT! TAKEN! Mitchell Starc strikes early for Australia. A soft dismissal for Rahul and India lose their first wicket! Starc stays over the stumps and lands it fuller in length, with an inward shape from middle to leg, KL Rahul gets inside the line of the ball and flicks it across. He goes through the shot but fails to keep it along the ground and it connects it off the inner half of the bat. It goes flat and parallel to the ground, straight towards Sam Konstas stationed at square leg. Konstas doesn't have to move an inch and takes a simple catch to dismiss Rahul. India are 11/1.
4.5
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full in length, and on the middle stump. Rahul gets forward and blocks it to mid off with a straight bat.
4.4
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, PEACH! Starc makes a slight adjustment in the line and length. This is pitched fuller and closer to the off-pole, with a hint of a shape away. KL Rahul draws his front foot out to defend, but the ball passes very close to the outside edge on the way to the keeper.
4.3
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Angling outside off on a fractionally fuller length, KL Rahul is patient and lets the ball through to the keeper.
4.2
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Maintains tight line and length, just a bit outside off on a hard length, KL Rahul gets on the back foot and keeps his bat inside the line.
4.1
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Starc continues and pitches it up, across off on a fuller length, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and keeps his bat behind the pads as the ball carries through to the keeper.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs |
HH: 11/0
3.6
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good leave from Jaiswal! On a nagging length, nipping in a touch, in front of the pegs, Yashasvi Jaiswal walks a step ahead, and makes a leave as he hangs his bat in the air.
3.5
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! A pearler from Cummins! Angles it across off, on the fourth stump line, Yashasvi Jaiswal is drawn forward and tries to defend it out, plays inside the line and the ball flirts past the outside edge.
3.4
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Straight and full, angling to middle from leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal commits on the front foot and blocks it solidly in front.
3.3
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Onto the pads now, on a hard length, KL Rahul gets inside the line and glances off the hips to deep backward square leg for a single.
3.2
0
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul keeps his bat away from the line of the ball as it goes through to the keeper. Good bounce and carry there!
3.1
0
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps, on off, and full in length, KL Rahul waits for the ball to come at him and responds with a solid front foot block.
3
over
3 | 4 Runs |
HH: 10/0
2.6
3
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Lovely stroke from KL! Pitched up, full and outside off, KL Rahul strides across and presents the full face of the blade. Drives it through the covers, but it just slows down on the way to the ropes and is chased down by Nathan Lyon from the inner ring. Three runs taken to end the over.
2.5
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Keeps the line of attack outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul does not poke at it.
2.4
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Tight lines and lengths from Starc! This is on the fourth stump line, on a fraction fuller length, KL Rahul commits on the front foot and hides his bat behind the pads to let it sail through to the keeper.
2.3
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, A very sharp deviation off the surface! Lands it across off on a good length, deviating sharply away from the batter, KL Rahul leaves it alone.
2.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This one goes straight on the pads, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets inside the line and works it across wide of mid-wicket for a quick single.
2.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Totally squared him up! Short of a good length, moving away from the batter, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prepares for a back foot punch but gets beaten.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs |
HH: 6/0
1.6
1
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched fuller on middle and leg, angling into the batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal walks ahead to negate the movement. Flicks it across but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad. The ball deflects off the thigh pad and rolls wide of square leg for a single.
1.5
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, AND AGAIN! This one lands right on the seam and leaves the left-hander from a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the back foot to defend but the ball whistles past his outside edge.
1.4
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN AGAIN! Slightly on the fuller side, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal with a half-stride forward tries to block but it keeps going away with the angle and beats the bat.
1.3
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! A genuine play and a miss! Back of a length, nibbling away with a wobbly seam position. Lands and deviates a bit away from the southpaw. Yashasvi Jaiswal brings his bat in front and plays inside the line as the ball zips past the outside edge.
1.2
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched a bit fuller in length, on the stumps, Jaiswal hangs back and knocks it on the pitch with soft hands.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Cummins starts off with three slips and from over the stumps. Bashes the hard length, right on top of the middle and off, Yashasvi Jaiswal deals well with this spongy bounce and hops across to drop it onto the surface.
Who will steam in from the other end? It will be the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins. Three slips and a gully for him as well.
1
over
1 | 5 Runs |
HH: 5/0
0.6
0
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, In front of the stumps, on a good length, KL Rahul gets a bit across and tucks it to the leg side. A good first over for both sides.
0.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs it hard onto the surface does Starc, attacking the body line on the leg stump, Yashasvi Jaiswal rides the bounce and uses his wrists to drop the ball in front of the square leg region. Takes a quick single.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, a close leave! Hard length, nibbling away from off, Yashasvi Jaiswal closely watches it and makes a tight leave.
0.3
4
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Jaiswal and India are off the mark! Starc cannons in a fuller-length delivery, on middle and leg, with a decent tail back into the batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal negotiates well and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Quick outfield and it beats the chasing fielder.
0.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, with a very minimal away movement on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and tucks it in front of mid-wicket.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starc with three regular slips and a gully in position, steams in from over the stumps and lands it right on the money! Hunts the stumps, pitches it on middle with a bit of an away shape, Yashasvi Jaiswal leans on and taps it across with soft hands.
We are done with the national anthems and it's now time to set the ball rolling in Sydney. Adam Gilchrist informs us that the first three days of the Test have been sold out. Pat Cummins and Co. are in a huddle before taking their respective positions in the field. KL Rahul is back at the top of the order alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in hand and he is raring to go. Three slips and a gully await. The wait is over. Here we go!
Before we get underway, it's time for the pre-match formalities. Ravi Shastri and Mark Taylor bring the trophy out and place it on the pedestal. Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah lead their respective sides out for the national anthems. First up, it will be India's national anthem, followed by that of Australia.
PITCH REPORT - Sunil Gavaskar is pitchside. He says it is a very grassy pitch with 7mm of grass all over the deck. He also reckons that he hasn't seen so much grass on the first day of any of the last four Tests. Adds that batting won't be easy at all, especially with overhead conditions. He believes that the ball will seam and swing either way and the batters might have a hard time initially against the new ball.
Live visuals show Mark Waugh handing Beau Webster his maiden Test cap. The Tasmanian all-rounder, surrounded by friends and family, becomes the 469th player to represent Australia in Test cricket. Meanwhile, in the Indian camp, Virat Kohli is doing all the talking in the huddle.
The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that they would have batted first as well. Hopes to get the ball to swing around early under overcast conditions. Mentions that the last week in Melbourne was amazing and it is always a wonderful occasion here. Shares that every summer, the support for Test cricket keeps getting bigger, and it's truly heartening to see. Informs about the one change with Beau Webster making his Test debut, replacing Mitchell Marsh.
Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India says that they have played some really good cricket and hopes to put up a good show. About the pitch, he says it doesn't look like it has many demons. Also says that there's a bit of grass covering and doesn't look very spicy either. Mentions they always need to digest the defeat and embrace the wins. Adds that the chat was to keep the spirits high. Informs there are two changes. On Rohit, he says that the skipper has shown great leadership always and that Rohit has opted to rest whereas, Akash Deep misses out due to injury and Shubman Gill and Prasidh Krishna are in the side.
India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (In for Rohit Sharma), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (In for Akash Deep).
Australia (Playing XI) - Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster (On debut) (In for Mitchell Marsh), Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
TOSS - India have won the toss and they will BAT first.
Right then, the suspense, or should we say a part of it, is over. Jasprit Bumrah has been spotted wearing the Indian blazer as he heads out for the toss. It’s confirmed that Bumrah will lead India in this Test. Also, it’s an overcast morning in Sydney, which could influence the decision at the toss.
The pre-match pressers have added to the intrigue, particularly regarding the Indian camp. When asked if Rohit Sharma would play in this Test, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir stated they would decide after assessing the surface. Make of that what you will. On the injury front, Gambhir confirmed Akash Deep's unavailability due to a back issue. For Australia, Pat Cummins confirmed a debut for all-rounder Beau Webster, replacing Mitchell Marsh. It's all set up for an enthralling few days ahead. Stick around for the toss and team news!
As for India, they let the Aussies off the hook after having them at 91-6 in the second innings. Then, they crumbled in the final session as the hosts pounced on an opening. The tourists are now scrambling to reach their third consecutive WTC final, needing a win to stay in contention. Anything less than that would end their hopes.
Starting with Australia, they showed remarkable resilience at Melbourne, fighting back from tough situations to win a final-day thriller. The victory gave them a 2-1 series lead and boosted their World Test Championship final hopes. With this final Test against India and two more in Sri Lanka, Pat Cummins and his men need just one win to join South Africa in the summit clash.
Welcome to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, where the stage is set for the traditional New Year's Test, with the venue resplendent in its signature pink hue in support of the McGrath Foundation. Founded by former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath after the passing of his wife Jane McGrath to breast cancer, the foundation continues to make a difference in the fight against the disease.
Hello, everyone! We hope your New Year celebrations were everything you dreamed of, and if your resolutions have already taken a backseat, don’t fret - we are not here to judge! But enough of that, because it’s time for serious business as we gear up for the final chapter of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
... MATCH DAY ...
Australia
Sam Konstas
Bat/Bow
Usman Khawaja
Bat/Bow
Marnus Labuschagne
Bat/Bow
Steven Smith
Bat/Bow
Travis Head
Bat/Bow
Beau Webster
Bat/Bow
Alex Carey
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Pat Cummins
CAP/Bat/Bow
Mitchell Starc
Bat/Bow
Nathan Lyon
Bat/Bow
Scott Boland
Bat/Bow
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bat/Bow
KL Rahul
Bat/Bow
Shubman Gill
Bat/Bow
Virat Kohli
Bat/Bow
Rishabh Pant
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ravindra Jadeja
Bat/Bow
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bat/Bow
Washington Sundar
Bat/Bow
Jasprit Bumrah
CAP/Bat/Bow
Mohammed Siraj
Bat/Bow
Prasidh Krishna
Bat/Bow