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Australia vs India, ICC World Test Championship Final 2023, Final - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
India
296/10
(69.4 OV)
RR 4.25
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Rohit Sharma
lbw b Pat Cummins
15
26
2
0
Shubman Gill
b Scott Boland
13
15
2
0
Cheteshwar Pujara
b Cameron Green
14
25
2
0
Virat Kohli
c Steven Smith b Mitchell Starc
14
31
2
0
Ajinkya Rahane
c Cameron Green b Pat Cummins
89
129
11
1
Ravindra Jadeja
c Steven Smith b Nathan Lyon
48
51
7
1
KS Bharat
b Scott Boland
5
15
0
0
Shardul Thakur
c Alex Carey b Cameron Green
51
109
6
0
Umesh Yadav
b Pat Cummins
5
11
1
0
Mohammad Shami
c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc
13
11
2
0
Mohammed Siraj
not out
0
3
0
0
Total
296/10
(69.4 OV)
RR 4.25
Fall of Wickets
1-30 (Rohit Sharma, 6 ov), 2-30 (Shubman Gill, 6.4 ov), 3-50 (Cheteshwar Pujara, 13.5 ov), 4-71 (Virat Kohli, 18.2 ov), 5-142 (Ravindra Jadeja, 34.3 ov), 6-152 (KS Bharat, 38.2 ov), 7-261 (Ajinkya Rahane, 62 ov), 8-271 (Umesh Yadav, 65.5 ov), 9-294 (Shardul Thakur, 68.3 ov), 10-296 (Mohammad Shami, 69.4 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mitchell Starc
13.4
0
71
2
Pat Cummins
20
2
83
3
Scott Boland
20
6
59
2
Cameron Green
12
1
44
2
Nathan Lyon
4
0
19
1
01
st Innings
Australia
469/10
(121.3 OV)
RR 3.86
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
David Warner
c KS Bharat b Shardul Thakur
43
60
8
0
Usman Khawaja
c KS Bharat b Mohammed Siraj
0
10
0
0
Marnus Labuschagne
b Mohammad Shami
26
62
3
0
Steven Smith
b Shardul Thakur
121
268
19
0
Travis Head
c KS Bharat b Mohammed Siraj
163
174
25
1
Cameron Green
c Shubman Gill b Mohammad Shami
6
7
1
0
Alex Carey
lbw b Ravindra Jadeja
48
69
7
1
Mitchell Starc
run out (sub Axar Patel)
5
20
0
0
Pat Cummins
c Ajinkya Rahane b Mohammed Siraj
9
34
0
0
Nathan Lyon
b Mohammed Siraj
9
25
1
0
Scott Boland
not out
1
7
0
0
Total
469/10
(121.3 OV)
RR 3.86
Fall of Wickets
1-2 (Usman Khawaja, 3.4 ov), 2-71 (David Warner, 21.4 ov), 3-76 (Marnus Labuschagne, 24.1 ov), 4-361 (Travis Head, 91.1 ov), 5-376 (Cameron Green, 94.2 ov), 6-387 (Steven Smith, 98.1 ov), 7-402 (Mitchell Starc, 103.5 ov), 8-453 (Alex Carey, 114.4 ov), 9-468 (Nathan Lyon, 119.5 ov), 10-469 (Pat Cummins, 121.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mohammad Shami
29
4
122
2
Mohammed Siraj
28.3
4
108
4
Umesh Yadav
23
5
77
0
Shardul Thakur
23
4
83
2
Ravindra Jadeja
18
2
56
1
02
nd Innings
India
We are all set for the game to restart for Australia's second-inning effort as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players are in a huddle near the boundary line and they are having a long chat before taking their respective positions on the field. Usman Khawaja and David Warner are already at the pitch and look eager to get going. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
... THIRD INNINGS ...
Australia have bowled India out for 296 and have taken a first-innings lead of 173 runs! Having started the day 318 runs behind, India lost KS Bharat early and were staring down the barrel. Shardul Thakur joined hands with Ajinkya Rahane and steadied the ship with a 109-run stand. It was a frustrating first session for Australia and they were expected to fight back in the second session. They surely did as Pat Cummins led from the front to dismiss Ajinkya Rahane early in the second session. After the departure of Rahane, Shardul Thakur had no other option to go for the big shots and he perished shortly after completing his fifty. Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc came to the party as well to run through India's tail. Australia would have fancied a lead in excess of 200 but the lead of 173 runs is still a daunting one on this surface. On the other hand, this has been a good recovery by India and now need their bowlers to bowl exceptionally well in the second innings. Can the Indian bowlers replicate their counterparts? Let's find out as Australia's reply is coming up shortly...
69.4
over
69.4 | 2 Runs | HH: 296/10
69.4
W
Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That is the end of the Indian inning and they are four runs short of the 300-run mark! This is banged in short and going down leg. Mohammad Shami looks to pull this one away but gets a glove through to the keeper. Alex Carey has the easiest of catches to take behind the wicket and Australia will be pleased with their bowling effort in this session. India looked down and out at one stage but a fightback in the middle has kept their hopes alive even though they are well behind in this game.
69.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Bowls this one back of a length and well outside off. Mohammad Shami swings his blade hard but does not connect.
69.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Comes 'round the wicket now and bowls this on a good length, into the pads. Mohammad Shami looks to work this leg side but misses and the ball raps against the pads.
69.1
2
Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Mitchell Starc bowls this full and well outside the off stump. Mohammad Shami crunches this towards deep cover and a good piece of fielding in the deep saves the boundary. The batters take a couple of runs though.
69
over
69 | 2 Runs | HH: 294/9
68.6
0
Cameron Green to Mohammed Siraj, Bowls this full as well and outside the off stump. Mohammed Siraj knocks this towards cover.
68.5
0
Cameron Green to Mohammed Siraj, The Australian players were already walking to the pavilion but will have to come running back as this is NOT OUT! Cameron Green bowls this really full and angled into the stumps. Mohammed Siraj looks to flick this away but does not connect and the ball raps against the pads. There is a massive appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Mohammed Siraj reviews straight away though and the Australian believe this is out. UltraEdge however shows an inside edge and Mohammed Siraj survives.
Is that out? Mohammed Siraj has been adjudged LBW but he has taken the review. It did look plumb in real-time though. However, the UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball is next to the bat and the on-field decision gets overturned.
68.4
0
Cameron Green to Mohammed Siraj, Bowls this well outside the off pole on a good length. Mohammed Siraj is more than happy to leave this one alone.
Mohammed Siraj is the last man in.
68.3
W
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shardul Thakur's vigil comes to an end and Cameron Green has his second wicket! He bowls this full and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur goes for the expansive drive through the offside but there is very little foot movement. He gets an outside edge through to the keeper and Alex Carey makes no mistake grabbling hold of this one. India lose their ninth wicket and Australia will now be sensing the end of this inning.
68.3
1
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, WIDE! Bangs this in short and going well down leg side. Shardul Thakur leaves this alone and the umpire calls this wide.
68.2
1
Cameron Green to Mohammad Shami, Bowls this short and into the batter. Mohammad Shami pulls this towards deep square leg and picks up a single.
68.1
0
Cameron Green to Mohammad Shami, Cameron Green bowls this full and outside the off stump. Mohammad Shami drives this firmly but straight to mid off.
Halt! Shardul Thakur is experiencing cramps in his left forearm and has asked the physio to come out. The physio treats him and we are all good to go now.
68
over
68 | 10 Runs | HH: 292/8
67.6
4
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! This is some sublime hitting by Shardul Thakur and he brings up his FIFTY! This is bowled on a fullish length and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur strokes this crisply towards long off and collects four more runs. This has been a remarkable rearguard inning by the Lord!
67.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Another short delivery angled in from outside off. Shardul Thakur looks to pull this away but gets an edge onto his body.
67.4
2
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur punches this towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.
67.3
4
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! That is a cracking shot! Pat Cummins goes full and on an off-stump line. Shardul Thakur punches this straight down the ground for four runs.
67.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur blocks this firmly towards mid on.
67.1
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Pat Cummins bangs this in short and at the batter. Shardul Thakur looks to pull this away but misses.
67
over
67 | 11 Runs | HH: 282/8
66.6
0
Scott Boland to Mohammad Shami, Pulls his length back this time and outside the off stump. Mohammad Shami plays a loose shot and gets beaten on the outside edge.
66.5
2
Scott Boland to Mohammad Shami, Goes back to bowling full and into the stumps. Mohammad Shami flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple of runs.
66.4
4
Scott Boland to Mohammad Shami, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and a bit of luck going Mohammad Shami's way! This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole. Mohammad Shami pushes at this and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.
66.3
4
Scott Boland to Mohammad Shami, FOUR! That is a wonderful shot by a number 10 batter! Scott Boland bowls this full and just outside off. Mohammad Shami knocks this straight back past the bowler for four runs.
66.2
1
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur punches this towards deep point and takes a single this time.
66.1
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and angled into the pads. Shardul Thakur flicks this down to deep backward square leg and does not take a run again. Mohammad Shami has a word with him though.
66
over
66 | 5 Runs | HH: 271/8
65.6
0
Pat Cummins to Mohammad Shami, Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Mohammad Shami knocks this towards long off but Shardul Thakur refuses the single.
Mohammad Shami makes his way out to the middle.
65.5
W
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Pat Cummins strikes again and India slip further! Lands it on a good length, on off and middle, Umesh Yadav hangs back and presents a straight bat to defend. His feet go nowhere and he pays the price. The ball jags away after pitching and hits the top of off and middle stump. Pat Cummins has his third wicket of the game and India are now 8 wickets down.
65.4
0
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, Touch fuller around leg, Umesh Yadav gets behind the line and keeps it out on the off side.
65.3
4
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, FOUR! Shortish length this time, on off, Umesh Yadav gets on his toes and dabs it past gully for a boundary.
65.2
0
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, Beauty! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Umesh Yadav looks to defend without much foot movement. The ball seams away and beats Yadav on the outside edge.
65.1
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Angling in on the pads, on a length, Shardul Thakur shuffles and tucks it towards fine leg for a single.
65
over
65 | 1 Runs | HH: 266/7
64.6
0
Scott Boland to Umesh Yadav, On a good length and outside the off stump. Umesh Yadav gets his bat behind the line of the ball and flicks this towards mid-wicket.
64.5
0
Scott Boland to Umesh Yadav, Goes full and just outside the off pole. Umesh Yadav is taking a calm approach as he defends this back to the bowler.
64.4
1
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Shardul Thakur gets across the line and flicks this down to fine leg for a run.
64.3
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Goes fuller this time and angles this in from outside off. Shardul Thakur blocks this back towards the bowler.
64.2
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Persists with the good-length delivery served outside off. Shardul Thakur knocks this towards the point fielder.
64.1
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Scott Boland bowls this one on a good length and outside off. Shardul Thakur dabs this towards cover-point.
64
over
64 | 2 Runs | HH: 265/7
63.6
0
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, On a good length this time and outside off. Umesh Yadav blocks this towards cover.
63.5
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Goes full and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur pushes at this and gets it off the outside edge towards third man for a single.
63.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Shardul Thakur ducks under this one.
63.3
1
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, Back of a length and outside the off pole. Umesh Yadav pushes this towards cover and sets off for a single.
63.2
0
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, Bowls this one full and into the stumps. Umesh Yadav is watchful as he taps this towards mid on.
63.1
0
Pat Cummins to Umesh Yadav, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside off. Umesh Yadav knocks this back towards the bowler.
63
over
63 | 2 Runs | HH: 263/7
62.6
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Goes full once again and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur dabs this towards mid on to end the over with a dot.
62.5
1
Scott Boland to Umesh Yadav, Angled into the pads on a good length. Umesh Yadav tries to clip this fine but misses and the ball goes to fine leg off the pads for a leg bye.
62.4
1
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this one back of a length and going down leg. Shardul Thakur lets this go through to the keeper who gets some glove on it. The batters take a bye as the ball rolls towards fine leg.
62.3
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, This is slightly wider outside off on a good length. Shardul Thakur is happy to leave this one alone.
62.2
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur defends this back down the pitch.
62.1
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside off. Shardul Thakur defends this solidly.
Umesh Yadav walks out to bat.
62
over
62 | 1 Runs | HH: 261/7
61.6
W
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! CAUGHT! What a stunning catch in the slip cordon! Ajinkya Rahane's remarkable inning comes to an end and this is Cameron Green's wicket! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane looks to guide this towards deep backward square point. Cameron Green at gully has different ideas as he sticks his right hand out and catches it when the ball has almost crossed his body. The cherry just sticks to his hand and he looks absolutely thrilled with his effort. The partnership is finally broken by Australia and they have claimed the seventh Indian wicket. Just the start they wanted at the start of this session!
61.5
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, First run of the session! This is bowled full and angled into the pads. Shardul Thakur clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
61.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Goes really full and just outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur flicks this well but finds the fielder at mid on.
61.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Shardul Thakur clips this towards mid-wicket.
61.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur blocks this out well as well.
61.1
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Pat Cummins bowls full and outside off. Shardul Thakur defends this solidly towards cover.
It will be Pat Cummins to operate from the other end.
61
over
61 | 0 Runs | HH: 260/6
60.6
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Scott Boland begins with a maiden here! This is in line with the stumps on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane defends with a straight bat back down the pitch.
60.5
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane goes onto the back foot and dabs this towards point.
60.4
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Persists with the fuller length and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane gets well forward and blocks this back towards the bowler.
60.3
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Back to bowling full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this towards mid on.
60.2
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane raises his arms high and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
60.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Scott Boland bowls this a fraction full and angled in from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
All in readiness for the post-Lunch session to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Pat Cummins is seen giving final instructions to his group in the huddle. They now walk out to the centre followed by Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur. It will be Scott Boland to start with the ball in the second session. Let's play...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
As far as Australia are concerned, it was a frustrating session for them to say the least. They opted to start the proceedings with Scott Boland and it paid dividends straight away as the right-arm pacer dismissed KS Bharat with a peach. From the other end, Pat Cummins did trouble the Indian batters by hitting the hard lengths but was unlucky to get a wicket. To add to his misery, Green dropped a regulation catch to give Shardul Thakur a life early in his innings. As he did on Day 2, Cummins rotated his bowlers but none of them were able to find a breakthrough. In the last over before Lunch, Pat Cummins did trap Shardul Thakur in front of the stumps but he overstepped to give Thakur another life. Australia will need to regroup during this break and start afresh in the second session. Do join us back at 5.40 pm IST (12.10 pm GMT) for what promises to be another exciting session of Test cricket.
SESSION SUMMARY - 109 runs, 22 overs, 1 wicket. As the two teams head into Lunch on Day 3, it has been India's batting depth that has come to their rescue and it will be India who will be the happier of the two sides. Having begun Day 3 in a precarious position, India were dealt an early blow, losing KS Bharat on the second ball of the day. Shardul Thakur made his way to the middle and found himself battered and bruised on the forearm courtesy of the variable bounce. That said, he showed immense composure and offered great support to his partner. India's man of crisis, Ajinkya Rahane stepped up when his team wanted him to and now finds himself 11 runs short of the three-figure mark. Both batters did have their fair share of luck in the session but credit must be given where it's due. The duo have stitched a 108-run stand to keep India in the game and will look to take India closer to parity in the upcoming session of play.
60
over
60 | 1 Runs | HH: 260/6
59.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Kept out safely by Shardul Thakur and the ball rolls towards the bowler who kicks it towards slip. That will be Lunch on Day 3!
59.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, A stifled appeal for caught behind but turned down! Bowls it in the channel outside off,on a good length, Shardul Thakur takes a good stride forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. Alex Carey thinks he has heard something and asks Pat Cummins to go for the review. However, the UltraeEdge shows no spike as the ball is next to the bat or the glove. The on-field decision will stand and Australia lose their review.
59.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, On a good length and around off, Shardul Thakur gets on the front foot and watchfully keeps it out.
59.4
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, NO BALL! You will not believe what has just happened! Pat Cummins has bowled yet another no ball and he will miss out on yet another wicket! He gets this to angle into the stumps from outside off. Shardul Thakur gets well across the stumps and looks to flick this into the leg side. He misses the line of the ball and gets wrapped on the pads. The umpire raises his finger straight away to the appeal and Ajinkya Rahane takes the review for Shardul Thakur instantly. Replays however show that Pat Cummins has overstepped and this will be a no ball. The onfield decision is reversed and Shardul Thakur survives as it would have been the umpire's call on wickets hitting. The Indian fans have gone absolutely berserk in celebration and the Australian skipper is fuming!
59.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Goes full this time and outside off. Shardul Thakur dabs this into the off side.
59.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Beaten! Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur plays down the wrong line and gets beaten all ends up.
59.1
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Pat Cummins bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur gets on his toes and leaves the ball alone.
59
over
59 | 10 Runs | HH: 259/6
58.6
4
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! The second boundary in the over and Ajinkya Rahane is accumulating runs nicely here! This is flighted full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane gets a nice stride forward and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four more runs.
58.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this back into the pitch and the ball roles towards the bowler.
58.4
4
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! That is the 100-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur as this ball finds the ropes! Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and punches this to deep point for four runs.
58.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Shardul Thakur, Tosses this into the pads on a fullish length. Shardul Thakur clips this towards backward square leg for a single.
58.2
1
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this to cover-point and takes a run. India reach 250 here!
58.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane punches this back to the bowler's left.
58
over
58 | 5 Runs | HH: 249/6
57.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Angles this down leg on a good length. Shardul Thakur misses his flick and the ball goes off the thigh pad towards the keeper. Alex Carey does well diving to his left to hold onto the ball.
57.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Bangs this in short and going down leg. Shardul Thakur ducks under this one and lets this go through to the keeper.
57.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur flicks this straight to the fielder at mid on.
57.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur gets a confident stride forward and lets this go through to the keeper.
57.2
4
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! Shardul Thakur has grown into this game! Pat Cummins bowls this really full and in line with the stumps. Shardul Thakur clips this towards deep square leg and collects four runs. This is the same bowler that peppered him with shortish deliveries at the start of his inning.
57.1
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Pat Cummins bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this towards point and takes a run.
57
over
57 | 5 Runs | HH: 244/6
56.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Shardul Thakur, Gets turn and bounce from outside the off pole on a fullish length. Shardul Thakur taps this into the leg side.
56.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Shardul Thakur, On an off-stump line and bowled a fraction fuller. Shardul Thakur defends this back down the pitch.
56.4
0
Nathan Lyon to Shardul Thakur, Bowls thos short as well and just outside off. Shardul Thakur dabs this back towards the bowler.
56.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, This is short and into the pads. Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
56.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Flights this full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane shimmies down the wicket and dabs this towards cover.
56.1
4
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Nathan Lyon is welcomed to the bowling crease with a lovely shot! Nathan Lyon floats this full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane makes room and hits this inside out towards deep cover for four runs.
56
over
56 | 5 Runs | HH: 239/6
55.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Wide outside the off stump on a good length. Shardul Thakur gets a good stride forward and lets this go through to the keeper.
55.5
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane looks to block but misses and the ball rolls to point off the pads. They take a leg bye.
55.4
2
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, DROPPED! Another massive chance goes begging! Pat Cummins bowls this full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane goes for the expansive drive and gets an outside edge that goes between the wicket keeper and first slip. Alex Carey feigns a catch but then decides not to go for it and David Warner just manages to get his left hand on it. The ball is parried towards fine leg and they take a couple of runs.
55.3
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur pushes this to deep cover-point and takes a run. The partnership is building nicely for India and they will be praying this continues.
55.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this on a good length as well and angled in from outside off. Shardul Thakur blocks this firmly back to the bowler.
Halt! Ajinkya Rahane has taken a blow on the right index finger and needs medical attention. He did take a blow on the finger on Day 2 as well. Out comes the physio and applies tape to Rahane's finger. Rahane is all set to resume now.
55.1
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside off. Gets a bit of extra bounce as Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards gully and sets off for a quick run.
55
over
55 | 5 Runs | HH: 234/6
54.6
1
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane guides this down to deep backward point for a single and will be on strike in the next over.
54.6
3
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, NO BALL! This is full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this sweetly through extra cover for a couple of runs. He gets to 5000 runs in Test cricket and Cameron Green will have to bowl another delivery as he has overstepped here.
54.5
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane shows a solid defensive technique as he taps this towards cover-point.
54.4
1
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Goes really full this time and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur smothers this into the pitch on the off side and Ajinkya Rahane calls him through for a quick single.
54.3
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Strays onto the pads on a good length. Shardul Thakur looks to clip this fine but misses and the ball rolls off the pads to the left of the keeper.
54.2
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur looks to play at this initially and then decides to leave it alone at the last moment.
54.1
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Cameron Green bowls this full and angled in from outside off. Shardul Thakur defends this solidly back to the bowler.
54
over
54 | 6 Runs | HH: 229/6
53.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Shardul Thakur taps this through backward point and collects a run to keep strike.
53.5
4
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! Shardul Thakur responds to the bowler with disdain! This is short and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur goes onto the back foot and slaps this into the air towards deep point for four runs.
53.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Shardul Thakur knocks this back towards the bowler who feigns a throw and then smiles.
53.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur dabs this towards point and looks for a single to get to the non-striker's end. Ajinkya Rahane sends him back.
53.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length. Shardul Thakur gets his bat down and gets a slight inside edge onto this one. The ball goes on the bounce to the keeper who does well to collect this one.
53.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane eases this down to long off for a single.
53
over
53 | 3 Runs | HH: 223/6
52.6
1
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for one more.
52.5
1
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Goes fuller this time and angles this in from outside off. Shardul Thakur gets his bat down and taps this through point for a run.
52.4
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Shardul Thakur ducks under this one and allows the keeper to collect it.
52.3
1
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this through cover-point and takes a single.
52.2
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, This is slightly wider outside off on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders his arms to this one.
52.1
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole with some shape away. Ajinkya Rahane feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge,
52
over
52 | 3 Runs | HH: 220/6
51.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur remains watchful and evades the ball.
51.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes really full and just outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane looks to clip this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards point and they take a run.
51.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Shardul Thakur flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up an easy single.
51.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur throws the kitchen sink at this one but does not connect.
51.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length this time and angled in from outside off. Shardul Thakur gets up and dabs this towards cover.
51.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and well down leg side. Alex Carey dives and gets some glove on it as the ball rolls to fine leg. The batters take a bye.
51
over
51 | 2 Runs | HH: 217/6
50.6
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Pulls his length back a fraction but well outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur holds his bat inside the line of the ball and lets it through to the keeper.
50.5
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Delivers this wide outside off on a good length. Shardul Thakur is happy to leave this one alone. He is playing a responsible knock here for his side.
50.4
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Shardul Thakur gets up on his toes and punches this towards cover.
50.3
1
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Bangs this in short and at the batter. Ajinkya Rahane mistimes his pull into the vacant square leg region for a run.
50.2
1
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur looks to block this awkwardly with his right leg up in the air. The ball goes off the outside part of his bat towards deep backward point for a single.
50.1
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Cameron Green goes full and angles this in from outside off. Shardul Thakur clips this towards mid-wicket.
50
over
50 | 6 Runs | HH: 215/6
49.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Gets this to come back into the stumps on a good length. Shardul Thakur looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge over the slip cordon for a single and will retain strike.
49.5
4
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! That is absolutely thumped to the boundary! What a shot this is by Shardul Thakur and that shows some confidence building in him. Mitchell Starc goes full and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur leans into the shot and creams this to deep cover for four runs.
49.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Shardul Thakur is unable to get bat on this and the ball rolls off the pads into the off side. He looks to a run that is not there.
49.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Shardul Thakur decides to leave this alone at the last moment.
49.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Comes 'round the wicket and angles this down leg on a good length. Shardul Thakur looks to flick this fine but misses.
49.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards cover and sets off for a single.
DRINKS! This has been a great fightback by India led by Ajinkya Rahane who has reached a well-deserved half-century and has been supported by Shardul Thakur who has taken several blows on his body. Australia got an early breakthrough when Scott Boland went through the defenses of KS Bharat whose disappointing run in Test cricket continues. India still trail by 260 runs but after being 71 for the loss of four wickets, they will be happy with their effort this morning. Australia will be eager to break through this partnership and get into the Indian tail as they hunt for a considerable first-inning lead.
49
over
49 | 10 Runs | HH: 209/6
48.6
0
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Goes full again does Green, outside off, Shardul Thakur plants his foot forward and leaves the ball alone. A good over for India, 10 runs came off it.
48.5
1
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length now and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and dabs it to deep backward point for a single.
48.4
4
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! As classy as it can get! Green continues to go full and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets into a good position and drives it nicely. Gets it wide of cover for four more runs.
48.3
4
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, EDGED AND FOUR! Full and swinging away, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets the width he needs and throws his hands at it. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. 50-run stand comes up between Rahane and Thakur.
48.2
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Cameron Green is convinced enough and asks Pat Cummins to go for the review. It did look sliding down leg in real-time. Green goes fuller and shaping in, on the pads, Ajinkya Rahane gets beaten on the flick and wears it on the front pad. Australia go up in unison but the umpire says no. The Ball Tracking shows that it is umpire's call on wickets and the on-field decision will stand.
48.1
1
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur, Comes into the attack and starts on a short length, outside off, Shardul Thakur gets on top of the bounce and pats it wide of backward point for a single.
48
over
48 | 3 Runs | HH: 199/6
47.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Keeps it on middle, on a good length, Shardul Thakur nudges it to deep square leg and gets to the other end.
47.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and steers it wide of deep point for a run.
47.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller now and angling away, around off, Ajinkya Rahane takes a good stride forward and defends it out on the off side.
47.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length and outside off, Shardul Thakur cuts it without much timing. Gets it to the right of backward point for a single.
47.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Angled across the batter, on a good length, outside off, Shardul Thakur is in no mood to play at those.
47.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Begins his spell from over the wicket, on a shortish length, on middle, Shardul Thakur looks to tuck it on the leg side but wears it on the thigh pad. Thakur wants to sneak in a single but Rahane says no.
We have another halt as the physio is out checking Shardul Thakur's thumb this time. He is going to be pretty bruised by the end of this inning and he will now be facing Mitchell Starc who has been brought into the attack.
47
over
47 | 5 Runs | HH: 196/6
46.6
1
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, On a hard length and angling in, on middle and leg, Shardul Thakur fends it from the crease towards fine leg for a single.
46.5
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Pitched up, on middle, Shardul Thakur leans and solidly blocks this one out on the leg side.
46.4
4
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Four Leg Byes! Strays slightly down leg, Shardul Thakur gets inside the line to help it fine. Gets it off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
46.3
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Keeps it full and on off and middle, Shardul Thakur gets on the front foot and blocks it out down the wicket.
46.2
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Fuller now and angling in, on middle, Shardul Thakur shuffles and pushes it to mid on.
46.1
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length, outside off, Shardul Thakur shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
46
over
46 | 13 Runs | HH: 191/6
45.6
6
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, SIX! What a way to reach fifty! This has been a fighting knock by Ajinkya Rahane under testing conditions. Pat Cummins bangs it in short and around leg, the ball does not bounce as expected and sits up nicely for the batter. Ajinkya Rahane swivels in the crease and hooks it deep into the stands towards the fine leg fence. Just a raise of the bat by Rahane as he knows the job is far from over yet.
45.5
4
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Streaky but along the ground! Fuller and outside off by Pat Cummins, Ajinkya Rahane looks to drive down the ground. Gets it from the outer half of the bat and wide of backward point for a boundary.
45.4
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, In the air...but safe! Lands it on a hard length, around middle, Shardul Thakur looks to turn this one on the leg side. Gets a leading edge that falls well short of mid-wicket. A single taken.
45.3
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length delivery, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane stays in the crease and taps it to deep point for one more run.
45.2
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Bowls it on a hard length, around off, Shardul Thakur hangs back and drops it on the off side for a single.
45.1
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length and outside off, shaping away, Shardul Thakur is happy to let this one go.
45
over
45 | 3 Runs | HH: 178/6
44.6
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes around off, on a full length, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and looks to drive this one. Gets an outside edge that drops just short of Cameron Green at gully.
44.5
2
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Classy shot but just for two runs! Fuller and tailing in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane checks his shot with a straight bat. Gets it past mid off for a couple of runs.
44.4
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Angled in this time, on middle, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane watchfully gets behind the line and blocks it out on the off side.
44.3
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Boland bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane sways away and lets the ball pass.
44.2
1
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Fuller this time and on off, Shardul Thakur gets on the front foot and flicks it to fine leg for a single.
44.1
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Goes a bit wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Shardul Thakur covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
44
over
44 | 2 Runs | HH: 175/6
43.6
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Delivers this on a good length as well and outside off. Shardul Thakur dabs this towards point and sets off for a single. Despite taking a few blows here, he does not seem to be shying from the strike.
43.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, On a hard length, around off, Shardul Thakur looks to keep this one out on the off side but the ball rolls off his bat behind the wicket.
43.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Short and wide outside off, Shardul Thakur frees his arms and goes for the cut only to connect with thin air.
43.4
1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, NO BALL! Banged in short and on off, Shardul Thakur goes for the pull but gets an inside edge onto his body.
43.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Tailing in sharply, on off, Shardul Thakur gets beaten by the sharp movement and wears it on the thigh pad.
43.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, DROPPED! Cameron Green has dropped a sitter here. A lucky escape for Shardul Thakur. Cummins bowls it on a hard length, angling away, outside off, Shardul Thakur gets on his toes and gets squared up as he tried to defend. Gets an outside edge that travels straight to Green at gully. He does get into a good position but spills it.
43.1
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, A bit too wide outside off, on a length, Shardul Thakur is happy to let this one go.
43
over
43 | 6 Runs | HH: 173/6
42.6
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length delivery, at the stumps, Ajinkya Rahane defends it solidly with a straight bat.
42.5
4
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery, moving in, around off, Ajinkya Rahane allows the ball to swing and plays this one late. Opens the bat face and steers it past backward point for a boundary.
42.4
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Beauty! Serves it outside off, shaping away, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one behind.
42.3
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Lands it fuller and on off, Ajinkya Rahane presents a straight bat and drives it back to the bowler.
42.2
2
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Around of this time, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane takes a confident stride forward and times the drive in front of deep point. Collects a couple of runs.
42.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Angled in, on middle, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane stays on the back foot and defends it towards cover.
42
over
42 | 1 Runs | HH: 167/6
41.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length and outside off, nipping away, Shardul Thakur looks to defend this one but gets beaten for pace.
41.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Touch fuller this time, on middle, Shardul Thakur walks across and pushes it to mid on.
41.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Cummins to test Thakur here! Bangs it in short, on middle, Shardul Thakur hops and takes his bottom hand off the bat. Fends it towards point for a dot.
Play halted! Oh, my word! He has been struck on the same forearm once again and this time he looks to be in some serious pain. He has his gloves off and the physio rushes out to the middle once again. More icepack is being applied and they are checking to see if there is any serious damage. It looks like he will be using an armband on his right arm which is unprecedented for a right-handed batter and he pops a painkiller. He will continue and we are set to resume...
41.3
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Shardul Thakur takes a blow on the forearm once again! Another heavy ball by Pat Cummins, around off, Shardul Thakur shuffles to turn it on the leg side. The ball nips away sharply and strikes Thakur on the back forearm for the second consecutive delivery.
Slight halt! The ball has thumped against the back forearm of Shardul Thakur and he looks pretty uncomfortable out there. The physios are out to have a check and the magic spray comes out. They are putting the icepack at the point of impact and he is all set to continue...
41.2
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Sharp delivery! On a hard length and moving away, Shardul Thakur looks to get behind the line. The ball rears off the surface and catches Thakur on the back forearm.
41.1
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Serves it a bit wide outside off, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and dabs it to deep point for a single.
41
over
41 | 9 Runs | HH: 166/6
40.6
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Fuller and on the stumps, Shardul Thakur uses his feet and keeps it out towards mid on.
40.5
4
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Shardul Thakur gets forward and defends it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer half of the bat and past gully. Nathan Lyon performs the chase and puts in a dive but in vain.
40.4
4
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Four Byes! Strays down leg, on a length, Shardul Thakur lets it go. Alex Carey dives quickly to his left but the ball beats him. One of the rare loose deliveries by Scott Boland.
40.3
1
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Tailing in sharply, on a good length, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane fends it off the inside edge towards fine leg for a run.
40.2
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Keeps it back of a length, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hops and guides it along the ground to gully.
40.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Shaping in, on off and middle, on a shortish length, Ajinkya Rahane makes room to punch it on the off side but gets an outside edge onto his front pad.
40
over
40 | 3 Runs | HH: 157/6
39.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Beaten! Goes full and swinging away outside off, Shardul Thakur goes for an expansive drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
39.5
2
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Cummins bowls it into the wicket, on off and middle, Shardul Thakur gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to the left of fine leg for two runs more.
39.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur, Angled in, on off from over the wicket, Shardul Thakur shuffles and defends this length delivery on the off side.
39.3
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Lands it on middle, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane gets it from the inner half of the bat towards fine leg for a single.
39.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Length delivery, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it out to mid on.
39.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Starts off on a hard length, shaping away, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but does not go feeling for the ball.
Pat Cummins will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs | HH: 154/6
38.6
2
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, DROPPED! A sharp chance goes down! Bowls it just outside off, on a back of a length, Shardul Thakur pokes at this delivery away from his body. Gets an outside edge that travels quickly to third slip. Usman Khawaja there leaps but can only get his fingertips to the ball. The ball rolls behind him for a couple of runs.
38.5
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Much fuller this time, in the channel outside off, Shardul Thakur gets on the front foot and keeps it out towards mid off.
38.4
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Keeps it at the pads, on a hard length, Shardul Thakur wears it on the thigh pad and the ball drops on the leg side.
38.3
0
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur, Bowls it on a hard length, on middle and leg, Shardul Thakur fends this one off the gloves on the leg side.
38.2
W
Scott Boland to KS Bharat, OUT! TIMBER! What a start to Day 3 for Scott Boland and Australia! Boland strikes on his second delivery of the day and removes KS Bharat. Bowls it on a good length, around off, the ball jags back in after pitching. KS Bharat shapes to defend but gets beaten all ends up. The ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad and crashes onto the stumps. Boland is pumped and so are his teammates. India have been rocked early on Day 3. Shardul Thakur is the new man in.
38.1
1
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Ajinkya Rahane and India are underway on Day 3! Boland starts off on a length, around leg, Ajinkya Rahane tucks it off his pads to fine leg for a single.
We are all set for the commencement of Day 3, the moving day of a Test match as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Australian players are in a huddle beyond the boundary before following the umpires out and taking their respective positions on the field. Ajinkya Rahane and KS Bharat have a massive job in hand if they are to save India the blushes. Scott Boland will bowl the first over of the morning and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and he says that the weather is excellent. The temperature on Day 3 will be between 19 to 24 degrees with a 0% chance of rain which is much hotter than it was on Day 2 and will get warmer as we enter the weekend. Mentions that in the first two days, they have seen uneven bounce with the ball rapping batters on the gloves and beating the bat which is odd to see so early in an Oval Test match. He is joined by Dinesh Karthik who informs that there are cracks that run straight down the pitch and that is what causes the uneven bounce. Claims that the delivery that got Virat Kohli's wicket hit either the indentations or one of the cracks. Reckons that there will definitely be spin on offer on this pitch and with the sun baking down, it is getting drier. Ends by saying that Nathan Lyon's wicket of Ravindra Jadeja is the first of many wickets by spinners we will see in this game.
After failing to make a mark with the ball on Day 1, Indian bowlers roared back on Day 2 and bowled Australia out for 469. In reply, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India off to a positive start. However, the Indian batters fell prey to errors in judgement and were soon reduced to 71-4. Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja forged a solid recovery, but Jadeja's departure before Stumps put them in a hole once again. A lot will rest on the shoulders of Ajinkya Rahane, and he will require support from the lower order. Can he bail India out of trouble? Let's find out, as action on Day 3 is coming up shortly.
For Australia, Steven Smith and Travis Head picked up where they left off and consolidated their side's position. Australia did lose their way a bit, but Alex Carey played a handy cameo to help his side stretch the first-inning total. Pat Cummins and Co. showed exceptional control with the ball and kept troubling the Indian batters. Australia would want to make good use of the early movement on Day 3 and run through India's lower order to take a healthy first-innings lead.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 3 of the 2021–23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. Having dominated the Test with the bat on Day 1, Australia backed it up with the ball on Day 2 and have a firm grip on the final after two days of play.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
Another day goes to Australia and they will now look to ascertain their claim to the title on Day 3 which is the moving day of the Test match. To be fair, we had ample movement on Day 2 as the Indian batters could not complement the good work done by their bowlers and are looking to be sinking deeper into the sand pit. They need a rope to hang onto here and the Aussies have not given them an inch. The action continues on Friday 9th June for Day 3 of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Scott Boland is in for a flash interview. He says that it is really exciting to play in the World Test Championship final and adds he had a nervous past couple of days. Mentions that it was nice to knock Shubman Gill over. Hopes that they can pick more wickets in the morning. Feels that they are in a really strong position after two days. Shares that the pitch is playing up and down with few balls taking off while few have kept low as well.
Australia came into Day 2 in a comfortable position and looked to be well on course to post a mammoth total on the board. Steven Smith took 2 deliveries to reach his century and Travis Head soon after got to his 150. After a decent start, the Aussies began losing wickets in a bundle as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Head for 163 and Cameron Green could not contribute with the bat. India made the morning session theirs when Shardul Thakur got Steven Smith to chop the ball onto the stumps and Mitchell Starc got run out taking a risky run. The Aussies still had 422 runs on the board going into the Lunch break having lost 7 wickets and would have still been aiming to get to the 500-run mark. Ravindra Jadeja picked up his first wicket of the game in the second session when he dismissed Alex Carey just short of his half-century and Mohammed Siraj added the finishing touches by dismissing Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins with Australia scoring 469 runs in the first inning. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill started well but lost their wickets before going in for Tea and never looked like they would recover from it in the final session. Australia will be proud of the efforts as all the five bowlers they have used so far have claimed one wicket each.
SESSION SUMMARY - 114 runs, 28 overs, 3 wickets. Australia have consolidated their position in this game as they are staring at a massive first-inning lead. They had India in all sorts of trouble at the Tea break having dismissed both their openers with the scoreboard reading 30 and would have been looking to start this final session well. They opted to go with Cameron Green from one side and he justified their faith in him by claiming the crucial wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara who did not offer a shot and saw his off pole destroyed. Mitchell Starc did not look to be in good rhythm but just as he has done so often in the past bowled an absolute jaffa to dismiss Virat Kohli who was looking determined at the wicket. India suddenly found themselves 71 for the loss of four wickets till Ravindra Jadeja came out with positive intent and scored 48 runs in 51 deliveries. He added 71 runs in 100 balls with Ajinkya Rahane but fell to the guile of Nathan Lyon close to Stumps. Rahane got a lifeline when Pat Cummins caught him in front of the stumps but overstepped the bowling crease and he holds the flame of hope for India at the moment. With India still trailing by 318 runs, Australia have a great opportunity to attack them in the morning session of Day 3.
38
over
38 | 4 Runs | HH: 151/5
37.6
2
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Pitched up, outside off, KS Bharat free his arms and guides it wide of third man for a couple of runs. That will be Stumps on Day 2!
37.5
0
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Shortish length, angling across, outside off, KS Bharat is happy to let this one pass.
37.4
0
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Around middle, on a good length, KS Bharat gets behind the line and keeps it out towards mid on.
37.3
0
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Goes full this time and outside off, KS Bharat goes for a drive away from the body and is lucky to not edge this one behind.
Slight halt! KS Bharat has taken it clean on the elbow and looks to be in trouble. The physios are out to check on him and it seems like this will most certainly be the last over of the day.
37.2
2
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Ouch, that must have hurt! Bowls it on a hard length and around off, the ball jags back in sharply and catches KS Bharat on his left elbow. The ball lobs over the slip cordon for two leg byes.
37.1
0
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Comes from over the wicket, on a good length, angling across, outside off, KS Bharat looks to punch it on the back foot but misses. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper.
37
over
37 | 2 Runs | HH: 147/5
36.6
1
Scott Boland to KS Bharat, On an awkward length, angling in on off, KS Bharat gets surprised by the bounce and inward movement. Gets it off his gloves and ribs on the leg side for a single.
36.5
0
Scott Boland to KS Bharat, Bowls it on a hard length, just outside off, KS Bharat pushes this one from the crease towards cover.
36.4
0
Scott Boland to KS Bharat, Outside off, on a length, KS Bharat watchfully keeps it out.
36.3
1
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and wide outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and cuts it along the ground to deep point for a single.
36.2
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane punches it off the back foot but without much timing to cover.
36.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl it outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane is in no mood to play at this.
36
over
36 | 3 Runs | HH: 145/5
35.6
0
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Lands it full and wide outside off, KS Bharat free his arms and drives it straight to cover.
35.5
2
Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Fullish delivery, angled across outside off, KS Bharat squeezes it through backward point. Opens his account with a couple of runs.
35.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Swinging into the pads, on a full length, Ajinkya Rahane clips it to deep square leg for a single.
35.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly short and around off, Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms once again.
35.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, In the channel outside off, from over the wicket, Ajinkya Rahane is happy to let the ball pass.
35.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Pitched up, angling across, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and pushes it to wide mid off.
35
over
35 | 1 Runs | HH: 142/5
34.6
0
Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Around leg, on a fuller length, KS Bharat clips it a bit wide of mid on. A yes-no situation in the middle but Bharat sends Rahane back in time.
34.5
0
Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Flighted this time, on off, KS Bharat gets on the front foot and pushes it back to the bowler.
34.4
0
Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Bowls it short and on off, KS Bharat stays back and keeps it out.
KS Bharat strides out to the middle.
34.3
W
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! TAKEN! The move to bring Nathan Lyon on has worked wonders for Australia! Floated up, turning away, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja plants his foot forward and has a feel for the delivery. The ball spins away and catches the outside edge of his bat. Steven Smith at first slip makes no mistake and Lyon is thrilled to bits. Ravindra Jadeja stands there in disbelief and starts to slowly trudge off. A huge blow for India as they are now five wickets down.
34.2
1
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Shorter around middle, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
34.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Tossed up, full around off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and guides it to backward point.
34
over
34 | 13 Runs | HH: 141/4
33.6
2
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched up again, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja drives it with a straight bat and gets it past the bowler for a couple of runs more.
33.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Fullish delivery down leg, Ravindra Jadeja looks to help it fine but misses.
33.4
4
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Streaky but Ravindra Jadeja and India will take it! Bowls it full and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja gets on the front foot. Defends with soft hands and gets and outside edge that races past the diving Cameron Green at gully for a boundary.
33.3
2
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja plants his foot across and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs more.
33.2
4
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Smart batting! On a shortish length, around off, Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and uses the pace of the delivery. Opens the bat face and guides it past the slip cordon for a boundary.
33.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles it across, outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane takes a good stride forward and dabs it to towards third man for a single.
33
over
33 | 3 Runs | HH: 128/4
32.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and flatter, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane swivels in the crease and pulls it to deep square leg. Retains the strike with a single.
32.5
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Shorter and on off, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it towards silly point.
32.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Darted in on the pads, Ravindra Jadeja works it wide of mid-wicket and takes a single.
32.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Keeps it short and down leg, Ajinkya Rahane tucks it off his hips to fine leg for a single.
32.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short again and around off, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and punches it to mid off.
32.1
0
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Comes into the attack and starts with a short delivery, turning in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and pushes it to mid off.
32
over
32 | 5 Runs | HH: 125/4
31.6
4
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Glorious! Lands it full and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leans and drives it through covers.The fast outfield does the rest and Jadeja collects a boundary.
31.5
1
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller this time, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane prods forward but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls to fine leg for a single. 50-run stand comes up between Rahane and Jadeja.
31.4
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Length delivery, around off, Ajinkya Rahane watchfully defends it on the off side.
31.3
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Lands it on middle, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back to defend. The ball jags back in sharply and catches Rahane on the thigh pad.
31.2
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls it on a hard length, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms and lets the ball pass.
31.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length, around off, Ajinkya Rahane dabs it from the crease towards backward point.
31
over
31 | 4 Runs | HH: 120/4
30.6
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Tailing in sharply, around off, on a length, Ravindra Jadeja gets an inside edge onto his front pad and the ball drops at his feet.
30.5
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller this time, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket.
30.4
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and angling in, on off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out on the off side.
30.3
4
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Four Byes! Wow, where has that come from? Bowls it on a hard length, shaping away, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go. The ball bounces sharply and goes over the keeper's head for four byes.
30.2
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, From 'round the wicket, on off, on a good length, Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and keeps it out.
30.1
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Around off, on a hard length, Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and defends it towards cover.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs | HH: 116/4
29.6
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Angling in on middle, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it towards mid on.
29.5
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Brings his length back and bowls it on off, Ajinkya Rahane watchfully keeps it out on the off side.
29.4
4
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Exquisite by Ajinkya Rahane! Boland pitches it up, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets into a good position and drives it through covers for a boundary.
29.3
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane looks to drive it on the up but miscues it to mid off.
29.2
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Snorter! On a hard length and shaping away, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one behind.
29.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane plants his foot forward and keeps it out on the off side.
29
over
29 | 1 Runs | HH: 112/4
28.6
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short once again, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja sways away and leaves the ball alone.
28.5
1
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls it into the wicket, around middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
28.4
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and swinging away, wide outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets lured into the drive but mishits it to mid off.
28.3
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, On a hard length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane shapes to pull this one away but checks his shot. Pushes it to mid-wicket for a dot.
28.2
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls it fuller and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms and lets the ball pass.
Slight halt!
28.1
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Banged in short and at the batter by Cameron Green, Ajinkya Rahane takes his eyes off the ball as he goes for the pull. The ball thuds onto his helmet and lobs towards the slip cordon. It is taken at third slip and Australia go up in appeal. Pat Cummins has a word with his teammates but isn't convinced enough to go for the review.
28
over
28 | 6 Runs | HH: 111/4
27.6
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, In dipper this time, on a good length, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja gets cramped for room and wears it on the front pad.
27.5
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full and outside off, swinging away, Ravindra Jadeja takes a good stride forward and leaves the ball alone.
27.4
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Shaping in sharply, on middle and leg, on a good length, Ravindra Jadeja tries to clip it away. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad.
27.3
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up, outside off, shaping away, Ravindra Jadeja looks to drive down the ground but gets beaten on the outside edge.
27.2
6
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX! Put away with ease! Strays on leg, on a length, Ravindra Jadeja uses his feet and nonchalantly flicks it over square leg for a maximum.
27.1
0
Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Beauty! Angled in, on off, on a good length, the ball moves away after pitching and beats Ravindra Jadeja on the outside edge.
27
over
27 | 5 Runs | HH: 105/4
26.6
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Good-length delivery, around off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side.
26.5
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, On the off stump line, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and blocks it out.
26.4
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls it outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane lets it pass.
26.3
1
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling down leg, on a length, Ravindra Jadeja turns this one down to fine leg for a single.
26.2
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Pulls his length back and bowls it outside off, Ravindra Jadeja is happy to let the ball go.
26.1
4
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Sheer timing! Green serves it full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja plants his foot forward and drives with a straight bat. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary.
26
over
26 | 0 Runs | HH: 100/4
25.6
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one, just outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane watchfully leaves the ball alone.
25.5
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Keeps it on middle, on a hard length, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it out.
25.4
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Going away, outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane drives away from the body and finds backward point.
25.3
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Much tighter this time, around off, shaping in, Ajinkya Rahane covers his off stump and does not offer a shot.
25.2
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane shoulders arms and lets it go.
25.1
0
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Angling in, around leg, Ajinkya Rahane fends it off the back foot towards the leg side.
25
over
25 | 2 Runs | HH: 100/4
24.6
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Banged in short, angling in on middle, Ravindra Jadeja sways away and leaves the ball alone.
24.5
2
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Good running! Hard length, around off, Ravindra Jadeja dabs it in the vacant point region and comes back for the second run with ease.
24.4
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes short and moving away, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja gets his gloves out of the way and leaves the ball alone.
24.3
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, around off, Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and punches it back towards the bowler.
24.2
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Another one on a good length, wide outside off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go once again.
24.1
0
Cameron Green to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it on a good length, outside off, shaping away, Ravindra Jadeja is happy to let the ball go.
Drinks break! Australia continue to dominate the proceedings courtesy of disciplined bowling. Pat Cummins almost dismissed Ajinkya Rahane, only for it to be deemed a no ball. Nonetheless, they will be aiming to pick a couple of wickets more before Stumps. After the dismissal of Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane were starting to string a decent partnership but Kohli's departure has pegged them back once again. The onus is now on Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja to safely negotiate the remaining overs in the day's play. Another exciting passage of play awaits us...
24
over
24 | 1 Runs | HH: 98/4
23.6
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Angled into the stumps on a fuller length. Ajinkya Rahane clips this towards mid-wicket.
23.5
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, On a yorker length this time and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane digs this out into the off side.
23.4
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane hits this firmly to the point fielder.
23.3
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes full and in line with the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this back past the bowler but they do not take a run.
23.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane gets his back hand off and blocks this towards cover.
23.1
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins Bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja clips this to the left of mid on and sets off for a sharp single.
23
over
23 | 9 Runs | HH: 97/4
22.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane is happy to shoulder his arms once again and not play at this.
22.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes full and wide outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane gets a stride forward and leaves the ball alone.
22.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length this time and into the batter. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this to the left of mid on and sets off for a quick single.
22.3
4
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Easy pickings for Ravindra Jadeja and he accepts it gladly! Mitchell Starc bowls a full delivery onto the pads. Ravindra Jadeja gives the required treatment by flicking this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
22.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja decides to leave this at the last moment.
22.1
4
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja gets this on a driving length and helps himself to a boundary! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja punches this down to long off for four runs.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs | HH: 88/4
21.6
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this back of a length and into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend this but gets surprised by the extra bounce. The ball hits him on his finger and goes into the off side. He yelps in pain and gets his gloves off immediately to check his finger.
Halt! Ajinkya Rahane has taken a blow on the index finger and requires medical attention. Out comes the physio with the magic spray and tapes Rahane's finger. Rahane puts on a new pair of gloves and he is all set to resume.
21.6
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, OH MY WORD! Pat Cummins seemed to have got the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane here but he has overstepped and this will be a no ball! He delivers this on a good length and into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane misses the line of the ball and gets trapped in the crease. The ball thuds against his back pad and Pat Cummins appeals instantly. The umpire raises his finger and Ajinkya Rahane goes upstairs for a review. He survives straight after the front foot check as Pat Cummins has done a cardinal crime in cricket. Ajinkya Rahane survives as he would have been a goner despite the review.
21.5
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Gets this closer to the off stump on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane defends this solidly towards point.
21.4
4
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! That has been elegantly played to the boundary! This is a tad bit full as well and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane leans into the shot and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.
21.3
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly fuller this time and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane gets his front foot forward and defends this into the pitch.
21.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles this in from outside off on a fullish length. Ajinkya Rahane punches this towards the mid on fielder.
21.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Pat Cummins delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders his arms to this one. He seems to have changed his approach here after the dismissal of Virat Kohli.
21
over
21 | 4 Runs | HH: 83/4
20.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this down leg on a fullish length. Ravindra Jadeja tries to flick this away and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from Mitchell Starc but the umpire remains unmoved as this is clearly going down leg.
20.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and well outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja shows patience and leaves this one alone.
20.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller this time and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja knocks this back towards the bolwer.
20.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length this time but well outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja is not interested in playing at this one.
20.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja stands tall and leaves this one alone.
20.1
4
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja has played a confident-looking shot here! This is bowled full and into the pads. Ravindra Jadeja punches this straight down to long on for four runs.
20
over
20 | 7 Runs | HH: 79/4
19.6
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Onto the pads on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja is unable to tuck this away but goes off his thigh pads towards fine leg for a leg bye. He will keep strike.
19.5
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length once again but outside the off stump this time. Ravindra Jadeja defends this solidly towards cover.
19.5
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this on a good length and pitching outside the leg stump, Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. They do not take the review but would not have mattered as Pat Cummins has overstepped.
19.4
1
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Full this time and angled into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane clips this down to deep backward square leg for a single.
19.3
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja gets on his toes and dabs this into the off side for a quick run.
19.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes a tad bit fuller this time and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards mid off.
19.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this towards cover-point.
19.1
3
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja tries to work this leg side and gets a leading edge once again through covers for a couple of runs. The bowler oversteps and it will be an extra run with the no ball.
19
over
19 | 1 Runs | HH: 72/4
18.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, A fraction fuller and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane remains watchful and lets this go through to the keeper.
18.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length this time, and angled into the batter. Ravindra Jadeja looks to whip it leg side but gets a leading edge over gully for a single to open his account.
18.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this one on a good length and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets this one go through to the keeper.
18.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja pushes at this and gets an inside edge towards backward square leg.
Ravindra Jadeja comes out to bat with India reeling at 71-4.
18.2
W
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, OUT! CAUGHT! What a jaffa of a delivery and Virat Kohli has no answer to this one! India lose a massive wicket and the Australians look absolutely thrilled! This is bowled back of a length and just outside off, angling away from the batter. Virat Kohli is surprised by the extra bounce and looks to fend this away. The ball hits the top of the blade near the handle and flies towards the slip cordon. Steven Smith times his jump perfectly at second slip and grabs the ball over his head. India lose their fourth wicket and are staring down a barrel now as Australia press their advantage even further.
18.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside off. Virat Kohli blocks this solidly towards mid off.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs | HH: 71/3
17.6
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, A bit of shape away but far from the batter outside off on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders his arms to this one as well.
17.5
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane raises his arms and allows the keeper to catch the ball.
17.4
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane gets beaten on his inside edge as the ball zips through to the keeper.
17.3
4
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane slaps this away to the fence! Pat Cummins bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pulls this towards deep square leg and collects four runs.
Slight halt! The umpires are passing the ball through the rings and looks like they are opting for a ball change here. They have a new cherry in their hand that looks 17-18 overs old and Marnus Labuschagne begins to shine it up. We are all set to go now...
17.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl full but serves this wide outside off. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this straight to the point fielder.
17.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Pat Cummins bowls this full and into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane punches this back towards the bowler.
17
over
17 | 6 Runs | HH: 67/3
16.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this one back of a length but strays onto the pads. Ajinkya Rahane tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run and will retain strike.
16.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Ajinkya Rahane watches this closely and pushes this towards mid off.
16.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes a tad bit fuller and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane is content with leaving this one alone.
16.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Onto the pads on a good length. Virat Kohli flicks this uppishly towards deep backward square leg for a single.
16.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a good length and angling away outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders his arms to this one.
16.1
4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Mitchell Starc is welcomed to the bowling crease with a boundary! He bowls this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forward and plays this crisply towards wide long off for four runs.
16
over
16 | 6 Runs | HH: 61/3
15.6
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Back to bowling full and into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this towards mid on.
15.5
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this into the pitch on the off side.
15.4
1
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli dabs this towards cover with soft hands and takes a sharp single.
15.3
3
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane strokes this towards deep cover and runs well to complete three runs.
15.2
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
15.1
1
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Virat Kohli clips this down to deep backward square leg for a single.
15.1
1
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! Cameron Green bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli raises his arms and leaves this one alone. The bowler has overstepped and it will be a no ball.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs | HH: 55/3
14.6
4
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane opens his account with some aggression! Scott Boland bowls this short and wide outside off. Ajinkya Rahane goes hard at the ball and upper cuts this towards third man for four runs.
14.5
1
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Strays onto the pads on a good length. Virat Kohli tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
14.4
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Goes a fraction fuller and just outside the off pole. Virat Kohli punches it straight and dislodges the stumps at the non-striker's end.
14.3
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli keeps his head still and demonstrates a perfect forward defense towards cover.
14.2
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets his front foot forward and leaves the ball alone.
14.1
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Scott Boland goes full and outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this straight to the cover fielder.
14
over
14 | 1 Runs | HH: 50/3
13.6
0
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green serves this one well outside the off pole on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane raises his arms high and allows the keeper to collect the ball.
Ajinkya Rahane walks out to bat.
13.5
W
Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, OUT! BOWLED EM! Another Indian batter departs not offering a shot! Cameron Green is absolutely ecstatic as he gets a big wicket here and Australia are well and truly on top here! This is bowled in a good length and just outside the off stump. The ball jags back in a bit and Cheteshwar Pujara completely misjudges the line, He off pole is pegged back and India lose their third wicket. Just the start Australia wanted in this final session and India have loads of work to do here to save this game,
13.4
1
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, Bowls this one back of a length and into the batter. Virat Kohli tucks this down to fine leg and takes a run. 50 comes up for India.
13.3
0
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, Angles this into the stumps from outside off on a good length. Virat Kohli dabs this towards mid-wicket as he remains watchful.
13.2
0
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets a stride forward and leaves the ball alone.
13.1
0
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, Cameron Green bowls this on a good length and well outside off. Virat Kohli is happy to shoulder his arms to this one.
13
over
13 | 0 Runs | HH: 49/2
12.6
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a good length this time as well and closer to the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara gets behind the line of the ball and blocks this towards mid on.
12.5
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, An absolute beauty! This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to play at this but gets beaten by the lateral movement.
12.4
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bangs this in short and going down leg, Cheteshwar Pujara allows this to go through to the keeper.
12.3
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Decides to bowl on a good length and into the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this into the leg side.
12.2
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Continues to bowl full and just outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards mid-wicket.
12.1
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Scott Boland delivers this full and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara gets close to the ball and blocks this back down the pitch.
12
over
12 | 7 Runs | HH: 49/2
11.6
1
Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes full this time and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this to the right if mid on and takes a single to retain strike.
11.5
4
Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! That has been punched away with disdain! Cameron Green bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara goes deep in the crease and knocks this towards deep point off the back foot for four runs,
11.4
1
Cameron Green to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli taps this towards cover-point with soft hands and takes one more.
11.3
1
Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Delivers this outside the off stump on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara guides this past backward point for a run.
11.2
0
Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
11.1
0
Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Cameron Green starts with a fullish delivery outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this solidly towards cover.
It will be Cameron Green to operate from the other end.
11
over
11 | 5 Runs | HH: 42/2
10.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Delivers this one on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli stands his ground and knocks this towards point.
10.5
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Bowls this one full and just outside the off stump. Virat Kohli misses out as he flicks this straight to the mid on fielder.
10.4
1
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Back to bowling on a good length and angled into the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards square leg for a single.
10.3
4
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! Drifts into the pads and Cheteshwar Pujara takes this gladly to find the fence! This is bowled at the stumps on a fuller length. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
10.2
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this watchfully towards cover.
10.1
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Scott Boland starts the session with a good delivery! Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up.
We are back for the post-Tea session on Day 2. The Australian players are seen in a huddle near the ropes. Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara make their way out to the centre and they are joined by the Australian players. Scott Boland will start the proceedings with the ball for Australia. Off we go...
... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
There is plenty of enticing action coming our way in the last session of Day 2 and Australia have a great opportunity to stake their claim for a win in this game by taking a bunch of wickets early after the break. India need to believe that Day 2 and Day 3 are the best days to bat in England and will want to use these conditions to set up a fightback even though the Aussie pace bowlers have their tails up. Do join us at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) to find out how the post-Tea session plays out…
Australia would have liked Alex Carey and their skipper Pat Cummins to build a partnership and take them through to Tea but Carey was dismissed two runs short of his half-century ending a 51-run partnership. Nathan Lyon showed some resistance at the crease but saw his stumps shattered and Pat Cummins was the last wicket to fall in his quest to get some quick runs. They would have wanted to post a total above 500 and would be disappointed with their batting effort on Day 2 but what would have worried them more is that there was no help for their pace bowlers early on. They allowed the Indian batters to get off to a good start with some poor deliveries till Cummins produced a peach of a delivery to trap the Indian skipper in front of the stumps. Things got better for them when Scott Boland sent the other opener back to the shed by pegging his off pole back and now find themselves in a commanding position in the game.
SESSION SUMMARY - 84 runs, 22.3 overs, 5 wickets. Having done extremely well to bowl their opponents out, India have dug themselves into a hole with the bat! They went into the post-Lunch session with Australia batting on 422 for the loss of 7 wickets and did extremely well to bowl them out within the first hour with 47 runs added to the total. The pace bowlers were not able to get the breakthrough but the introduction of Ravindra Jadeja helped them break the eighth-wicket partnership that was building. Mohammed Siraj cleaned the tail up before drinks could be taken, following which the Indian openers came out to bat showing positive intent. Just when they seemed to be looking comfortable at the wicket, both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were dismissed in consecutive overs to give the initiative back to the Australians. They now have an uphill task to climb to save this game and will be heavily reliant on Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli to do the bulk of the scoring as they still trail by 432 runs.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs | HH: 37/2
9.6
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Bowls it from wide of the crease and shaping away, outside off, Virat Kohli lets it go. That will be Tea on Day 2!
9.5
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Around off, on a length, Virat Kohli is solid in defense and drops it down the wicket.
9.4
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Goes full and outside off, Virat Kohli plants his foot forward and leaves the ball alone.
9.3
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Angling in on middle, on a hard length, at 139 kph, Virat Kohli keeps it out on the off side.
9.2
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Serves it a bit wide outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli is happy to let the ball go.
9.1
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on off, Virat Kohli sways away and lets it go.
9
over
9 | 2 Runs | HH: 37/2
8.6
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Back of a length and on off by Scott Boland, Cheteshwar Pujara hops and defends it out on the off side. Last over before Tea coming up.
8.5
2
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Touch fuller this time, around off, Cheteshwar Pujara gets on the front foot and turns it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs more.
8.4
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Keeps it just outside off, on a good length, Cheteshwar Pujara leaves the ball alone.
8.3
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Tailing in sharply, on middle, Cheteshwar Pujara defends it out towards mid on.
8.2
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Again on the off stump line, on a good length, Cheteshwar Pujara gets it from the outer half of the bat towards gully.
8.1
0
Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a length and outside off, Cheteshwar Pujara takes a good stride forward and defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to gully.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs | HH: 35/2
7.6
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, outside off, Virat Kohli watchfully leaves the ball alone.
7.5
4
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, EDGED AND FOUR! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli looks to leave this one but keeps his bat hanging. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps for a boundary.
7.4
0
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Angling in, on middle, on a good length, Virat Kohli gets behind the line and pushes it to mid on.
7.3
1
Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Banged in short and at the batter, Cheteshwar Pujara fends it awkwardly towards fine leg for a single.
7.2
0
Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller this time and outside off, Cheteshwar Pujara is happy to let this one go through to the keeper.
7.1
0
Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Serves it on a good length, on off, Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this one out towards the off side.
7
over
7 | 0 Runs | HH: 30/2
6.6
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Goes full now and on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and defends it out towards the off side.
6.5
0
Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Bowls it outside off, the ball keeps a bit low but Virat Kohli gets his bat down in time and keeps it out.
Virat Kohli strides out to the middle with India in a spot of bother.
6.4
W
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, OUT! TIMBER! Scott Boland gets into the act now! India have now lost both openers in the space of three deliveries. Boland lands it around off, on a good length, the ball shapes back into the batter. A misjudgement in line by Shubman Gill as he opts not to offer a shot. Does not succeed in covering the off stump and the ball pegs back the off stump. Australia are right on top here reducing India to 30-2.
6.3
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, At the stumps, on a length, Shubman Gill gets behind the line and blocks it out.
6.2
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Bowls it on a good length and outside off, Shubman Gill taps it towards backward point.
6.1
0
Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Full and around off by Scott Boland, Shubman Gill gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket.
Cheteshwar Pujara makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
6
over
6 | 7 Runs | HH: 30/1
5.6
W
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, OUT! LBW! Pat Cummins gets the big fish! Rohit Sharma was looking good but has to depart now. Lands it on a good length, on middle, Rohit Sharma plants his foot forward to turn this one on the leg side. The ball nips back in sharply and traps Rohit right in front of the stumps. Australia go up in unison and the umpire has no hesitation in raising the finger. Rohit has a word with Gill and opts not to review. It did look plumb in real-time.
5.5
1
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, At the hips, Shubman Gill nudges it off the back foot towards deep square leg. Calls for two initially but has to settle for a single.
5.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on off and middle, Shubman Gill keeps it out off the back foot.
5.3
4
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shot of authority! Cummins bowls it into the wicket and on middle, Shubman Gill picks the length early and slaps it over mid on for a boundary.
5.2
2
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Angling around leg, on a back of a length, Shubman Gill pulls it off the front foot. Gets it off the upper part of the bat but in the vacant square leg region. Two runs taken.
5.1
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Shubman Gill goes back and defends it with a straight bat.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs | HH: 23/0
4.6
0
Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Boland starts with a maiden! Shaping away, outside off, on a shortish length, Rohit Sharma hangs back and gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to punch.
4.5
0
Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Pitches it up, outside off, Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and drives it straight to Marnus Labuschagne at mid off.
4.4
0
Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, A hint of away movement, on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma walks across and keeps it out on the off side.
4.3
0
Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Fuller this time and outside off, Rohit Sharma takes a confident stride forward and blocks it out.
4.2
0
Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Lands it on a hard length, Rohit Sharma punches it off the back foot without much timing towards cover.
India are off to a confident start here and they will be hoping to continue the good work. Australia are trying out their pace bowlers to see which one is able to get some help out of this wicket and they will want to break this partnership early.
4.1
0
Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Comes into the attack and starts off in the channel outside off, shaping in, Rohit Sharma shoulders arms and lets it go.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs | HH: 23/0
3.6
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Goes full does Pat Cummins, on off, Shubman Gill gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
3.5
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Shubman Gill gets surprised a bit by the extra bounce. Dabs it to backward point.
3.4
0
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Serves it around off, on a length, Shubman Gill presents a straight bat and keeps it out.
3.3
1
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye! Angled at the hips, Rohit Sharma tries to glance it fine but misses. The ball comes off his thigh pad towards fine leg for a leg bye.
3.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it on a hard length, outside off, Rohit Sharma shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
3.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Cummins goes full and outside off, Rohit Sharma clips it nicely but straight to mid on.
3
over
3 | 9 Runs | HH: 22/0
2.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, At 146 kph, full and outside off, Rohit Sharma shuffles and works it towards cover-point. Retains the strike with a single. Another good over for India, 9 runs came off it.
2.5
2
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Angled across, outside off, on a full length, Rohit Sharma pushes it with soft hands towards cover for a couple of runs more.
2.4
4
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma has come out with a positive approach here! Bowls a fullish delivery, way outside off, Rohit Sharma reaches out and squeezes it past backward point for four runs more.
2.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Lands it full this time and angling across, outside off, Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Angling down leg, on a good length, Rohit Sharma lets it go through to the keeper.
2.1
2
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Aerial but safe! Back of a length and at the batter, Rohit Sharma gets into an awkward position as he tried to pull. Gets a top edge that flies wide of Scott Boland at fine leg. He fumbles there but recovers well to save the boundary. Two runs taken.
2
over
2 | 8 Runs | HH: 13/0
1.6
2
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back and bowls it on a hard length, on off, Shubman Gill stays back and dabs it wide of backward point for a couple of runs.
1.6
5
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, NO BALL AND FOUR! A glorious way to get off the mark! Cummins pitches it up, outside off, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and times the drive through covers. Opens his account with a boundary. Pat Cummins has overstepped here.
1.5
1
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it shorter now, on middle, Rohit Sharma swivels in the crease and pulls it towards fine leg. Mitchell Starc there runs to his left and keeps it to one.
1.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Much tighter this time, in the corridor of uncertainty, on a length, Rohit Sharma covers his off stump and lets it be.
1.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on off, Rohit Sharma hops and leaves the ball alone.
1.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, On middle, on a good length, Rohit Sharma tucks it off his hips but finds Travis Head at short leg.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Begins his spell, on a hard length, outside off, Rohit Sharma is happy to let this one go through to the keeper.
Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 5 Runs | HH: 5/0
0.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, In the channel outside off, on a full length, a hint of inward movement, Shubman Gill shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
0.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Slightly on the pads, on a length, Rohit Sharma tucks it towards fine leg for a single.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Much fuller and tailing in, on off, Rohit Sharma watchfully defends this one towards mid on.
0.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it on a good length, around off, from over the wicket, Rohit Sharma takes a good stride forward and blocks it out.
0.2
4
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma and India are underway! Starc keeps it short and on off, Rohit Sharma gets on his toes and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Starts off with a bumper, at the batter, Rohit Sharma ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
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st Innings
Australia
We are back for India's first-inning effort as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Australian players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions before taking their respective positions on the field. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will open the inning for India and will want to get their side off to a good start. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's go...
... SECOND INNING ...
Australia have been bowled out for 469! Having begun the day at the overnight score of 327-3, they have added 142 runs losing 7 wickets in the process. Steven Smith and Travis Head began the day on a positive note with the former reaching the three-figure mark in the very first over. After they managed to get rid of Travis Head, India adjusted their lines and lengths well and kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. Despite the frequent loss of wickets, Australian batters were able to keep the scoreboard ticking. Alex Carey was playing a fine knock and when he was out in the middle, Australia were on course for an even bigger total. However, Ravindra Jadeja was brought into the attack and he delivered by dismissing Carey. The tailenders did not shy away from playing their shots but they were unable to keep the Indians out in the field for much longer. The conditions are still good for batting and the onus will be on the Indian openers to see off the new ball. Stick around as India's reply is coming up shortly...
121.3
over
121.3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 469/10
121.3
W
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj takes the last wicket and that brings an end to the Australian inning! This is a pretty good fightback from India after having a difficult Day 1 as they have claimed 7 wickets in about one and a half sessions. This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins looks to make room by moving to the leg side and tries to slap the ball away. He ends up hitting this straight down the throat of Ajinkya Rahane at cover. Mohammed Siraj ends with four wickets and India still have some hope in this game. Australia will be disappointed in being bowled out before Tea after the position there were in when the day started.
121.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins goes deep in the crease and dabs this into the leg side.
121.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside off. Pat Cummins looks to heave across the line but finds the mid-wicket fielder.
121
over
121 | 0 Runs |
HH: 469/9
120.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this one outside the off pole on a fullish length. Scott Boland is happy to leave this one alone.
120.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Into the pads on a fuller length. Scott Boland dabs this towards mid-wicket.
120.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Loops this one full and keeps it straight. Scott Boland defends this solidly and gets a thumbs up from Pat Cummins.
120.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this full as well and at the stumps. Scott Boland smothers this into the pitch.
120.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Scott Boland is steady as he blocks this one out.
120.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Ravindra Jadeja angles this into the stumps on a shortish length. Scott Boland blocks this back down the pitch.
120
over
120 | 6 Runs |
HH: 469/9
119.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Scott Boland clips this towards deep square leg for a single to open his account.
Scott Boland is the last man in.
119.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, OUT! TIMBER! You-miss-and-I-hit stuff from Mohammed Siraj! He fires this on full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clears his front foot out of the way and looks to heave the ball away but does not connect. The ball pegs the off pole back and Australia lose their ninth wicket. The partnership was frustrating the Indian bowlers and they will be thrilled to get a breakthrough. India will now want to wrap up this inning as soon as possible and will be thrilled with their bowling effort on Day 2 so far.
119.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, FOUR BYES! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this away but misses. Goes past the outstretched hands of KS Bharat and Australia get four byes.
119.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Angles this in from outside the off pole on a fullish length. Nathan Lyon miscues his shot towards mid-wicket.
119.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Bowls a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards cover.
119.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj starts with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Pat Cummins taps this towards point and takes one.
Mohammed Siraj is brought back into the attack.
119
over
119 | 0 Runs |
HH: 463/8
118.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
118.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon taps this back down the pitch.
118.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Goes straight this time on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon defends this back towards the bowler.
118.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this quicker in the air on a fuller length and outside off. Nathan Lyon pushes this to the cover fielder.
118.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon defends this towards cover.
118.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards mid on.
118
over
118 | 7 Runs |
HH: 463/8
117.6
1
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards deep point for a single to keep strike.
117.5
2
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, In line with the stumps on a good length once again. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.
117.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Gets this to come back into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon is saved by and inside edge onto his pads.
117.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards the cover fielder.
117.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon looks to work this leg side but gets a slightly inside edge onto his pads. A stifled appeal by the bowler.
117.1
4
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, FOUR! Top shot by a tailender! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon gets on his toes and punches this towards deep cover for four runs.
117
over
117 | 1 Runs |
HH: 456/8
116.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Pat Cummins gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.
116.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Goes short this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins defends this towards cover.
116.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Slightly wide outside off on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon pushes this into the off side for a single.
116.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon blocks this back towards the bowler.
116.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon dabs this into the leg side.
116.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this really full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clips this towards mid-wicket.
116
over
116 | 2 Runs |
HH: 455/8
115.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper.
115.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins attempts to pull this away and gets and under edge onto his body.
115.4
1
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps this time on a good length. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
115.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Nathan Lyon looks to push this away without moving his feet and gets beaten.
115.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon dabs this back towards the bowler.
115.1
1
Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this towards backward point and takes a run.
115
over
115 | 7 Runs |
HH: 453/8
114.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon defends this solidly back towards the bowler.
114.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon pushes this towards cover.
Nathan Lyon is the new man in.
114.4
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Ravindra Jadeja traps Alex Carey in front of the wicket and this was why he was brought into the attack! He tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the Indian players but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma goes for a review this time and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates three reds and the onfield decision has to be changed. India have a breakthrough and Ravindra Jadeja claims his first wicket of the game. Australia are now eight wickets down having just crossed the 450-run mark.
114.3
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, SIX! That is a clean hit! Ravindra Jadeja goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey clears his front foot out of the way and smashes this over long on for six runs.
114.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Lets this go with the arm outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this but misses. KS Bharat does not hold on and claims there was no edge.
114.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Pat Cummins pushes this to long off for an easy single.
114
over
114 | 3 Runs |
HH: 446/7
113.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets the ball to keep its line outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to get bat on this but gets beaten.
113.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Onto the pads this time on a good length. Alex Carey tucks this towards square leg.
113.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.
113.3
2
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but strays into the pads. Alex Carey clips this to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
113.2
1
Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg for a single.
113.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a yorker length and just outside off. Pat Cummins digs this out towards mid on.
113
over
113 | 12 Runs |
HH: 443/7
112.6
4
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, FOUR! On the pads again, four runs again! Strays around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey does not miss out as he clips it through mid-wicket and collects four more runs.
112.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Swinging in, around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey drives it without much timing to mid on.
112.4
4
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, FOUR! Easy pickings! Drifts onto the pads, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey flicks it off his pads towards deep square leg for yet another boundary.
112.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Gets this to nip back in on a fuller length and into the stumps. Alex Carey gets a slightly inside edge onto the pads which saves him.
112.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, FOUR! A tad bit of luck gives Australia bonus runs here! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards deep backward point for four runs.
112.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami goes full from 'round the wicket and into the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back towards the bowler.
112
over
112 | 1 Runs |
HH: 431/7
111.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl on a good length and just away from the off stump. Pat Cummins judges the line well and leaves this one alone.
111.5
1
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey dabs this towards backward point and sets off for a quick single.
111.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly short this time and outside off. Alex Carey gets an under edge back towards the bowler.
111.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets this to move away from the left-hander on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey hangs his bat to dry and gets beaten all ends up.
111.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and on and off-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
111.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls the back of a length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to punch this away but misses.
111
over
111 | 8 Runs |
HH: 430/7
110.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Strays onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this down to deep backward square leg and collects a single to keep strike.
110.5
4
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, FOUR! Easy picking for Alex Carey and he does not miss out! Mohammad Shami angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this nicely towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
110.4
3
Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Angles this into the stumps from outside off. Pat Cummins keeps his head still and clips this through mid-wicket for three runs.
110.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Pat Cummins knocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
110.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Strays well down leg side on a fullish length. Pat Cummins misses his flick and KS Bharat does well to collect the ball diving to his left.
110.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami starts off with a good-length delivery bowled in the channel just outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this into the off side.
It will be Mohammad Shami to steam in from the other end.
110
over
110 | 0 Runs |
HH: 422/7
109.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts with a maiden! This is bowled on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Alex Carey swings his blade and misses.
109.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not move his feet this time and looks to hit the ball on the up but gets beaten.
109.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl wide outside off on a fuller length. Alex Carey pushes this towards the mid off fielder.
109.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Alex Carey looks to go hard at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge.
109.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey knocks this to the left of the bowler.
109.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the session with a fullish delivery just outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards mid off.
The post-Lunch session is about to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins stride out to the centre followed by the Indian players. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Here we go...
... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...
After a great effort with the bat on Day 1, Travis Head and Steven Smith picked up where they left off and it took only two balls for the latter to reach his hundred. At the other end, Travis Head was at his fluent best and brought up his 150 before departing. Once this partnership was broken, Australia lost their way a bit by losing wickets at regular intervals. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins then joined hands and safely negotiated the remaining passage of play in the first session. Despite the loss of four wickets in the session, Australia scored at a brisk rate and will be hoping to frustrate the Indians with some fight by the tail in the second session. Can they succeed in doing so? We shall find out soon as the players return for the second session at 5.40 pm IST (12.10 pm GMT).
SESSION SUMMARY - 95 runs, 24 overs, 4 wickets. Having failed to win even a single session on Day 1, the first session on Day 2 has belonged to India. After a tough Day 1 with the ball, India were expected to fight back on Day 2 but could not set the tone early as they consistently missed their lines and lengths, allowing the two Australian batters to get their eye in. Mohammed Siraj's short-ball ploy to Travis Head eventually worked, giving India hope. It was then Mohammad Shami who dismissed the dangerous Cameron Green cheaply. As he always does, Shardul Thakur struck gold for India, accounting for Steven Smith before Axar Patel's brilliance in the field removed Mitchell Starc. As India return after Lunch, they will be hoping to wrap up the innings as quickly as possible.
109
over
109 | 2 Runs |
HH: 422/7
108.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside off. Pat Cummins feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. That will be LUNCH on DAY 2!
108.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this through cover point and takes a single.
108.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Short this time and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not get tempted and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
108.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Alex Carey punches this straight towards mid off.
108.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder.
108.2
1
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Goes full once again, and this time outside off. Alex Carey knocks this back towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.
108.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami starts from 'round the wicket and bowls this full, at the stumps. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket.
108
over
108 | 10 Runs |
HH: 420/7
107.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Short once again and angled down leg. Pat Cummins gets his hands out of the way and allows the keeper to collect the ball.
107.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, FOUR BYES! Mohammed Siraj has got his radar all wrong here! This is bowled short and going down leg. The ball continues to sway away from KS Bharat and goes to the fence for four byes.
107.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls short this time and into the batter. Alex Carey fends this away awkwardly into the leg side where there is no fielder placed. They take a run.
107.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, FOUR! Alex Carey smacks this away to the fence! The field was set for the short ball but Mohammed Siraj goes for the really full delivery just outside off. Alex Carey makes room and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs.
107.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a back of a length and going down leg. Alex Carey shuffles into the line of the stumps and leaves the ball alone.
107.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. It is well over the batter's head as he leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide for height.
107.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj bowls this just outside the off stump on a good length. Alex Carey defends this towards cover.
107
over
107 | 3 Runs |
HH: 410/7
106.6
2
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Pat Cummins finally opens his account with a brace! This is full and in line with the stumps. Cummins clips this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
106.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this towards cover but still can not get off the mark.
106.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and a touch wider outside off. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this alone as well.
106.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside off. Pat Cummins shoulders his arms to this one.
106.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins gets his front foot forward and looks to drive but gets beaten.
106.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey strokes this towards deep cover for an easy single.
106
over
106 | 1 Runs |
HH: 407/7
105.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Continues to pull his length back but this time going down leg. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through to the keeper.
105.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Slightly back of a length and just outside off. Pat Cummins stands up tall and fends this towards point.
105.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Goes back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Pat Cummins taps this towards cover.
105.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Alex Carey pulls this towards deep square leg and takes a single.
105.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but gets this to pitch on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey gets slightly squared up and dabs this into the off side.
105.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj serves this on a good length and outside off. Alex Carey defends this towards mid off.
105
over
105 | 4 Runs |
HH: 406/7
104.6
4
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, FOUR LEG BYES! Strays on to the pads on a good length. Pat Cummins looks to play this fine but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes.
104.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this watchfully towards point.
104.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins lets this one go through to the keeper.
104.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Pat Cummins is surprised by the extra bounce and looks to fend this away with his eyes shut. The ball lands safely in the backward point region.
104.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Delivers this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins tucks this into the leg side and looks for a run. Sends back Alex Carey at the last moment and he could have been out if there was another direct hit.
104.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this one alone.
104
over
104 | 2 Runs |
HH: 402/7
103.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, This is a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey bumps this back over the bowler's head.
Pat Cummins comes in at number 9.
103.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, OUT! RUN OUT! Mitchell Starc has taken an unnecessary run and gifted his wicket away here! All the credit goes to Axar Patel (sub) though who has pulled off a remarkable piece of fielding to send the pace bowler back to the shed! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc dabs this towards mid off and looks for a quick single. Axar Patel is off the blocks quickly and the ball is towards his favored hand. He gets down low and throws at the non-striker's end while falling over. Hits the bull's eye and Mitchell Starc is well short of the crease. Replays confirm it and Australia are seven wickets down now. A good morning for India has got even better.
103.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Beaten once again! This one is on a good length and just outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc pokes at this one and gets beaten all ends up.
103.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Goes fuller and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc attempts the expansive drive through the off side but misses.
103.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey sways back and guides this down to third man for a single.
103.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj attacks the stumps on a good length. Mitchell Starc knocks this through cover-point and takes one.
103
over
103 | 2 Runs |
HH: 400/6
102.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Gets this one nip back in as well from outside off on a good length. Alex Carey blocks this firmly back towards the bowler.
102.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Goes full and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc guides this towards deep backward point for another single. Brings up the 400 for Australia!
102.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Pulls his length back a fraction, and gets it into the batter. Alex Carey tucks this towards deep square leg for a run.
102.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Angles this into the batter once again from outside off on a fullish length. Alex Carey taps this back towards the bowler.
102.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and still outside off. Alex Carey knocks this straight to the cover fielder.
102.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur also starts from 'round the wicket on a fuller length and into the stumps from outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards cover-point.
102
over
102 | 7 Runs |
HH: 398/6
101.6
2
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc taps this into the gap with soft hands and they take a couple of runs. Australia are inching towards the 400-run mark.
101.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, On a good length this time and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc opts to leave this one alone.
101.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Short this time and wide outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc looks to cut this away hard but misses.
101.3
1
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this through point and takes a single.
101.2
4
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, FOUR BYES! Fires this one full and going well down leg. KS Bharat is unable to catch the ball despite a dive and it will be four byes.
101.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the over from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Alex Carey miscues his shot back towards the bowler.
101
over
101 | 3 Runs |
HH: 391/6
100.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Alex Carey taps this towards cover-point and sets off for a single to retain strike.
100.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Comes 'round the wicket now and strays onto the pads on a good length. Mitchell Starc flicks this through mid-wicket for a run.
100.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length as well. Mitchell Starc knocks this towards mid on.
100.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to pitch on an off-stump line and on a good length. Mitchell Starc looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls into the off side.
100.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length and slightly wider outside off. Alex Carey guides this down to deep backward point for a run.
100.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur serves this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.
100
over
100 | 1 Runs |
HH: 388/6
99.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Angles this one in from well outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to punch this into the off side but gets beaten once again.
99.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. Mitchell Starc shoulders his arms to this one as well.
99.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length this time but still outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to play at this one and does not connect.
99.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc is happy to leave this one alone.
99.2
1
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes a tad bit fuller and continues to attack the stumps. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket and takes a single.
99.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.
99
over
99 | 0 Runs |
HH: 387/6
98.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, A wicket maiden from Shardul Thakur and he has given India a glimmer of hope here! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc hangs his bat out again and gets beaten.
98.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Mitchell Starc blocks this towards mid on.
98.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Pulls his length back a fraction and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc looks to play at it and gets beaten by the extra bounce.
98.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc leaves this one alone.
98.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to angle away from the left-hander on a good length and outside off. Mitchell Starc is watchful as he lets the ball go through the keeper.
Mitchell Starc is the new man in.
98.1
W
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, OUT! CHOPPED ON! What a massive wicket for India and it is none other than that man Shardul Thakur! How often has this man given India crucial breakthroughs and he has dismissed the set Steven Smith when he was looking absolutely comfortable at the wicket! He bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter the stumps. Australia lose their thrid wicket of the morning and are now 6 wickets down. India will be eager to wrap up the tail and thereby claw themselves back into this tie.
98
over
98 | 5 Runs |
HH: 387/5
97.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey defends this awkwardly into the leg side.
97.5
4
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, FOUR! A streaky boundary from Alex Carey and he will be thanking his luck here! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to drive through the line but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.
97.4
1
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a risky single.
97.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Great delivery from Umesh Yadav! Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith pokes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge by the lateral movement.
97.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and wider outside off. Steven Smith goes hard at the ball and miscues his shot towards mid-wicket.
97.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a fullish length and into the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket.
DRINKS - The Indian pace bowlers did not start well feeding Steven Smith with some easy deliveries to rush to his century. They did get things right eventually and it resulted in the wicket of Travis Head after he crossed 150 but the scoring rate has been pretty high in the first hour. Cameroon Green could not get going with both of the front-line bowlers for India claiming one wicket each. They will need a few quick wickets before they go into Lunch if they want to keep their hopes alive while Australia will be banking on Steven Smith to continue to frustrate the bowlers. A crucial hour of play coming our way in the first session of Day 2...
97
over
97 | 4 Runs |
HH: 382/5
96.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Another shout for LBW and turned down again! Back of a length and seaming in, around leg, Alex Carey looks to tuck it across the line and misses. Wears it high on the front pad and Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough to go for the review.
96.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Alex Carey plays across the line and wears it on the front pad. Rohit Sharma has a word with KS Bharat and opts not to review. The ball looked to be missing leg in real-time.
96.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Moving away, outside off, on a length, Alex Carey is happy to let this one go.
96.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Alex Carey leans and pushes it to cover.
96.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, FOUR! On a good length and outside off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward a nd looks to defend it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer part of the bat and the ball rolls through backward point for a boundary.
96.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angling in, just outside off from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side.
96
over
96 | 2 Runs |
HH: 378/5
95.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Length delivery at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it to short mid-wicket.
95.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Shaping away, outside off, on a full length, Steven Smith defends it out off the front foot.
95.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to go full and on middle, Steven Smith drives with a straight bat to mid on.
95.3
1
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Leg bye! Drifts on the pads, on a fuller length, Alex Carey misses the clip. The ball rolls off his pads to square leg for a leg bye.
95.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Keeps it full and on middle, Alex Carey pushes it with a straight bat towards the bowler.
95.1
1
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Fuller and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it wide of mid on and sets off for a single. Siraj picks the ball up and hits at the batter's end but Carey was well in.
95
over
95 | 0 Runs |
HH: 376/5
94.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, In the air...but safe! Shaping in sharply, on a good length, on off and middle, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball lobs towards the slip cordon but luckily for Carey, the ball drops well in front of Ajinkya Rahane at third slip.
94.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Lands it a bit too wide outside off, Alex Carey covers his off stump and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
94.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Tailing in, on off, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out.
94.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Keeps it outside off, on a hard length, Alex Carey shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease.
94.2
W
Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, OUT! CAUGHT! Cameron Green departs now and India sense an opening here! Shami goes wide of the crease and pitches this one up, wide outside off, Cameron Green goes for the drive away from the body. His feet went nowhere and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which is taken safely by Shubman Gill at second slip to his right. Australia have now lost half their side.
94.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stands tall and blocks it out on the off side.
94
over
94 | 8 Runs |
HH: 376/4
93.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! Wristy by Steven Smith! Siraj pitches this one up, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off his pads and gets it through square leg for a boundary.
93.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith gets surprised by the extra bounce and fends it past gully. Shardul Thakur performs the chase but is unable to prevent the boundary.
93.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Banged in short and around middle, Steven Smith sways away and lets the ball go.
93.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fulller this time and on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. Siraj has a few words to say to Smith in his follow through.
93.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steven Smith shuffles and works it to short mid-wicket.
93.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Lands it on off, on a good length, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out.
93
over
93 | 1 Runs |
HH: 368/4
92.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shortens his length a bit and bowls it on off, Steven Smith opens the bat face and guides it past gully for a single.
92.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in sharply, on middle, Steven Smith looks to clip it away but closes the bat face early. Mishits it back to the bowler.
92.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another one on a good length, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball once again.
92.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
92.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it back of a length, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and dabs it to backward point.
92.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it into the wicket but down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets the ball go.
92
over
92 | 6 Runs |
HH: 367/4
91.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Tailing in, on middle, Mohammed Siraj hangs back and keeps it out on the leg side.
91.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Bangs it in short once again, on middle, Cameron Green ducks and leaves the ball alone.
91.4
2
Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, On the pads, on a hard length, Cameron Green tucks it in the vacant square leg region and comes back with ease for the second run.
91.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Goes full and swinging in, on middle, Cameron Green pushes it towards mid on.
91.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, FOUR! Cameron Green is up and running! Siraj serves it slightly short and outside off, Cameron Green stays on the back foot and cuts it past backward point. Opens his account with a boundary.
Cameron Green makes his way out to the middle after a long wait.
91.1
W
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj gets his reward for bowling the short stuff! Head departs not before playing a remarkable knock! Siraj bowls it into the wicket, on middle and leg, Travis Head moves to the off side and tries to glance it fine. Gets a fine tickle on it and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Siraj is pumped and India will be relieved to see the back of Travis Head.
91
over
91 | 10 Runs |
HH: 361/3
90.6
4
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FOUR! Nicely driven! Shami lands it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it wide of mid off for a boundary.
90.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Angling down leg, on a length, Steven Smith shuffles and leaves the ball alone.
90.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Changes his length and bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out.
90.3
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Persists with short length and on middle, Travis Head shuffles and fends it on the leg side for a single.
90.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Dispatched by Travis Head! Shami goes short this time and on middle, Travis Head backs away and latches onto the pull shot. Hits it wide of deep mid-wicket for four more runs.
90.2
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, NO BALL! Nails the yorker, on leg, Travis Head clips it off his toes but straight to square leg. Shami will have to re-bowl this one as he has overstepped.
90.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it on a hard length, on middle, Travis Head walks across in the crease to swat it away. Misses and wears it on the thigh pad.
90
over
90 | 6 Runs |
HH: 351/3
89.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Another bumper, on middle, Travis Head is in no position to pull but still goes through with the shot. Slices it in the air but luckily for him, the ball drops between square leg and mid-wicket.
89.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Short and punished! Siraj looks to go short again but bowls it at a niche height, on middle and leg, Travis Head is up to the task as he pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
89.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Banged in short and at the batter by Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head takes one hand off the bat and fends it a bit uppishly towards gully.
89.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Good running! On a good length and on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of mid on and takes a quick single.
89.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Steven Smith stands tall and punches it towards backward point.
89.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps, Steven Smith clips it straight to mid on.
89
over
89 | 6 Runs |
HH: 345/3
88.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Shaping in, around leg, Travis Head tries to flick this one away but misses and wears it on the front pad.
88.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith tucks it to deep backward square leg for one.
88.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a hard length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball dies on its way to the keeper.
88.3
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On off by Mohammad Shami, on a good length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single.
88.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Cut away! Slightly short and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and cuts this one past backward point. Collects a boundary to bring up his 150.
88.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angling in on off and middle, on a length, Travis Head stays back and keeps it out on the off side.
88
over
88 | 1 Runs |
HH: 339/3
87.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another bumper at the batter, Steven Smith ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
87.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and around off, Steven Smith drives without much timing towards mid off.
87.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitches it up, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it down the wicket.
87.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Steven Smith ducks and the ball sails over his head for a wide.
87.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on.
87.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith rises and punches it off the back foot to cover.
87.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets the ball go.
87
over
87 | 2 Runs |
HH: 338/3
86.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Beaten! Lands it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
86.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Serves it around off, shaping away, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and pushes it to mid on for a single.
86.4
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Drifting on the pads, on a length Travis Head gets on his toes and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
86.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, At the stumps, on a good length, the ball nips back in and Travis Head does well to keep it out.
86.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Seaming in, on a good length, on off, Travis Head hangs back and punches it to cover.
86.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it full and wide outside off, Travis Head is happy to let this one go.
86
over
86 | 9 Runs |
HH: 336/3
85.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Beauty to end the over! In the channel outside off, shaping away, on a hard length, Steven Smith has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one.
85.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and just outside off, Steven Smith moves across in the crease and keeps it out.
85.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! On a good length and swinging in, around off, Steven Smith shuffles and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad and Siraj goes in appeal. The umpire is unmoved though.
85.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, HUNDRED for Steven Smith! Classy shot to bring up the three-figure mark! Keeps it full and on the stumps, swinging in, Steven Smith walks across and flicks it through mid-wicket for four more. Removes his helmet and soaks in the applause from the crowd and his teammates.
85.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! Easy pickings! Bowls it full and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith brings his wrists into the play and clips it through square leg for a boundary.
85.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Australia are underway on Day 2! Siraj starts off on a back of a length, around leg, Travis Head hops and drops it on the leg side for a single.
We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players are in a huddle around the match ball before taking their respective positions on the field. Steven Smith and Travis Head stride out to the middle and will look to build on their 251-run partnership. Mohammed Siraj has the ball in his hand which is relatively new and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and he says that the weather is really nice for cricket. Adds that at this time on Day 1, it was cloudy but it is sunny right now. Mentions that it was tough to bat early in the first session but got easier through the day. He is joined by Kumar Sangakkara who claims that it is easy to get strayed by the heavy cover of grass but it is tufty and with the indentations on the pitch, it is likely to hold the ball. Adds that it caused the ball to sit up early in the game and as the game progressed it stayed a bit low. Reckons that on Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5 it will spin as it is dry under all the grass. Ends by saying that Ravindra Jadeja will try to target the rough and with the Australian pace bowlers pounding on the pitch, the spinners will definitely come into play with footmarks to play with.
On the other hand, India were off to a perfect start, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami setting the tone for them. India even managed to reduce Australia to 76-3, but they were unable to keep the pressure on. They kept offering freebies to the opposition batters and now face the uphill task of restricting Australia. With the ball still relatively new, India will be hoping to make some early inroads in the first session. Can India fight their way back into the game? We shall find out soon, as the first ball on Day 2 is not far away.
After being put in to bat under overcast conditions, Australia were dealt an early blow as Usman Khawaja departed without troubling the scorers. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne applied themselves well and cashed in later, when shot making became easier. Both batters departed on either side of the Lunch break, but Travis Head and Steven Smith got together and put their side in a commanding position. With conditions still good for batting, Australia will look to bat for as long as possible.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 2 of the 2021–23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. The opening day of the final certainly lived up to expectations, and it was Australia who dominated all three sessions to take the ascendancy at the end of Day 1.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
A day that has belonged to Australia and they will be eager to press their advantage further on Day 2. India will feel like they allowed this match to slip out of their hands and will have to regroup in order to come back in this game. The action continues on Thursday 8th June as we shall have Day 2 of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
The man of the moment for Australia, Travis Head is in for a chat after scoring the first century in a World Test Championship final. He says that it is an exceptionally good job after losing the toss this morning. Mentions that there is still plenty of help with the second new ball. Adds that they need to do a lot of hard work on Day 2. Shares that he was trying to get into good positions. Also says that it was testing times but he tried to work and adjust his way through those periods. Ends by saying that it feels nice to have a batter at the other end playing well as he was.
Rohit Sharma cited the conditions for electing to bowl first which they haven't done since 2015 but the pacers found help only in the first hour of play. Mohammed Siraj managed to dismiss Usman Khawaja on a duck but Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner put on a 69-run partnership to negotiate the new ball and take their team to a decent position. Warner departed just before Lunch as he gloved a leg-side delivery from Shardul Thakur to the keeper but the first session still belonged to the Aussies. Mohammad Shami struck early in the second session dismissing the number one Test batter Marnus Labuschagne but after that, it has been all Australia as they went into Tea without losing any more wickets. The last session established their dominance as they did not lose a single wicket and the unbeaten 251-run partnershiop between Steven Smith and Travis Head has made this their game to lose.
SESSION SUMMARY - 157 runs, 34 overs, 0 wickets. A session that has been absolutely dominated by the Australians as they have scored at a rapid rate and taken this game away from the Indians. They came into this final part of Day 1 looking to take the initiative and have done so successfully courtesy of an outstanding century by Travis Head who reached the landmark in just 106 balls. His batting effort took the wind out of the sails of the Indian bowlers as they looked completely ineffective with the sun out. Steven Smith showed us there was still a lot of value in playing a traditional Test match inning as he held up one end showing loads of grit and determination to preserve his wicket. He remains unbeaten and is 5 runs short of his century while Head is eyeing a double century having scored 146 runs in 156 deliveries. India have clearly misjudged these conditions and they would have liked to turn to Ravichandran Ashwin in such a situation but will now have to play out of their skins to turn the tie back in their favor.
85
over
85 | 7 Runs |
HH: 327/3
84.6
4
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FOUR! Sublime timing! Shami serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary. Moves to 95 with this boundary and that will be Stumps on Day 1!
84.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, outside off, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out.
84.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Swinging away, on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith watchfully lets it go.
84.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper.
84.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.
84.1
3
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Good running! Angles it on off, on a hard length, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it through point and collects three runs.
84
over
84 | 9 Runs |
HH: 320/3
83.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slanting in, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. Final over of the day coming up.
83.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Sprays it way outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go.
83.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a full length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses and the ball is pouched safely by KS Bharat diving to his left.
83.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around leg, on a hard length, Travis Head hops and drops it in front of mid on for a single.
83.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is enjoying batting against the new ball here! Siraj serves it full, on middle, Head presents a straight bat and drives it wide of mid on for four more runs.
83.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head continues to motor along! Full and swinging away, outside off, Travis Head gets into a good position and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary.
83
over
83 | 5 Runs |
HH: 311/3
82.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it just outside off, on a length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single.
82.5
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Streaky! Fuller this time and on off, Travis Head looks to defend it off the front foot. Gets an outside edge that rolls towards the third man fence for a boundary.
82.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head stays on the back foot and keeps it out.
82.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, the ball is too close to cut and Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge.
82.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Travis Head pokes at the away going delivery and is lucky not to edge this one.
82.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angled in on middle, on a hard length, Travis Head hangs back and defends it on the leg side.
82
over
82 | 5 Runs |
HH: 306/3
81.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! Classy shot! Goes full in search of swing, outside off, Steven Smith leans into the drive and gets it through covers for a boundary.
81.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and swinging in, on off, Steven Smith defends it towards mid off.
81.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.
81.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pitched up, outside off, Travis Head drives it to towards mid off where Shardul Thakur dives to his right and keeps it to one.
81.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around off, swinging away, on a good length, Travis Head shapes to defend but withdraws his bat at the last moment.
81.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Shaping away, outside off, on a length, Travis Head leaves the ball alone.
81
over
81 | 0 Runs |
HH: 301/3
80.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets it go.
80.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Hard length, outside off, Steven Smith hangs back to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat.
80.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends this from the crease.
80.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends it back towards the bowler.
80.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and defends it down the wicket.
80.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out towards mid on.
80
over
80 | 2 Runs |
HH: 301/3
79.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Another well-directed short ball. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and blocks this out.
79.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head attempts another pull and gets and under edge past the stumps to the keeper.
79.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this through backward point for a single.
79.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and wide outside off. Steven Smith raises his arms and leaves this one alone.
79.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side.
79.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bangs this in short and outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this but goes off his gloves towards point for a single to bring up the 300 for Australia.
79
over
79 | 7 Runs |
HH: 299/3
78.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, Steven Smith watchfully defends it out.
78.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith shimmies down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Slaps it wide of long off for a boundary.
78.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head goes back and works it to deep point for a single.
78.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith drives it down to long off for a single.
78.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and defends.
78.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on off, Travis Head drives it hard towards mid off for a single.
78
over
78 | 0 Runs |
HH: 292/3
77.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, Steven Smith watchfully blocks it out on the off side.
77.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it out.
77.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith keeps it out on the off side.
77.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, At 133 kph, on middle, on a hard length, Steven Smith shuffles and defends it to mid on.
77.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Swinging away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms.
77.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.
77
over
77 | 3 Runs |
HH: 292/3
76.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and outside off, Travis Head leaves the ball alone.
76.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Floats it up, outside off, Travis Head gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep but misses.
76.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again, on off, Steven Smith knocks it down to long off for one.
76.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on off, Travis Head pushes it toward backward point for a single.
76.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full on the stumps, Steven Smith clips it towards mid on for a single.
76.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on fuller length, Steven Smith gets forward and defends.
76
over
76 | 9 Runs |
HH: 289/3
75.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and outside off, Travis Head slashes at the delivery and misses.
75.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Close! Angled in, around off, Travis Head hangs back to defend. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper and beats the outside edge of Head's bat.
75.4
4
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is toying with the field here! Comes from over the wicket and bangs it in short, on off, Travis Head backs away and ramps it over the keeper's head for four more runs.
75.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FOUR! Dispatched! Full and outside off from 'round the wicket, Travis Head gets into a good position and smokes it over extra cover for four more runs.
75.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Banged in short, around off, Steven Smith stands tall and pulls it down to fine leg for a run.
75.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, outside off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and blocks it out on the off side.
75
over
75 | 3 Runs |
HH: 280/3
74.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on a full length, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and works it to deep cover for one.
74.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and outside off, Steven Smith drives and finds extra cover once again.
74.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and quicker, around off, Steven Smith drives it straight to extra cover.
74.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Steven Smith keeps it out.
74.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short this time and outside off, Travis Head slices it towards deep point for a single.
74.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and outside off, Steven Smith uses his feet and drives it to deep cover for a single.
74
over
74 | 1 Runs |
HH: 277/3
73.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a yorker length, around off, Steven Smith digs this one out on the leg side and takes a single.
73.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On the stumps, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to mid-wicket.
73.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Serves it on middle and leg, on a fullish length, Steven Smith clips it towards mid-wicket where Cheteshwar Pujara makes a good stop.
73.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and blocks it out down the wicket.
73.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pitched up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and clips it straight to mid-wicket.
73.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and defends it back to the bowler.
73
over
73 | 5 Runs |
HH: 276/3
72.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on off and middle, Travis Head watchfully blocks this one out on the off side.
72.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover.
72.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flighted this time, full on middle, Travis Head gets forward and works it to extra cover.
72.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, FOUR! Nicely played! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head rocks on the back foot in a flash and punches it wide of deep point for a boundary. 200-run stand comes up between Head and Smith.
72.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Quicker this time and full, on off, Steven Smith pushes it to mid off and takes a single.
72.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it down the wicket.
72
over
72 | 4 Runs |
HH: 271/3
71.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angling down leg, Travis Head gets inside the line to glance it fine. He misses and wears it on the knee.
71.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish and outside off, Travis Head looks to cut this one away but mistimes it to cover.
71.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.
71.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Keeps it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head pushes it straight to cover.
71.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled away, on a good length, Travis Head punches and finds cover.
71.1
4
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FOUR! A gift and Travis Head accepts it gleefully! Strays down leg, on a length, Travis Head does not miss out as he swats it towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
71
over
71 | 2 Runs |
HH: 267/3
70.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and on middle, Steven Smith works this one straight to mid-wicket.
70.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around middle and leg, Steven Smith drops this one towards leg side.
70.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and pushes it to short cover.
70.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad.
70.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out.
70.1
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads on a full length, Steven Smith uses his feet and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
70
over
70 | 2 Runs |
HH: 265/3
69.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length and angled across, outside off, Travis Head punches it straight to mid off.
69.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish on middle and leg, Travis Head swivels to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
69.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side.
69.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith hangs back and defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Ajinkya Rahane at second slip. A half-stop allows Smith to collect a single.
69.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out.
69.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Good-length delivery, on off, Travis Head gets squared up and defends it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single.
69
over
69 | 9 Runs |
HH: 263/3
68.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Darted in, on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out off the front foot.
68.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, FOUR! Exquisite! Floated up, full and outside off, Steven Smith leans and reaches out. Creams the drive through covers for four more runs.
68.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around leg, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side.
68.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, FOUR! Clever batting! Full and on off, Steven Smith puts the dancing shoes on and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
68.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller on middle and leg, Travis Head gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket. Rohit Sharma dives but does not succeed in stopping the single.
68.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in on the pads, Travis Head goes back to flick it fine but misses. Wears it on the back leg.
Ravindra Jadeja (8-0-19-0) has been brought back into the attack.
68
over
68 | 7 Runs |
HH: 254/3
67.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in sharply, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles across to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball trickles behind the wicket for a dot.
67.5
2
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Drifts on leg once again, Steven Smith flicks it through square leg. Wants to run three but slips and has to settle for a couple of runs.
67.4
4
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, FOUR! Easy pickings! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of mid on for a boundary.
67.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends.
67.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
67.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off.
67.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Begins his spell with a full delivery, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms. Shardul Thakur has overstepped here.
Drinks break! Australia are cruising along here with the centurion Travis Head being the aggressor among the two batters. At the other end, Steven Smith is playing a steady knock and offering good support to Head. As far as India are concerned, nothing has gone their way this session. With the game slowly but steadily slipping away from them, Rohit Sharma and Co. need to regroup in this break. Can India claw their way back into the game here on Day 1? Let's find out.
67
over
67 | 4 Runs |
HH: 247/3
66.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Travis Head looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball lobs and falls back down the pitch.
66.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length into the stumps. Travis Head pushes this back towards the bowler.
66.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A well-directed bouncer once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes for the pull shot and does not connect.
66.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A fraction short and on the leg-stump line. Travis Head attempts to whip this away but finds backward square leg.
66.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks to pull this away but misses.
66.1
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head looks to be unstoppable here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs.
66
over
66 | 5 Runs |
HH: 243/3
65.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith ends this over with a sweetly-timed boundary! Mohammed Siraj delivers this full and at the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards the deep square leg fence and collects four runs.
65.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on.
65.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and onto the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this away but finds the square leg fielder once again.
65.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj comes 'round the wicket to the right-hander and bowls this on a good length at the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg.
65.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and bowled at the batter. Travis Head gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards fine leg for a single.
65.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length on a leg-stump line. Travis Head looks to flick this fine but gets this to the right of the keeper.
65
over
65 | 6 Runs |
HH: 238/3
64.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg.
64.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on.
64.5
5
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FIVE WIDES! Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. This is well over the batter's head and the keeper as well as it runs away to the fence for five wides.
64.4
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, That is HUNDRED for Travis Head and he has played a remarkable innings here! This is short and outside off. Travis Head mistimes his pull towards deep square leg but gets the run to reach his landmark in just 106 deliveries!
64.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this straight to mid-wicket.
64.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, What a jaffa of a delivery by Mohammad Shami! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head sways out of the way in time and the ball goes through to the keeper.
64.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Travis Head tucks this straight to the fielder at backward square leg.
64
over
64 | 2 Runs |
HH: 232/3
63.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and angles this into the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this towards the fielder at mid on.
63.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover.
63.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Another back-of-a-length delivery going down leg. Steven Smith ducks out of the way of this one as well. He has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.
63.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another short delivery directed at the batter. Steven Smith ducks under this one.
63.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith defends this solidly.
63.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of luck going Travis Head's way and he is now one run away from his century! This is banged in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to fend this away and the ball lobs off his gloves into the vacant backward square leg region for a single.
63.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length and outside off. Travis Head flashes hard at this one and gets beaten.
63
over
63 | 4 Runs |
HH: 230/3
62.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short and well outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike.
62.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a good length as well. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.
62.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Persists with the line outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one.
62.3
2
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith guides this into the gap towards deep backward point and picks up a couple of runs.
62.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Beaten! Mohammad Shami still bowling those deliveries that are troubling the batters! This is on a good length as well and just outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement.
62.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith judges this length well and leaves this one alone.
62
over
62 | 4 Runs |
HH: 226/3
61.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, That is FIFTY for Steven Smith and he has shown massive resolve here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on with soft hands and sets off for a run. Also brings up the 150-run partnership between these two batters.
61.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards the mid on fielder.
61.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and pitching outside the leg-stump line. Travis Head manages to whip this towards deep backward square leg for a single to get off strike.
Halt! Travis Head has taken a blow on the helmet and out comes the physio for the mandatory concussion check. The test is complete and we are all good to go now.
61.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Gets hit on the helmet this time! Mohammed Siraj continues to bowl a bouncer and this time it is well-directed. Travis Head looks to pull this one as well but misses and gets knocked on the head.
61.2
2
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head reaches for this and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
61.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of aggression from Mohammed Siraj! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to sway out of the way and gets flattened onto the ground.
Mohammed Siraj (13-4-40-1) returns to the attack.
61
over
61 | 1 Runs |
HH: 222/3
60.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this one well outside the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith is willing to wait for his half-century as he leaves this one alone.
60.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside the off stump, Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and defends this back towards the bowler.
60.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and outside off. Steven Smith remains watchful as he blocks this towards mid off.
60.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles down the pitch and knocks this straight to the mid on fielder.
60.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A fraction fuller bowled outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on.
60.1
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami induces the outside edge but goes past the slip cordon! Bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Travis Head pushes at this and gets it to third man for a single.
60
over
60 | 9 Runs |
HH: 221/3
59.6
4
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith looks to be joining the party here as runs are flowing for him as well! This is bowled full as well and at the stumps. Steven Smith gets his front foot out of the way and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
59.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith knocks this towards mid on.
59.4
4
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, FOUR! That is a cracking on-drive and runs have flown far too freely in this session for India's liking! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith drills this towards long on for four runs.
59.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to collect the ball.
59.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off stump, some extra bounce on offer. Steven Smith dabs this watchfully into the off side.
59.1
1
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and into the pads from 'round the wicket. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single.
59
over
59 | 13 Runs |
HH: 212/3
58.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head pushes this towards cover and takes a run to retain strike.
58.5
6
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, SIX! Travis Head is helping himself to some free runs here and he moves into the 90s now! This is also short and there is width on offer outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the upper cut once again and gets more bat on it which sends the ball over third man for six runs.
58.4
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is playing a remarkable inning here and the Indian bowlers have no answers! This is bowled back of a length and wide outside off. Travis Head opts for the upper cut and finds the third man fence for four runs.
58.3
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and at the stumps. Steven Smith clips this to deep square leg and collects a run.
58.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and well outside off. Steven Smith lets this go through to the keeper.
58.1
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head miscues his cut towards point and steals a single.
58
over
58 | 7 Runs |
HH: 199/3
57.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one.
57.5
4
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, FOUR! This partnership continues to flourish and Australia are putting up a formidable score here! This is a fraction short and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards deep point for four runs.
57.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump from over the wicket. Steven Smith decides to leave this one alone.
57.3
1
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Strays onto the pads in a good length. Travis Head tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
57.2
2
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Fuller this time, and angled into the stumps. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs.
57.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav comes 'round the wicket as well and bowls this short, outside off. Travis Head tries to pull but mistimes it towards the bowler.
57
over
57 | 7 Runs |
HH: 192/3
56.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a run to end the over.
56.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for a run.
56.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Falls just short of first slip! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith looks to block this tentatively and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to Virat Kohli.
56.3
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Travis Head pushes this towards deep point for a single.
56.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Just over the fielder and it flashes to the fence for four runs! This is slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Travis Head slaps this hard and just manages to beat the gully fielder for four runs to deep backward point.
56.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this away but miscues it back towards the bowler.
56
over
56 | 1 Runs |
HH: 185/3
55.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at square leg. Just one run from the over and India managing to keep things a bit tight now.
55.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets squared up a bit but manages to knock this towards mid off.
55.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back of a length this time and outside off. Steven Smith punches this towards cover-point as he plays yet another dot ball.
55.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards the cover fielder as he looks to be watchful.
55.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Steven Smith gets on his toes and defends this back down the pitch.
55.1
1
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head guides this towards deep backward point for a single.
55
over
55 | 0 Runs |
HH: 184/3
54.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a maiden! This is an in-swinger angled into the stumps from outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards mid on.
54.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler.
54.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Steven Smith clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
54.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith feels for this one gingerly and gets beaten.
54.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and gets this one a fraction closer to the stumps. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone.
54.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a gentle out-swinger served wide outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith does not play at this one.
54
over
54 | 6 Runs |
HH: 184/3
53.6
1
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Steven Smith pulls this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike.
53.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith gets his bat down in time and blocks this towards cover.
53.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one.
53.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angling down leg on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the stumps and looks to play this fine. He misses and there is a stifled appeal from the bowler and the keeper.
53.2
1
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Straying into the pads on a good length. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball goes down to fine leg off his pads for a leg bye.
53.1
4
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head starts this over with a boundary as well! Umesh Yadav bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Travis Head gets is timing bang on and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs,
53
over
53 | 7 Runs |
HH: 178/3
52.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets this to wide long off and takes another run.
52.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Flighted full and outside off, Steven Smith shimmies down the wicket and flicks this down to long on for a single.
52.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith drives this towards the cover fielder.
52.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floats this one full and outside off. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and dabs this back to the bowler.
52.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Slightly short and just outside off. Travis Head eases this down to long on for a single. 100-run partnership comes up between these two.
52.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head begins from where he left off before the break! Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and outside off. Travis Head drills this to deep cover for four runs.
52
over
52 | 1 Runs |
HH: 171/3
51.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, A maiden over from Umesh Yadav with the only run coming off a leg bye. This is outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith chooses to shoulder his arms to this one.
51.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover.
51.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this straight to the mid on fielder.
51.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch.
51.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards cover.
51.1
1
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav starts this spell with a fullish delivery onto the pads. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball rolls to the leg side off his pads for a leg bye.
We are back for the third and final session on Day 1. Out come the two umpires followed by the Indian players. Steven Smith and Travis Head will resume the innings for Australia. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Let's play...
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
India needed wickets early and would have felt absolutely pumped up when Mohammad Shami grabbed one on his very first delivery of this session. They would have liked to press their advantage forward at that time but the bowlers lacked the required discipline to keep things tight. They served far too many loose deliveries and allowed the opponents to score freely which released all the pressure that they had built. The introduction of Ravindra Jadeja caused a few problems for the batters and the Indians may be left wondering if it was a good idea for them to leave out the number one Test bowler as they continue to struggle to get timely wickets. The last session of Day 1 could set the framework for this game as Australia could run away with this tie or India could come roaring back with a bunch of wickets. Do join us at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) to find out how the last session plays out.
SESSION SUMMARY - 97 runs, 28 overs, 1 wicket. Another session that has belonged to the Aussies as they have scored at a brisk rate post Lunch and with seven wickets in hand, they are well on course to reach a good first-inning total. After negotiating the difficult pitch in the first session they looked to build on their start but were pegged back when they lost Marnus Labuschagne right after the break. Travis Head walked out to the middle and did not allow the pressure to build as he played his natural game to counterattack the Indian pace bowlers. It worked perfectly well for them as Steven Smith provided the resistance at the other end playing the perfect anchor role. They put together a 94-run unbeaten partnership for the fourth wicket with Head reaching his half-century in just 60 deliveries. They will look to continue the good work after Tea and take complete control of this game.
51
over
51 | 1 Runs |
HH: 170/3
50.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On an off stump-line and on a shortish length. Steven Smith knocks this towards cover. That will be Tea on Day 1!
50.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and outside off, Travis Head punches it to the right of extra cover for a single.
50.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, outside off, Travis Head covers his off stump and lets the ball go.
50.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on middle and leg, Travis Head clips it to mid-wicket.
50.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, on off, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover.
50.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out.
50
over
50 | 5 Runs |
HH: 169/3
49.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Serves it on a hard length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out on the leg side.
49.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, on middle, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and defends it back to the bowler.
49.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! Shaping away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops short of Shubman Gill at second slip.
49.3
1
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Slightly fuller, on off, Travis Head dabs it to deep point for one more run.
49.2
4
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, FOUR! Hammered! Short and wide, outside off, Travis Head picks the length early and cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary.
49.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Travis Head pushes this one to cover.
49
over
49 | 1 Runs |
HH: 164/3
48.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Steven Smith drives and finds the mid on fielder.
48.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter again, on middle, Steven Smith blocks this one out down the wicket.
48.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, full on off, Steven Smith drives it straight to mid on.
48.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it short and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out towards the bowler.
48.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter this time and on off, Travis Head goes back and punches it to deep point for a run.
48.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it full and turning in, Travis Head goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
48
over
48 | 0 Runs |
HH: 163/3
47.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another maiden by Umesh Yadav! Shortish length, on off, Steven Smith stands tall and blocks this one out solidly.
47.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and blocks it out on the off side.
47.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another outswinger, on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and clips it to mid-wicket.
47.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Full this time and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith leans forward and pushes it to mid off.
47.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball alone.
47.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith shuffles and keeps this one out on the leg side.
47
over
47 | 2 Runs |
HH: 163/3
46.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head rocks back and bunts it back to the bowler. Another tidy over by Ravindra Jadeja.
46.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith uses his feet and works it in front of deep square leg for another single.
46.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and on off, Steven Smith cuts it straight to cover-point.
46.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter now and on middle, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side.
46.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full around off, Travis Head gets it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single.
46.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it short and on off, Travis Head goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.
46
over
46 | 0 Runs |
HH: 161/3
45.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, At 137 kph, in the channel outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
45.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith shuffles to work it on the leg side but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.
45.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to mid on.
45.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much straighter this time, around off, Steven Smith shoulders arms to his away going delivery.
45.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go.
45.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav begins with a fullish delivery outside the off stump with not much pace on it. Steven Smith leaves this one alone.
45
over
45 | 1 Runs |
HH: 161/3
44.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fires this one full and at the stumps. Travis Head knocks this back towards the bowler.
44.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Drifts onto the pads, on a short length, Steven Smith nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
44.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter and around off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to cover-point.
44.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets forward and keeps it out.
44.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and quicker, around off, Steven Smith looks to punch but gets beaten on the outside edge.
44.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket.
44
over
44 | 7 Runs |
HH: 160/3
43.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Beauty! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to defend.
43.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FIFTY for Travis Head! Brings up his fifty with a sublime shot! Thakur lands it on a hard length, angling across, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it along the ground. Gets it wide of deep point for a boundary. This has been a fine knock by Head who has been quick to punish the loose deliveries.
43.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.
43.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, At the batter, on a short length, Travis Head works it off the back foot to deep square leg for one more.
43.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in short, around leg, Travis Head ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
43.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Full and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it to deep square leg and gets to the other end.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs |
HH: 153/3
42.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, FOUR! NIcely played! Floated up, full and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and drives it hard and wide of mid off for a boundary.
42.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side.
42.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, full on middle, Travis Head keeps it out off the front foot.
42.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on leg, Travis Head flicks it straight to short fine leg.
42.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Quicker, on middle, Travis Head closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge. The ball drops short of the man at extra cover.
42.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Pushed through quicker, on off, Travis Head pushes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
42
over
42 | 1 Runs |
HH: 149/3
41.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets it go.
41.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
41.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith nudges it to square leg once again.
41.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off the pads towards Ajinkya Rahane at square leg.
41.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to square leg.
41.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled in, outside off, from 'round the wicket, Travis Head pushes it to deep cover and takes a single.
41
over
41 | 1 Runs |
HH: 148/3
40.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Keeps it short and on off, Travis Head works it wide of cover and takes a single.
40.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and on middle, Travis Head punches it off the back foot to cover.
40.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head flicks it hesitantly and gets an inside edge. The ball drops to the right of Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg.
40.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Touch slower, on off, Travis Head watchfully pushes it back to the bowler.
40.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, on leg, Travis Head uses his feet and clips it towards mid-wicket for a dot.
40.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on middle, Travis Head punches and finds extra cover.
40
over
40 | 3 Runs |
HH: 147/3
39.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls it shortish, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.
39.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length, around leg, Travis Head nudges this one off the back foot to deep square leg for one more run.
39.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it around off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles and works it wide of mid on for one more run.
39.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Slightly shorter and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it hard to deep point for a single.
39.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, An appeal for caught behind by Shardul Thakur but turned down! Fuller and outside off, Travis Head pokes at this delivery away from the body. He is lucky to not edge this one behind.
39.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled across, on a good length, Travis Head hangs back and punches it straight to extra cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin may as well be a big miss in this game as there seems to be a bit on offer for the spinners as well.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs |
HH: 144/3
38.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on middle, Steven Smith uses his feet and bunts it back to Ravindra Jadeja.
38.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the pads, on a fuller length, Travis Head flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
38.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full on middle, Travis Head pushes it back to the bowler.
38.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Leg bye! Darted in, around leg, Steven Smith misses the glance. The ball comes off his thigh pad and lobs over leg slip for a leg bye.
38.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter and around off, Travis Head opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for one.
38.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Starts off with a shortish delivery, on off, Travis Head rocks back and punches it straight to extra cover.
38
over
38 | 16 Runs |
HH: 141/3
37.6
4
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, FOUR! Wristy by Steven Smith! Keeps it full on the stumps, Steven Smith shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for yet another boundary. An expensive over by Shardul Thakur, 16 runs came off it.
37.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Thakur serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith frees his arms and creams the drive through covers for a boundary.
37.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Bowls it on a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith walks inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses it and wears it on the thigh pad. Rohit Sharma indicates that the ball would have gone over the stumps and India do not review.
37.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shortish length and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith reaches out and punches it to wide mid off.
37.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Fuller this time and going away, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. Thakur has overstepped once again.
37.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Around middle, on a length, Travis Head tucks it off his hips to square leg for one.
37.2
5
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL AND FOUR! Bowls it slightly short and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and slashes at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. Shardul Thakur has overstepped as well.
37.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on the pads, Steven Smith flicks it off his toes to fine leg for a single.
37
over
37 | 0 Runs |
HH: 125/3
36.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head rises and keeps it out on the off side.
36.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A shout for caught behind but turned down! Another bumper, going away, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and goes for the pull but misses. Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough and opts not to review.
36.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, the ball jags back in sharply and catches Travis Head on the ribs.
36.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the channel outside off, on a length, Travis Head shapes to cut but the ball keeps a bit low and he ends up mistiming it to cover.
36.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Angling away, around off, on a hard length, Travis Head whips it along the ground to mid on.
36.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length and angling across, on off, Travis Head hops and pushes it towards cover.
Drinks break! Despite losing Marnus Labuschagne early in the session, this first hour after Lunch has belonged to Australia. Travis Head has come out with a positive approach and has been quick to punish loose deliveries. However, Steven Smith finds himself struggling at the crease but has done well not to throw his wicket away. After not a great first session, it was important for India to start well in the second session. Mohammad Shami struck with his first ball of the session and gave India a perfect start but have not found any success since. India would want to couple of wickets more before heading into the Tea break while Australia will need this pair to bat through till the break.
36
over
36 | 5 Runs |
HH: 125/3
35.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves the ball alone with a flourish of his bat.
35.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith has clipped this beautifully off his pads! Shardul Thakur serves this full and in line with the stumps. Easy pickings for Steven Smith as the ball races to the deep square leg fence for four runs.
35.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, A tad bit shorter and outside off. Travis Head works this past backward point and collects a run.
35.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Gets this one closer to the off stump on a good length. Travis Head stands his ground and punches this towards cover.
35.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls this full and way outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the booming drive but misses out.
35.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Travis Head dabs this towards gully and Ajinkya Rahane makes a good stop to prevent the single.
35
over
35 | 3 Runs |
HH: 120/3
34.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith goes across the stumps and clips this towards the square leg fielder.
34.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith is not tempted and leaves this one alone.
34.4
2
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. This partnership is blossoming nicely for Australia and they will hope these two batters can continue the good work.
34.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off pole. Steven Smith blocks this awkwardly towards cover.
34.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length this time and just outside off. Travis Head punches this off the back foot towards deep point and collects a single.
34.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj delivers this really full and at the pads. Travis Head taps this back towards the bowler.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs |
HH: 117/3
33.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps and continues to bowl full. Steven Smith dabs this back to the bowler and complains about something that seemed to distract him.
33.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fires this one really full but seems to be straying down leg. Steven Smith plays all over this one and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the bowler but the umpire is happy to keep his finger down. Rohit Sharma also reckons that this is going down leg and does not opt for a review.
33.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith is watchful as he blocks this towards mid off.
33.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is happy to raise his arms and leave this one alone.
33.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but has to adjust his shot. Gets an under edge towards the keeper.
33.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this full but onto the pads. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a run. He reaches 30 in just 22 deliveries.
33
over
33 | 0 Runs |
HH: 116/3
32.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A maiden over for Mohammed Siraj. This is also well wide outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to gather it.
32.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this well outside off and slightly back of a length. Steven Smith is not interested in playing at this one.
32.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and flicks this towards mid-wicket.
32.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this to nip back in on a good length and from outside off. Steven Smith defends this well back towards the bowler.
32.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but does not take it.
32.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this a tad bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith blocks this back towards the bowler.
32
over
32 | 3 Runs |
HH: 116/3
31.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith rocks back and punches this towards cover-point to take an easy run. He will retain strike for the next over.
31.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler.
31.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Outside the off stump once again on a good length. Steven Smith continues to raise his arms and leave the ball alone.
31.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one.
31.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.
31.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Almost a chance for India! Shardul Thakur bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head looks to tuck this leg side but gets a leading edge towards backward point. The gully fielder makes a diving attempt but the ball falls short and they take one.
31.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL! Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and allows the ball to keep its line outside off. Travis Head feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. Shardul has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.
31
over
31 | 9 Runs |
HH: 113/3
30.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angles this into the pads once again on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep backward square leg and will keep the strike with a single.
30.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Delivers this on a good length and angles it in from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder.
30.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full this time and just outside off. Travis Head digs this out towards cover.
30.3
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! This is all about hand-speed from Travis Head as he uses his bottom hand to find the fence once again! This is a fraction short and outside off. Travis Head flourishes his blade and sends the ball towards deep backward point for four runs.
30.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is playing an outstanding counter-attacking knock here and can easily take the game away from India! Mohammad Shami strays onto the pads on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg for four runs.
30.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside off. Travis Head rocks back and knocks this towards cover. Shardul Thakur makes a good stop and prevents a boundary.
30
over
30 | 5 Runs |
HH: 104/3
29.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this closer to the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid on and looks for a single but decides against it.
29.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball.
29.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but misses and gets hit in the groin area. A grimace from the batter.
29.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is well outside the line of the stumps and gets cramped for room. The ball hits the pads and rolls into the off side.
29.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head gets up on his toes and tucks this down to fine leg for a single.
29.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is going along his merry way and brings up the 100 for Australia! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and at the stumps. Travis Head flicks this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
29
over
29 | 2 Runs |
HH: 99/3
28.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length. Steven Smith dabs this back towards the bowler. Another great over by Mohammad Shami.
28.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head decides to leave the ball but is a bit late. It takes the bottom of the bat and goes towards deep backward point for a run.
28.4
1
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Steven Smith tries to flick this leg side but misses and the ball goes towards backward square leg for a leg bye.
28.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Gets one to nip back in from outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and leaves the ball alone. The ball just misses the off pole and Steven Smith looks surprised by the in-swinger.
28.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and closer to the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles into the off side and clips this straight to the mid-wicket fielder.
28.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone.
28
over
28 | 8 Runs |
HH: 97/3
27.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head continues to keep his strike rate high! Mohammed Siraj goes full and at the stumps. Travis Head uses his wrists well and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. The fielder gives chase but the ball has enough legs to get over the ropes.
27.5
3
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Steven Smith punches this off the back foot towards deep cover and the ball is pulled back inside the rope. The batters collect three runs though.
27.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this solidly into the off side.
27.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to work this towards leg but misses and the ball goes off his pads into the leg side.
27.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets on his toes and guides this towards deep backward point for a single.
27.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the outside edge.
27
over
27 | 4 Runs |
HH: 89/3
26.6
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith looks to work this leg side but gets squared up and the ball rolls down the pitch back to the bowler off his gloves.
26.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and offers a bit of width outside off. Steven Smith taps this with soft hands towards cover.
26.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler.
26.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another short ball directed at the batter. Steven Smith looks to pull this one away but misses and there is an inquiry for caught behind. the umpire remains unmoved and Rohit Sharma does not opt for a review
26.2
4
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith gets this fine enough to the fence! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and attacks this stumps. Steven Smith gets across and glances this towards fine leg for four runs.
26.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and outside off. Steven Smith ducks under this one and the ball swerves away after passing the batter. KS Bharat does well behind the wicket.
26
over
26 | 5 Runs |
HH: 85/3
25.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this just outside off. Travis Head stands tall and defends this towards mid off.
25.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is timing the ball beautifully here and gets his second boundary! Mohammed Siraj bowls this a shade fuller and outside off. Travis Head allows the ball to come onto the bat and works this towards deep cover for four runs.
25.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run.
25.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes back to bowling full and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this with no real timing towards the mid on fielder.
25.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith moves around the crease and gets behind the line of the ball to tap this towards mid on.
25.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith dabs this towards the cover fielder. No run there.
25
over
25 | 4 Runs |
HH: 80/3
24.6
4
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is off the mark and it will not be a maiden-wicket over for Mohammad Shami with this boundary! He serves this on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Travis Head gets bat on this and guides it towards deep backward point for four runs.
24.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Travis Head feels for the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge.
24.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Continues to attack the stumps and it is a touch fuller this time. Travis Head clips this straight to mid-wicket.
24.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly into the off side.
24.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami goes 'round the wicket and serves this back of a length, outside off. Travis Head leaves this one alone.
Travis Head comes in at number 5.
24.1
W
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! TIMBER! Mohammad Shami gets rewarded with a wicket on his first ball in the second session! He has bowled beautifully all morning and it is a wonder he was held back in the second hour of play! He delivers this on a good length and gets it to nip back in sharply from outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on to peg the off pole back and this is just the start India wanted in this session! Australia are three down now and the number one Test batter has to make the long walk back to the shed.
It will be Mohammad Shami to operate from the other end.
24
over
24 | 3 Runs |
HH: 76/2
23.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Ends this over with a good-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well across the line and dabs this back towards the bowler. Three runs from the first over after Lunch.
23.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling full and on and off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards cover.
23.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and wide outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
23.3
2
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards fine leg and Mohammad Shami does well to stop the ball with his foot. The batters take a couple of runs.
23.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and defends this towards point.
23.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one.
23.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Mohammed Siraj starts after Lunch with a banged-in delivery bowled well down leg side. Steven Smith leaves this alone and the umpire calls it wide.
We are back for the post-Lunch session. The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by the two Australian batters. The Indian players stride out to the centre and take their respective field positions. Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will resume the innings for Australia. Mohammed Siraj will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go...
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
As far as India are concerned, they did manage to dismiss David Warner in the penultimate over before Lunch but they will be a bit disappointed with their bowling effort. It was Mohammed Siraj who set the tone early by dismissing Usman Khawaja in his second over. Mohammad Shami kept it tight at his end as well by bowling probing lines and lengths. That said, India had only one wicket to show for their efforts in the first hour. After the drinks break, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur were brought into the attack to give the frontline bowlers a rest. However, Umesh was unable to find his line and length and leaked a lot of runs in his first few overs. The move to persist with Thakur worked wonders for India as he delivered big time by dismissing Warner. India would have wanted a wicket or two more but they will be hoping to start well after Lunch. Another entertaining session of cricket awaits us, so do join us back at 5.40 pm IST (12.10 pm GMT)
SESSION SUMMARY - 73 runs, 23 overs, 2 wickets. An absorbing session of Test cricket comes to an end and one would feel that it will be Australia who will be the happier of the two sides going into the break. After Rohit Sharma called it right and put Australia into bat, they were rocked early, losing Usman Khawaja in the 4th over. David Warner struggled initially but he found good support at the other end from Marnus Labuschagne. The duo showed good application in overcast conditions and safely negotiated the tricky first hour. As the session progressed, batting became easier and both batters started to settle into the groove by finding boundaries. However, Warner departed just before Lunch and now the onus is on Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to take the innings forward after Lunch.
23
over
23 | 1 Runs |
HH: 73/2
22.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A dot ball to end the session! This is served full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets his front foot forward and defends this solidly towards cover. That will be LUNCH on DAY 1!
22.5
1
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time but strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a run.
22.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well behind the line of the ball and dabs this back towards the bowler.
22.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side.
22.2
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this one down leg on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and does not offer a shot. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg.
22.1
0
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves this one alone.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs |
HH: 72/2
21.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this one short as well and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this past backward square leg and takes a single to open his account.
21.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith walks down the wicket and leaves the ball alone.
Steven Smith is the new man in.
21.4
W
Shardul Thakur to David Warner, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A wicket against the run of play for India and the dangerous David Warner has to depart 7 runs short of his half-century! Shardul Thakur has always shown the knack of getting breakthroughs and he has taken a crucial wicket here for his side! He bangs this in short and going down leg. David Warner looks to pull this away but only manages to glove this to the right of the keeper. KS Bharat takes a remarkable catch with a full length dive and holds onto the ball with both his hands. India have their second wicket just when everything looked to be going Australia's way.
21.3
0
Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Comes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. David Warner leaves this one alone in an exaggerated manner.
21.2
4
Shardul Thakur to David Warner, FOUR! The Indian bowlers have lacked any sort of penetration recently and David Warner seems to be well set now! Shardul Thakur delivers this full and outside off. David Warner strokes this beautifully towards deep cover for four runs.
21.1
0
Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly into the off side.
21
over
21 | 5 Runs |
HH: 67/1
20.6
4
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Easy pickings for Marnus Labuschagne and he does not miss out on this one! Umesh Yadav strays onto the pads on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne gets enough bat on this as he glances this towards fine leg for four runs. This partnership is building nicely for Australia here.
20.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this closer to the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne gets his bat behind the line of the ball and pats this back to the bowler.
20.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this one outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne continues to play the anchor role as he shoulders his arms to this one.
20.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A fraction full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly towards the mid on fielder.
20.2
1
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this outside the leg stump on a good length. David Warner looks to tuck this down leg but misses and the ball rolls through backward square leg off his thigh pad for a leg bye.
20.1
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner digs this out back towards the bowler.
20
over
20 | 2 Runs |
HH: 62/1
19.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Persists with the fuller length and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards square leg for another dot ball to end the over.
19.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump with the keeper standing up to the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards cover.
19.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length once again and on an off-stump line. Marnus Labuschagne gets well behind the line of the ball and blocks this to the left of the mid on fielder.
19.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly to the left of the bowler.
19.2
2
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this through the square leg region for a couple of runs.
19.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne leans towards the ball and pushes this towards backward point.
19
over
19 | 0 Runs |
HH: 60/1
18.6
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a leg-stump line and on a good length. David Warner gets cramped for room and taps this towards mid-wicket. A maiden over for Umesh Yadav and he seems to be getting a bit of rhythm here.
18.5
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this on a good length and just outside off. David Warner remains watchful this time and allows the keeper to collect it.
18.4
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, This is on a good length once again and outside off. David Warner looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and gets beaten under his bat.
18.3
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. David Warner gets on his toes and dabs this into the off side.
18.2
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Slightly short and on an off-stump line. David Warner blocks this back to the bowler.
18.1
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and angles this away from the left-hander. David Warner shoulders his arms to the ball.
18
over
18 | 5 Runs |
HH: 60/1
17.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes really full this time and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back towards the bowler.
17.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne punches this towards point and is unable to beat the fielder.
17.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another huge LBW appeal from Shardul Thakur! Gets this ball to nip back in on a good length and from just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets well forward as he looks to defend and gets hit flush on the pads. Shardul Thakur is convinced this is out but the umpire remains unconvinced. Rohit Sharma goes for the review again and UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat. Ball Tracking shows the ball is going over the leg pole and India lose their review.
17.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Marnus Labuschagne finally shows some positive intent! This is bowled back of a length and with width offered outside off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts this with great timing towards deep backward point for four runs.
17.2
1
Shardul Thakur to David Warner, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for a run.
17.1
0
Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and going down leg as he sees David Warner walk down the wicket. The batter lets this go through to the keeper.
17
over
17 | 1 Runs |
HH: 55/1
16.6
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is way outside the off stump on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one. A good comeback by Umesh Yadav as he concedes just 1 run this time.
16.5
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets forward and blocks this towards cover-point.
16.4
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Nasty delivery from Umesh Yadav and Marnus Labuschagne takes yet another blow! This is bowled back of a length and into the batter. Marnus Labuschagne is surprised by the extra bounce and gets hit on the gloves. The ball falls safely and Marnus Labuschagne continues to survive.
16.3
0
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is delivered well outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is content in letting this go through to the keeper.
16.2
1
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Short this time and wide outside off. David Warner slaps this to deep point where there is a fielder placed now and gets a single.
16.1
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards cover-point.
16
over
16 | 0 Runs |
HH: 54/1
15.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this with care towards the mid on fielder. Shardul Thakur bowls a maiden to follow up after the 16-run over.
15.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes a touch fuller and angled into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block but gets beaten and hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma discusses with his keeper and the slip cordon before going upstairs for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat is involved and Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. Marnus Labuschagne survives and India do not lose their review.
15.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne anticipated the outswinger and ends up getting beaten on the inside edge.
15.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and shoulders his arms to this one.
15.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this slightly wide outside off on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
15.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards point.
15
over
15 | 16 Runs |
HH: 54/1
14.6
4
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, FOUR! A great over for Australia with four boundaries coming in it and David Warner is well on his way! Umesh Yadav continues to bowl wide outside off and back of a length. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for four more runs. Brings up the 50-run stand between Warner and Labuschagne. 16 runs have come from this over.
14.5
4
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, FOUR! The third boundary in the over and David Warner has moved into the 30s! This is short once again and there is width offered outside off. David Warner swings his blade hard and gets this over the slip cordon for yet another four.
14.4
4
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, FOUR! Umesh Yadav changes the angle but still concedes a boundary! He bowls from 'round the wicket but the length is short and outside off. David Warner cuts this towards deep cover-point for four more runs.
14.3
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner opts to leave this one alone.
14.2
4
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner has punched this into the gap! Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner stands tall and hits this through the infield towards deep point for four runs. The runs are flowing nicely for Australia now.
14.1
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this nicely but it is stopped well by the cover fielder.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs |
HH: 38/1
13.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards mid-wicket. Just a boundary coming in this over.
13.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Great timing on this one by Marnus Labuschagne! Shardul Thakur bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne ounches this straight towards long on for four runs.
13.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Good bowling here by Shardul Thakur has he gets this to shape away from a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge.
13.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Brings this one closer to the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the square leg fielder.
13.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur is getting nice movement away from the batter and Marnus Labuschagne lets this go to the keeper as well.
13.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur begins with a good-length delivery served outside off and gets good movement away. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful and leaves this one alone.
Change from both ends as Shardul Thakur comes on from the other end.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs |
HH: 34/1
12.6
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this outside the off stump on a good length. David Warner shoulders his arms to this one. 5 runs from Umesh Yadav's first over.
12.5
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Beaten! That is more like it from Umesh Yadav! He delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. The ball shapes away from the left-hander slightly and beats the outside edge of David Warner's bat as he looks to feel for this one.
12.4
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off stump. David Warner stands tall but mishits this to the cover fielder.
12.3
0
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a good length and on an off-stump line. David Warner dabs this towards point.
12.2
4
Umesh Yadav to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner looking good now and seems to have built a bit of confidence! This is served full and outside the off pole. David Warner drives this towards deep cover for four runs. A good start for Australia after the break.
12.1
1
Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Umesh Yadav starts with a slightly full delivery just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up and gets this off the outside half of his bat through backward point for a single.
DRINKS! We reach our first break in this Test match and it has been a watchful start by Australia but the conditions have been favorable for the fast bowlers. They did lose an early wicket but David Warner has looked comfortable in the middle and has kept the scoreboard ticking. Marnus Labuschagne took a vicious hit on his thumb but has managed to preserve his wicket and a decent partnership is building here for the Aussies. India have used their opening bowlers Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj through the first hour and they have bowled good lines and lengths troubling the batters with swing and seam. The battle has been intriguing so far and we expect this to continue through this session. It will be Umesh Yadav to bowl after the break.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs |
HH: 29/1
11.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Serves it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it down the wicket.
11.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angling across, outside off, on a good length, David Warner pushes at the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one.
11.4
3
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on off and middle, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it off his pads through mid-wicket and runs three before Shardul Thakur slides and pulls it back.
11.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Much fuller and a hint of away movement, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully lets it go.
11.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Just outside off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne walks across and blocks it out on the off side.
11.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it on a hard length and going away, on off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and drops this one on the leg side.
11
over
11 | 4 Runs |
HH: 26/1
10.6
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, shaping away, David Warner covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
10.5
4
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, FOUR! Shot of authority! Shami goes short and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Warner hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs.
10.4
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Switches to over the wicket and serves it in the channel outside off, on a length, David Warner opts to let this one go.
10.3
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A rare loosener by Mohammad Shami, short and wide outside off, David Warner looks to cut this away going delivery but does not connect.
10.2
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Bowls it on a length, around off, David Warner blocks it out to mid off.
10.1
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, on a good length, David Warner dabs it away from his body towards backward point.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs |
HH: 22/1
9.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in sharply, on off and middle, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne tries to defend from the crease but gets beaten by the inward movement. Wears it on the back leg and the ball would have gone above the stumps.
9.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles it in, on middle, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to access the leg side but gets squared up. Mishits it back to the bowler.
9.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.
9.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Beauty! At 139 kph, on a good length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne fends at the away going delivery and misses.
9.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it in the channel outside off, swinging away, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper.
9.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper.
9
over
9 | 1 Runs |
HH: 22/1
8.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, on a full length, Marnus Labuschagne clips it nicely to deep square leg and keeps the strike with a single.
8.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and defends. The ball rolls off his bat and trickles dangerously past the stumps.
8.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time, going away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne covers his off stump and lets it go.
8.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Keeps it outside off, on a fuller length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
8.2
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Tailing in, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and clips it straight to mid-wicket.
8.1
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up, swinging away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to let this one go.
Will there be a bowling change? No change as Mohammad Shami will bowl his fifth over on the trot.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs |
HH: 21/1
7.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Bowls it on middle, on a hard length, David Warner keeps this one out on the off side.
7.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, On a good length, on off stump, the ball keeps a bit low but David Warner somehow manages to get his bat down in time. The ball rolls past the stumps safely and Warner is lucky to not drag this one back to the stumps.
7.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angled across, on off, on a good length, David Warner punches it wide of mid off where Rohit Sharma moves quickly to his right and denies a single.
7.3
3
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sprays it on the pads, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and tucks it through mid-wicket and collects three runs.
7.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Edged but safe! Keeps it in the channel outside off, swinging away, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up as he tried to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops well short of Shubman Gill at third slip.
That would have definitely hurt! Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on his unpadded thump looking to fend the ball away. The physios are out to check on him and have given him a painkiller. Marnus Labuschagne will continue batting and we are set to resume...
7.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch, that must have hurt! Shaping away, outside off, on a hard length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to leave the ball alone but gets surprised by the sharp bounce. Takes a blow on the left thumb and immediately removes his gloves.
7
over
7 | 2 Runs |
HH: 18/1
6.6
1
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and drops it in front of cover-point for a single.
6.5
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out off the front foot.
6.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back and darts this one in, on off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ball on the length. The ball nips back in sharply and wears it on thigh pad.
6.3
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and pushes it with hard hands to mid off where Rohit Sharma slips but makes a good stop.
6.2
1
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Lands it fuller, on middle, David Warner looks to drive it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls towards backward square leg for a single.
6.1
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Angling in, on off and middle, David Warner keeps it out on the off side.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs |
HH: 16/1
5.6
3
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Good running! Keeps it full, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on the front foot and pushes it to the right of mid on. Umesh Yadav pulls it back not before the batters run three.
5.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Fuller and on middle as well, David Warner leans and bunts it back to the bowler.
5.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Beaten! Tightens his line and bowls it just outside off, David Warner does get cramped for room but still looks to cut it hard. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Siraj angles it across, outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and slashes hard. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for his first boundary.
5.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Drifts on the pads, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne drops it wide of short leg and calls Warner for a quick single.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and keeps it out on the off side. Siraj walks towards Labuschange in his follow through and has a few words to say.
5
over
5 | 4 Runs |
HH: 8/1
4.6
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Much fuller and on middle, David Warner solidly blocks it out towards Shami.
4.5
1
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Bye! Lands it just outside off, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball wobbles on its way to KS Bharat and eludes him. The batters sneak in a bye.
4.4
0
Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, In the corridor of uncertainty, around off, the ball jags back in sharply and Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.
4.3
3
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner is underway now! Serves it full and on off, David Warner leans and times the drive past mid off. Umesh Yadav performs the chase and pulls it back. Warner opens his account with three runs.
4.2
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner dab it along the ground to backward point.
4.1
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls it full and tailing in, around leg, from 'round the wicket, David Warner gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad. India go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shami and opts not to review as the ball was sliding down leg.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs |
HH: 4/1
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel outside off, on a good length, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully leaves the ball alone.
3.5
2
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sloppy stuff! Angles it on a good length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and glances it towards fine leg. Mohammad Shami there fumbles a bit and the batters sneak in an extra run.
Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
3.4
W
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj draws first blood and removes Usman Khawaja! Siraj pitches this one up, around off, from over the wicket, Usman Khawaja runs out of patience and pokes at the away going delivery. Pays the price as the ball catches the outside edge of his bat and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Mohammed Siraj is delighted and so are the rest of the Indian players. Siraj gets his reward for bowling consistent lines and lengths and India have drawn first blood. The pressure on Australia straightaway.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets squared up a bit and works it towards mid off.
3.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it on a good length and going across, outside off, Usman Khawaja lets it go through to the keeper.
3.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time, on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it without much timing towards mid off.
3
over
3 | 2 Runs |
HH: 2/0
2.6
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hangs back to defend but does not account for the sharp inward movement. Wears it on the thigh pad for a dot.
2.5
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, An absolute snorter! Bowls it into the wicket and shaping away, on off, David Warner stays on the back foot to fend this one but gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.4
2
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner and Australia are finally underway! Slightly shorter, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on his toes and tucks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
2.3
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner drops this one in front of extra cover but the fielder there gets to the ball quickly and denies the single.
2.2
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Close! Shaping in sharply, on middle, on a good length, David Warner hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Wears it high on the back leg and the ball rolls towards the slip cordon.
2.1
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, On a hard length and tailing in, on middle, David Warner gets cramped for room and gets it from the inner part of the bat. A slight fumble at short leg but the batters decide not to run on the midfield.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs |
HH: 0/0
1.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Siraj starts with a maiden as well! Bowls it on middle, fuller as well, Usman Khawaja presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and swinging away, outside off, Usman Khawaja opts not to drive and lets it go.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Usman Khawaja hangs back and pokes away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one.
1.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Around leg, on a length, Usman Khawaja tucks it off his hips but is unable to get it past Ravindra Jadeja at square leg. Australia yet to open their account.
1.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and swinging in, on middle, Usman Khawaja gets forward and pushes it down the wicket.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Starts on a good length and angling across, outside off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs |
HH: 0/0
0.6
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Shami starts with a maiden! Bowls it on a good length and shaping away, outside off, David Warner reaches out and dabs it to backward point. A probing first over by Mohammad Shami.
0.5
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length this time, around off, David Warner gets on his toes and taps this one towards cover.
0.4
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it at the stumps, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it towards mid on.
0.3
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Beauty! Another in-dipper, on off, David Warner accounts for the movement and leaves the ball alone. The ball jags back in sharply past the stumps and KS Bharat dives full length to his right to make a good stop.
0.2
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, David Warner gets surprised by the sharp bounce and wears it on the thigh pad.
0.1
0
Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Starts off on a good length, angling in on off, from 'round the wicket, David Warner watchfully gets behind the line and keeps it out to cover.
We are done with the prematch formalities as we are set for the final to get underway and the umpires walk towards the center. The Indian players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions from Rohit Sharma before taking their respective positions on the field. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the inning for Australia and will want to negotiate the new ball in difficult conditions. Mohammad Shami has the brand new cherry in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play...
We are moments away from the start of the game. The Test Mace is being taken out to the middle as the two sets of players walk out and lineup for their respective national anthems. However, before that, there will a minute of silence for all the people who lost their lives in the train crash in Odisha. We will now have the Indian national anthem followed by the national anthem of Australia.
Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that they would have bowled first as well but it shouldn’t make much of a difference and hopefully, they can get some spin on Day 4 and 5. Informs that they are going with Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and himself as the fast bowlers. Claims that this pitch should suit Boland and with a bit of grass he will be a weapon for them. Mentions that they have been here for 10 days with some playing county cricket for longer so they are pretty fresh.
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bowl first. Feels that the decision is based on the overhead conditions and reckons that the pitch will not change much. Informs that they are going with four seamers and one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Shares that leaving Ravichandran Ashwin out of the side, who has been a match-winner, is tough. Adds that you got to do the things that are needed for the team. On Ajinkya Rahane's return, he says that Rahane brings a lot to the table and has the experience of playing in these conditions.
India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of India. They have elected to BOWL first.
PITCH REPORT - Kumar Sangakkara and Dinesh Karthik are pitchside. Sangakkara informs that it is overcast and expects the ball to swing. Adds that there is a good covering of grass and there will be good bounce as well. Looking at the pitch and overhead conditions, Karthik feels that the captain winning the toss will opt to bowl first. Reckons that India will go with four pacers and adds that a lot of cricket will be played on the first three days where pacers will come into play.
On the other hand, India, being one of the most successful Test sides in home and away conditions, lost only one out of the six series played during the two-year period. However, they have some key absentees, which gives others the opportunity to put their hands up in this all-important final. With this being the first Test played in June at this venue, if the surface starts to spin, the Rohit Sharma-led side would fancy themselves to conquer the Test. Folks, it is time to gear yourselves up for five days of enthralling Test cricket action. Which team will be in the ascendancy at the end of Day 1? Let’s find out. Toss and team news coming up shortly...
Australia made it to the final on the back of a dominant run that saw them lose only three out of the 19 Tests played during the World Test Championship cycle. The conditions at the Kennington Oval do suit Pat Cummins and Co., but they would be wary of India's recent Test success at this venue. Despite missing Josh Hazlewood, they have enough resources in the bowling unit to fill that void. With the bat, a lot will rely on Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne who have done well against India and also on Usman Khawaja who is in great form ever since his return.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 1 of the 2021-23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. As we reach the end of the 2021-23 World Test Championship cycle, the final showdown between two deserving teams promises to be a great spectacle for cricket fans across the globe.
... DAY 1, SESSION 1 ...
Australia
David Warner
Bat/Bow
Usman Khawaja
Bat/Bow
Marnus Labuschagne
Bat/Bow
Steven Smith
Bat/Bow
Travis Head
Bat/Bow
Cameron Green
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
Rohit Sharma
CAP/Bat/Bow
Shubman Gill
Bat/Bow
Cheteshwar Pujara
Bat/Bow
Virat Kohli
Bat/Bow
Ajinkya Rahane
Bat/Bow
KS Bharat
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ravindra Jadeja
Bat/Bow
Shardul Thakur
Bat/Bow
Umesh Yadav
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Shami
Bat/Bow
Mohammed Siraj
Bat/Bow