| 0.1 : 0.1: B Kumar to D Warner, FOUR! Dropped! What a start, would have been a wicket on arrival for Bhuvneshwar! Fuller outside off, swinging away, Warner goes for the drive away from his body, Karun Nair lunges to his left and grabs at it but cannot hold onto it. The ball runs down to the third man fence. Oh dear, would have been an ideal start for India. |
| 0.6 : 0.6: B Kumar to Warner, FOUR! Fetch that! Full outside off, Warner gets low and drills it through extra cover for a boundary. Superb start for Australia! |
| 1.4 : 1.4: U Yadav to M Renshaw, OUT! TIMBER! Fuller in length around off, Renshaw plays outside the line and the ball nips back in. The ball brushes the pad and goes onto disturb the stumps. Umesh strikes for India and that should relax the Indian team. India will want to make most of this conditions. Renshaw has been scoring a lot for Australia and India will be happy to see the back of him, early. |
| 3.6 : 3.6: U Yadav to Warner, FOUR! Warner times one well! Outside off on a length, Warner opens the face of the bat and gets it through cover-point for a boundary. Superb timing on that occasion. |
| 6.5 : 6.5: B Kumar to Warner, FOUR! That bounced! Hurls it outside off on a good length, the ball bounces a lot more, Warner looking to play it, gets surprised and the ball lobs over the slip cordon off the edge and runs into the third man fence. |
| 7.1 : 7.1: U Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Smith is on his merry way, yet again! Fuller outside off, Smith comes forward and times his push through cover-point. The ball races through off the outfield and gets to the fence in a jiffy. |
| 7.2 : 7.2: U Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Take that! Full and wide outside off, Smith does not miss out and throws his bat at it. The ball flies over extra cover for a boundary. India are not quite sure, where to bowl to Smith right now! |
| 9.5 : 9.5: U Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Too easy! Fuller onto the stumps, Smith does not miss out and clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Brings up the 50 for Australia too! |
| 10.6 : 10.6: B Kumar to Smith, FOUR! That raced away! Shorter length outside off, Smith flashes and flashes hard, he gets it down to the third man fence off the outer half. This is a magnificent start for Australia! |
| 12.5 : 12.5: B Kumar to S Smith, Four! Edged, but goes to the backward point fence! On a length, outside off, Smith looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and rolls through point for a boundary. |
| 14.1 : 14.1: B Kumar to Smith, FOUR! Poor fielding effort that from India. On a length, outside off, Smith goes on his back foot and punches it through covers. Ashwin, at mid off, misjudges the pace of the ball and doesn't give it a proper chase. The ball races away for a boundary. |
| 20.3 : 20.3: R Jadeja to S Smith, FOUR! Ashwin has been sloppy on the field, really. Jadeja bowls a fuller delivery, outside off, Smith tries to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes past Ashwin at short third man. He gives it a very casual chase and comes second. |
| 23.3: R Ashwin to Smith, FOUR! Excellent strike, that from Smudge! Floats this on the sticks, Smith dances down the track and slams it down the ground. The ball races away for a boundary in no time. Some intent this from Australia. |
| 23.5 : 23.5: R Ashwin to Smith, FOUR! And again! Short and outside off, Smith rocks back and punches it through covers for a boundary. Brilliant stroke and SS gets the wanted result. |
| 24.2 : 24.2: R Jadeja to D Warner, FOUR! Edged.. but lands safe! Fuller and outside off, Warner throws his hands at it and goes for a flashy drive. But the ball takes the outside edge and it goes through the left of Rahane, at first slip, for a boundary. |
| 25.5 : 25.5: Ashwin to Warner, SIX! First maximum of the match. Fligthed delivery in the line of the fourth stump, Warner clears his front foot and slams it over long off for a biggie. DW is looking really confident now and is going for his shots. |
| 26.2 : 26.2: R Jadeja to Warner, FOUR! Short and duly punished. Jadeja drags his length back and keeps it outside off, Warner makes room for him and cuts it through covers for a boundary. Don't bother chasing it. |
| 27.4 : 27.4: R Ashwin to Warner, FOUR! India are leaking runs. Commentators are mentioning the dropped catch of Warner on 0 and rightly so. Ashwin bowls short and outside off, David gets on his back foot and creams it through covers for a boundary. |
| 28.2 : 28.2: K Yadav to Warner, FOUR! Short and outside off, Warner looks to cut but it takes the outside edge and goes past the first slip for a boundary. Warner registers his first fifty of the series. |
| 30.5 : 30.5: K Yadav to S Smith, FOUR! Easily done. Fuller delivery, outside off, Smith leans forward and drives it uppishly between extra cover and mid off for a boundary. Cries of catch emerge from the slip cordon, but it was pierced through the gap perfectly. |
| 33.2 : 33.2: U Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Now how do you explain that? Too full on off, Smith somehow manages to get it through mid-wicket. The timing is too good on this one and it is racing away towards the fence. KL Rahul comes across from deep mid-wicket, dives to keep the ball in play but ends up parrying it to the ropes. He seems to have hurt his fingers in the process as well. |
| 33.6 : 33.6: U Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Top batting! Shorter in length around off, Smith gets on top of it and controls his pull through mid-wicket. Karun Nair at mid-wicket, tried to stop it with a dive but it was hit too well. Smith gets a boundary and Umesh spoils the good over with that boundary conceded. This has been a fine exhibition of batting by Steven Smith, he has made India change plans at the drop of the hat. |
| 34.1 : 34.1: K Yadav to D Warner, OUT! Maiden Test wicket for Kuldeep Yadav thanks to a brilliant catch by Rahane! Lands it outside off, a touch short, Warner thinks - a boundary and goes to cut it. It is too close to cut and the ball goes off the outside edge straight to Ajinkya Rahane at first slip who takes it towards his right. Warner had earlier got a boundary, playing a similar shot, in the very first over of Kuldeep but this time the bowler gets the better of the batsman. That is how the game of |
| 37.4 : 37.4: U Yadav to Marsh, OUT! Soft dismissal for Shaun Marsh, unfortunate rather! Umesh slips one on a good length on the stumps, Marsh looks to help it on its way through. The ball though brushes off the edge of the bat and flies through to Saha who takes the catch. Umesh turns around to appeal and the umpire has ruled it out. Another wicket for India, not how they would have liked but they will take it happily. |
| 42.6 : 42.6: K Yadav to P Handscomb, FOUR! Poor ball and punished! Low full toss on the stumps, Peter Handscomb comes down and clips it through the gap between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary. |
| 44.5 : 44.5: Yadav to P Handscomb, OUT! Well bowled, Kuldeep! Two balls in a row, he got the batsman to drive, this time he gets one to spin back in and it makes the difference. It lands outside off, comes in sharply as Handscomb goes for the drive but is beaten all ends up. The ball goes through him and castles Peter Handscomb. That is a wicket well-earned by the rookie spinner. India have managed to comeback well. There was a puff of dust when the ball landed on the surface, it might be sign of thing |
| 48.4 : 48.4: K Yadav to Maxwell, FOUR! Right then, Maxwell has had enough of defense. Looped up delivery, on leg, Maxwell clears his front leg and whacks it towards wide of mid on for a boundary. |
| 48.6 : 48.6: Yadav to G Maxwell, OUT! Beaten all ends up! The young lad is wreaking havoc. Yadav loops this one in the line of the stumps, Maxwell plays for the one that comes in but it doesn't and goes onto crash the stumps. Maxwell is absolutely disgruntled. Yadav is ecstatic. Oh, this game of cricket, I tell you. India are right back in the game. Kuldeep gets his third wicket. |
| 50.4 : 50.4: K Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Captain fantastic continues his good form. Shortish and around leg, Smith rocks back and clips it through fine leg for a boundary. Brings up the milestone with that shot. Off goes the helmet and he raises his bat towards the dressing room. How consistent has he been? |
| 51.5 : 51.5: U Yadav to Wade, SIX! Risky shot! Umesh bangs this short and around leg, Wade swivels a bit and hooks it towards over fine leg for a biggie. There was a fielder positioned exactly for that shot but it sails over him. |
| 58.1 : 58.1: R Jadeja to Smith, FOUR! Smith is in the zone! Short and outside off, Smith opens the face of the bat and just guides it through point for a boundary. Beautifully placed. |
| 59.5 : 59.5: R Ashwin to S Smith, OUT! India finally manage to dismiss Smith. Ashwin scalps a very big wicket at the stroke of tea and the crowd is buzzing. Tosses this one around off, Smith looks to defend but the ball straightens a touch and induces an outside edge. Rahane is well balanced at first slip, gets low and grabs a sharp catch at his left. Smith starts walking. The Indian dressing room is charged up, Virat Kohli notably, who is cheering the team from there. |
| 63.4 : 63.4: R Ashwin to Cummins, SIX! Going, going, gone! Full outside off, Cummins gets under it and lofts it over long on for a maximum. Superb way to get off the mark! |
| 64.5 : 64.5: R Jadeja to Wade, FOUR! Top use of the feet! Fuller outside off, Wade comes dwon and clips it through mid-wicket. Ashwin in the deep, just ambles across but does not bother about the dive and the ball races away to the fence. |
| 66.4 : 66.4: R Jadeja to Cummins, FOUR! Smashed! Full outside off, Cummins gets under it and smashes it down the ground for a boundary. |
| 68.5 : 68.5: R Jadeja to Cummins, FOUR! Hit away! Flatter on the stumps, Cummins heaves it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That came off well for Pat! |
| 68.6 : 68.6: R Jadeja to Cummins, FOUR! Fetch that! Fuller outside off, Cummins once again heaves it over the mid on fielder for a boundary. He moves onto 20! |
| 72.4 : 72.4: Yadav to Cummins, OUT! As easy as it gets. Yadav nicely tosses it up on middle, gets to dip it beautifully, Cummins tries to go over the bowler's head but fails to connect cleanly. Yadav judges the catch perfectly and takes it. He throws the ball in the air after grabbing it and the celebrations began. He has his fourth, Australia lose their seventh. What a debut this has been! |
| 75.2 : 75.2: U Yadav to M Wade, FOUR! Lucky runs. On a length, outside off, Wade pokes at it and edges. The ball falls short of the first slip and goes past him for a boundary. Karun Nair at second slip dived to his right to stop but fails to do so. 250-run mark comes up. |
| 75.4 : 75.4: U Yadav to O'Keefe, FOUR! Gracefully hit! Full and on the pads, SOK gloriously flicks through mid-wicket for a boundary. Gets off the mark in style. |
| 76.1 : 76.1: K Yadav to Wade, FOUR! Wade is getting a move on. Over pitched and around off, the southpaw lofts over mid off for a boundary. |
| 77.6 : 77.6: U Yadav to O'Keefe, FOUR! Cracking shot. Umesh bowls a half volley, SOK is ready for it and slams it down the ground, through mid on for a boundary. Excellent shot, that. |
| 79.3 : 79.3: R Ashwin to O'Keefe, OUT! The subsitute fielder, Shreyas Iyer, who was drafted in the squad just yesterday has effected a brilliant run out. Loops this one around leg, Wade clips it towards square leg and looks for a single. But Iyer there is very quick, collects the ball and hurls a throw at the striker's end. SOK dives but fails to get in as Saha whips the bails off. The Indians are delighted and the umpire takes it upstairs. Replays show that Saha might have disturbed the bails before c |
| 84.3: K Yadav to Lyon, FOUR! What has happened there? Sloppy work from Umesh Yadav in the deep. Full and around off, Lyon sweeps it uppishly towards backward square leg. Umesh in that area is quite casual as he looks to collect it. But the ball spins away from him after landing and rolls away for a boundary. He affords a smile but he will be knowing that he should've stopped that. Kumble too doesn't look impressed. |
| 84.4 : 84.4: K Yadav to Lyon, FOUR! This time around he has timed it perfectly. Yadav goes around the wicket and bowls it full, Nathan's sweep bisects the deep fine leg and deep mid-wicket fielder and rolls for a boundary. |
| 87.2 : 87.2: R Jadeja to M Wade, FOUR Overthrows! Wade comes down and turns it back to the bowler. Jadeja has a shy at the striker's end and that beats the keepr and first slip fielder for a boundary to third man. |
| 87.4 : 87.4: R Jadeja to Wade, OUT! Jadeja strikes! Too full outside off, Wade gets low to sweep that one but misses. The ball kisses the stumps and that is the end of Wade for this innings. Jadeja gets his maiden wicket but the umpire are checking the no ball and hence Wade has to wait. Replays show it was a clean wicket and hence he has to depart. |
| 88.3 : 88.3: B Kumar to Lyon, OUT! Kumar strikes! Fuller and angling into the stumps, Lyon shapes for a clip but fails to keep it down. The ball carries to Cheteshwar Pujara who dives forward to take the catch at mid-wicket. That is it for Australia, they are bowled out for 300! |
| 2.6 : 2.6: J Hazlewood to Vijay, FOUR! If the backdrop is something, this is equally pristine from Vijay! Fuller around off, Vijay comes forward a touch, presents the full face of the bat with an angle towards covers. The ball just touches the bat and races through the cover region for a boundary. Nobody moved, there! Early contender for the shot of the day! |
| 7.1 : 7.1: N Lyon to L Rahul, FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Mr. Lyon! Nathan floats it outside off, Rahul gets on top of it and unfurls a cover drive through covers for a boundary. |
| 8.2 : 8.2: J Hazlewood to M Vijay, FOUR! Timing! Fuller outside off, Vijay is careful as he plays this one through covers for a majestic boundary. Some timing, that! |
| 10.2: J Hazlewood to Vijay, OUT! Hazlewood wins the battle! Angles it on a good length outside off, Vijay pokes at it and gets an outside edge which flies through to Wade who accepts the catch. Hazlewood is delighted and has a word, Vijay responds too but he can't do much now that he is out. His poor run of form continues, despite the 82 in the previous game. Australia get the breakthrough they wanted. |
| 10.4 : 10.4: J Hazlewood to Pujara, FOUR! Now that is the way to get off the mark! Josh overpitches it outside off, Pujara does not miss out and crashes it wide of mid off for a boundary. What a way to begin your innings, he really hit that one nicely. |
| 11.2 : 11.2: Pat Cummins to L Rahul, FOUR! Dropped! Fuller length outside off, Rahul looks to defend it but gets an outside edge. Matt Renshaw at first slip cannot hold it and the ball flies through to the third man fence. That flew before Renshaw knew anything about it. |
| 17.2: N Lyon to Rahul, FOUR! Catch is the call, but it lands safe. Lyon tosses this one outside off, Rahul kneels and sweeps it between deep fine leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. It came off the top edge and fortunately for Rahul, it didn't cost him. |
| 18.3 : 18.3: Pat Cummins to Rahul, FOUR! Nicely put away. Short of a length delivery around leg, KL tickles it past the leg slip fielder for a boundary. Cheteshwar praises him after that shot and pats him on his back. |
| 20.5 : 20.5: Pat Cummins to Rahul, FOUR! Overpitched on the sticks. Lokesh gets his bat down and punches it elegantly through mid on for a boundary. Outstanding stroke, that. 50 up for India! |
| 26.2 : 26.2: S O'Keefe to Pujara, FOUR! Beautiful shot that, says Gavaskar on air. Flights this one outside off, Pujara dances down the track and creams it through covers for a boundary. The mid off fielder had no chance to stop it despite chasing it. |
| 28.3 : 28.3: J Hazlewood to Rahul, FOUR! Top shot! Fuller outside off, Rahul does not miss out and drives it through covers for a boundary. That was asking to be hit and Rahul did just that. |
| 31.3: S O'Keefe to Rahul, SIX! Now that is a sign of intent! Floats it outside off, Rahul gets down on his knee and slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a maximum. Superb shot, that. There was a brief chat between the two batsmen, might as well have been about scoring some runs against the spinners. |
| 32.2 : 32.2: J Hazlewood to Rahul, FOUR! Risky! Slants it outside off, Rahul arches back and looks to leave at first but then at the last moment, rams it over the gully fielder for a boundary. |
| 33.2: S O'Keefe to Rahul, Well played, KL Rahul! Lands it on the stumps, Rahul comes down and heaves it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Brings up his fifty but he will know he has to carry on and not spoil the good work. |
| 38.1 : 38.1: Pat Cummins to Rahul, FOUR! That's cracked! Shorter length outside off, Rahul does not miss out and crashes it through cover-point for a boundary. |
| 40.2 : 40.2: Cummins to L Rahul, OUT! Cummins has the last laugh! Shorter in length outside off, Rahul looks to pull it but is no position whatsoever. The ball goes off the toe end and lobs towards David Warner at mid off who takes it easily. The words have done the damage and Australia get a breakthrough. Rahul has once again, thrown away a start. The deficit for India is still 192 runs. |
| 40.5 : 40.5: Pat Cummins to Rahane, FOUR! Now, that is unlike Rahane! Shorter in length outside off, Rahane expecting it, dispatches it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Risky shot to play but he gets off the mark with a sign of intent. |
| 40.6 : 40.6: Pat Cummins to Rahane, SIX! Top edged! Shorter in length outside off, Rahane goes for the pull once again. The ball lobs off the top edge and flies over the head of the keeper for a maximum. Crazy period of play! |
| 41.3 : 41.3: S O'Keefe to Pujara, FOUR! Timing! Too full on middle and off, Pujara clips it through mid-wicket and gets a boundary for it. He was quick to get to the ball there. |
| 44.1 : 44.1: Pat Cummins to Pujara, FOUR! That shot had, 'Get out of my way,' written all over it. Pat pitches this full and on the sticks, Pujara stands in his crease and whips it gloriously through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 54.3 : 54.3: N Lyon to Pujara, FOUR! Pujara breaks the shackles. It felt that like its been two days since India scored some runs. Lyon pitches this up, Che dances down the track and plays his trademark flick through mid-wicket for a boundary. Yet another fifty for him, vital for him to hang on more though. |
| 55.5 : 55.5: S O'Keefe to Rahane, FOUR! Take that! Tosses this around off, Rahane kneels and sweeps it towards mid-wicket for a boundary. Superb stroke. |
| 60.5: N Lyon to Pujara, FOUR! First runs of the session. Shorter delivery and around leg, all Pujara had to do was get his bat to it. And he does. The ball rolls away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 60.6 : 60.6: Lyon to Pujara, OUT! Huge wicket for the Australians and a brilliant start to the session. Lyon tosses this outside off, Pujara goes forward to defend but the ball takes the inside edge, kisses the pads and lobs towards Handscomb at short leg. He dives to his left to grab it. Lyon appeals and the finger goes up. Pujara knows he nicked it and starts walking. India will again have to be patient now and build another partnership. They trail by 143 runs. |
| 61.6: Pat Cummins to K Nair, FOUR! Gets off the mark with an outside edge. Good length delivery, angling in, Karun looks to defend it close to his body but the ball takes the outside edge and goes between gully and third slip for a boundary. |
| 64.4 : 64.4: Lyon to Nair, OUT! Four down, second wicket after tea. India in huge trouble! Shortish delivery which is spinning in, Nair rocks back eyeing to nudge it away but only manages to glove it. The ball hits him on his body and lobs towards the short leg region. Handscomb looked to catch it, but Wade goes ahead and grabs it. The tide has turned and all of a sudden Australia are way ahead in the game. India are 133 runs behind. |
| 65.3 : 65.3: Pat Cummins to Rahane, FOUR! Edged.. but over the slip cordon. On a length and outside off, Rahane goes for a halfhearted drive and edges. But luckily for him the ball flies over the slip cordon and races away for a boundary. |
| 66.5 : 66.5: N Lyon to Rahane, FOUR! Short and coming in, Rahane tickles it fine as the ball stays slightly low towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 71.6 : 71.6: J Hazlewood to Ashwin, FOUR! Right then, Ashwin is in the mood. Josh bangs this short, Ashwin swivels across and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary. |
| 73.2 : 73.2: S O'Keefe to Ashwin, FOUR! Second boundary for Ashwin. Marginally short and outside off, Ashwin cuts it to third man for a boundary. Brilliantly timed. |
| 73.3 : 73.3: S O'Keefe to Ashwin, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries. Shortish and around off, Ashwin goes on the back foot and punches it through point for a boundary. |
| 74.3: N Lyon to Rahane, FOUR! Positive intent from India, says Ravi Shastri on air. Rahane dances down the track and whacks this fullish delivery towards mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 74.4 : 74.4: N Lyon to Rahane, FOUR! Shorter delivery and outside off, Rahane moves in his crease a touch and cuts it gloriously through point to score the second boundary of the over. |
| 77.2 : 77.2: S O'Keefe to Ashwin, FOUR! Fetch that! Drops it outside off, short though and Ashwin makes most of it and cuts it hard to the point fence. He has ensured Australia do not get away with the bad balls. |
| 77.5 : 77.5: S O'Keefe to Rahane, FOUR! Dispatched! Full toss from Steve, Rahane gets low and slams it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Runs have come easily in the last few overs for India. |
| 78.6 : 78.6: N Lyon to Rahane, OUT! What a catch, Steve Smith! Flatter outside off, Rahane goes back and looks to defend but gets an outside edge which flies to the left of Steve Smith at first slip. He is watching it like a Hawk and takes a sharp catch. That ends a gritty knock by Rahane. He can't believe that he is out. Yet another 49-run stand broken. The deficit for India is 84 runs. |
| 82.1 : 82.1: N Lyon to Ashwin, OUT! Plumb! Flatter outside off, comes in with the spin, Ashwin looks to defend but is rapped on the pads. The players long and the umpire rules it in favour of the bowler. Ashwin comes over to have a chat with Saha. He opts for the review. The impact is shown umpire's call and since the ball was hitting the stumps, it stays out and Ashwin has to walk back. Nathan Lyon has taken four and India are still 79 runs behind. |
| 85.3 : 85.3: S O'Keefe to Jadeja, SIX! That's where you hit them! Fuller outside off, Jadeja was waiting for it, gets under it and sends it packing over the long on fence for a maximum. These are handy runs for India! |
| 85.6 : 85.6: S O'Keefe to W Saha, FOUR! Top shot! Full outside off, Saha gets on top of it and drives it through extra cover for a boundary. 11 runs off that over, good one for the home side. The deficit is 65 runs now! |
| 86.6: N Lyon to R Jadeja, SIX! Into the stands! Shorter outside off, Jadeja does not miss out and pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum. That is a superb shot! The trail for India is 57 runs now! |
| 93.1 : 93.1: Pat Cummins to Jadeja, FOUR! What a shot! Full outside off, Jadeja just presents the full face of the bat and drills it back down the wicket, to the right of the umpire for a boundary. Magnificent timing on that one. |
| 98.6 : 98.6: N Lyon to Jadeja, SIX! Going, going, gone! Floats it on the stumps, Jadeja gets under it and dispatches it over the long on fence for a maximum. You could sense it was coming. The trail is now 31! |
| 99.6: Pat Cummins to Saha, FOUR! Edged! Outside off on a length, Saha comes forward and opens the face of the bat a touch, he gets the ball past the diving gully fielder for a boundary. The trail is now only 21 runs. |
| 101.3 : 101.3: J Hazlewood to R Jadeja, FOUR! Flashed! Slants it outside off, Jadeja waits for it and cracks it past point for a boundary. It raced away to the fence. The trail is now 16 runs. |
| 104.3: N Lyon to R Jadeja, FOUR! Edged and races away for a boundary. Loops this one outside off, Jadeja leans forward aiming to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes past the first slip for a boundary. |
| 110.3: Pat Cummins to Jadeja, FOUR! This time he has timed his pull perfectly, even though it was a risk. Shorter delivery around off, Jadeja gets back a bit and dispatches it to the mid-wicket fence for a boundary. |
| 110.4 : 110.4: Pat Cummins to Jadeja, SIX! The deep fielder doesn't matter to Sir Jadeja. Short again and around off, this time it is head high, the southpaw rocks back and hooks it towards deep square leg for a biggie. |
| 112.1 : 112.1: Pat Cummins to Jadeja, OUT! Cummins has his man, Jadeja's innings comes to an end. Pat bowls this marginally ahead of length and outside off, Jadeja goes to flay it through covers but instead drags it onto the stumps. Cummins starts celebrating and the southpaw starts walking. He will be a bit disappointed as he could've left that ball alone. |
| 113.5 : 113.5: S O'Keefe to B Kumar, OUT! Gone for a duck. O'Keefe strikes straightaway. Loops this one outside off, Kumar looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and flies towards Smith at first slip. He crouches and catches it at his right. A well-judged catch and Australia have struck twice in quick succession. India lead by 18 runs. |
| 114.1 : 114.1: Pat Cummins to Saha, OUT! Another outstanding catch from Smith. Pat bowls a short delivery, around off, Saha is surprised by the bounce as he looks to defend. But the ball kisses the gloves and flies in the air towards the slip cordon. It seemed like the ball would go over Smith, but such is his judgment that he timed his jump to perfection to take a one-handed stunner. What a series he is having, with the bat and on the field too. |
| 115.1: S O'Keefe to Yadav, FOUR! First boundary for Kuldeep Yadav, says Ravi Shastri on air. Full and around off, Kuldeep kneels and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 118.1: N Lyon to Yadav, OUT! Nathan Lyon takes his ninth five-wicket haul in Tests. What a series he has had! Coming to the ball, this is tossed up around middle and leg, Kuldeep Yadav kneeled and looked to sweep. But the ball flew of the top edge and ballooned towards Hazlewood at long leg who caught it comfortably. Lyon was mobbed by his teammates to congratulate him. INDIA HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT WITH A LEAD OF 32. |
| 0.3 : 0.3: B Kumar to Renshaw, FOUR! First runs on the board for Australia. Fuller delivery and outside off, Renshaw looks to defend off the front foot. But the ball stays low and takes the outside edge. It rolls away between the third slip and the gully fielder for a boundary. |
| 1.1 : 1.1: U Yadav to Warner, FOUR! Gets off the mark in some style but with too much risk. Umesh bowls a good length delivery and outside off, Warner throws his hands at hit and slashes it hard. The cherry races away towards third man for a boundary. |
| 3.1: U Yadav to Warner, OUT! Karun will be the most happy person in Dharamsala right now. This riveting spell of fast bowling gives India a wicket. Umesh bowls this on a length and outside off, Warner tries to push it down the ground but only manages a faint edge which Saha grabs quite easily. Umesh appeals and the umpire gives Warner the marching orders. The dropped catch doesn't cost much and the southpaw departs for six. Australia still trail by 12 runs. |
| 3.2 : 3.2: U Yadav to Smith, FOUR! Well, what can one say about Smith's class? Agreed the ball was poor and on the pads, but it still had to be put away and he did that brilliantly. Shuffles a bit and just tucks it through square leg for a boundary. The fine leg fielder hared across to stop it but to no avail. |
| 7.5 : 7.5: U Yadav to Renshaw, FOUR! Poor delivery which might release some pressure. Back of a length delivery around leg, Renshaw gets across and tucks it very fine for a boundary. |
| 8.1 : 8.1: B Kumar to S Smith, FOUR! Australia are only five runs behind now. Back of a length delivery around leg, Smith swivels a bit and helps it along to the square leg fence for a boundary. Too easy this for the Australian skipper. |
| 8.2 : 8.2: B Kumar to Smith, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Smith. This time Bhuvi bowls it very full and outside off, Smith stays in his crease and creams it through point for a boundary. Umesh from deep third man ran across to stop it but the ball was too fast for him. |
| 8.3 : 8.3: B Kumar to Smith, OUT! India manage to dismiss Steven Smith early, very early and it is a huge, huge wicket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar knows it, the Dharamsala crowd knows it and are buzzing. A fist pump by Bhuvi to release the pressure he was facing after being hit for two boundaries. The bowler bowls this marginally ahead of a length, and keeps it around off, Smith thinks there is a pull there and goes for it. A rare misjudgement from a player who is in immense touch. The ball takes the inside e |
| 9.2 : 9.2: U Yadav to Renshaw, OUT! The Indian pace bowlers have turned the match on its head. This is some serious world class bowling from both Umesh and Bhuvneshwar. Yadav bowls this on a good length and swings it away. Renshaw is tentative as he looks to block and ends up nicking it to Saha, who goes to his left a bit to catch it. Australia still trail by 1 run and are effectively 0/3! |
| 10.5 : 10.5: B Kumar to Handscomb, FOUR! On a length and outside off, Handscomb guides it through third man for a boundary. Good release shot, that! |
| 11.4 : 11.4: U Yadav to Maxwell, FOUR! In the air... but safe! On a good length outside off, Maxwell stays in his crease and goes with an on the up drive through covers for a boundary. First boundary for him. |
| 12.1 : 12.1: B Kumar to Maxwell, FOUR! Top shot! Hurls it outside off on a length, Maxwell does not miss out and punches it through covers for a majestic boundary. Top batting! |
| 12.3 : 12.3: B Kumar to Maxwell, FOUR! A touch short outside off, Maxwell rocks back and punches it through point for another boundary. Smith got out after hitting Kumar for two boundaries in the over, Kumar will hope Maxwell emulates his captain. 50 up for Australia! |
| 15.3: K Yadav to Maxwell, FOUR! Fine shot! Fuller on middle, Maxwell comes forward and drives it through the gap between mid off and covers for a boundary. He picked the googly there. |
| 15.4 : 15.4: K Yadav to Maxwell, SIX! Maxwell is now picking Kuldeep! Bowls the leg spinner which is picked by Maxwell, he comes down and clobbers it over long on for a maximum. Good contest on hand! |
| 17.2 : 17.2: K Yadav to Maxwell, FOUR! He's picking Kuldeep well now! Shorter one around off, Maxwell exposes his stumps and punches it through covers for a boundary. |
| 18.5 : 18.5: R Jadeja to Handscomb, FOUR! Turn and bounce! Shorter outside off, Peter goes back to cut. The ball bounces and turns, the ball goes off the edge over the gully region for a boundary. |
| 21.5: K Yadav to Handscomb, FOUR! Timing! Full outside off, Handscomb lunges forward nicely and drives it through mid off for a boundary. The fielder from extra cover went to his right, mid off fielder went to his left but neither could stop the ball from going through. |
| 24.3 : 24.3: R Ashwin to P Handscomb, OUT! The skippers are having a good game in the slips too. Rahane has taken a stunner again! Ashwin lands it outside off, the ball does not spin and goes straight on. Bounces more on Peter Handscomb who is on his back foot to defend it. The ball takes the outside edge and flies to Ajinkya Rahane at first slip. He reacts really well to it, going towards his right and takes it head high. He sits down there stunned as to how did he manage to take that one. End of a cr |
| 25.3: R Jadeja to S Marsh, OUT! Marsh is walking and Australia are in deep trouble! Jadeja bowls it outside off, not quite on the driving length. Shaun Marsh lunges forward to defend but is not up to it. The ball goes off the gloves and lobs towards Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg, who takes the catch towards his right. Two vital wickets for India in quick time, Australia are effectively 60/5 here. That will also be Tea, Day 3! |
| 29.2 : 29.2: R Jadeja to Maxwell, FOUR! Jadeja bowls this full and on the pads, Maxwell kneels and sweeps it hard in front of square for a boundary. The deep fielder had no chance to cut it off. |
| 30.6 : 30.6: R Ashwin to M Wade, FOUR! Loops this one around off, Wade goes for an expansive drive but it takes the outside edge and goes through the short third man area. Karun, chased it from that position, dived and stopped. But the ball went back and touched the ropes while he was still recovering from his dive to collect it. |
| 32.3 : 32.3: R Ashwin to Maxwell, OUT! Big wicket for India! Ashwin tosses this one around off, Maxwell leans forward to defend with the bat behind his pads. As a result his willow is nowhere near the ball and he gets pinged on the pads. Ashwin appeals and the umpire obliges. Maxwell takes the review after a talk with Wade. Replays show that the impact is umpire's call and HawkEye too suggests the same. Maxwell takes the long walk back to the pavilion. |
| 44.6 : 44.6: R Ashwin to Cummins, FOUR! Much needed for Australia. Ashwin flights this one outside off, Pat strides forward and drills it through covers for a boundary. |
| 47.4 : 47.4: R Jadeja to Cummins, OUT! Another one bites the dust! Jadeja floats it outside off, Cummins looks to drive it through covers. The ball goes off the outside edge and carries to Ajinkya Rahane at first slip. He takes the catch towards his left and that is the end of Cummins with the bat. Australia are effectively 89/7! |
| 49.2 : 49.2: R Jadeja to O'Keefe, OUT! Superb catch from Pujara! Floats it outside off, Steve O'Keefe lunges forward to defend but the ball bounces a touch more. It flies quickly to the left of Cheteshwar Pujara who takes it on his second attempt at silly point. That's a superb catch from him and the pair of Pujara and Jadeja continue to hurt Australia in the series. The lead for Australia is still 89 runs! |
| 50.3 : 50.3: U Yadav to Lyon, OUT! Umesh Yadav strikes in time! Bowls it outside off on a length, Lyon pushes at it from his crease. The ball goes off the outside edge and flies to second slip. Vijay takes the catch and that is the third wicket for Umesh Yadav. Australia are falling like nine pins. Wade might reflect on his mistake now, he will surely farm the strike from hereon. |
| 51.3: R Ashwin to Wade, SIX! Loopy outside off, Wade slinks down the wicket and hits it over extra cover for a maximum. Superb shot, that! |
| 52.5 : 52.5: U Yadav to Wade, FOUR! Hit away! Shorter outside off, Wade stands tall and cuts it hard through point for a boundary. That was in the air but there was no fielder to bother him. |
| 53.5: Ashwin to Hazlewood, OUT! All over for Australia! Bowls it around off, Hazlewood comes forward to defend but is hit on his pads. The ball carries to the silly point fielder and he takes it and appeals too. The umpire rules it out. Hazlewood walks down has a chat with Wade adn goes for the review. Ball Tracker shows that impact was in line and it was clipping the stumps so Hazlewood has to walk back. Australia dismissed for 137, India need 106 runs to win the game and the series! |
| 0.2 : 0.2: Pat Cummins to Rahul, FOUR! First runs on the board for India. Cummins bowls this on a length and around off, Rahul looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes past the slip cordon for a boundary. |
| 0.3 : 0.3: Pat Cummins to L Rahul, FOUR! That came off the middle. Fuller and on off, Rahul gets behind the ball and times it beautifully through mid off for a boundary. |
| 0.5 : 0.5: Pat Cummins to Rahul, FOUR! Well we thought India would be a lot cautious. But Rahul seems to have different plans. To be fair the ball was bad and on the pads, Rahul just flicks it away through square leg for a boundary. The deep fielder ran across to stop it but the ball beats him. |
| 8.3 : 8.3: J Hazlewood to L Rahul, FOUR! In the gap! Back of a length outside off, Rahul spots the width and flashes at it. The ball goes off the edge and flies between third slip and the gully fielder for a boundary. |
| 9.1 : 9.1: S O'Keefe to Rahul, FOUR! Neatly done! Floats it outside off, Rahul does not miss out and drives it through cover-point for a boundary. That was nicely played. |
| 9.3 : 9.3: S O'Keefe to Rahul, FOUR! Rahul is not going to waste any time! This one is fuller on the stumps, Rahul kneels down and sweeps it powerfully through square leg for a boundary. India need 67 more runs to win. |
| 12.3: J Hazlewood to L Rahul, FOUR! Quick hands! A tad short outside off, Rahul picks it early and pummels it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That was similar to the shot played by Smith yesterday and was bowled. Difference though was this was a lot closer to the stumps. As they say the margin of error in cricket is so small at times. |
| 13.1 : 13.1: Pat Cummins to Vijay, OUT! Vijay's misery comes to an end! He was struggling to time the ball today and has to walk back now. Pat Cummins bowls this just in the area outside off on a length, Vijay has to play at it. He gets an outside edge which carries to Wade who accepts the catch gleefully. A well-deserved wicket for the Australian fast bowler. India need 60 more runs to win. |
| 13.6 : 13.6: Pat Cummins to Pujara, OUT! Disaster for India and Cheteshwar Pujara is run out! Back of a length outside off, Pujara taps it towards covers and wants a single. Rahul responds but hesitates. Both of them are standing in the middle of the crease. Maxwell at covers, picks up the ball and hits the middle stump at the bowler's end to run Pujara out. That is a proper brain-fade from India. The Indian Number 3 walks back livid with himself, the coach Anil Kumble is not happy too. There was never |
| 15.1 : 15.1: Pat Cummins to Rahane, FOUR! Pristine! Fuller outside off, Rahane just presents the full face of the bat and gets it through mid off for a boundary. Superb shot, that! 50 up for India. |
| 15.2 : 15.2: Pat Cummins to A Rahane, FOUR! Intent from the Indian skipper! Shorter length around off, Rahane was waiting for it and picks the bones out of it, dispatching it over mid-wicket for a boundary. There was no in the deep and hence the shot was on. India need 51 more runs to win. |
| 16.4 : 16.4: N Lyon to L Rahul, FOUR! Not in control but India won't mind it! Floats it outside off, Rahul looks for the drive but gets it off the outer half past the short third man fielder for a boundary. |
| 17.5 : 17.5: Pat Cummins to A Rahane, FOUR! This time Rahane connects well! Shorter but angling down the leg side, Rahane gets in good position and helps it on its way down to the fine leg fence. India need 39 more runs to win. |
| 19.1 : 19.1: Pat Cummins to A Rahane, SIX! Outstanding intent this from Rahane. Cummins goes around the wicket to Rahane and bangs this short. Think the Indian captain was up for it and pulls it over deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. The Australians are flabbergasted after that shot. |
| 19.2 : 19.2: Pat Cummins to Rahane, SIX! Take that, Rahane must saying. He doesn't mind the deep fielders. Cummins bowls a back of a length delivery around off, Rahane makes room for him and whacks it over extra cover for another maximum. The Indian players loved it and are cheering him from the dressing room. |
| 20.3 : 20.3: N Lyon to Rahul, FOUR! Marginally short and outside off, Rahul goes back and cuts it to the vacant deep point region for a boundary. India needs 17 runs to win. |
| 21.5 : 21.5: S O'Keefe to Rahane, FOUR! Things happening far too quickly for India. Sprays this down the leg side, Ajinkya Rahane kneels and paddle sweeps it very fine. Wade fails to gather and it runs away for a boundary. |
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