| 0.0 : Oh, this feeling of nostalgia. There's something special about covering or watching a Test match played Down Under. This is the first occasion in my lifetime, India are starting as favourites. They're supposed to win their first-ever Test series in Australia and more than their ranking and recent supremacy in this format, it's because the Aussies are a depleted unit. The Kohli-led team though has tried its best to downplay the situation by calling the Kangaroos a tough nut to crack in their own |
| The first match of a series is always gripping. Just like a blank canvas with an artist waiting to work on it. You never know what is to come. Hello and welcome to our coverage. It's game time. Australia go in with the extra specialist batsman while for the visitors it's going to be a shootout between Rohit and Vihari. Never before have India come Down Under and been favorites as we mentioned earlier but no game has ever been won on paper. Both teams have a lot to prove and it will certainly tak |
| Pitch report - Brendon Julian is near the playing area giving his thoughts about the surface. Starts by informing that the drop-in pitch has been used in Adelaide for the last 5 years. Adds that there is a good covering of grass and it will seam a little bit at the start but it will be slow on the first day. Mentions that the surface will quicken up as the Test progresses. Advises that as a batsman, if you get through the first hour, sessions 2 and 3, followed by the next two days will be a batt |
| TOSS - India have won the toss and will bat first. |
| India's skipper, Virat Kohli says that they will bat first. Mentions that the pitch is nice and hard with a nice covering of grass. States that adding runs on the board is always handy. Reckons that this is a difficult challenge to play in Australia. Further says that they are not taking anything for granted and lightly. On him playing in Adelaide, he says that he loves coming here and getting runs. Ends by saying that Rohit Sharma gets the nod as he can play aggressive cricket towards the end a |
| Australia's skipper, Tim Paine says that he would have batted too. Mentions that the boys are excited and are up for the challenge. On his playing XI, he informs that the three fast bowlers and Lyon can do the job for them. On their batting, he replies that they have had good domestic seasons and are in form. |
| The players are out in the centre for the national anthem. We're minutes away from the first ball. |
| Out come the Australian players on the field. Murali Vijay and KL Rahul are the Indian openers. Mitchell Starc has the brand new cherry in his hand. Three slips and a gully in place along with a short leg. It's show time... |
| 0.1 : M Starc to Rahul, First ball of the series is nice and straight on a good length, KL Rahul gets behind the line and blocks it safely. |
| 0.2 : M Starc to Rahul, Serves it further up, nice and full outside off, not much swing. Rahul tries to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 0.3 : M Starc to Rahul, Great leave! Starc pitches it on a length just outside off and it nips back in a shade. Rahul takes a stride forward to cover the line and then shoulders arms. |
| 0.4 : M Starc to Rahul, India are off the mark! Starc spears in a full length delivery on middle at 144.5 kph, Rahul flicks it off his pads through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 0.5 : M Starc to Rahul, This one is very full, almost lands behind the stump line, Rahul has nothing to do with it. |
| 0.6 : M Starc to Rahul, Zippy delivery, on a length outside off, Rahul strides forward and then lets it go at the last moment. Good beginning, for both teams. |
| Josh Hazlewood to share the new ball from the other end. |
| 1.1 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Nice start from Josh. Bowls it full and angling in around off, Vijay is forward just a bit as he defends. |
| 1.2 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Bat-pad but it's wide of short leg. Nervy start for Murali. This one seams back in from a length around off. Vijay tries to defend it with a straight bat but it takes the inside half of the bat and pops out off his pads. |
| 1.3 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, This is extraordinary bowling. Last delivery nipping back in, this one left the batsman. It pitches around off and moves away, Vijay pushes inside the line without much footwork and is beaten. |
| 1.4 : J Hazlewood to M Vijay, Shaping back into the batsman, Vijay goes at it with soft hands and gets an inside edge. It probably brushes his pads and rolls towards wide mid on. Vijay is off the mark with a single. |
| 1.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Good length delivery angling down the leg side, Rahul tries working it around but misses. |
| 1.6 : J Hazlewood to L Rahul, OUT! Rahul is caught at third slip! Early blow to India. This is beautiful bowling by Hazlewood. He's getting the ball to move both ways and hunts down one of the Indian openers. Serves it full enough outside off to entice a drive from Rahul. But it's an away swinger which takes a thick outside edge and settles into the big hands of Finch. KL's poor form continues. |
| Cheteshwar Pujara is the number 3 batsman. |
| 2.1 : M Starc to Vijay, Beaten! Angling away from the batsman, on a length and leaving the batsman, Vijay has a tentative push inside the line and misses. |
| 2.2 : M Starc to Vijay, Lovely delivery and nicely played too. Full and on middle, shaping back in, Vijay works it behind square leg and takes a single. |
| 2.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Lands it on a length outside off, Pujara with an unsure footwork defends it back. His front foot went nowhere. |
| 2.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Building good pace, Starc. Slants across a short length delivery outside off, at 145.6 kph, Pujara allows it through. |
| 2.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Another delivery in the corridor of uncertainty, leaving the batsman with the angle, Che guards his stumps and makes a leave. |
| 2.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Inswinger, pitching full and on middle, Pujara flicks it across the line behind square leg. The fine leg fielder cuts it off and Che is off the mark with a single. |
| 3.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Angles in a full length ball on middle and leg, Pujara plays it off his pads towards mid on. |
| 3.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, The line is straight from Josh, Pujara rotates his wrists and works it towards short leg. Harris there fails to stop it and it deflects towards mid-wicket. Pujara completes a run. |
| 3.3 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Tennis ball bounce there. Jumping onto the batsman from a back of a length around off, Vijay is on his toes as he defends it down. |
| 3.4 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Nicely played! Full and swinging in from outside off, Vijay takes a confident stride forward and defends it to covers. |
| 3.5 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Identical to the last delivery, once again Vijay is quite solid in his forward defense. |
| 3.6 : J Hazlewood to M Vijay, Movement back into the batsman from around off, Vijay tries to defend but gets an inside edge. It rolls to mid-wicket. End of another good over by Hazlewood. |
| 4.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Puts it on a length outside off, angling away from the batsman, Pujara allows it through. |
| 4.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Once again Starc probes around with a length delivery in the outside off channel, Pujara is very watchful as he leaves again. |
| 4.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Beaten this time! Third delivery in a row is in the off stump channel and going across the batsman with the left-armer's angle. Pujara with no footwork pushes inside the line and misses. |
| 4.4 : M Starc to Pujara, This one is dug in short and wide outside off, an easy leave this time for Pujara. |
| 4.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Bouncer, well-directed, Pujara fends it away off his gloves. Luckily it doesn't carry to the backward short leg fielder who is standing a few steps behind than the usual position. |
| 4.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. Testing over by Starc! |
| 5.1 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, That's a good patient leave. Hazlewood lands it on a length outside off and it holds its line after pitching, Vijay has nothing to do with it. |
| 5.2 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Back of a length delivery outside off, Vijay leans back a bit and then makes a leave. |
| 5.3 : J Hazlewood to M Vijay, Delightful drive. Hazlewood bowls it full and around off, Vijay strokes it through extra cover for a couple of runs. Australia won't mind a batsman driving at this stage with the ball moving around. |
| 5.4 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, In the channel outside off, Murali shoulders arms. |
| 5.5 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, FOUR! First boundary of this Test match! A loose one though. Vijay is caught playing away from his body. It's full and wide outside off, Murali chases it and slices his drive off the outside half. Luckily for him, it goes aerially but safely through backward point for a boundary. |
| 5.6 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Straighter delivery, Vijay tucks it behind square leg and keeps strike with himself. |
| 6.1 : M Starc to Vijay, Good length delivery on middle and off, Vijay is firmly on the back foot as he blocks it down safely. |
| 6.2 : M Starc to Vijay, Wrong line this time. On a good length and sliding down the leg side, Vijay tries flicking but misses. |
| 6.3 : M Starc to Vijay, Action replay of the previous delivery. Another one drifting down the leg side as Starc is unable to control his line. Murali once again fails to get any wood behind it. |
| 6.4 : M Starc to Vijay, Shortish and wide outside off, Murali shoulders arms. |
| 6.5 : M Starc to M Vijay, Ooohhh...a rising delivery. Climbing onto the batsman around off, Vijay does well to fend at it with soft hands. As a result, the outside edge doesn't carry and speeds past the diving gully fielder. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. |
| 6.6 : M Starc to Vijay, OUT! It's edged behind! Murali Vijay is gone. Starc jumps in joy. India have lost both their openers, cheaply. Mitch has been mixing up his length quite nicely. He follows up the previous one by serving a juicy full delivery outside off. Vijay is lured into the drive but the ball doesn't come back in enough, takes the outside edge and goes into the gloves of Paine. He was nowhere near to the delivery, his front foot went missing. Vijay is on his way back. Best possible sta |
| In walks India's talisman who just loves playing at the Adelaide Oval - Virat Kohli. |
| 7.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Bowls it outside off, Pujara allows it through. |
| 7.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A firm flick by Pujara which goes behind square leg after hitting the short leg fielder. They cross for a run. |
| 7.3 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Fuller and angling in, Kohli defends it towards mid-wicket. |
| 7.4 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Off the mark is the Indian skipper. Just tucks a shortish delivery on the leg side, finds the gap and runs across to the other end. |
| 7.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 7.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Shortish around off, it's blocked in the direction of wide mid on. |
| 8.1 : M Starc to Kohli, This is the contest we all were waiting for. Starc vs Kohli. It begins with a short delivery around off, angling away, Kohli sways away from the line of fire. |
| 8.2 : M Starc to Kohli, On a good length this time, Kohli flicks it off his pads to the leg side but finds the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 8.3 : M Starc to Kohli, A crisp drive from Kohli but that will encourage Starc. He got the Indian skipper playing away from the body. Fuller and outside off, at 147.9 kph, Kohli plays the drive square of the field on the off side. Straight to the point fielder. |
| 8.4 : M Starc to Kohli, Shortish and outside off, Kohli chooses to leave it. |
| 8.5 : M Starc to Kohli, Pitches it on a length and outside off, Kohli takes a stride forward and tries to push it through covers. But it comes off the inner half of the bat and rolls in the direction of mid off. |
| 8.6 : M Starc to Kohli, A little short in length around middle, Kohli goes on his toes and nicely works it in the gap at mid-wicket for a run. |
| 9.1 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Digs in a bouncer, Kohli sits underneath it comfortably. |
| 9.2 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Good length delivery in the zone outside off, Kohli strides forward to cover the line and shoulders arms. |
| 9.3 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Back of a length delivery on off, Kohli stays back and taps it down to backward point. |
| 9.4 : J Hazlewood to V Kohli, Edgy! Just a hint of late movement. Hazlewood gets this ball around off, Kohli plays inside the line with soft hands and it goes off the outside edge towards gully. |
| 9.5 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Movement off the seam. Once again Josh is asking the question. This one nips back in from a good length outside off, Kohli is forward and hangs his bat out in defense. But it takes the inside edge and squirts behind square leg for a run. |
| 9.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Quite wide outside off, Pujara is in no mood to chase it away from his body. |
| First bowling change. It's time to unleash Pat Cummins into the attack. |
| 10.1 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Full and outside off, Virat draws forward and defends it on the leg side. |
| 10.2 : Pat Cummins to V Kohli, Once again keeps it full and around off, Kohli comes on the front foot again and pushes it to covers. |
| 10.3 : Pat Cummins to V Kohli, OUT! Stunner by Khawaja to remove India's best batsman! You need something incredible to dismiss Virat Kohli. Australia are ecstatic, they know the value of this wicket. India in deep trouble. Once again an Indian batsman is caught playing away from the body. Cummins serves this one on a good length and outside off, Kohli goes for a drive and gets a big fat outside at backward point. Now, the real action begins. Khawaja is stationed there. It's to his stronger side. |
| Ajinkya Rahane is in next. |
| 10.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, A real gift to Rahane first up. A low full toss, Rahane drives it through covers for a couple of runs. |
| 10.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 10.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, In the channel outside off, left alone. |
| 11.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A bit on the shorter side outside off, Pujara sways away from it. |
| 11.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, On a good length, closer to the off pole. Che tries guiding it past gully but cannot get it past him. |
| 11.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Mixes his length, pitches this one full and outside off, Pujara lets it be. |
| 11.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, FOUR! Shot, nicely played. The pressure is released, momentarily. Back of a length ball outside off, Pujara on his toes punches it behind backward point to earn himself a boundary. |
| 11.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Goes short outside off again, Pujara ducks to get under it. |
| 11.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Beauty! On a good length around off, Che comes forward to put bat to it but the ball nips back in and goes between bat and pad through to the keeper. |
| 12.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Length ball around off, Rahane leans ahead and pushes it to covers. |
| 12.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Good leave! On a good length around off, Rahane watches it carefully and shoulders his arms to it. |
| 12.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Back of a length ball aimed at the hips of Rahane who hops and tucks it onto the ground. |
| 12.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Good from Rahane. This one is fuller outside off, Rahane is not bothered to play at it. |
| 12.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Crowd catch! Fuller ball outside off. Rahane puts his bat down and plays at it and it goes straight to point but on the bounce. |
| 12.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Rahane picked that bouncer early and let it through to the keeper. |
| Drinks! What an hour of play for the Aussies. Couldn't have asked for a better start. 3 wickets which includes the big fish, Virat Kohli. India need to be patient. Too many loose shots have caused their downfall. |
| Time for some off spin! Nathan Lyon to roll his arm now. |
| 13.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spin and bounce straightaway. Pujara tries defending but misses and is hit high on the pads. |
| 13.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Walks froward to flick but fails to middle his shot properly. |
| 13.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again Che uses his feet to an off spinning delivery and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 13.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, In the air... DROPPED! Rahane gets an early reprieve. Keaton Jennings of late has made these catches look easy for England. Australia have seen Matt Renshaw also doing the same but he ain't playing. Another off spinner, turning back in with extra bounce, Rahane is well forward as he tries to flick but it goes uppishly and quickly towards short leg. Peter Handscomb fails to hold onto the catch and they cross. |
| 13.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Allows the ball to spin back in and defends it. |
| 13.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full and around off, defended down from the crease. |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, A length ball moving back into the batsman, Rahane pushes it off his pads to mid on. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, On a length outside off, Rahane punches it through extra cover for a couple of runs. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, It's been driven superbly through the covers. One run added to the total. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length ball on middle, some extra bounce, Pujara gets back and taps it down to short leg. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Too full and pacey, at 146.2 kph, Pujara digs it out at the last moment. |
| 15.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Turning back into the batsman from around off, Rahane goes deep inside the crease and defends it towards short leg. |
| 15.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Jumps out of the crease to a full ball and pushes it off the inside edge to mid on. |
| 15.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Flighted off spinner outside off, Rahane strides forward in defense. |
| 15.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Rahane dances down the track but decides to defend it. |
| 15.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, SIX! This is what they have been trying to do. They don't want Nathan Lyon to settle down and hence using their feet a lot. Once again Rahane shimmies down the track to a full ball and swings it with the spin over mid-wicket. Interestingly, Jinx doesn't hit a lot of sixes in T20 cricket but has done so on the first morning of a Test match. Hmm... |
| 15.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 16.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Full and around off, angling in, Pujara leans forward and across before flicking it in the gap at mid-wicket for a run. A bit of an inside edge there. |
| 16.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, On a length and outside off this time, Rahane pushes it off his front foot to covers. |
| 16.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, A hint of extra bounce there from a length around off, Jinx defends it off his back foot. |
| 16.4 : Pat Cummins to A Rahane, Lands it on a length outside off, holding its line, Rahane pushes inside the line with gentle hands and it goes off the outer half of the bat to gully. |
| 16.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Tempting line, this. Full and outside off, there to be driven, but Rahane gets forward and allows it through. |
| 16.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Another easy leave outside the off stump to end the over. |
| 17.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Loopy and spinning back in, Pujara tries defending but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 17.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up and outside off, Che plays it down with an angled bat to point. |
| 17.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Works it with the turn to the on side but finds short leg. |
| 17.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, This time Pujara flicks it past short leg for a run. |
| 17.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Uppish but wide of short leg this time! Tossed up ball on middle, an off spinner, Rahane tries working it around but it takes the inside edge onto his pads and flies past the outstretched left hand of short leg. Rahane is living dangerously. |
| 17.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Rahane has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 18.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 18.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, In a good channel, Pujara chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 18.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, This one shoots off the surface. On a length outside off, Pujara shoulders arms. |
| 18.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, In the region outside off again, Pujara has nothing to do with it. |
| 18.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good length ball on off, Pujara stays back footed in defense. |
| 18.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Skidding off the surface after landing on a good length around off. Pujara once again defends it from the crease to the on side. |
| 19.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Jumps out of the crease to a full ball and bunts it wide of mid off for a brisk single. |
| 19.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flighted off spinner around off, a bit on the shorter side, Pujara gets back and punches it back. |
| 19.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Leans forward to a full ball and defends it towards short leg. |
| 19.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Off spinner on the shorter side outside off, Pujara gets back and punches it square of the wicket on the off side for a run. |
| 19.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Loopy full ball on off, Rahane lunges and defends it watchfully. |
| 19.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Flighted one, full and around off, curling back in, Rahane draws forward and defends it well. |
| Bowling change. Josh Hazlewood is back to have another go. He was brilliant in his first spell. |
| 20.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Starts this spell with a length ball on middle and leg, going down with the angle, Pujara fails to flick and it goes off his pads to backward square leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 20.2 : J Hazlewood to A Rahane, OUT! Add another one to the tally for Australia. Like his teammates, Rahane has also gone chasing a wide delivery. Hazlewood just lands it on a length and wide outside off. Gets a hint of away movement as well. Rahane could have left it easily but goes after it away from his body. Tries driving without his front foot entirely forward and gets a big outside edge behind. Peter Handscomb makes no mistake (this time) at second slip. Good bowling change by Paine. India' |
| Rohit Sharma arrives in the middle with India in tatters. Can he transform his shorter version form in Tests? |
| 20.3 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, A bouncer to greet the new batsman, Rohit ducks underneath it rather uncomfortably. |
| 20.4 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Straighter in line, Rohit tucks it through square leg and is off the mark with a single. |
| 20.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 20.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, In the zone outside off, Pujara has nothing to do with it. |
| 21.1 : N Lyon to Sharma, Off spinner on leg, tucked away around the corner by Rohit. |
| 21.2 : N Lyon to Sharma, Gives this air on middle, Rohit plays it with a straight bat. |
| 21.3 : N Lyon to Sharma, On off, Sharma waits for it and taps it out. |
| 21.4 : N Lyon to Sharma, Loopy ball on middle and leg, Sharma gives it on the bounce to short leg. |
| 21.5 : N Lyon to Sharma, In line of the stump, Rohit bunts it down. |
| 21.6 : N Lyon to Sharma, In the air... taken! But off the pads. Flighted ball on middle, Rohit looks to turn this away but gets it off his thigh pad. The ball balloons in the air, Handscomb, from short leg takes it but the umpire is not interested. |
| 22.1 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, Edged but safe! Full length ball around off, shaping away a bit, Pujara tries defending it with a straight bat but gets a soft outside edge behind. Luckily for him, it doesn't carry to the slip cordon. |
| 22.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length ball on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 22.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Hurls a length delivery in the channel outside off, it's left alone watchfully by Pujara. |
| 22.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Wrong line this time. Back of a length delivery around middle and leg, angling further down, Pujara lifts his bat and moves away from the line of ball. |
| 22.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Pitches it up and outside off, Pujara gets forward and defends it back. |
| 22.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Shortish and on middle, played down in front of short leg. |
| 23.1 : N Lyon to Sharma, Flighted and outside off, turning back in, Rohit goes back and punches it to covers. |
| 23.2 : N Lyon to Sharma, A touch flatter and shorter outside off, Sharma plays it late by opening the face of his bat. He runs it down in the direction of third man and takes a couple. |
| 23.3 : N Lyon to Sharma, Too full and outside off, driven off the front foot but straight to the cover fielder. |
| 23.4 : N Lyon to Sharma, FOUR! Loopy off spinner outside off, Rohit takes his front leg forward and drives it crisply on the up through covers. Finds the gap and fetches his first boundary. |
| 23.5 : N Lyon to Sharma, A back foot punch this time, towards extra cover and a single is picked. |
| 23.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Advances down the track to a full ball and brings his bat and pad together in defense. |
| Tim Paine is rotating his fast bowlers well here. He brings in Mitchell Starc after a short spell by Josh Hazlewood. |
| 24.1 : M Starc to Sharma, Starts with a shortish delivery in the zone outside off, Sharma allows it through. |
| 24.2 : M Starc to Sharma, This one is closer to the off stump line and on a fuller length. Rohit covers his stumps and then shoulders arms. |
| 24.3 : M Starc to Sharma, Angling across the batsman, wide outside off, Rohit makes yet another leave. |
| 24.4 : M Starc to R Sharma, Digs in a short ball around leg, Rohit moves inside the line of the delivery and helps his pull shot down to fine leg for a run. Didn't look entirely in control. 50 up for India! |
| 24.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Bouncer this time, Pujara safely ducks under it. |
| 24.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Full and on off, Pujara dead bats it. |
| Pat Cummins is brought back into the attack. A little over 5 minutes to go for Lunch. |
| 25.1 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Rohit has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 25.2 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, An absolute beauty to beat Sharma all ends up. Late away movement there after it lands on a length around off. Rohit without any footwork tries playing at it and gets beaten. |
| 25.3 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, This time Sharma is nicely forward to a full ball and pushes it out on the off side. |
| 25.4 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, SIX! It has gone all the way! Kohli loves playing pull shots and this one is a shot of authority. Cummins digs it in, on middle and sits up nicely for the batsman. Rohit rides the bounce and pulls it in front of square leg for a biggie. Pat smiles and shares a few words with Sharma. It has begun. |
| 25.5 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Soft outside edge. Back of a length delivery on off, Rohit stays back to play inside the line and does well to do so with gentle hands. The outside edge doesn't carry to the slip cordon. |
| Square leg drops back. |
| 25.6 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Sharma has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 26.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 26.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Angling across the batsman, on a length outside off, Pujara takes a stride forward and then allows it through. |
| 26.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Third ball in a row lands in the same region. Pujara is also repeating his treatment. Left alone. |
| 26.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Make it four leaves but this one is a shorter one around off. Che drops his wrists, leans back and then allows it to the keeper. |
| 26.5 : M Starc to Pujara, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. Showing good patience, Che. |
| 26.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Hurls in a length delivery outside off, Pujara has nothing to do with it. That will be Lunch on Day 1! |
| Excellent morning session for Australia! They lost the toss but then their pacers provided them with the best start possible. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood got into the act immediately and removed the Indian openers cheaply. Pat Cummins hunted down the big fish, Virat Kohli and then after offering a brief resistance, Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed. It's been a very indisciplined batting effort by India. All the four wickets went down due to loose shots attempted and they will be deeply disappo |
| The surface offered good assistance to the seamers early on and credit should be given to the Aussie speedsters for hitting accurate lines and lengths. They kept asking difficult questions to the batsmen and succeeded in creating good pressure. Nathan Lyon has also got good purchase from the pitch as he kept it tidy and was unlucky not to get the wicket of Rahane when he was on 2. Plenty of work needed to be done by the Indian middle-lower order. Do join us in a short while for more action. |
| ... Day 1, Session 2 ... |
| We are back after Lunch. If you're in India, then breakfast. Whatever, as long as you are not hungry. The players have made their way out. Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma walk out to take center stage. |
| 27.1 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Right on the button. Full and angling in around off, Rohit gets forward and defends it with a straight bat. |
| 27.2 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, FOUR! Overpitched and duly punished. This is how Rohit Sharma bats. He will always punish the bad balls. It's full and outside off, Rohit leans forward and caresses it through covers. |
| 27.3 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 27.4 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Play and a miss! Good length delivery outside off, going straight on after landing, Sharma pushes inside the line and misses. |
| 27.5 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, A length ball angling back in from around off, Rohit offers a straight bat in defense. |
| 27.6 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Shortish and pulled behind square leg for a run. |
| Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end. |
| 28.1 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Starts with a good length delivery in the channel outside off, Sharma allows it through. |
| 28.2 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Another delivery in the channel outside off, it's left alone by Rohit. |
| 28.3 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Goes full this time and lands it on middle. Rohit tries defending with a straight willow but it takes the inside edge and rolls behind square leg for a single. |
| 28.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A length delivery on off, Che stays on the back foot in defense. Pushes it out to covers. |
| 28.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 28.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length ball on off, Pujara pushes it from the back foot to point. End of the over. |
| 29.1 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Fuller and outside off, driven confidently off the front foot but straight towards mid off. |
| 29.2 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Back of a length ball on off, straightening a bit with extra bounce, Sharma stands open in his stance as he defends it down on the surface. |
| 29.3 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Angling into the batsman, Rohit plays it off his front foot towards backward point. |
| 29.4 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Short delivery on off, Rohit gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep square leg for a run. |
| 29.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bouncer around leg, Pujara allows it through to the keeper. |
| 29.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good length ball on off, solidly defended from the crease by Pujara. |
| 30.1 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Shortish and on off, Rohit stays back footed and plays it down with an angled bat to backward point. |
| 30.2 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Goes fuller this time, delivers it on middle, Sharma keeps it out safely in the direction of mid on. |
| 30.3 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Bouncer this time, Sharma allows it through. |
| 30.4 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Rohit has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 30.5 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Lands it on a good length outside off and gets it to shape back in off the seam. Rohit takes his front leg forward to cover the line and then makes a leave. |
| 30.6 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Outswinger this time, Hazlewood dishing out all his variations. Rohit spots it and allows it through. |
| 31.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Back of a length delivery outside off, Pujara packs a punch from the back foot but it goes straight to the point fielder. |
| 31.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Shortish and around off, Pujara sticks on his crease and taps it down on the off side. |
| 31.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, On a good length this time, it's around off and shaping in, Pujara presents a straight bat in defense. |
| 31.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Sharp delivery, fuller and on off, Pujara dead bats it back to the bowler. |
| 31.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, This one is on a length and outside off, Che pushes it gently with an angled bat to the off side. |
| 31.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, A rising delivery, cutting back into the batsman from a shortish length outside off, Pujara goes on the back foot and plays it down in front of short leg. |
| 32.1 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Short and down the leg side, Rohit tries to pull it across the line but misses. |
| 32.2 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Puts it on a fuller length around off, Sharma defends it by getting forward. |
| 32.3 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Extra bounce around off, Rohit tries defending but gets it off the inside half of the bat. |
| 32.4 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Goes wide of the crease and spears in a fuller length ball on middle, Rohit leans forward and across to flick but fails to middle it properly. Still it speeds away in the gap at mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 32.5 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Angling in on a length around off, Rohit defends it off his back foot. |
| 32.6 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, On a driving length outside off, holding its line, Sharma offers no shot. Slow going for India, understandably. They want to build a partnership here. |
| 33.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Back of a length delivery on off, Pujara immediately goes on the back foot and punches it in the gap at covers for one. |
| 33.2 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Good length ball angling in from around off, Rohit presses forward and defends it from the inner half of his bat to mid on. |
| 33.3 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, SIX! What a shot! This one comes out of nowhere! All timing, no power. He has just caressed his cover drive all the way over the fence. He is a special batsman. Unstoppable in the limited overs and trying to find his feet in Tests as well. Lazy elegance. |
| 33.4 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Sharma has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 33.5 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, A length ball angling in on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 33.6 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, A front foot defense by Rohit to complete the over. |
| Mitchell Starc returns in the attack. |
| 34.1 : M Starc to Pujara, FOUR! Pujara finally wakes up. He has been defending everything coming his way. Spots the shorter delivery wide outside off, senses the opportunity to free his arms and smashes it over the slip cordon. |
| 34.2 : M Starc to C Pujara, Gets carried away this time and miscues his shot. Starc goes full and lands it around off, Pujara tries to blast it through covers but it takes the inside edge and rolls to short mid-wicket. |
| 34.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Fullish on off, defended off the front foot to mid off. |
| 34.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Back of a length delivery on off, Pujara stands back to play inside the line and pushes it to point. |
| 34.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Tries to tempt the batsman with another short and wide delivery, initially Pujara looks to play at it but then leaves it alone. |
| 34.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Down the leg side, Pujara nudges it behind square leg and collects a single to retain strike. |
| Nathan Lyon's turn to roll his arm. A slip and short leg for him. |
| 35.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Allows the ball to spin back in and flicks it off his pads to backward square leg. |
| 35.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Another off spinner around off, a bit on the shorter side, Pujara goes back and defends it towards the bowler. |
| 35.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Turn and bounce from a fuller length around off, Pujara prods to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It dies down quickly in front of short leg. |
| 35.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Nearly a catch to short leg! Pujara uses his feet and tries to flick. Fails to control the shot well and it goes just wide of Handscomb. |
| 35.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spinning down the leg side, Pujara moves back and works it down to fine leg for a brace. |
| 35.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Quicker and fuller, Pujara comes down the track to play at it but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 36.1 : M Starc to Sharma, On a good length angled away from Rohit. Good bounce on it as Rohit points his bat skywards and leaves it alone. |
| 36.2 : M Starc to Sharma, A bit fuller on the off pole. Rohit gets behind it and taps it on the off side. |
| 36.3 : M Starc to R Sharma, Lovely bowling. Gets this one to come in and almost yorks Rohit. Rohit does well and angles the ball away towards the gully region. |
| 36.4 : M Starc to Sharma, Full again outside off, Sharma checks his shot as he just pushes it towards short mid off. |
| 36.5 : M Starc to Sharma, Back of a length ball on the hips of Rohit who tucks it around the corner for a single. |
| 36.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Good length ball outside off, Che lets it go. |
| 37.1 : N Lyon to Sharma, Of spinner around off, Rohit gives it on the bounce to the short leg fielder. |
| 37.2 : N Lyon to Sharma, SIX! Not the most convincing of ways but another maximum to Rohit's name. Loopy ball on middle, Rohit gets low and sweeps it aerially towards square leg. He gets just enough bat on it. Harris on the square leg rope takes the catch but then just steps outside the boundary line. He throws the ball back in play but was too late in doing so. The umpires check it up and then a biggie is signalled. |
| 37.3 : N Lyon to Sharma, OUT! Oh dear! What was Rohit thinking? Brain fade! Really. He played a similar shot on the previous ball and just managed to get it over the ropes but this time falls right into the trap. A bit flat this time from Lyon, on middle and off, Rohit thought it was going to be fuller, but it wasn't. Still goes for the swipe across the line. Gets a top edge on it and the ball flies towards square leg. Harris runs in and takes a simple catch. India have half their side back in th |
| Rishabh Pant is the new batsman out in the middle. |
| 37.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Slower through the air, full and turning back in, Pujara shimmies down a little and then tries to defend it with his bat and pad together. |
| 37.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Turning back in from around off, Pujara moves back to play it with the spin but finds backward square leg. |
| 37.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet but is beaten in flight. Tries defending but misses and is hit on the pads. |
| 38.1 : M Starc to Pant, On a good length on the pads, Pant flicks it away through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 38.2 : M Starc to Pant, Similar line and length on the pads, this time pant gives it to square leg. |
| 38.3 : M Starc to Pant, Misses his line this time. Errs it full but down leg. Pant tries to flick it but misses. |
| 38.4 : M Starc to Pant, On the legs of Pant who tucks it away to the short mid-wicket fielder. |
| 38.5 : M Starc to Pant, Length ball outside off. Pant is forward to play at it but the ball just passes his outside edge. |
| 38.6 : M Starc to Pant, Even better. Perfect from Starc. 150.8 kph. Nips back in from around off. Pant gets across to play at it but is beaten again. |
| 39.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Off spinner on off, Pujara taps it in front of him. |
| 39.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Similar ball given air. Pujara uses his feet and pads it out. |
| 39.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Floated ball on middle and leg, Che comes forward and turns it away with the spin. |
| 39.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Around off, kept out. |
| 39.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, FOUR! The odd ball that is short and Che makes full use of it. Goes on his back foot and punches the ball square of the point fielder for a boundary. |
| 39.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flighted ball on off, Pujara comes forward and pads it out. The ball balloons towards Lyon who takes the catch but there was no bat. |
| 40.1 : M Starc to Pant, Not afraid to go for the big ones is Pant. Angled into the pads of Pant who lofts it over mid on for a brace. |
| 40.2 : M Starc to Pant, SIX! Lovely! Just the flick of the wrists and it has gone the distance. Full and on the legs, Pant leans forward and rotates his wrists. Makes proper connection and sends it flying over backward square leg for a biggie. 100 up for India. |
| 40.3 : M Starc to R Pant, FOUR! Edge but safe! That's the way he plays. Attack, attack and attack. Full and outside off, Pant looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge wide of the slip cordon. The ball rolls towards third man for a boundary. Rishabh smiles. |
| 40.4 : M Starc to Pant, Leading edge again. Fuller ball around off. Once again Pant looks to go on the on side but gets a leading edge through to covers. Two more runs collected. Living very dangerously. |
| 40.5 : M Starc to Pant, That ball has struck the batsman on the thigh-pad as he fails to flick. Beaten for pace. |
| 40.6 : M Starc to Pant, Length ball outside off, Pant feels for it but cannot get bat to ball. |
| Drinks! Two very different batsman in the middle. One who only looks to attack while the other is happy to play by the merit. Either way they need to see of this session or else the hosts will not be far away from batting very soon. |
| 41.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Off spinner on middle and leg, Che tucks it away to the on side. |
| 41.2 : N Lyon to C Pujara, Outside off, Pujara cuts it late through backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 41.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Long appeal but only from Lyon. Loopy ball around off, Che looks to bunt it but gets hit on his pads outside off. Lyon appeals but the impact was not in line. |
| 41.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, CP works it down the leg side. |
| 41.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Gets behind this ball and keeps it out. |
| 41.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Pujara flicks it away with a wristy shot towards backward square leg. They pick up a single. |
| 42.1 : Pat Cummins to C Pujara, Back of a length ball outside off, Che cuts it close to his body thorough point for just a run. |
| 42.2 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Fuller ball outside off, Pant drives it to the off side. |
| 42.3 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Full and on middle, Pant blocks it with a straight bat. |
| 42.4 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Fuller ball again around off, Pant bunts it out. Some patience shown by the southpaw. |
| 42.5 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Pays respect again. Outside off, Pant is happy to defend it. Perhaps got some words from Che? |
| 42.6 : Pat Cummins to Pant, No! Not really! What a guy! Good length ball outside off. Pant looks to slog this over mid-wicket. Cannot put bat to ball and the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 43.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball around middle, Pujara comes down the track but then is hit on the pads as he fails to meet the ball. |
| 43.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Pujara has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 43.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet and flicks it with the spin through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 43.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 43.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again steps out and clips it with the turn to deep mid-wicket. Another brace. |
| 43.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again steps out and clips it with the turn to deep mid-wicket. Another brace. |
| 44.1 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Goes short outside off, Pant ducks under it. |
| 44.2 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Pitches this further up on middle, Pant plays it back towards the bowler. |
| 44.3 : Pat Cummins to Pant, On a good length around off, Pant gets behind it and taps it in front of him. |
| 44.4 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Length ball outside off, Pant points his bat skywards and leaves it alone. |
| 44.5 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Back of a length ball on that fourth stump line, Pant taps it with soft hands towards mid off and gets to the other end. |
| 44.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Dishes out another bouncer on middle and leg, Che crouches under it. |
| 45.1 : N Lyon to Pant, Inside edge! Loopy ball on middle and off, Pant looks to block it out but gets an inside onto his pads. Had he missed that, he was a goner. |
| 45.2 : N Lyon to Pant, On middle and leg, whipped away through mid-wicket. They manage to come back for the second. |
| 45.3 : N Lyon to Pant, On off, hit to the off side. |
| 45.4 : N Lyon to Pant, Looped up on off, bunted down towards silly point. |
| 45.5 : N Lyon to Pant, Pant works it down the leg side. One run added to the total. |
| 45.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Cries of catch it but nowhere close to the fielder. On the pads, Pujara flicks it away uppishly towards square leg. Dot ball. |
| 46.1 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Full on off, Pant covers his stumps and blocks it out. |
| 46.2 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Drags his length a tad back on off, Pant defends it off his back foot. |
| 46.3 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Full and closer to the off stump, Pant from within his crease defends it. |
| 46.4 : Pat Cummins to R Pant, FOUR! Nice! Elegant! Low full toss around off, Pant drives it in the gap through the cover region. The ball rolls away to the fence. Good batting. |
| 46.5 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Bouncer! Pant gets away from it and leaves it alone. |
| 46.6 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Length ball around off, kept out by Pant. |
| 47.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, On middle and leg, tucked away off the back foot towards square leg for one. Playing Lyon off the back foot is the key. |
| 47.2 : N Lyon to R Pant, Full on leg, turned away towards mid-wicket to rotate strike. |
| 47.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet and hits it to long on for another run. |
| 47.4 : N Lyon to Pant, Flighted ball on off, driven to covers. |
| 47.5 : N Lyon to Pant, RP has played it to the point region. |
| 47.6 : N Lyon to Pant, Outside off, once again nudged to the point region away from his body. |
| Josh Hazlewood in for another burst. |
| 48.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Length ball outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. |
| 48.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Outside off, cut to point. |
| 48.3 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, Edged but just short. Hazlewood has been in that corridor of uncertainty every time. Serves another one there around off, Pujara pushes it with soft hands. It bounces just before the slip cordon and goes through it for a brace. |
| 48.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Che has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 48.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Outside off, left alone. |
| 48.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Bouncer! Pujara gets low and lets the ball through. |
| 49.1 : N Lyon to Pant, OUT! A long delay but the finger is eventually raised. Lyon has been bowling great and gets another reward to his name. Flighted ball around off. The ball curls away just enough. Pant goes fishing just a bit and gets a feather behind. Tim takes the catch and appeals. The umpire stays put but then raises his finger. Pant walks. India in big trouble now. |
| 0.0 : Ravichandran Ashwin is the new man in. |
| 49.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, On off, Ashwin gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 49.3 : N Lyon to Ashwin, On off, Ashwin blocks it out. |
| 49.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Down leg, Ashwin works it away fine to get off the mark. |
| 49.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Another slider down leg, flicked away to change strike. |
| 49.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Loopy ball outside off, bunted down by Ashwin. |
| 50.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Length ball on leg, Ashwin turns it away to square leg. |
| 50.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Fuller ball in line of the stumps, Che blocks it out with a straight bat. |
| Interesting. There is a slip fielder with helmet. He is in a very unfamiliar position. Just to the right of the second slip fielder and very close to the bat. |
| 50.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, CP has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 50.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Full and on off, Pujara keeps it out with a full face of the bat. |
| 50.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Fuller in length, Pujara lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 50.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Short ball on the leg side, Pujara ducks to evade it. |
| 51.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Outside off, Ashwin opens the bat face and guides it towards third man for a run. |
| 51.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Full and outside off, Pujara dances down and milks it to mid-wicket. |
| 51.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, A bit on the shorter end, pushed to cover-point. |
| 51.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Comes down the track and works this through square leg for one. |
| 51.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, In line of the stumps, Ashwin defends it back to the bowler. |
| 51.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, RA has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 52.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, On the pads, flicked away to deep square leg to change ends. |
| 52.2 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, Similar line and length, turned away to fine leg for one. |
| 52.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, FOUR! Rare loose delivery from Hazlewood. Short ball outside off, Che cuts it and gets it up and over backward point. No fielder there and he gets four to his name. |
| 52.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Outside off, defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 52.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Around off, punched to the cover region. |
| 52.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Fuller in length outside off, driven towards covers. |
| 53.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Off spinner outside off, guided towards short third man. |
| 53.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, On the leg stump, Ashwin taps in in front of him. |
| 53.3 : N Lyon to R Ashwin, Flighted ball on middle, Ashwin blocks it out. |
| 53.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Ashwin defends it from within the crease. |
| 53.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Down the leg side, flicked away through square leg to change strike. |
| 53.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Played to mid-wicket region by Che. |
| Travis Head called to roll his arm. |
| 54.1 : T Head to Ashwin, Full on off, kept it. |
| 54.2 : T Head to R Ashwin, Overpitched from Head. Ashwin drives it to extra covers for a single. |
| 54.3 : T Head to Pujara, Full and on off, Ashwin can't get it past mid off. |
| 54.4 : T Head to Pujara, Full and on leg, turned away through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 54.5 : T Head to Ashwin, Full on middle and leg, bunted down by Ashwin. |
| 54.6 : T Head to Ashwin, On off, Ashwin comes ahead but decides to block it. |
| 55.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball on off, Pujara gets down the track and flicks it with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| 55.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again Pujara is down the track to a full ball and helps it to mid-wicket. |
| 55.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and shorter on off, Che is on the back foot in defense. |
| 55.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, This time the length is full and Pujara drives it through covers for three runs. |
| 55.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Allows the ball to spin back in and then works it on the leg side by going deep inside the crease. |
| 55.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Quicker this time, a touch short and down the leg side, Ashwin tries flicking but misses. That will be Tea on Day 1! |
| India have limped their way into the Tea break. They lost two wickets in this session as once again their batsmen were quite ordinary with the shot selection. Nathan Lyon was the best bowler on show in the afternoon. He picked up both the wickets and was bowling in good areas. Cheteshwar Pujara is fighting a lone battle but is running out of partners. Currently, Australia are in the driver's seat and they will look to wrap up the innings as quickly as possible. For India, they will be relying on |
| ... Day 1, Session 3 ... |
| We're back for the last session. The men concerned are also back on the field. 34 overs left in the day's play. Mitchell Starc to kick off proceedings. Two slips in place and then there is one fielder standing a few steps ahead of the third slip position. |
| 56.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Shortish delivery to begin the session. It's outside off and Pujara cracks it off his back foot. Finds point. |
| 56.2 : M Starc to Pujara, On a good length this time, Pujara works it off his pads but finds the fielder. |
| 56.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Keeps his line around off and probes with a length delivery, Che covers his stumps and offers a straight bat in defense. |
| 56.4 : M Starc to Pujara, The line is straight again, Che goes on his back foot and turns it on the leg side. |
| 56.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 56.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Bouncer down the leg side, Pujara ducks underneath it at the last second. Maiden. |
| 57.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Tossed up ball landing outside off and spinning back in, Ashwin stays back and defends it with an angled bat. |
| 0.0 : Appeal for a run out. It's referred upstairs. Is Pujara safe with his dive? |
| 57.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Yes, the dive has saved Pujara! It all started with a flighted ball on middle. It turned back in a bit as Ashwin tried to defend it off his front foot. But it took the inside edge and went past the right side of the short leg fielder. The leg slip fielder, Aaron Finch, chased it down and threw it to the keeper who broke the stumps. They appealed and the square leg umpire went upstairs. The replays showed that Pujara was safely in. Direct hit was needed. |
| 57.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 57.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Helps it with the spin past short leg for a run. |
| 57.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Dropped? Looks like it. Turn and bounce down the leg side. Ashwin tries working it away but fails to middle his shot properly. It goes off the inside edge to Finch at leg slip who stretches his right hand out but fails to grab it. |
| 57.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Goes on the back foot to a shortish delivery and blocks it safely. |
| 58.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Shortish around off, defended off the back foot. |
| 58.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Angling away from the batsman, on a good length, Che allows it through. |
| 58.3 : M Starc to Pujara, On the pads and eased away through square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 58.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Fifty for Cheteshwar Pujara, his 20th in this format! A knock of grit and determination. Another delivery on his pads and he works it away to deep square leg for single. Fine innings by India's reliable number 3. He now needs to continue and add valuable runs with the lower half. |
| 58.5 : M Starc to Ashwin, A good length delivery outside off, going away with the angle, Ashwin shoulders arms. |
| 58.6 : M Starc to Ashwin, A touch short and around middle and leg, Ashwin is on his toes in defense. |
| 59.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Loopy full ball around off, Pujara walks down the track and kicks it out off his pads. |
| 59.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Lyon drags his length short and bowls it around off, Pujara rocks back and allows it to spin back in before punching it through point for a couple. |
| 59.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spin and bounce into the batsman from outside off, Pujara walks down the track and fails to put bat on ball. It goes off his pads to mid-wicket. |
| 59.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and fuller on middle, worked with the spin to square leg. |
| 59.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his wrists again and this time flicks it with the spin past backward square leg. A couple added to the total. |
| 59.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Off spinner on middle, Pujara tickles it around the corner, straight to backward square leg. |
| 60.1 : M Starc to Ashwin, Short in length and on middle, Ashwin goes on the back foot and helps it down in front of square leg. |
| 60.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Play and a miss! A rare lapse in concentration for Pujara! Starc angles across a shortish delivery outside off, Pujara rocks back to slap it through the line but fails to connect. Some extra bounce there to beat the blade. |
| 60.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Pujara offers the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 60.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Fractionally short and around off, Pujara covers the line and defends it off his back foot. |
| 60.5 : M Starc to Pujara, An overpitched delivery on middle, Pujara gets forward to work it off his pads towards wide mid on. The mid-wicket fielder gets around it but lets it through for the fielder to his left. One run added to the total. |
| 60.6 : M Starc to Ashwin, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 61.1 : Lyon to Pujara, Floated off spinner landing outside off and turning back in, Pujara walks forward and then tries to defend. It takes his pads and goes to the off side. The bowler appeals but nothing from the umpire. |
| 61.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball on middle, tucked on the leg side. |
| 61.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Full and flighted on off, flicked behind square leg for a run. |
| 61.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Loopy and turning in front around off, Ashwin steps down and tries to defend. It takes a little bit of leading edge before rolling to covers. |
| 61.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Flatter and shorter on middle, Ashwin sticks back and hits it across the line past short leg. A single. |
| 61.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Shout for an lbw, not given. Flighted on off, turning in, Pujara tries defending but misses. He is hit on the pads, they appeal but impact is outside off. Paine thinks of reviewing it but Lyon tells him that he was playing the shot and also the impact is outside the line. |
| 62.1 : M Starc to Ashwin, Good length ball around off, tapped to the off side. |
| 62.2 : M Starc to Ashwin, Fuller in length comes into Ashwin who blocks it out. |
| 62.3 : M Starc to Ashwin, Back of a length all around off, Ashwin gets under it and taps it to the on side. |
| 62.4 : M Starc to Ashwin, Short ball on middle and leg, Ashwin goes for the pull. It goes towards deep square leg for one. |
| 62.5 : M Starc to Pujara, DROPPED AND FOUR! Fuller ball outside off, Pujara who has been there for 168 balls goes for one outside the off stump. He gets a fat edge which flies just over Khawaja at gully. The replays show that Usman got fingertips to this and the ball trickles down to the third man fence. Will go down as a dropped catch but it was Khawaja's brilliance to get something on the ball. He has already taken a blinder in this innings. |
| 62.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Length all around off, Che shoulders arms to let that one through. |
| 63.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, On the leg side, turned away to square leg. |
| 63.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, On off, kept out by Ashwin. |
| 63.3 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Covers his stumps and blocks this one out. |
| 63.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Full on middle, Ashwin gets to the pitch of it and blocks it. |
| 63.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Outside off, cut past point for a single. |
| 63.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, On the leg side, Pujara uses his feet but flicks it straight to square leg. |
| Pat Cummins is into the attack. |
| 64.1 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Yorker just outside off, Ashwin tries putting bat to ball but doesn't it close to the ball. |
| 64.2 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Full and on off, driven past covers for a brace. |
| 64.3 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Length ball outside off, Ashwin shoulders his arms to this. |
| 64.4 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Back of a length ball around off, Ashwin stays inside and punches it to mid off. |
| 64.5 : Pat Cummins to R Ashwin, Full and on the fourth stump line, carved away through cover-point to get his partner on strike. |
| 64.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length ball on middle and leg, Che turns his bat to the on side. |
| 65.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Off spinner on middle, turned off the pads past short leg for a run. |
| 65.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. |
| 65.3 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Tossed up ball on middle, defended off the back foot to the leg side. |
| 65.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Lunges to a full ball and flicks it with the spin, finds mid-wicket. |
| 65.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Floated and on off, spinning back in, Ashwin gets forward and defends it near his front pad. |
| 65.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, And again. Another off spinner has been defended solidly off the front foot by Ashwin. |
| 66.1 : Pat Cummins to C Pujara, Full around off, angling back in, Pujara presents a straight bat and pushes it past the bowler. The mid on fielder moves across to his left to stop the ball and they cross for a run. |
| 66.2 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, The ease with which Ash bats is simply outstanding. Has a sound technique really. Short delivery this time on off, Ashwin is nicely on top of the bounce as he plays it in front of square leg for a run. |
| 66.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Hurls a length delivery in the channel outside off, Pujara allows it through to the keeper. |
| 66.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good length delivery in the zone outside off, Pujara shoulders arms. |
| 66.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bumper this time, around off, Che ducks underneath it. |
| 66.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good length ball angling into the batsman, Pujara works it off his pads through mid-wicket and returns for the second run. |
| Change in bowling from this end. Josh Hazlewood is back on. |
| 67.1 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, Leading edge but safe! A back of a length delivery around off, Ashwin stays back to turn it around but gets a soft leading edge. It goes safely to covers. |
| 67.2 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, Angles in a good length ball on off, Ashwin presses forward and plays it across the line in the direction of mid on. |
| 67.3 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, Lands it on a length outside off and it holds its line after landing. Ashwin makes an easy leave. |
| 67.4 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, The length is fuller this time, outside off, Ashwin pushes it off his front foot to covers. |
| 67.5 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, Back of a length delivery outside off, Ashwin pushes his weight on the back foot and presents a straight bat in defense. |
| 67.6 : J Hazlewood to Ashwin, As soon as Ashwin finds the line to be straighter and the length to be fuller, he takes his front foot forward and flicks it behind square leg for a run. |
| Change of ends for Nathan Lyon. |
| 68.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Spinning down the leg side, Ashwin moves inside the crease and uses his wrists to flick it behind square leg for a run. |
| 68.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and a touch shorter outside off, Pujara is on the back foot in defense. |
| 68.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, An off spinner landing around off and turning down the leg side, Che clips it off his pads through square leg for a couple. |
| 68.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, A little shimmy down the track by Pujara as he caresses his on drive. The mid on fielder makes a half stop probably as the ball slows down before the fence. They take three runs and bring up the first 50-run stand for India. A crucial partnership, this. |
| 68.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Goes back and hits it across the line. A touch uppish but is safe in front of short leg. |
| 68.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Strides forward to a full ball and offers a straight bat in defense. |
| 69.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Digs in a short delivery outside off, Pujara leaves it alone. |
| 69.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length delivery on off, Pujara defends it safely off the front foot. |
| 69.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, This one is way wide outside off, Che has nothing to do with it. |
| 69.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Goes wide of the crease and spears in a full ball on middle, Pujara keeps it out to mid on. |
| 69.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Too full and around off, Pujara forces it out back to the bowler who stops it on one bounce. Tries to show aggression by throwing it at the batsman but he fails to collect the ball cleanly. Josh then stares Pujara. No words hurled. |
| 69.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, This one is angled in and is a little too straight. Pujara flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 70.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Tossed up ball outside off, turning back in from a shorter length outside off, Ashwin is on the back foot as he taps it on the off side. |
| 70.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Flicks it with the spin on the leg side but finds the fielder in front of square leg. |
| 70.3 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Good piece of running between Pujara and Ashwin. They are not known for this. Quicker one down the leg side, Ashwin tries flicking but probably gets a faint inside edge. It goes past leg gully and they take three. |
| 70.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Jumps out of the crease to a full ball and flicks it with the spin. Doesn't find the gap as it goes straight to the fielder standing near square leg. |
| 70.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Pujara dances down the track but decides to defend it. |
| 70.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spin and bounce back into the batsman from outside off, Che tries to defend but misses. It balloons in the air off his pads, the Aussies get excited but the ball drops safely on the off side. No wood. |
| Pat Cummins is back on. |
| 71.1 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Lands it on a good length around off, Ashwin thrusts forward and blocks it near his front pad. |
| 71.2 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Provides width outside off, Ashwin stays back and opens the face of his bat at the last moment. Middles his shot well but finds the gully fielder. |
| 71.3 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Fullish and on off, solidly defended. |
| 71.4 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Fuller length ball on off, shaping back in a touch, Ashwin offers a straight bat in defense. |
| 71.5 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Straying down the leg side, Ashwin picks it off his pads and flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 71.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 72.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Tossed up ball on middle, turning back in, Ashwin plays it from the crease past short leg. |
| 72.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Extra flight this time, it's full and around off, Ashwin drives it off his front foot to covers. |
| 72.3 : N Lyon to R Ashwin, Bat-pad but not carrying to short leg! Slower through the air, full and around off, turning back in, Ashwin tries to defend off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It pops out but dies in front of Handscomb. |
| 72.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Flatter and quicker on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 72.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Another delivery turning back in from a shorter length on off, Ashwin blocks it from the crease. |
| 72.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, This one is full and outside off, a nicely floated one, Ashwin strides forward and drives it back. |
| Drinks break. Finally, a wicket-less hour for India as Ashwin and Pujara are amidst a superb partnership. Both batsmen offered a chance each but the Aussie fielders failed to grab those chances. Now, this stand is growing in confidence and the hosts would be hoping to strike back as soon as possilbe. |
| 73.1 : Pat Cummins to C Pujara, Fuller and on off, driven back to the bowler. |
| 73.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Short and outside off, cut behind point for a run. |
| 73.3 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Ashwin has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 73.4 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, Fullish on off, stroked off the front foot to mid off. |
| 73.5 : Pat Cummins to Ashwin, FOUR! Shot! Lovely hands of Ashwin on display. A length delivery outside off, there is room on offer and Ashwin steers it through point for his first boundary. He has been very patient. |
| 73.6 : Pat Cummins to R Ashwin, OUT! The 62-run stand has been broken by a jaffa of a delivery. Cummins roars in delight. He dishes in a length delivery on middle and gets it to straighten off the seam after landing. Ashwin's intention is to play on the leg side but doesn't close the face of the bat in time. It takes the outside half of his bat and flies straight into the hands of Handscomb at second slip. End of a hard-fought knock by Ravichandran Ashwin. India now need their tail to wag. Still |
| Ishant Sharma is the new man in. |
| 74.1 : Lyon to Pujara, Loopy ball on off, Che prods forward to block it but gets hit on his leg. Australia appeal but the umpire stays put. Australia do not take the review.. Good decision as that would have gone to miss the leg pole. |
| 74.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Played to mid-wicket region by Pujara. They pick up a single. |
| 74.3 : N Lyon to Sharma, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads. |
| 74.4 : N Lyon to Sharma, Loopy ball on leg, Sharma is struck on his thigh pad. |
| 74.5 : N Lyon to Sharma, Peach! Through the gate. Ishant looks to block this but the back leg of Sharma has saved him. Kisses his pads and goes to the keeper. |
| Review! For caught behind. Paine thinks Ishant has nicked one behind. |
| 74.6 : N Lyon to Sharma, Not out! Australia lose a review! Down the leg side. Ishant looks to turn that away but misses. It goes off something and to Paine at the back. He appeals but the umpire nods his head. Tim takes it up but replays show us that it came off his thigh pad. |
| 75.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, On a driving length outside off, Pujara takes his front foot forward and then makes a leave. |
| 75.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Back of a length delivery around off, Pujara goes back and taps it down in the gap at point. Turns down the single. |
| 75.3 : Pat Cummins to C Pujara, Excellent shot! Fuller in length on off, Pujara brings down a straight bat and drives it down the ground to long. A couple taken. This is now his highest Test score in Australia. |
| 75.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Another straight drive by Pujara but this one is not properly timed. He denies the run on offer. That one probably stuck on the surface before reaching the batsman. |
| 75.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, A bouncer down the leg side, Pujara allows it through. He will like to bowl one more dot ball so that Lyon has six balls to bowl at Ishant. |
| 75.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good length ball on off, Che defends it off his back foot to the off side. Over to Ishant now. |
| 76.1 : N Lyon to Sharma, Fuller and off, flicked with the spin to short mid-wicket. |
| 76.2 : N Lyon to Sharma, FOUR! That's a fine sweep shot from India's number 9. He goes down on one knee to a full ball and uses his long reach to his advantage. Connects well and sends it whistling to the square leg boundary. |
| 76.3 : N Lyon to Sharma, Works the delivery outside off to the leg side, finds square leg. |
| 76.4 : N Lyon to Sharma, Shout for an lbw, turned down. Sharma lunges to defend but fails to put bat on ball. Lyon is interested but the impact is outside off. |
| 76.5 : N Lyon to I Sharma, Too full and on middle, Ishant goes hard at it and hits it towards mid on. |
| 76.6 : N Lyon to Sharma, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 77.1 : Pat Cummins to C Pujara, Fullish and outside off, Pujara drives it to the deep cover-point region but turns down the single. |
| 77.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Outside off, left alone. |
| 77.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Another delivery in the channel outside off, Che has nothing to do with it. |
| 77.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Back of a length delivery around off, Pujara plays it late and guides it down to deep point. Another run denied. |
| 77.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Finds the gap at extra cover. A nice looking drive from Pujara, he sends this wide of mid off and takes three. Ishant to face the last delivery. |
| 77.6 : Pat Cummins to Sharma, Bouncer around off, Ishant leans back, drops his wrists and sways away from the line. |
| 78.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Walks down the track and then wears it on his pads. It lobs up to short leg. |
| 78.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Full around off, drifting back in, Pujara inside edges his attempted flick past the left side of Finch at leg slip. Two added to the total. 200 up for India! |
| 78.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again Pujara uses his feet and flicks it with the turn to deep square leg. Another couple of runs added to the total. |
| Physio is out. Cheteshwar Pujara seems to have pulled his hamstrings while turning for the second run. Hopefully, he is fine. He has batted for 208 balls in this tough hot conditions. Brave batting, showing a lot of character. |
| 78.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, A touch short and around off, Pujara allows it to spin back in and deflects it through backward point for a couple. Doing it nicely, Che. |
| 78.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Loopy off spinner on middle, Pujara plays it off his pads towards leg gully. |
| 78.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball on middle, nudged in front of square leg for a run. Perfect over for India. Three times they got a couple of runs and a single off the final ball to keep Pujara on strike. |
| Bowling change. Travis Head to bowl the final over before the second new ball will be due. |
| 79.1 : T Head to Pujara, Flatter and on middle, punched back to the bowler. |
| 79.2 : T Head to Pujara, Steps down the track to a full ball and drives it to mid off. |
| 79.3 : T Head to Pujara, Gets on the front foot and flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 79.4 : T Head to Pujara, Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 79.5 : T Head to Pujara, Shortish and on off, Pujara jumps behind inside the crease and punches it to covers. |
| 79.6 : T Head to Pujara, Flighted on middle, flicked across the line but straight to short leg. |
| Second new ball has been taken immediately by Australia. Mitchell Starc is back on to make first use of the nut. |
| 80.1 : M Starc to Sharma, Errs down the leg side, Sharma covers his stumps and leaves it alone. |
| 80.2 : M Starc to Sharma, Down leg again. Starc not getting his line right. Sharma lets it be. |
| 80.3 : M Starc to Sharma, 3 in a row! Is this some trap? Goes short this time down the leg side, Sharma does not feather it to Paine. |
| Review! Ishant has left one and the ball comes back in to hit his leg. The umpire thinks it's out. Look's out too. Let's find out in the replays... |
| 80.4 : M Starc to Sharma, NOT OUT! Height! Ishant survives. After bowling three down the leg side, Starc bowls one full in line of the stumps. Sharma leaves it alone and the ball comes back in to hit his pads. After an appeal, the umpire raises his finger. Ishant takes the review and the replays show us that it would have gone above the stumps. Good review. |
| 80.5 : Starc to Sharma, Swing again but this was going down leg. Starc dishes one fuller ball down leg, Sharma misses his flick and gets hit on his leg. Going down leg that. |
| 80.6 : M Starc to Sharma, Comes back to his first ball. Down the leg side, Sharma leaves it alone. |
| Josh Hazlewood to share the new cherry from the other end. |
| 81.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length ball around off, angling in and straightening a bit. Right on the button. Pujara defends it off his front foot. |
| 81.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Serves it on a length outside off, Pujara allows it through to the keeper. |
| 81.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Too wide outside off, another easy leave for Che. |
| 81.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Full and around off, Pujara flicks it with soft hands through mid-wicket and straightaway shouts two. Completes it with ease. |
| 81.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Width on offer outside off, Pujara cracks it off his back foot through covers for a run. |
| 81.6 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 82.1 : M Starc to C Pujara, Edgy! Full and outside off, angling across the batsman, Pujara tries to drive it through covers but gets a big fat outside edge down to third man. Denies the single. |
| 82.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Misjudges there. He drives a full ball past the gully fielder and wants the second run. But the third man quickly gets around it and only a single is possible. Ishant is exposed to Starc again. |
| 82.3 : M Starc to Sharma, Stars tries to go full but fails to keep it in line of the stumps. Slips down the leg side and Ishant fails to flick it off his pads. |
| 82.4 : M Starc to Sharma, OUT! Bowled 'em! It was only a matter of time. Starc was trying to do this on the previous ball as well but the line wasn't good. Bu this time, he is right on the money. Full and sharp and straight, Ishant is beaten for pace as he is late in bringing his bat down. It goes right through his defense, brushes his pads and then cannons onto the stumps. Starc gets his second wicket. |
| Mohammad Shami is the new batsman. |
| 82.5 : M Starc to Shami, FOUR! Starc eyes a yorker but ends up slipping a low full toss outside off, Shami reaches out for it and squeezes it through point for a boundary. |
| 82.6 : M Starc to Shami, A length ball on off, Shami defends it from the crease to the off side. |
| 83.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Serves it on a driving length outside off, Pujara makes a leave. He is 11 short of his hundred. |
| 83.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length delivery in the line of the stumps, Pujara turns it in the gap on the leg side but denies the single. He now needs to change gears and pacers are bowling from both ends. |
| 83.3 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, Fuller and around off, Pujara tries to go hard at it but his bat turns in his hands and he gets it away off the inside edge through square leg. |
| 83.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Appeal for a caught behind, not given! Hazlewood alters his length to go short and bowls it outside off. Pujara tries to play the square cut but fails to middle his shot. There is certainly some noise as it goes behind to Paine. He appeals but nothing from the umpire. No DRS taken. |
| 83.5 : Hazlewood to C Pujara, SIX! Pujara breaks into the 90s! Not in a convincing manner but he won't care much at this stage. Takes on the challenge to pull the short delivery but it takes the top edge and flies over fine leg for a maximum. 5000 Test runs for him as well. |
| 83.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, FOUR! Pujara moves to 99 now! A much-better pull shot, this. Another short delivery by Josh and he hooks it behind square leg for a boundary. |
| 84.1 : M Starc to Shami, Width on offer outside off, Shami flashes and misses. |
| 84.2 : M Starc to M Shami, Once again there is room on offer outside off and Shami runs it down to third man for a run. Pujara returns on strike! |
| 84.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Here it is, 16th Test ton for Cheteshwar Pujara, third against Australia, first in Australia! A big moment for him and what a knock he has played in crisis. Wickets were tumbling around him but he never lost hope and has dragged India's total close to 250 now. Reaches the milestone with a gentle nudge in front of square leg for a couple. The crowd applauds the effort from the Indian number 3. |
| 84.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Short and angling away from the batsman, Pujara rocks back and cuts it through point for a couple of runs. |
| 84.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Hurries up the batsman with a sharp shorter one. Pujara gloves his pull shot towards square leg and takes a run. |
| 84.6 : M Starc to Shami, The ball is down the leg side but the batsman still goes after it but misses. |
| 85.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Goes on the back foot to a shortish ball and blocks it safely. |
| 85.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 85.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Shortish and on middle, Pujara swivels and pulls it down to fine leg. Strangely, takes a run. |
| 85.4 : J Hazlewood to Shami, Good length ball on off, Shami stays back footed and plays it to covers. |
| 85.5 : J Hazlewood to Shami, Play and a miss! Short delivery, bowled at a good pace, Shami is early into the pull shot and hence takes a blow on his body. |
| 85.6 : J Hazlewood to Shami, A back foot defense off the last delivery to end the over. |
| 86.1 : M Starc to Pujara, A length delivery angling away from the batsman, Pujara drives it on the up but fails to beat the cover fielder. |
| 86.2 : M Starc to Pujara, A rising delivery on off, Pujara goes on his toes and plays it down through point. A run is turned down. |
| 86.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Fuller in length and on middle, Pujara takes a calculative risk and chips it over mid on. The mid-wicket fielder pulls it back and they take two. |
| 86.4 : M Starc to Pujara, FOUR! Finds the gap with perfection. A length ball on middle and leg, Pujara uses his wrists and flicks it beautifully behind square leg. He pierces the gap between fine leg and square leg with precision. |
| 86.5 : M Starc to Pujara, SIX! Bang! What a knock this is turning out to be! Starc digs in a short delivery outside off, Pujara exercises his arms and slams it over backward point for a biggie. Vital runs. |
| 86.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Short again, just around off, Pujara tries to force it through the line but misses. |
| 87.1 : J Hazlewood to Shami, In the air, safe! Short in length and outside off, Shami stands tall and plays it over point for a run. |
| 87.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Straighter in line, Pujara clips it through mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. |
| 87.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Pujara is putting on a show. He has fought hard to reach this stage and with nothing much to lose, he is playing his shots freely. A short delivery around off, Che leans back and ramps it over the slip cordon. The third man fielder cuts it off and they take a couple of runs. |
| 87.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Boom! Another firm shot. A length delivery outside off, Pujara goes hard at it and drills it through mid off for a couple of runs. 250 up for India! |
| Appeal for a run out! Pat Cummins has scored a direct hit at the non-striker's end. Pujara appears to be short. Let's find out. |
| 87.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, OUT! Pujara is well short! Take a bow, Pat Cummins. They needed something magical to dismiss Pujara and it has come through an inspirational piece of fielding by Pat. A fuller length ball on middle, Pujara gently pushes it towards mid on and wants to retain strike for the next over. Hence he takes a chance and calls his partner through. However, Cummins attacks the ball, throws himself up in the air, has just one stump to aim at and he scores a direct hit at the non- |
| End of an outstanding day of Test cricket. It all started with the Aussie speedsters derailing the Indian innings in the morning. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins were stupendous with their efforts as they brought the visiting team on the mat. All of them picked up a couple of wickets apiece and Nathan Lyon also contributed to the cause by hunting down the dangerous looking Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. |
| For India, it looks like a sorry scorecard. The top order got blown away in no time and they were reeling at 41/4 at one stage. After that, Cheteshwar Pujara found an ally in Rohit Sharma and together they formed a partnership. Just when it seemed that Sharma will run away with the show, a moment of brain fade resulted in his demise from the crease. Pujara though didn't lose hope and kept on adding partnerships with the lower order. Courtesy his hundred, the visitors have got a respectable total |
| It's time to sign off. We witnessed 87.5 overs of quality Test cricket and are expecting more of the same on Day 2. India also have the powerhouse in their bowling to succeed and Australia's weakest suit will be put under pressure. Promises to be a riveting contest between bat and ball. Do join us at 1030 local (0000 GMT) for all the action. Cheers! |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ... |
| The first day of this Test series lived up to the expectations as we witnessed plenty of action. There was some extraordinary pace bowling, quite a few loose shots, turn and bounce for the spinner and a knock of heroic patience. We're greedy, we want more and we're back for some more dose of quality Test cricket. Hello and welcome everyone, stay with us for further updates. |
| Cheteshwar Pujara was a satisfied man last evening and has already called it one of his top five knocks. Also, he feels that India have posted a decent total on the board as he found the pitch to be two-paced and not easy for stroke-making. Let's wait and watch how Australia will respond with the bat. First up, they will have to pick India's last wicket. |
| Pitch report - Brendon Julian is by the pitch side and mentions that there is some more course grass on the surface than Day 1. He feels that the Indian bowlers will have to get their lengths right. Informs that only 19 from the 250 runs scored yesterday came down the ground which tells the two-paced nature of the wicket. He believes that today will be the best day to bat but the batsmen will have to watch out for the new ball spell. |
| It's time to get underway. The Australian players are entering the arena. Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah are the Indian batsmen. Josh Hazlewood to complete his over. |
| 87.6 : J Hazlewood to Shami, OUT! Strangled down the leg side! Hazlewood bowls a gentle loosener, it' short and going down the leg side. Shami tries to play the pull shot but ends up gloving it behind. Paine dives full length to his left and takes a fine catch. They appeal and the finger has gone up. India are all out for 250! |
| Right then, it took the Aussies just one ball to pick the last Indian wicket. An excellent performance by their bowlers. They were right on the button from the very first ball on Day 1. Their speedsters destroyed India's top order and it required a patient century by Cheteshwar Pujara to provide some respectability to their total. His stands with the lower half were crucial and credit should be given to them for hanging in there. |
| The morning freshness will be there in the surface and the Indian bowlers will like to gain advantage from that with the new ball. The Australian bowlers have done their job and now it's time for their batsmen to step up and deliver. They will be out soon to commence their innings. Stay tuned. |
| 0.1 : I Sharma to Finch, Ishant Sharma begins with a good length delivery in the channel outside off, holding its line, Finch takes a stride forward to cover the line and then shoulders arms. |
| 0.2 : I Sharma to Finch, Shout for an lbw! This one is identical to the last delivery and only difference was that it nipped back in a shade. Finch once again decides to leave it alone but is surprised by the inward movement. It raps him on the pads, they appeal but it has not come back in enough, feels the umpire. |
| 0.3 : I Sharma to Finch, OUT! Stumps are destroyed! What a cracking beginning for India! Excellent delivery by Ishant and it's aided by some poor choice of shot by Aaron. The tall Indian bowler serves it on a length and once again gets it to shape back in a bit. Finch tries to drive it through the line, his footwork ain't good enough and it catches some inside edge of his willow before going to clatter the stumps. The Indian skipper as usual is all pumped up. A perfect start for India. Stumps fly |
| Usman Khawaja is the number 3 batsman. |
| 0.4 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Bowls it on a good length and wide outside off, Khawaja allows it through. |
| 0.5 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Another delivery in the channel outside off, another leave is made by Khawaja. |
| 0.6 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Ishant switches to 'round the wicket for the left-hander. Lands it on a length outside off and gets it to shape away. Khawaja finds the line too wide to play at. |
| Jasprit Bumrah to share the attack from the other end. |
| 1.1 : J Bumrah to Harris, This will make the debutant feel good about himself. Bumrah is on the pads first ball, Harris clips it in front of square leg with good timing. The ball however stops just before the rope and they take three runs. |
| 1.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Appeal for a catch! Not given. Another delivery by Bumrah down the leg side, Khawaja tries flicking but misses. There is some sound as it goes past him and Pant appeals after collecting the ball. Nothing from the umpire. The Hot Spot shows that it clipped the trouser of Usman. |
| 1.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Bumrah is once again down the leg side and Khawaja turns it off his hips to deep square leg for a couple. |
| 1.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 1.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Puts it on a length outside off, from 'round the wicket, Khawaja allows it through. |
| 1.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Strays on the pads for the umpteenth time in this over, Usman works it away through backward square leg. Ishant from fine leg cuts it off and they take a couple. A pretty ordinary first over by Bumrah. |
| 2.1 : I Sharma to Harris, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 2.2 : I Sharma to Harris, Pitches it up and outside off, curving away off the seam, Harris watches the line closely and then makes a leave. The way he took his bat away from the line reminds us of Steven Smith. |
| 2.3 : I Sharma to Harris, Bowls it closer to the off stump line and makes the batsman play. Harris is on the front foot and defends it gently to the off side. |
| 2.4 : I Sharma to Harris, Good line and length from Ishant. He is keeping it just around off and making the batsman play. Marcus defends it by covering the line. He needs to watch out for the one that nips away. |
| 2.5 : I Sharma to Harris, Another delivery around off, on a good length, Harris is showing good technique as he blocks it safely to covers. |
| 2.6 : I Sharma to Harris, Fuller in length and outside off, Harris walks across the stumps a bit and then defends it by leaning forward. |
| 3.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Bumrah speeds in from 'round the wicket and angles in a full length ball on off, Khawaja pushes it off his front foot to covers. |
| 3.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, On a good length and outside off, Khawaja gets back to cover the stumps and then makes a leave. |
| 3.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, It's on a length around off and is angling in, Khawaja eases it in the gap at mid-wicket and calls his partner through for a run. |
| 3.4 : J Bumrah to Harris, Serves it on and around off and angles it again into the southpaw. Harris is on the front foot as he defends it on the leg side. |
| 3.5 : J Bumrah to Harris, Good length ball on off, it's defended from the crease to the off side. |
| 3.6 : J Bumrah to Harris, Angling into the batsman from around off, Harris hangs back in defense. |
| 4.1 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Edgy! Ishant lands it on a fuller length outside off and gets it to move away just a bit off the seam. Khawaja tries to defend it with soft hands but it takes the outside half of his bat before rolling to gully. |
| 4.2 : I Sharma to U Khawaja, With a leg gully in place, Ishant tries to put doubts in Khawaja's mind. However, he bowls it full and outside off. Usman drives it in the gap at covers for a couple. |
| 4.3 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Good length ball on middle and off, some extra bounce there, Khawaja stands back and takes his bottom hand off the handle as he plays it on the leg side. The ball goes in the gap and they switch ends. |
| 4.4 : I Sharma to Harris, Bouncer is served on the plate for the debutant. Harris ducks underneath it. |
| 4.5 : I Sharma to Harris, Lands it on a length just around off, straightening just a touch, Marcus defends it off his back foot to the off side. |
| 4.6 : I Sharma to Harris, Full in length, angling in the direction of the off stump, Harris presses forward and presents a straight bat in defense. |
| 5.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Ripper! Bumrah pulls his length back a bit and hurls it just around off. Khawaja stays back to push inside the line but it shapes away to beat the outside edge. |
| 5.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Good length ball on off, angling in, Usman defends it off his back foot. |
| 5.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, A touch short and around off, Usman jumps on the back foot and plays it on the leg side. |
| 5.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, This one is on a driving length outside off, holding its line, Khawaja lets it through to the keeper. |
| 5.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Khawaja has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 5.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, The length is a little bit short around off and the line is such that Khawaja gets inside it nicely. He then tucks it through backward square leg and retains strike with a run. |
| 6.1 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Full and outside off, shaping away, Khawaja allows it through to the keeper. |
| 6.2 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Fullish and outside off, this one shapes back in after landing, Usman takes his front leg forward and then makes a leave. |
| 6.3 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Sharma keeps probing in the channel outside off, Khawaja shoulders arms. It's been a watchful going from Australia after the early fall of Aaron Finch. |
| 6.4 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Extra bounce from a length outside off, Khawaja does well to block it with a loose bottom hand. With a leg gully in place, it's a bit strange that Ishant has not tried anything in the middle and channel. |
| 6.5 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Once again sticks to the line outside off. It's on a good length and Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 6.6 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Fullish and on off, Usman is forward in defense. So, he kept the batsman waiting for a delivery on middle and leg. |
| 7.1 : Bumrah to Harris, Appeal for a caught behind! The Indian slip cordon is shouting on top of their tonsils but Jasprit Bumrah gestures that he heard nothing. Umpire Dharmasena is also shaking his head. It's a delivery outside off, shaping away just a touch, Harris is lured into the drive but fails to middle his shot. Pant collects the ball, they all appeal barring the bowler but nothing doing. The replays detect no outside edge. |
| 7.2 : J Bumrah to Harris, A sharp delivery, angling into the batsman at 146.5 kph, Harris tries working it around but misses to get hit on the pads. The bowler and keeper appeal, the umpire isn't interested. Going down also too high. |
| 7.3 : J Bumrah to Harris, Marcus has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 7.4 : J Bumrah to Harris, FOUR! A late thought to play at it. Bumrah ups his pace and lets out a lethal short delivery around off at 147.7 kph. Harris initially tries to sway away from the line but at the very last moment, he has a change of mind. Plays at it with an angled bat and places his shot through the gap between slips and gully for a boundary. |
| 7.5 : J Bumrah to Harris, Straighter in line, Harris works it behind square leg for a brace. |
| 7.6 : J Bumrah to Harris, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. They pick up a single. |
| 8.1 : I Sharma to Harris, Pitches it up and outside off, gets the batsman driving as Marcus eases it down the ground through mid off for a couple. |
| 8.2 : I Sharma to Harris, Beauty by Ishant! Angles it into the batsman on a good length outside off and gets it to straighten just a hint, Harris tries to force it through the line and gets beaten. |
| 8.3 : I Sharma to Harris, No ball called for overstepping! Back of a length ball on middle, Khawaja turns inside the crease and taps it down to square leg. |
| I Sharma to Harris, Serves it on a length and outside off, this time Marcus with a calm head allows it through to the keeper. |
| 8.4 : I Sharma to Harris, Brings a length ball back into the batsman from outside off, Harris covers his stumps and then makes a leave. |
| 8.5 : I Sharma to Harris, Lands it on a fuller length outside off, Marcus gets on the front foot and defends it solidly. |
| 8.6 : I Sharma to Harris, A back foot defense on this occasion by the debutant to end the over. |
| 9.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, The line is too straight from Bumrah, he hasn't bowled to a consistent line from 'round the wicket angle. Khawaja glances it through square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 9.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Bumrah switches to over the wicket and angles away a good length delivery outside off. Khawaja stays back and punches it through covers for a couple of runs. Marcus Harris turns for the third run but Usman shows no interest. |
| 9.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Shortish on off, defended from the crease to the off side. |
| 9.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Good length delivery on middle and off, Khawaja gets back and defends it down. |
| 9.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Fullish and on off, Khawaja gets on the front foot in defense. |
| 9.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, FOUR! Easy pickings! Bumrah drifts down the leg side, Khawaja picks it off his pads and deflects it fine down the leg side for a boundary. |
| First bowling change made by Virat Kohli. Mohammed Shami has the ball in his hand. He will operate from 'round the wicket... |
| 10.1 : M Shami to Harris, Wrong line. It's short but going down the leg side. Harris lets it be and Pant tries to collect it with a dive to his dive. Only manages to parry it towards fine leg and they cross for a bye. The Indian keeper's account is open now. He gave away quite a few byes in England. |
| 10.2 : M Shami to Khawaja, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 10.3 : M Shami to Khawaja, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 10.4 : M Shami to Khawaja, Good length delivery on off, angling down the leg side, Khawaja plays it off his pads to backward square leg. |
| 10.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, Drops it on a length and outside off, zipping off the surface, Khawaja covers his stumps and shoulders arms. |
| 10.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| Drinks break. It's been a cautious start by Australia after losing Aaron Finch in the first over. The Indian pacers have not hit their straps yet as they have been quite inconsistent with their lines. Would like to improve in the next hour. The hosts would be hoping for a big partnership between the current pair. |
| Double bowling change. It's time for some off spin from Ravichandran Ashwin. A slip and silly point in place. |
| 11.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball on off, Harris defends it by covering the line. |
| 11.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flighted and full around off, Marcus prods forward and blocks it safely. |
| 11.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flatter and on off, defended from the crease by Harris. |
| 11.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, Loopy and full around off, Harris is forward as he chips it just over mid off for a couple of runs. |
| 11.5 : R Ashwin to Harris, Quicker one on off, blocked from the back foot. |
| 11.6 : R Ashwin to Harris, Oohhh...that nearly clipped the off bail. Ashwin bowls his variation delivery. Lands it around off and gets it to skid back in from outside off. Harris stands back inside the crease and makes a leave. Pant collects it close to the off pole and his reaction says it all. Too close for comfort. |
| 12.1 : M Shami to Khawaja, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 12.2 : M Shami to Khawaja, Shami angles in a length ball on off, Khawaja keeps it out to the off side from the outer half of his blade. |
| 12.3 : M Shami to Khawaja, Drags his length short and bowls it on off, Khawaja goes back pulls it on the leg side. Finds mid-wicket. |
| 12.4 : M Shami to Khawaja, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 12.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, Pitches it full and wide outside off, Khawaja isn't chasing it. |
| 12.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Another delivery wide outside off, Khawaja lets it be to end the over. |
| 13.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball on off, Harris goes on the back foot in defense. |
| 13.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 13.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Loopy and outside off, Harris lunges and swats it over covers for a couple of runs. |
| 13.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball outside off, left alone. |
| 13.5 : R Ashwin to Harris, Prods forward to a full ball and defends it to silly point. |
| 13.6 : R Ashwin to Harris, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 14.1 : M Shami to Khawaja, A length ball on off, angling in from 'round the wicket, Usman defends it off his back foot. |
| 14.2 : M Shami to Khawaja, Lands it on a fuller length outside off, Khawaja plays away from his body and pushes it with an angled bat to cover-point. |
| 14.3 : M Shami to Khawaja, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 14.4 : M Shami to Khawaja, Good length ball on off, blocked off the back foot. |
| 14.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, On a length and outside off, Usman strides forward and across before making a leave. |
| 14.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Switches to over the wicket and lands it on a fuller length around off, Khawaja slices his drive a bit towards the point fielder. |
| 15.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Too full in length on off, Marcus defends it off his front foot. |
| 15.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Floated off spinner on middle, Harris is forward again as he defends it to the leg side. |
| 15.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball outside off, Harris hits it wide of the cover fielder and scampers across to the other end. |
| 15.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, A touch short in length around off, skidding back in, Khawaja goes on the back foot in defense. |
| 15.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Shortish on off again, punched off the back foot to short cover. |
| 15.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Full and flighted around leg, Usman lunges to work it on the leg side but it spins away a touch and takes the leading edge. The ball goes rolling to short cover. |
| Prashant - 'Yawnnnnnn.... ball not swinging, wickets not coming, boundaries not coming, batsmen not running, score not moving... when Harris was on 12, Khawaja was on 17. Now Harris is on 17 and Khawaja is still on 17. My eyelids are drooping...' @Prashant... good night, mate. Though a little bit of patience might help. A wicket will change everything. |
| 16.1 : M Shami to Harris, Digs in a short delivery outside off, Harris sways away from the line. |
| 16.2 : M Shami to Harris, This one is angled into the batsman, the line is too straight and Harris helps it behind square leg for a run, first off Shami. |
| 16.3 : M Shami to Khawaja, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 16.4 : M Shami to Khawaja, On a length and wide outside off, Khawaja lets it be to the keeper. |
| 16.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, Khawaja has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. Shami is feeling some discomfort near his shoulder area and the physio comes out. |
| 16.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Outside off, left alone. |
| 17.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flatter and around off, defended off the back foot. |
| 17.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Just short of silly point. Loopy and full around off, Harris is forward in defense and it goes a shade uppishly to Vijay. |
| 17.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Shorter this time, Harris blocks it from the crease. |
| 17.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, FOUR! Fine footwork, excellent shot. Ashwin gives it flight and serves it on a fuller length outside off, Harris wears his skate and powers it over the bowler's head. Looks like a confident young man. |
| 17.5 : R Ashwin to M Harris, Full and outside off, driven off the front foot to covers. |
| 17.6 : R Ashwin to Harris, Loopy and just around off, Harris initially shapes up for the sweep shot but then makes a leave at the last moment. Once again his bat moved out of the way as if he is swatting a fly. |
| Mohammed Shami has left the field. Clearly something is wrong with his right shoulder. Jasprit Bumrah replaces him in the attack. |
| 18.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Short in length on off, defended from the back foot. |
| 18.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, In the channel outside off, left alone. |
| 18.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Another watchful leave to a delivery outside off. |
| 18.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Back of a length ball on middle, Usman goes back and taps it down on the leg side. |
| 18.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Fractionally short and outside off, Khawaja has nothing to do with it. |
| 18.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Angles a length ball on off, Khawaja defends it on the leg side. Maiden! |
| 19.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball on middle, defended off the back foot by Harris. |
| 19.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Shortish and on middle, Harris gets back inside the crease and defends. |
| 19.3 : R Ashwin to M Harris, FOUR! Shot! Tossed up ball outside off, Harris leans forward and flat-bats it through extra cover. Rahul gives it the chase and Ishant from long off also runs across to his right. The former probably pulls out thinking the latter will get to it. But no, the ball has gone to the fence. |
| 19.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, Floated ball on off, Harris prods forward in defense. |
| 19.5 : R Ashwin to Harris, Drifting into the batsman around off and turning away, Harris stays back and makes a leave at the last moment. |
| 19.6 : R Ashwin to Harris, Quicker and flatter on off, extra bounce this time, Marcus defends it down safely. |
| 20.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, In the right channel, Usman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 20.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Back of a length delivery on off, Khawaja stays back-footed and defends it down. |
| 20.3 : J Bumrah to U Khawaja, Edgy! Bumrah serves it on a back of a length outside off, Khawaja sticks back inside the crease as he pushes inside the line. It takes the outer half of the bat but doesn't carry to gully. |
| 20.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Hurls in a length delivery in the zone outside off, Khawaja makes a watchful leave on this occasion. |
| 20.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Sharp delivery, a touch short around off, Khawaja gets behind the line and gives it a dead-straight-bat-treatment. |
| Good news for India! Mohammed Shami is back on the field. |
| 20.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, A delivery in the channel outside off, Khawaja has nothing to do with it. |
| 21.1 : R Ashwin to M Harris, OUT! Harris falls! Ashwin breaks the 45-run stand the debutant departs after impressing in his little knock. It's a beautifully tossed up delivery by Ashwin. He gets it to drift into the batsman and lands full around off. Harris presses forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball pops out off his pads and Vijay takes the simplest of catches at silly point. Finally a breakthrough for India and they are looking relieved in their celebration. They h |
| 0.0 : Shaun Marsh is the new batsman. |
| 21.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up ball on off, Shaun defends it off his front foot. |
| 21.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Fullish and flatter on middle, it's forced down to mid on. |
| 21.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy and outside off, stroked off the front foot but straight to the cover fielder. |
| 21.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Marsh has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 21.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Quicker and shorter on off, Shaun defends it off his back foot. A wicket maiden for Ash! |
| 22.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Bowls a length delivery in the region outside off, Usman leaves it. |
| 22.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Another delivery in the channel outside off, Khawaja guards his stumps and allows it through to the keeper. |
| 22.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Third ball in a row is in the zone outside off. The southpaw keeps on leaving. Doesn't want to take any unnecessary chance minutes before Lunch. |
| 22.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, A zippy delivery, landing on a length outside off and skidding through, Khawaja takes a stride forward and lets it through. |
| 22.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Puts it on a good length just outside off, Usman is showing good composure in leaving those. |
| 22.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Outside off, left alone for the sixth time in a row. End of a good accurate over by Bumrah. He just kept on probing in the corridor of uncertainty. |
| 23.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Marsh turns it off his pads in the direction of short fine leg and opens his account with a single. |
| 23.2 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Khawaja has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 23.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Full and flighted on off, defended again off the front foot. |
| 23.4 : R Ashwin to U Khawaja, Ashwin drags his length short outside off, Usman goes back and cuts it to the left of the point fielder. They cross for a brisk single. Good running between the wickets, you don't normally associate this with these two. |
| 23.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Leans forward to a full ball and defends it to the off side. |
| 23.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Another front foot defense by Shaun to end the over. |
| 24.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Lands it on a length just outside off, Khawaja watches the line closely and then decides to leave it alone. |
| 24.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Back of a length ball on off, Usman goes on the back foot and taps it down towards point. |
| 24.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, In the channel outside off, good probing line by Jasprit, Usman keeps his patience and makes a leave. He's following Pujara's footsteps. Spending time in the middle, keeping his calm and waiting for the bowler to err. |
| 24.4 : J Bumrah to U Khawaja, Serves this up and outside off, Usman drives it off his front foot to wide mid off. |
| 24.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Another drive off the front foot but it goes straight to the mid off fielder. |
| 24.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Outside off, left alone to end another maiden over by Bumrah. |
| 25.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up ball on middle, Marsh goes on the back foot and defends it towards mid on. |
| 25.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Fullish and on middle, flicked across the line but straight to mid-wicket. |
| 25.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy and on off, Shaun is on the front foot in defense. |
| 25.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Once again Marsh presses forward in defense. |
| 25.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Sliding down the leg side, Marsh tries to sweep but misses. It goes behind off his pads for a leg bye. |
| 25.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Loopy and full around off, Khawaja shimmies down the track and drives it through the line to covers. A little uppish but out of danger. |
| Ishant Sharma returns to bowl the final over before Lunch. |
| 26.1 : I Sharma to Marsh, Steams in from 'round the wicket and angles a length delivery down the leg side. Shaun fails to flick and Pant deflects it down to fine leg for a leg bye. |
| 26.2 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Shortish and on off, Usman turns it in the gap on the leg side for a run. 50 up for Australia. |
| 26.3 : I Sharma to Marsh, Leading edge but safe! Ishant darts in a length ball on middle and leg, Shaun tries to flick but closes the face of his bat early. It takes the leading edge but goes safely to extra cover. |
| 26.4 : I Sharma to Marsh, Four leg byes! Ishant errs again and delivers a length ball down the leg side, Marsh once more in this over fails to flick and it takes his pads before speeding away past the diving keeper for a boundary at fine leg. Follow-on avoided by Australia, if you doubted their batting. |
| 26.5 : I Sharma to Marsh, Straighter in line again, angling down, Marsh fails to get bat on ball yet again as he tries to flick. It goes off his pads to backward square leg and they pinch a leg bye. |
| 26.6 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Full and drifting down the leg side, Khawaja clips it neatly off his pads through backward square leg and picks up a couple of runs. That will be Lunch on Day 2. |
| A mixed session for both teams! Australia just took one ball to wrap up the Indian innings early in the morning. In reply, they suffered an early setback when Finch got his furniture shattered by Ishant in the first over but after that, the pair of Usman Khawaja and Marcus Harris steadied things with a 45-run stand. The debutant showed good skill and temperament in his little knock before getting caught at silly point off the bowling of Ravichandran Ashwin. |
| To be honest, the Indian bowlers were not at their best. Their lines were inaccurate and they wasted the new ball when it was moving. By far, Ishant Sharma was the best out of the lot while Ravichandran Ashwin was decent in his 8-over spell. He although didn't get the same kind of purchase from the surface that Nathan Lyon obtained on Day 1. The visitors will be hopeful of their pacers getting into the act post Lunch whereas Australia will be wishing for a big partnership between the most experi |
| ... Day 2, Session 2 ... |
| Welcome back for the afternoon session. The players are making their way out in the centre. An important passage of play this for both sides. Ravichandran Ashwin to continue from this end. Here we go... |
| 27.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up ball on middle and leg, Shaun tickles it off his pads behind square leg for a single. |
| 27.2 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Loopy full ball on off, Usman defends it off his front foot. |
| 27.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Another flighted delivery dropping full on off, Khawaja presses forward in defense. |
| 27.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Quicker this time, it's flat and short outside off, an easy leave for the batsman. |
| 27.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Fires one in on middle and leg, Khawaja works it behind square leg for one. |
| 27.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, OUT! Drags it on! Not for the first time in this Test match that a batsman has got out while attempting to drive away from his body. Excellent start to the session for India. They have managed to dismiss a big batsman from the opposition camp. A pretty much nothing delivery by Ashwin. He just puts it out on a driving length outside off and plays on the patience of the batsman. Marsh's front foot just goes straight through as he tries to drill it through covers. But it ta |
| Peter Handscomb is the number 5 batsman. |
| 28.1 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Back of a length delivery on off, Khawaja defends it off his back foot. |
| 28.2 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Another back foot defense by Khawaja. He is quite assured playing the shorter deliveries. |
| 28.3 : I Sharma to Khawaja, This one is in the channel outside off, Khawaja makes a comfortable leave. |
| 28.4 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Ishant oversteps this time and bowls it on off, Usman has blocked it from the crease. No ball called. |
| I Sharma to Khawaja, A straighter line delivery has been turned behind square leg for a single. The Indians are quite chirpy now. |
| 28.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Lands it on a length and outside off, holding its line, Handscomb shoulders arms. |
| 28.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, On a driving length outside off, Peter once again lets it through to Pant. |
| 29.1 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Slower through the air and it lands full around off. Khawaja decides to defend it off his back foot. Should have been forward. |
| 29.2 : R Ashwin to U Khawaja, Edged but just wide of Rahane! A lovely teasing delivery by Ashwin. He bowls it around off and gets it to spin away. Khawaja is lured into the drive but he gets an outside edge. It travels just wide of the diving first slip fielder for a couple. |
| 29.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Tossed up ball on off, Usman is back to defending after a minor break in concentration on the last ball. |
| 29.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flighted and just outside off, not turning much, Khawaja lets it through. That wasn't too far away from the off pole. |
| 29.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Shortish and outside off, Usman cuts it off his back foot to point for a run. Moves to 26 after facing 100 balls. Digging in. |
| 29.6 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Handscomb dances down the track but decides to defend it. |
| 30.1 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Bowls it wide outside off, it's left alone by Khawaja. |
| 30.2 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Angles in a good length ball on off, Khawaja presents a straight bat in defense. |
| 30.3 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Lands it on a length and just outside off, Khawaja keeps his weight on the back leg as he defends it with an angled bat. |
| 30.4 : I Sharma to Khawaja, This one is angled into the batsman from 'round the wicket. It's on middle and leg, Usman plays it off his pads to wide mid on. |
| 30.5 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Serves it in the zone outside off, the southpaw makes an easy leave. |
| 30.6 : I Sharma to Khawaja, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 31.1 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Flighted full ball on off, Peter walks down the track and defends it back. |
| 31.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Lunges to a full delivery this time and blocks it near his front pad. |
| A piece of paper is found flying on the field. From where it came? Ashwin like a true gentleman just picks it up and hands it over to the umpire. |
| 31.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Uses his feet again and pushes it towards mid off. |
| 31.4 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 31.5 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Works it off his pads to mid-wicket for a run. |
| 31.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Tossed up ball on off, defended off the front foot. |
| 32.1 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Good length delivery outside off, holding its line, Handscomb shoulders arms. |
| 32.2 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Angles in a full length around off, Peter gets on the front foot in defense. |
| 32.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Slips a full ball down the leg side, Handscomb tries flicking but misses. |
| 32.4 : I Sharma to P Handscomb, Pitches it up and around off, Handscomb plays a confident looking drive but finds the fielder at extra cover. |
| 32.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, On a length and around off, Peter defends it off his back foot to the off side. |
| 32.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Gets behind the line of the delivery and drives it down the ground through mid on. He waits for the ball to go past Shami and then picks up a couple of runs. |
| 33.1 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Tossed up ball on middle and off, defended off the back foot. |
| 33.2 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Full and flighted around leg, Usman leans forward and defends it to the leg side. |
| 33.3 : R Ashwin to U Khawaja, Flighted and outside off, Khawaja defends it off his front foot to the off side. |
| 33.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flatter and shorter on off, punched from the back foot but straight to covers. |
| 33.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Slower this time, full and around off, Khawaja presses forward in defense. |
| 33.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Tossed up ball and wide outside off, it's left alone by Usman to end the over. |
| Mohammed Shami is back on. |
| 34.1 : M Shami to Handscomb, Starts his spell with a fuller length delivery outside off, Handscomb drives but finds the cover fielder. |
| 34.2 : M Shami to Handscomb, Runs in and bowls a length delivery outside off, Peter allows it through. |
| 34.3 : M Shami to P Handscomb, FOUR! Streaky boundary! Shami lands a length ball just around off, Handscomb tries playing it with a straight bat but gets a thick outside edge through the gap between slips and gully for a boundary. |
| 34.4 : M Shami to Handscomb, Strides forward to a full ball and drives it through the line. Once again fails to pierce the gap on the off side. |
| 34.5 : M Shami to Handscomb, Nice and firm inside the crease. A length ball outside off, Peter brings down a straight bat and pushes it down to mid off. |
| 34.6 : M Shami to Handscomb, Hurls in a good length ball close to the off stump line, Peter stays back to tap it down towards point. |
| 35.1 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flatter and shorter outside off, Khawaja gets back and cuts it through the line. Fails to middle his shot properly but still it goes through the gap at cover-point for a run. |
| 35.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, A touch short and around off, Peter picks the length early and defends it from the back foot. |
| 35.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Turn and bounce on this occasion and Ashwin bowls it slower through the air. Handscomb sticks back and turns it past short leg for a run. |
| 35.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Fuller and on off, defended back off the front foot by Usman. |
| 35.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Loopy ball, around off and turning away, Khawaja outside edges his attempted cover drive towards point. |
| 35.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Goes flatter through the air around off, skidding back in, Khawaja immediately goes on the back foot and blocks it back safely. |
| 36.1 : Shami to P Handscomb, TOP EDGE! FOUR! Risky but it's rewarded. Shami digs in a short delivery around off and Handscomb takes on the challenge to pull it across the line. There is some extra bounce which catches the top half of his willow and flies over the keeper for a boundary. |
| 36.2 : M Shami to Handscomb, FOUR! No half measures there. Width on offer outside off, a touch on the shorter side, Handscomb camps back and slashes hard at it. It speeds off the bottom half of his bat and goes through the gap at backward point. |
| 36.3 : M Shami to Handscomb, Full and around off, angling in, Handscomb defends it off his front foot. |
| 36.4 : M Shami to Handscomb, Beaten all ends up! Peter is extremely lucky not to edge it. Shami slants in a length ball around off, Handscomb sticks back to defend it with a straight bat but it nips away a bit to beat the outside edge. There was a lot of movement after it went past the bat. |
| 36.5 : M Shami to Handscomb, Solidly defended. Gets behind the line of the delivery this time and dead-bats it. |
| 36.6 : M Shami to Handscomb, FOUR! Nicely played! An overpitched delivery on the pads, Peter leans across and clips it with beautiful timing through square leg for a boundary. First convincing boundary from his bat. Right from the middle. |
| 37.1 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flatter and shorter on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 37.2 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Edgy! Turning away from the batsman outside off, Khawaja tries to drive through covers but it takes the outside half of his bat and goes to point. |
| 37.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Tossed up and outside off, left alone by Usman. |
| 37.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Turn and bounce from around off, Khawaja leaves it again and Pant collects it near his face. |
| 37.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flatter and fuller on off, defended off the front foot. |
| 37.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Floated and on middle, Khawaja gets back and defends it with a straight bat. Applying himself superbly, Usman. |
| 38.1 : M Shami to Handscomb, A touch short in length around off, Peter punches it off his back foot to covers. |
| 38.2 : M Shami to P Handscomb, Almost drags it on! On a length around off, Handscomb goes hard at it, tries to force through the line but it takes the bottom edge before going behind towards the slip cordon. |
| 38.3 : M Shami to Handscomb, In the region outside off, left alone by Peter. |
| 38.4 : M Shami to Handscomb, Around off on a length, Handscomb defends it from within the crease. |
| 38.5 : M Shami to Handscomb, Beaten! Hurls in a length ball around off, gets it to move away a bit, Peter pushes inside the line and misses. |
| 38.6 : M Shami to Handscomb, Shout for an lbw! Shami gets this delivery to tail back into the batsman. Handscomb fails to keep it out from the crease and is rapped on the pads. The bowler appeals but it's going down and hence the umpire shakes his head. |
| 39.1 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Sliding down the leg side, Khawaja gets back and turns it fine down the leg side for a run. |
| 39.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Tossed up ball on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run. |
| Huge shout for a caught behind. Umpire Dharmasena shakes his head. The Indian players are very sure and Virat Kohli wastes no time in reviewing it. |
| 39.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, OUT! Khawaja has gloved it! Huge breakthrough for India as they get rid of the set batsman. Ashwin hunts down his third victim. Once again gets a good drift on his delivery and hurls it around off. Khawaja commits himself on the front foot as he leans forward to defend. But the ball spins away a bit to beat the outside edge of his bat. Although there is some sound as it goes past him and Pant after takes a fine catch lets out an appeal. Umpire Dharmasena shakes his hea |
| Travis Head arrives in the middle. |
| 39.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up ball on middle and off, Head draws forward in defense. |
| 39.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Caught in a tangle. A late decision to leave this delivery. It's around off and spinning away, Travis should have been forward but stays back and makes a leave. The ball wasn't too far away from the outside edge. |
| 39.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Much better. It's outside off and left alone by Head. |
| India going for the kill. Jasprit Bumrah has been brought back on. 9-4-24-0 so far. The visitors would do well to learn from past mistakes where they have allowed the tail to wag. |
| 40.1 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 40.2 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Around that off stump again, solid in defense is Handscomb. |
| 40.3 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Gets across and blocks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 40.4 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Good length delivery on off, Handscomb remains on the back foot and defends it to the off side. |
| 40.5 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Play and a miss! Bumrah bowls this one from wide of the crease and angles it on a length around off. Peter stays back to defend the trajectory but it straightens off the seam to beat the outside edge. |
| 40.6 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Angles back in from around off, Handscomb defends it from the middle of the bat. |
| 41.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Short and outside off, Head rocks back and then allows it through to the keeper. |
| 41.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Head has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 41.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Leans forward to a full ball and defends it off the inner half of the bat. |
| 41.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Flatter and on off, blocked off the back foot. |
| 41.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Strides forward to a full ball and blocks it safely. |
| 41.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Rocks back to a shortish delivery and slaps it to sweeper cover for one. Head is off the mark. |
| Drinks break. Two wickets in the first hour post Lunch and India are beginning to gain the upper hand on this Test match. Both the experienced batsmen, Shaun Marsh and Usman Khawaja, have been dismissed and the inexperienced lot is exposed. They still trail by 162 runs and would have to bat really well to get anywhere near the Indian total. Ravichandran Ashwin has been among the wickets but the tourists will hope for their pacers to succeed as well. |
| 42.1 : J Bumrah to Head, On a length around off, angling in, Head hops and defends it to the leg side. |
| 42.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Landed outside off, Travis shoulders arms. |
| 42.3 : J Bumrah to Head, Full and outside off this time, the southpaw blocks. |
| 42.4 : J Bumrah to Head, Outside off, left alone. |
| 42.5 : J Bumrah to Head, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 42.6 : J Bumrah to Head, Full and outside off, pushed towards cover. |
| 43.1 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Full and around off, Handscomb lunges and looks to flick but the ball drifts in, takes the inside edge and just evades short leg. A single taken. |
| 43.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Jumps out but is nowhere near the pitch of he ball. Somehow manages to push it towards cover. |
| 43.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Beautiful drift, coming in, then moving away, pushed towards the off side. |
| 43.4 : R Ashwin to Head, FOUR! A rare bad ball. Short and outside off, Head rocks back and cuts it through point. Mohammed Shami dives to his left but the ball goes through. |
| 43.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and straight, darted in, watchfully blocked out. |
| 43.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Full on middle and leg, flicked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 44.1 : J Bumrah to Head, A length ball, down the leg side, helped through square leg for a couple. |
| 44.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 44.3 : J Bumrah to Head, Full and wide outside off, Head leans and drives it straight to deep point. |
| 44.4 : J Bumrah to Head, Landed just outside off, Travis takes his bat out of harm's way. |
| 44.5 : J Bumrah to Head, On a length outside off, moving away, TH is squared up as he looks to defend. The ball goes off the outside edge behind point and the batsmen take a single. The stand moves to 10. |
| 44.6 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 45.1 : R Ashwin to Head, On middle and off, defended from the crease. |
| 45.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Comes down the track and pushes it through mid off for a single. |
| 45.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, On middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 45.4 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Now Handscomb uses his feet and pushes it towards mid on for a run. |
| 45.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 45.6 : R Ashwin to T Head, Full and outside off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| Ishant Sharma is back on. 9-4-13-1 so far. |
| 46.1 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Starts with a wide delivery outside off, shorter in length, left alone. |
| 46.2 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Slightly fuller this time, outside off, Handscomb allows it through. |
| 46.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Much fuller this time, coming in, Peter awkwardly pushes it towards mid-wicket. |
| 46.4 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Full and straight, pushed towards wide mid on. |
| 46.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, A length ball, around middle, watchfully blocked out. |
| 46.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 47.1 : R Ashwin to Head, On middle and leg, helped through square leg for a single. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA. The deficit is still 150. |
| 47.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Jumps out, gets to the pitch of the ball and pushes it towards cover. |
| 47.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Full and outside off, Handscomb lunges to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. A massive appeal ensues, only to be turned down. |
| 47.4 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Comes out now and blocks it safely. |
| 47.5 : Ashwin to Handscomb, Fraction straighter, outside off, Peter looks to defend but is defeated by the extra bounce. The ball spins in, past the inside edge, hits the pad and lobs to short leg with yells of a catch and an appeal. |
| 47.6 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, JUST SHORT! Dangerous from Handscomb. He jumps out, looking to drive, is not quite to the pitch of the ball and is not quite able to control his shot. Nearly spoons a catch to Cheteshwar Pujara at short extra cover. |
| 48.1 : I Sharma to Head, On middle and leg, worked through square leg for a single. The deficit is now 149. |
| 48.2 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 48.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Landed outside off, left alone. |
| 48.4 : I Sharma to Handscomb, That is a beauty! Perfect setup from Ishant. He kept moving the ball away, away, away and then got this one to tail in. The length was full and that enticed Peter into the drive but he missed it completely. |
| 48.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Full and straight, watchfully defended. |
| 48.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Darts back in off the seam from outside off, on a length, PH works it behind square leg for a single. |
| 49.1 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Full and outside off, Handscomb jumps out of the crease and defends. |
| 49.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Comes down the track, gets a full toss but misses out. Whips it straight to mid-wicket. |
| 49.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Is out of the crease for the third time in a row, pushing the ball to the off side. |
| 49.4 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Finally gets some worth for all his efforts. Jumps out and works it through square leg for a single. |
| 49.5 : R Ashwin to Head, On middle and leg, flicked through square leg for a run. |
| 49.6 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. That is the end of the 50TH OVER OF THE INNINGS. The run rate is barely 2 runs an over. |
| 50.1 : I Sharma to Head, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off. |
| 50.2 : I Sharma to Head, On middle and off, tucked behind square leg for a single. |
| 50.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 50.4 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Full and just outside off, moving away, Handscomb plays away from his body and pushes it towards a diving second slip. |
| 50.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Full and straight, watchfully defended. |
| 50.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, On middle and leg, worked behind square leg for a single. |
| 51.1 : R Ashwin to P Handscomb, Once again comes down the track, is nowhere near the pitch of the ball, looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. |
| 51.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Pushes this towards short mid-wicket. |
| 51.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Once more Handscomb is down the track, pushing the ball towards the bowler. |
| 51.4 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Fired in on middle, Peter pushes it past short leg. |
| 51.5 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Another instance of PH coming down the track, pushing it past a racing Virat Kohli at short mid-wicket, towards long on for a single. The partnership ambles to 20 from 74 balls. |
| 51.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and around off, watchfully pushed back to the bowler. |
| Mohammed Shami is back on. 7-4-17-0 so far. |
| 52.1 : M Shami to Handscomb, FOUR! MURDERED! Stop the press! Australia have scored a boundary! A loosener from Shami, short and outside off, Handscomb likes that as it is a pressure reliever. Rocks back in a flash and pummels a pull through mid-wicket. The deficit is now 139. That is Handscomb's 5th boundary, taking him to 31. |
| 52.2 : M Shami to Handscomb, NEARLY A WICKET NOW! Too loose from Peter. Short in length, yes. But not that wide outside off. PH flashes hard and gets a bottom edge which lands short of first slip. |
| 52.3 : M Shami to Handscomb, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 52.4 : M Shami to Handscomb, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 52.5 : M Shami to Handscomb, Outside off, dabbed behind point for a single. |
| 52.6 : M Shami to Head, A short ball, down the leg side, Head looks to pull but misses. The ball goes off his body towards fine leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 53.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 53.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 53.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Goes back in his crease and defends. |
| 53.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and around off, Head initially comes forward to defend but then opens the bat-face to push the ball towards point. |
| 53.5 : R Ashwin to Head, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 53.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and around off, well blocked out. |
| 54.1 : M Shami to Handscomb, Around off, watchfully defended. |
| 54.2 : M Shami to Handscomb, Outside off, pushed through point for a single. |
| Ho ho! Has Kohli heard something here? He has confidently taken a review for a caught behind. None of the others seemed much interested. There was a noise... |
| 54.3 : Shami to Head, NOT OUT. There is a noise but that is not of wood. On a length down the leg side, Head looked to flick but missed. Pant collected and appealed but nothing much. Virat Kohli came charging in from second slip and was very confident, even asking his keeper, 'LOON KYA? LOON KYA?' Shami then told his skipper that the ball was far from the pad. He goes for the review and Hot Spot indicates a spot on the trousers. Waste of a review. |
| 54.4 : M Shami to Head, Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for three. |
| 54.5 : M Shami to Handscomb, The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. |
| 54.6 : M Shami to Handscomb, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. TEA ON DAY 2, AUSTRALIA TRAIL BY 133! |
| Another grinding session. 60 runs scored and 2 wickets lost in 28 overs. India have been relentless while the Aussies have been not that patient. |
| There is nothing much happening in the wicket but the Indian bowlers, combined with excellent discipline and some assistance from the Aussie batsmen in terms of lack of footwork and patience, have made it look like a wicket is always around the corner. Full marks to Ashwin for bowling unchanged but great improvement from the seamers after an ordinary opening session. |
| Australia lost Harris and Marsh either side of the break and then they got the big wicket in the form of Usman Khawaja, which has pegged them back. Head and Handscomb have had a few plays and misses but have managed to hang around, somehow taking the partnership to 30. |
| 33 overs left in the day. Can India bowl Australia out in this session? It just seems a matter of a wicket against this brittle line-up before an implosion occurs. Join us back at 3.30 pm local (0500 GMT). |
| ... DAY 2, FINAL SESSION ... |
| Welcome back for the final session. The Indians spread out onto the field. Who will start? Any guesses? No, it's not Ravichandran Ashwin. He gets a breather after bowling relentlessly from this end in the afternoon. Jasprit Bumrah to run in first up... |
| 55.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Good length delivery angling into the batsman from 'round the wicket, it's on off and Head defends it by covering the line. |
| 55.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Once again the line is just around off and Travis is very solid in his forward defense. |
| 55.3 : J Bumrah to Head, A touch short on this occasion, on off, Head gets the opportunity to come behind the line as he turns it behind square leg for a run. |
| 55.4 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Switches to over the wicket for the right-hander and serves a length ball on off, Handscomb sticks inside the crease in defense. |
| 55.5 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Back of a length ball on off, Peter covers the line and blocks it back safely. |
| 55.6 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Right on the money once again. Targets the off stump with a length ball and Peter blocks it yet again from the back foot. |
| Mohammed Shami to continue from this end. Two slips in place as the bowler runs in from 'round the wicket... |
| 56.1 : M Shami to Head, First up Shami delivers it around off, Head works it around the corner and takes a single. |
| 56.2 : M Shami to Handscomb, Handscomb has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 56.3 : M Shami to Handscomb, Over the wicket for the right-hander, it's on a good length outside off, Handscomb pushes it off his front foot to covers. |
| 56.4 : M Shami to Handscomb, Shortish and around off, defended from the crease to point. It rolled in the gap and they crossed for one. |
| 56.5 : M Shami to Head, Around off on a length, Head defends it from the back foot to the off side. |
| 56.6 : M Shami to Head, Fractionally short in length and around off again, Head pushes his weight on the back leg and defends it to the off side. |
| 57.1 : Bumrah to Handscomb, Huge shout for an lbw! Bumrah spears in a deadly full ball on middle and leg, Handscomb falls over in his attempt to flick and misses the ball. He is thudded on the pads, they appeal but nothing from the umpire. His skipper looks at him and Jasprit gestures that it's going down leg. Good boy. We have seen many bowlers wasting reviews. |
| 57.2 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 57.3 : J Bumrah to P Handscomb, OUT! Bumrah strikes this time! Handscomb is out of here. He tried hard in the middle but never looked convincing at the crease. A shortish length delivery has been delivered outside off, Handscomb leans back inside the crease with the intention to run it down to third man. But he fails to middle his shot and edges it into the mitts of Pant. The 33-run stand is broken and the Indian players are ecstatic. The deficit currently is 130. |
| Tim Paine's turn to bat. |
| 57.4 : J Bumrah to Paine, A length ball angling back into the right-hander outside off, Paine covers the line and defends it with a straight bat. |
| 57.5 : J Bumrah to Paine, Too full and on off, angling in, Paine defends it near his back pad. Slight appeal from the Indians as they though it hit the pad first but nothing from the umpire. |
| 57.6 : J Bumrah to Paine, Shout for a catch! A very full delivery outside off, Paine tries to dig it out but misses. Pant collects the ball, they all appeal but the umpire disagrees. |
| 58.1 : M Shami to Head, Back of a length ball angling into the batsman, Head rocks back and punches it to extra cover. |
| 58.2 : M Shami to Head, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 58.3 : M Shami to Head, Slips a good length delivery down the leg side, Head tries to get some wood behind it but fails. |
| 58.4 : M Shami to Head, Fuller and on middle, flicked across the line off the pads but straight to mid on. |
| 58.5 : M Shami to Head, Lands it on a length and around off, Head covers the line and defends it with gentle hands. |
| 58.6 : M Shami to T Head, Pitches it up and around off, Travis presses forward and drives it straight to mid off. |
| 59.1 : J Bumrah to Paine, Width on offer outside off, Paine taps it down to point. Early loud call of 'wait in' from the Aussie skipper and then he shouts no as the ball goes to the fielder. |
| 59.2 : J Bumrah to Paine, Angles in a length ball around off, Tim defends it off his front foot. |
| 59.3 : J Bumrah to Tim Paine, Hint of reverse there as Bumrah gets it to curl back into the batsman from around off. Paine just gets his bat down in time and digs it out off the inner edge. |
| 59.4 : J Bumrah to Paine, Incredible delivery! Bumrah hurls it on a good length just around off. Paine tries his best to defend by getting forward but the ball changes its direction after hitting the deck and moves away to beat the outside edge. |
| 59.5 : J Bumrah to Paine, A single after 3 overs. Fullish and on middle, Paine flicks it in the gap at square leg for a run. The Aussie skipper is off the mark. |
| 59.6 : J Bumrah to Head, A delightful cover drive by Head but he finds the cover fielder. |
| 60.1 : M Shami to Paine, On a good length and around off, Paine defends it by covering the line of delivery. |
| 60.2 : M Shami to Paine, FOUR! Nicely played! This was the shot that Peter Handscomb probably attempted but edged. Width on offer outside off, Tim camps back and guides it past gully for a boundary. |
| 60.3 : M Shami to Tim Paine, A little bit of inward movement from a length outside off, Paine prods forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 60.4 : M Shami to Paine, Better this time. Presents the full face of the ball and middles his forward defensive shot. |
| 60.5 : M Shami to Paine, Paine has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 60.6 : M Shami to Tim Paine, Too full and around off, it's pushed down the ground but the mid on fielder cuts it off. |
| 61.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Lands it on a length around off, from 'round the wicket, Head pushes it through the line but finds the cover fielder. |
| 61.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Again a length delivery on off, Travis mistimes his off drive to mid off. |
| 61.3 : J Bumrah to Head, A touch short and on middle, Travis works it on the leg side but finds mid-wicket. |
| 61.4 : J Bumrah to Head, Movement back into the batsman from a length outside off, Head does well to play it late as he keeps it out to covers. |
| 61.5 : J Bumrah to Head, Once again there is a nice movement back into the left-hander, Head gets behind the line and punches it in the direction of the bowler. Watch out for the away swinger, Travis! |
| 61.6 : J Bumrah to Head, Naahhh... Bumrah thinks differently. He eyes a yorker but ends up serving a low full toss on middle, Head clips it through wide mid on. Ashwin gets his hands to hit and saves two runs for his side. |
| Ishant Sharma is back on. |
| 62.1 : I Sharma to Paine, Fullish and on middle, angling in, Paine defends it by cleanly. |
| 62.2 : I Sharma to Paine, Identical to the last delivery, once again the Aussie skipper is firm and forward in defense. |
| 62.3 : I Sharma to Paine, On and around off, served on a length, Tim is forward as he pushes it to covers. |
| 62.4 : I Sharma to Paine, Alters his length and digs in a short delivery just around off, Paine sways away from the line. |
| 62.5 : I Sharma to Paine, Hits the deck hard and bowls in a shortish ball on off, Paine rocks back and defends it towards the bowler. |
| 62.6 : I Sharma to Paine, OUT! Edged and gone! Beautiful delivery by Ishant. He was probing around the off stump line and eventually gets the better of the Aussie skipper. Just lands it on a length around off, Paine has to play the line as he tries to defend. But to his bad luck, the ball nips away ever so slightly to gather a faint outside edge. Pant makes no mistake and India are into the Australian tail now. 50th Test wicket for Ishant against Australia, only the second team against whom he ha |
| Pat Cummins walks in next with Australia trailing by 123 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin is also brought back into the attack, for the first time in this session. |
| 63.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Sliding down the leg side, Head gets back to work it away but misses. |
| 63.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Flighted and full on middle, Head defends it back off the front foot. |
| 63.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Shortish on middle, defended back again. |
| 63.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 63.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Too full and on middle, Head flicks it off his pads to square leg. |
| 63.6 : R Ashwin to T Head, Short and down the leg side, Head stands back and pulls it behind square leg for a run. |
| 64.1 : I Sharma to Head, Shortish and on off, Head punches it off his back foot to covers. |
| 64.2 : I Sharma to Head, FOUR! That's his strength! He receives a short delivery outside off and exercises his arms. Really packs a punch and sends it screaming through point for a boundary. |
| 64.3 : I Sharma to Head, In the channel outside off, left alone by Travis. |
| 64.4 : I Sharma to Head, A little short and on middle, Head goes back and defends it down safely. |
| 64.5 : I Sharma to Head, FOUR! A good positive shot from Head. Sharma spreads a length delivery wide outside off, Travis with a superb hand-eye coordination crunches it through extra cover. Very limited footwork but good outcome. |
| 64.6 : I Sharma to Head, Stays back to tap it down towards point for a run. |
| 65.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 65.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Slower through the air, around leg, Head gets back and nudges it to fine leg for a run. |
| 65.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Off spinner, landing outside off and turning back in, Cummins hits it from the back foot to covers. |
| 65.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up ball outside off, Cummins tries to defend it off his front foot but gets an outside edge wide of first slip for a couple. |
| 65.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Leans forward to a full ball and defends it to the off side. |
| 65.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Flatter and shorter around off, Pat goes back and plays it down in front of square on the off side. |
| 66.1 : I Sharma to Head, Fuller in length outside off, Head drives it through covers and Kohli gives it the chase. Shami also puts in a run and does well to pull it back. He, then, parries it to his skipper who slips a bit while returning the throw. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. |
| 66.2 : I Sharma to Head, In the channel outside off, Head allows it through to the keeper. |
| 66.3 : I Sharma to Head, Straighter in line, Head works it in the gap at mid-wicket for one. |
| 66.4 : I Sharma to Cummins, Angles in a full ball on off, Cummins draws forward and defends it near his front pad. |
| 66.5 : I Sharma to Cummins, Gentle hands. On a length and outside off, Cummins taps it to the left of the point fielder and crosses for a hesitant single. |
| 66.6 : I Sharma to Head, Short and wide outside off, Head rocks back and slaps it square of the wicket on the off side for a single. |
| 67.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Lovely delivery, drifting in from around middle, Head fails to read it as he goes back to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 67.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Flighted and wide outside off, left alone. |
| 67.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 67.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up ball on middle and off, Head lunges and defends it back. |
| 67.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Gets forward to a full ball and pushes it with the spin to covers. |
| 67.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Head has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| Mohammed Shami is back on. |
| 68.1 : M Shami to Cummins, Angling down the leg side, Cummins fails to flick and it goes off his pads behind square leg for a leg bye. |
| 68.2 : M Shami to T Head, Fullish and moving back into the batsman, Head tries to play straight but it takes the inside half of the bat and rolls to mid on. |
| 68.3 : M Shami to Head, Well played. Short in length and outside off, Travis keeps his weight on the back foot and steers it through backward point for a run. |
| 68.4 : M Shami to Cummins, On a length around off, Cummins pushes it with gentle hands through point for one. |
| 68.5 : M Shami to Head, A touch short in length around off, Head gets back and plays it with the angle of the bowler to deep mid-wicket. Another run added to the total. |
| 68.6 : M Shami to Cummins, Fractionally short but down the leg side, Cummins fails to work it off his pads. |
| 69.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Jumps out of the crease to a full ball and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 69.2 : R Ashwin to Head, A touch short and on middle, Head moves inside the crease and defends it down watchfully. |
| 69.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Flighted and on middle, Head prods forward to defend and it comes off the splice of the bat. |
| 69.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Presses forward and plays it with the spin to sweeper cover for one. 150 up for Australia, trailing by 100! |
| 69.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up ball spinning back in, Cummins goes back and helps it down in front of leg gully. |
| 69.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Floated outside off, pushed back off the front foot. |
| Drinks break. Another 2-wicket hour for India as they are into the Aussie tail. However, the likes of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are no mug with the bat. The current pair has batted with intent and is trying to be positive. India continue to be on the money with the ball and will love to wrap up the Australian innings before Stumps today. Let's see what happens next. |
| 70.1 : M Shami to Head, Good length delivery angling back into the batsman from outside off, Head is solidly behind the line in defense. |
| 70.2 : M Shami to Head, Fuller this time and drifting down the leg side, Head fails to flick and it goes off his pads to square leg. They cross and it's given as a run. Maybe, some inside edge. Deficit is under 100 now. |
| 70.3 : M Shami to Cummins, A length ball on off, shaping back in, Cummins tries playing straight but gets an inside edge to mid-wicket for one. |
| 70.4 : M Shami to T Head, FOUR! Crunching drive by Head and he is now 7 short of a half century. He leans into a length ball and drives it crisply through covers. Kohli puts in a dive to his left but it's outside his reach. A boundary results. |
| 70.5 : M Shami to Head, The line is straight and Travis turns it off his pads to mid-wicket. |
| 70.6 : M Shami to Head, FOUR! Wow, lovely straight drive. Growing in confidence, Head. Fullish delivery in line of the stumps, Travis brings down a straight bat and thumps it down the ground for a beautiful boundary. |
| 71.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Landed outside off, drifting in, watchfully defended. |
| 71.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, HOW DID THAT MISS THE STUMPS? Ashwin nearly had his fourth there. Flighted outside off, Cummins came forward to defend, thinking that he had covered the line bu the ball spun in, missed the outside edge and just eluded the left bail! Three byes taken towards fine leg. |
| 71.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and around leg, worked through square leg for a single. |
| 71.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 71.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, More extra runs. This one spins a long way from outside off, Pat misses his flick and the keeper is unable to collect. Goes past leg gully as well and two byes result. |
| 71.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| Well, well, well. A fifth bowler has been introduced with the second new ball around the corner. It is not Rohit Sharma. It is... MURALI VIJAY. |
| 72.1 : M Vijay to Head, Outside off, pushed towards point. |
| 72.2 : M Vijay to Head, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 72.3 : M Vijay to Head, FIFTY FOR HEAD! A crucial one and a valiant one at that. Just his second in Tests. He has battled hard and is trying to keep Australia in the contest. Gets there with a punch through the covers for a single. |
| 72.4 : M Vijay to Cummins, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 72.5 : M Vijay to Pat Cummins, Tossed up outside off, Cummins leans into the shot and drives it through the covers for a couple. |
| 72.6 : M Vijay to Cummins, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 73.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 73.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Comes down the track and blocks. |
| 73.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and outside off, Head comes forward and then takes his bat away. |
| 73.4 : R Ashwin to Head, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 73.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Outside off, left alone again. |
| 73.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Very full, around off, nicely kept out. |
| 74.1 : M Vijay to Cummins, Full and outside off, pushed towards cover. |
| 74.2 : M Vijay to Cummins, Short and outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 74.3 : M Vijay to Cummins, Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 74.4 : M Vijay to Cummins, Landed outside off, watchfully kept out. |
| 74.5 : M Vijay to Cummins, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 74.6 : M Vijay to Cummins, Goes back and tucks it towards short fine leg for a quick single. |
| 75.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 75.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 75.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 75.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, HOW DID THAT MISS THE STUMPS? Risky leave from Cummins. The ball is around off and Pat leaves it alone, thinking it will hit his pad and he cannot be adjudged LBW as the ball will spin down the leg side. The ball does spin in but it goes between bat and pad, nearly hits the leg stump and hits Pant's pads! |
| 75.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 75.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full again, well kept out. |
| 76.1 : M Vijay to Head, Around off, defended from the crease. |
| 76.2 : M Vijay to T Head, Full and outside off, driven back to the bowler. |
| 76.3 : M Vijay to Head, Outside off, left alone. |
| 76.4 : M Vijay to Head, Comes down the track and bunts it back to the bowler. |
| 76.5 : M Vijay to Head, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 76.6 : M Vijay to Head, Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 77.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 77.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 77.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up around off, pushed back towards Ashwin. |
| 77.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and around off, Cummins goes back and works it right in front of short leg. |
| 77.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 77.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Goes right back in his crease and blocks. |
| 78.1 : M Vijay to Head, FOUR! Cracking shot to bring the highest stand in this innings. The deficit is now 76. Short and outside off, Head goes back in a flash and cuts it behind point for a boundary! |
| 78.2 : M Vijay to Head, Full and around middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 78.3 : M Vijay to Head, Outside off, punched away for a single. |
| 78.4 : M Vijay to Cummins, Fullish, pushed past the bowler for a run. |
| 78.5 : M Vijay to Head, Outside off, a tad short, punched back to the bowler. |
| 78.6 : M Vijay to Head, Fuller in length this time, driven back to the bowler. That should be the end of Vijay for the day. |
| 79.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Back of a length outside off, punched towards short mid-wicket. |
| 79.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and around off, Cummins pads it towards leg gully. There is an LBW appeal which is turned down. |
| 79.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and outside off, Pat looks to defend but the ball spins in, takes the inside edge an hits him on the groin. |
| 79.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Fuller in length, pushed towards mid-wicket. |
| 79.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, 50-RUN STAND IS UP! Down the leg side, Cummins looks to defend but the ball spins in, takes the inside edge and rolls down the leg side. A single taken which brings about a warm applause from the crowd. A smile comes up on Cummins' face as well as he walks across after completing the run, to shake hands with his partner. Very good partnership. |
| 79.6 : R Ashwin to Head, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads. |
| THE SECOND NEW BALL HAS BEEN TAKEN. Not surprising at all. Around 8 overs left. Jasprit Bumrah to make the first use of it. 16-7-31-1 so far. |
| 80.1 : J Bumrah to Cummins, A wide ball outside off, left alone. |
| 80.2 : J Bumrah to Cummins, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump again. |
| Plumb LBW! That looks dead. Cummins though, has taken it upstairs... |
| 80.3 : J Bumrah to Cummins, OUT! LBW it is and Australia lose Cummins and a review. A lovely delivery from Bumrah with the new nut. Similar to how Jos Buttler had been dismissed in the England series recently. A length ball outside off, Cummins shoulders arms, thinking that it is wide enough to be left alone. But the ball darts back in off the seam and hits him on the back thigh. Bumrah appeals and umpire Nigel Llong raises his finger! Cummins has a chat with Head and then signals for the review. |
| Mitchell Starc comes in new at number 9, replacing Cummins. This could be all over in a jiffy. |
| 80.4 : J Bumrah to Starc, Outside off, played straight to point. |
| 80.5 : J Bumrah to Starc, Down the leg side, flick shot missed. |
| 80.6 : J Bumrah to Starc, On middle and off, punched towards cover. |
| Interesting. Ravichandran Ashwin to share the second new ball. |
| 81.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and outside off, Head comes down the track and pushes it towards long off for a single. Looks like India felt that was pad first as Pant went up in an appeal but the umpire is not interested. |
| 81.2 : R Ashwin to Starc, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 81.3 : R Ashwin to Starc, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 81.4 : R Ashwin to Starc, Full and outside off, driven straight to cover. |
| 81.5 : R Ashwin to M Starc, WAS THAT A CHANCE? Perhaps. Full and around middle, Starc gets a big stride forward to defend. The ball bounces, takes the inside edge and goes to short leg who is late to react. Wrings his hand in pain as the batsmen take a single. |
| 81.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Pushes this towards deepish mid on for a run. |
| 82.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Down the leg side, worked through mid-wicket for a couple. The deficit is now 68. |
| 82.2 : J Bumrah to Head, A touch short, punched back to the bowler. |
| 82.3 : J Bumrah to Head, Outside off, a touch short, a flash and a miss. |
| 82.4 : J Bumrah to Head, Down the leg side, Travis misses out on a freebie. |
| 82.5 : J Bumrah to Head, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 82.6 : J Bumrah to Head, Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover. |
| 83.1 : R Ashwin to Starc, Landed around middle and leg, defended back to the bowler. |
| 83.2 : R Ashwin to Starc, Fuller in length, Starc gets a big stride forward to defend it to the off side. |
| 83.3 : R Ashwin to Starc, LEADING EDGE, SAFE! Starc is running out of patience. Full and outside off, Mitchell throws the kitchen sink at it and has a heave ho. Is nowhere near the pitch of the ball and gets a leading edge. Luckily for him, it balloons over Ishant Sharma at backward point. Two runs taken. |
| 83.4 : R Ashwin to Starc, Tossed up again, this time MS defends. |
| 83.5 : R Ashwin to Starc, The straighter one, outside off, left alone. |
| 83.6 : R Ashwin to Starc, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 84.1 : J Bumrah to Head, On a length around off, defended back to the bowler. |
| 84.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Around off, tight lines, solidly defended. |
| You sharp guys must have noticed but still informing - We are into extended time with around 4 overs left. |
| 84.3 : J Bumrah to T Head, Full and outside off, driven towards mid off. |
| 84.4 : J Bumrah to Head, A bouncer now, Head ducks. |
| 84.5 : J Bumrah to Head, Outside off, a touch short, Travis slashes but misses. |
| 84.6 : J Bumrah to Head, 'WAIT THERE!' yells TH as he gets across and pushes it back to Bumrah. |
| Mohammed Shami is back for a late burst. 14-5-45-0 so far. He has got 2 overs tonight. |
| 85.1 : M Shami to Starc, FOUR! A useful boundary! A loosener from Shami, on a length wide outside off, Starc just angles his blade behind point and Ishant Sharma gives it up pretty early. |
| 85.2 : M Shami to Starc, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 85.3 : M Shami to Starc, Similar length to the first ball, punched to deep point for a single. |
| 85.4 : M Shami to Head, On a length again, outside off, punched towards point. |
| 85.5 : M Shami to Head, Short and wide outside off, slashed hard to deep point - just a single. Moves to 60, does Head. |
| 85.6 : M Shami to Starc, Comes in a long way from outside off, but is well wide to be left alone. |
| 86.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Full and around off, solidly defended. |
| 86.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Comes forward again and blocks. |
| 86.3 : J Bumrah to Head, Very full, nice and straight, around off, Head walks forward into the shot and offers it respect. |
| 86.4 : J Bumrah to Head, On a length around off, punched back to the bowler once more. |
| Another piece of information - even if Australia get bowled out in this over, which is technically difficult, India will not come out to bat tonight. |
| 86.5 : J Bumrah to Head, Fuller in length this time, around off, Travis walks across and flicks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 86.6 : J Bumrah to Head, Down the leg side, TH tucks it fine for a run. The deficit is now 59. |
| Final over of the day then. |
| 87.1 : M Shami to Head, Full and just outside off, Head defends watchfully. |
| 87.2 : M Shami to Head, Jaffa! That came back in a long way. On a length outside off, Travis looked to punch it through the off side but got beaten by the late movement. Could have left it alone. Just 4 balls remaining in the day... |
| 87.3 : M Shami to Head, Better. Leaves this one alone outside off. |
| 87.4 : M Shami to Head, Another play and a miss. Head seems very nervous. Shami is bowling a very good last over, just dangling the carrot. Full and outside off, TH looks to drive but misses. |
| 87.5 : M Shami to Head, Much better and the crowd applauds. Full and around off, Head gets right behind the delivery, covers the line and defends. |
| 87.6 : M Shami to Head, And a back foot punch towards point to end the day. STUMPS ON DAY 2, AUSTRALIA TRAIL BY 59! |
| India's day but Australia are hanging in there. After battling out two tough sessions, the final one seemed the easiest to bat with the ball getting softer. 74 runs came in 33 overs but three wickets were also lost. |
| Talking about the day overall, Australia just had to come out for one ball, with Hazlewood getting rid of Shami. But Ishant then gave India a terrific start, removing Finch on the third ball. There was a bit of a fight, from debutant Marcus Harris and Usman Khawaja, with a 45-run stand - but once that was broken, familiar problems grappled the Aussies. |
| After some wayward bowling in the morning session, India bounced back post Lunch. Australia were reduced to 127/6 from 45/1 and a 50-run stand between Travis Head and Pat Cummins somewhat saved the face for the home side. The former is the key - the longer he bats, the closer Australia will get to India's total. |
| Superlative bowling from India. They have bowled 88 overs, picked up 7 wickets and conceded runs at just over 2 an over. They were loose in the first session, not quite hitting the right lines but post Lunch, they hit their spot. They did not concede many easy runs and Australia had to work so hard that 250 looked like 400. |
| How many times have we seen Ravichandran Ashwin do well outside Asia? Today was one of those few occasions. He was the one who opened the floodgates, getting rid of Harris, Marsh and Khawaja in the space of 57 balls. That pegged the Aussies back and then later on, Bumrah and Ishant made further inroads. Mohammed Shami had an off day - he seemed to have hurt his shoulder and lost control totally. |
| Right then. 59 is the deficit. How much ever Australia make, this will still be a one-inning shootout. Whether Australia get a lead or not, India will have the advantage as the hosts will have to bat last on a turning wicket. How much can the home side add? Not much batting left. Join us on Saturday at 10.30 am local (0000 GMT) for all the action from Day 3. ADIOS! TAKE CARE! |
| ... Day 3, Session 1 ... |
| Hello and welcome to the coverage of Day 3. We have bad news to begin with, the clouds here have opened up and the pitch is under cover at the moment. We would be having a DELAYED START. However, the weather is expected to clear out as the day progresses and let us hope we do not have to wait a lot. |
| Coming to how the game is poised - the visitors have their noses in front, by not a lot though. They would look to bundle the home side out quickly and hope for a decent lead. The hosts, on the other hand, would like to get as close as possible first and then try to surpass the Indian total. Travis Head, the local lad, will have to do the bulk of the scoring and the home side will hope, the tail can hang around with him. The 'moving day' should probably give us a fair idea to which way the match |
| Rishabh Pant who is giving an interview says he is loving Australia at the moment. He feels the wickets here are good for stroke making. Mentions his father always wanted him to play cricket and he has been doing that since childhood. Further adds his dad was also a wicket-keeper. States he has had good performances in the domestic circuit due to which he is in the team. Admits debuting for India was the best feeling. Ends by saying he is still learning from MS Dhoni and it is an amazing feeling |
| The reserve umpire, Gerard Abood is giving an interview. He starts by saying the rain has stopped now, they are not sure if more is coming but they are not bothered about that at the moment. Mentions the umpires will make their way out in some time and assess the pitch and ground conditions. Informs the groundsmen have started doing their work. Ends by saying they can extend play by an hour today and also add half an hour to the rest of the days to make up for the lost time. |
| Update - 1050 local - Good news, folks! If there is no further rain, play is expected to start in around 25 minutes from now. Fingers crossed. Stay tuned... |
| We are all set for the game to begin! The players make their way out along with the umpires. The Aussie batsmen, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc will resume their innings. Ishant Sharma to start the proceedings for India. It is cloudy here and that just might aid the bowlers. Let us see if there is some swing available... |
| 88.1 : I Sharma to Starc, No swing on the first delivery though. A loosener to begin with by Ishant. It is down the leg side, Starc misses the flick. |
| 88.2 : I Sharma to Starc, Another one down the leg side and once again Starc misses the flick. He is trying to swing it away from the left-hander but it is just going down with the angle. |
| 88.3 : I Sharma to Starc, Better! This is slightly ahead of a length around off, Starc pushes it back towards the bowler. Went at that with hard hands did Starc. No swing though for Ishant in the first three balls. |
| 88.4 : I Sharma to Starc, Does get some swing this time and it turns out to be a beauty of a delivery! Ishant once again slants it into the batsman at first. Starc has to play at it, as he tries to do so with a forward defense. The ball though pitches and moves away, beats the outside edge of Starc's bat. |
| 88.5 : I Sharma to Starc, Drags his length back a little, it once again moves away a touch. Due to the length though, Starc can adjust and guide it to point. |
| 88.6 : I Sharma to Starc, First runs for today! A confident stroke that! It is a length ball around off, Starc punches it on the up past the diving fielder at mid off. The outfield ain't that fast though so the ball does not get to the boundary. Three taken. |
| Jasprit Bumrah to bowl from the other end. |
| 89.1 : J Bumrah to Starc, Back of a length, angling away from the batter. It zips off the surface. Starc stands tall and guides it to point. |
| 89.2 : J Bumrah to Starc, Accurately hits the length again around middle, MS goes back and defends it onto the ground. Bumrah needs to bowl a touch fuller here, give the ball more chance to do its bit. |
| 89.3 : J Bumrah to Starc, Once again it is slightly shorter and the line is a touch straighter. Starc works it through square leg for a run. |
| 89.4 : J Bumrah to Head, Changes the angle and comes around the wicket. Lands it in an in between length. The batsman is not sure whether to come forward or play from the crease. Head tries to keep it out awkwardly but gets an inside edge down to fine leg. A single, his first run today. |
| 89.5 : J Bumrah to Starc, Play and a miss! A loose shot by Starc, that is how he plays though. If it is up there, he will go for it. Full and outside off, Starc throws his bat at it with minimal foot movement. Luckily for him, he gets beaten. |
| 89.6 : J Bumrah to Starc, A good nut to end the over! Length around middle, it comes in with the angle. Starc tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards the leg side and a run is taken. |
| 90.1 : I Sharma to Starc, Slightly shorter in length around off, it is guided to point. |
| 90.2 : I Sharma to Starc, A couple! Full and on off, Starc chips it over mid off, once again due to the overnight rain, the outfield is quite slow. Only a brace. |
| 90.3 : I Sharma to Starc, 200 up! Australia just 50 shy now! On the pads, Starc fails to flick, the ball hits his pads and rolls towards square leg for a leg bye. |
| 90.4 : I Sharma to Head, BEAUTY! This is what they need to bowl on consistent basis! Good length around off, it pitches and then moves away. Head is square up as he tries to defend, the ball beats the bat, hits the thigh pad and goes towards gully. |
| Some visible drizzle in the air. Please rain gods, we beg you, please stay away... |
| 90.5 : I Sharma to Head, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 90.6 : I Sharma to Head, Edgy runs! This is on a length and around off, Head plays inside the line, he gets an outside edge through the slip cordon. The ball though stops as it reaches towards the fence. Three taken, trail now below 50. |
| 91.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Back of a length delivery around off, Head stands back and helps it in the gap at mid-wicket for a run. |
| 91.2 : J Bumrah to Starc, Once again the length is on the shorter side around off, Starc keeps his weight on the back foot and pushes it out to covers. |
| 91.3 : J Bumrah to Starc, On a length around off, Starc covers the line and defends it towards mid on. |
| 91.4 : J Bumrah to Starc, OUT! Spot on bowling, Bumrah. Great execution, it's wider, it's fuller and Starc falls for it. Jasprit provides width and Starc's eyes lit up. The Australian number 9 tries to go big, swings his bat hard but only manages a thick outside edge behind to Pant. The Indians are celebrating. Early success for them. Starc must be disappointed, he has the ability to bat and just needed to partner Head there. The deficit is 46 runs and any lead for the tourists on this surface wi |
| Update 11.33 am local - And with that wicket, the heavens have opened up yet again. Nathan Lyon was about to come out but the umpires have decided to call for covers. The players head out to the pavilion. It's been that kind of a morning. Let's hope the rain eases out soon. Stay tuned for more updates. |
| Update 11.46 am local - The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. The pitch cover though stays as it is. Won't be long before the play resumes. Stay with us. |
| Update 11.49 am local - Scratch the last update. We really got too hopeful after watching the covers getting dragged off. The rain has returned. Seems it's going to be a stop-start day. Really annoying. |
| Update 12.14 pm local - Play to begin in 16 minutes and Lunch to be taken at 1.30 pm local. So we will have an hour of play in this session, weather permitting that is. |
| We are back after the delay! Nathan Lyon is the new batsman, he will be on strike and Bumrah has 2 balls to go in this over. Here we go... |
| 91.5 : J Bumrah to Lyon, BEATEN! A shot which Lyon could have avoided. Length ball outside off, Nathan has a feel for it and gets beaten. |
| 91.6 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Attacks the stumps this time and Lyon strokes it to mid on. |
| Ishant Sharma to continue. |
| 92.1 : I Sharma to Head, Back of a length around off, the batsman works it with the angle to mid-wicket. |
| 92.2 : I Sharma to Head, Slightly straighter again, Head works it around the corner and takes a single. |
| 92.3 : I Sharma to Lyon, Length again but it is outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. |
| 92.4 : I Sharma to N Lyon, Top shot but it still does not get to the boundary. Deserved four that one. Full and on off, Lyon drives it square on the off side. Ashwin gives it a chase, the ball slows down as it nears the ropes. Three taken. |
| 92.5 : I Sharma to Head, Fuller on middle, Head times it to mid on. |
| 92.6 : I Sharma to Head, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 93.1 : J Bumrah to Lyon, On the shorter side but outside off, Lyon evades it easily. |
| 93.2 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Good length again on off, Lyon strokes it to covers. |
| 93.3 : J Bumrah to Lyon, BEATEN! Lyon once again hangs his bat out to a delivery he can leave. The ball though whizzes past the outside edge. |
| 93.4 : J Bumrah to Lyon, EDGY FOUR! First boundary of the day and these are handy runs for Australia. Trail below 40 now. Good length around off, Lyon tries to defend but the ball takes an outside edge and goes down to the vacant third man region. Boundary. |
| 93.5 : J Bumrah to Lyon, WIDE! Another bumper, this time though it is too high and a wide signaled. |
| J Bumrah to Lyon, Goes fuller this time, Lyon strokes it to mid on. A good looking shot for no runs though. |
| 93.6 : Bumrah to Lyon, Trademark Bumrah! A yorker around middle and leg. Lyon just about manages to get bat on it. He gets an inside edge onto his pads. An appeal follows but the umpire is not interested. |
| 94.1 : I Sharma to Head, Good length outside off, left alone. |
| 94.2 : I Sharma to Head, Nicely played! Easy pickings for a batsman of Head's class as it was on middle and on a fuller length. It is flicked through mid-wicket and a couple taken. |
| 94.3 : I Sharma to Head, Back of a length around off, it is kept out. |
| The rain is back! However, for now the umpires are happy to continue. |
| 94.4 : I Sharma to Head, On the pads again, it is worked towards square leg for a run. Into the 70s now is Head. |
| 94.5 : I Sharma to Lyon, OHHH! This one pitches and then moves away from around off, Lyon goes for a loose drive but gets beaten. Head does the right thing by walking up to him and having a word with the offie. |
| 94.6 : I Sharma to Lyon, A bumper to end the over! Good change in length by Ishant. Lyon though ducks under it. |
| Revised session times (in local time) - 1st session - 1230-1330, Lunch - 1330-1410, 2nd session - 1410-1625, Tea - 1625-1645, Third session - 1645-1830. |
| 95.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Back of a length around off, Head pushes it to covers. |
| 95.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Good length on off, the batsman defends it onto the ground. |
| 95.3 : J Bumrah to Head, Shuffles across and then works it with the angle through square leg for another single. |
| 95.4 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Top class bouncer! Nathan does really well to duck under it. It was fast and well-directed. A yorker now to follow it up? Lyon will surely be expecting one. |
| 95.5 : J Bumrah to Lyon, No yorker, bowls it on a length around off, the batsman is solid in defense. |
| 95.6 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Shot! Another triple! Bumrah is guilty of bowling a little too full here. Lyon strokes it through mid off and takes three. |
| 96.1 : I Sharma to Lyon, Another bouncer to Lyon, he has no problems in ducking under it. |
| 96.2 : I Sharma to Lyon, Around middle and off, Lyon plays it with a closed face towards mid-wicket. |
| 96.3 : I Sharma to Lyon, Back of a length around middle, Lyon nudges it towards mid-wicket. He has played the balls bowled on the stumps well, it is only the balls bowled outside off which he has to stop fetching. |
| 96.4 : I Sharma to Lyon, Just like that! However, this one was a good delivery. It was first angled around off, then leaves the batsman after pitching. Lyon has a poke at it and gets beaten. |
| 96.5 : I Sharma to Lyon, Hit on the up to the man at mid off. |
| 96.6 : I Sharma to Lyon, That was clipped away right off the middle, it went quickly to the man at deep square leg. A run taken, which means Lyon will be on strike again. |
| Ravichandran Ashwin is on. |
| 97.1 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Flatter and on middle, Lyon pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 97.2 : R Ashwin to Lyon, FOUR! Lyon brings out the shot which he loves the most, the sweep shot. Does not get it off the middle as it flies off the top edge to the fine leg fence. The trail is only 25 now. |
| 97.3 : R Ashwin to Lyon, On the stumps, it is kept out. |
| 97.4 : R Ashwin to Lyon, The carrom ball on middle, Lyon flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 97.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Head straightaway dances down the track and works it towards Pujara at mid-wicket. He misfields and a run is taken. Head has now equalled his highest score in Tests. |
| 97.6 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Fires it on off, it is the carrom ball again, straightens a touch. Lyon tries to defend but the ball goes off the outside edge towards point for a run. |
| Double bowling change. Mohammed Shami is into the attack. |
| 98.1 : M Shami to Lyon, SIX! TAKEN! In the crowd that is! What a shot by Lyon. He says, enough of ducking under short balls. Takes on the challenge of pulling it, connects well and it sails over the square leg fence. Lyon is playing a gem here. |
| 98.2 : M Shami to Lyon, Now works it with the angle towards square leg and takes a single. |
| 98.3 : M Shami to Head, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Shami gets the well-set Travis Head. He does not surpass his highest score. But a very important knock by him comes to an end. Shami bowls it outside off and it is on a length. Head maybe should have left the delivery but he ends up chasing it away from his body. The ball takes the outside edge and goes into the hands of Pant who accepts it. The bowling change has worked and the Indians will be relieved to break this stand. Australia are still 15 runs |
| Josh Hazlewood is the new man in. |
| 98.4 : M Shami to Hazlewood, OUT! India have the lead! Shami takes two in two. Another loose shot. It is short and outside off, Hazlewood throws his bat at it, gets an outside edge and Pant behind does the rest. Poor Lyon is left stranded. AUSTRALIA BOWLED OUT FOR 235! |
| So, finally India have managed to bowl out Australia but not before they reduced the deficit down to 15 runs. The 31-run stand between Travis Head and Nathan Lyon was the need of the hour for the Aussies and they won't be too disappointed at the moment. A word of praise for Head. He played a beautiful patient knock to equal his best Test score and proved that his Test saving innings in Dubai wasn't an aberration. |
| Australia's weakest suit is their batting and that once again let them down. However, there was a marked improvement shown by the lower-middle order, in terms of willingness to stick around and gut it out. Peter Handscomb and Travis Head batted decently and Australia would hope for their top order to come good while batting last. |
| A good bowling performance as a unit by India. They started on an ordinary note yesterday morning but quickly hit the right chords. Ishant, Shami and Bumrah bowled with a lot of intensity while Ashwin also impressed one and all by picking a 3-wicket haul. They now have got a little advantage and would like to bat better than their first innings to swell the lead. Stay tuned, the Indian openers will be out soon. |
| Hang on! The players were out in the middle and then the umpires decided to go off for LUNCH. Tim Paine is seen arguing with the officials. Maybe, he's expressing his disappointment. Australia kept on batting under the drizzle and when it's India's turn, they have decided to go off. The visitors won't complain. Do join us in a short while for the afternoon session. |
| Update 1324 local - It is pelting down out there. We though still have time for Lunch to get over. Let us hope it passes away and we resume on time. |
| Update 1354 local - It will be a delayed start to this session as tweeted by Cricket Australia. Although the good news is that the covers are starting to come off. Stay tuned. |
| 0.1 : M Starc to Rahul, A gentle delivery to begin with by Starc. On a length and outside off, it is left alone. The ball goes on the bounce to the keeper. |
| 0.2 : M Starc to Rahul, Full and around off, looking for some swing, there ain't any and Rahul strokes it back to the bowler. |
| 0.3 : M Starc to Rahul, India open their account as Rahul flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 0.4 : M Starc to Vijay, A snorter there! Short and right on the body of the batsman. Vijay takes his eyes off the ball as he tries to defend. Luckily for Vijay it dies onto the ground after hitting his glove. |
| 0.5 : M Starc to Vijay, This time Vijay had his eyes on the ball and is rock solid in defense. It was on a length and it came back in a little. |
| 0.6 : M Starc to Vijay, Once again it was the in-dipper on middle, Vijay is half-forward as he plays it to mid-wicket. |
| Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Back of a length to begin with. Rahul goes back and defends it to point. |
| 1.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, A little fuller than the last delivery but the line is outside off, it is left alone. |
| 1.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Well bowled! This is first angled into the off pole and then starts moving away. Rahul spots that and at the very end decides to leave it. |
| 1.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Well left again! Once again it is angled in first and then gets it to shape away. Rahul covers his off stump and lets it be. |
| 1.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, This one comes back in and Hazlewood also gets some good carry. Good length outside off, it jags in, not enough though to make the batsman play. |
| 1.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, A little too wide outside off, Rahul makes another leave. A maiden. |
| 2.1 : M Starc to Vijay, Wide outside off, left alone. 6th leave in a row. |
| 2.2 : M Starc to Vijay, Nicely timed! Fuller and on off, VIjay strokes it beautifully through covers and collects a brace. He gets off the mark. |
| 2.3 : M Starc to Vijay, Once again it is bowled outside off, Starc is trying to get the ball to curl back in. It though goes on with the angle and Vijay makes a leave. |
| 2.4 : M Starc to Vijay, This is closer to the off pole but not close enough to make the batsman play. |
| 2.5 : M Starc to Vijay, Goes short this time but it is outside off, Vijay watches it go through to the keeper. |
| 2.6 : M Starc to Vijay, A single to end the over! This is worked with the swing through the square leg region. |
| 3.1 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Full around off, Vijay strokes it to mid on. |
| 3.2 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Angles it into the batsman, Vijay defends it out. |
| 3.3 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Outside off, left alone. So this is a more watchful innings by the Indian openers so far. They were quite eager to go after the deliveries outside off in the first innings. This time though, they are opting to leave it. |
| 3.4 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Good change in length there! The surprise bouncer, Vijay was surprised by it, he though manages to evade it at the last moment. |
| 3.5 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on off, Vijay gets right behind the line of the delivery and blocks it out. |
| 3.6 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Just ahead of a length around off, Vijay defends it onto the ground. |
| 4.1 : M Starc to Rahul, Wayward delivery to begin with! Down the leg side, Rahul misses the flick and Tim behind the stumps dives to his left and collects it. |
| 4.2 : M Starc to Rahul, This is way outside off, Rahul shoulders arms. |
| 4.3 : Starc to Rahul, Gets it right this time. Bowls a yorker around middle and leg. Rahul jams it out. |
| 4.4 : M Starc to Rahul, Another good delivery! On a length and around middle, Rahul defends it back towards the bowler. |
| 4.5 : M Starc to Rahul, Goes a touch short this time, Rahul defends it. Starc in his followthrough has a look behind. Maybe a glimpse at the landing area. |
| 4.6 : M Starc to Rahul, Outside off, left alone. A maiden by Starc, not a threatening one though. |
| 5.1 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Good shape there! Full and outside off, it swings away. The batsman shoulders arms to it. Needs to start a little more closer to the off pole. |
| 5.2 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Perfect line! Right on off, the only thing missing there was the swing. Vijay defends it. |
| 5.3 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, A muted appeal but the umpire is not interested! On a length and around off, this one jags back in. Vijay tries to defend but seems to have gotten an inside edge onto the pads. Replays show that it was the bat hitting the pad and the ball hit Vijay high on the pads. |
| 5.4 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 5.5 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, On the stumps and it is blocked. |
| 5.6 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, BEATEN! End of a very testing over. Just ahead of a length around off, the ball pitches and holds its line. Vijay goes for the drive but gets beaten. |
| 6.1 : M Starc to Rahul, A little too wide outside off, the batsman need not play at those. |
| 6.2 : M Starc to Rahul, Once again it is bowled outside off, Rahul does not fiddle with it. |
| 6.3 : M Starc to Rahul, Goes for a yorker but gets it wrong. Ends up bowling a knee height full toss. Rahul is caught by surprise, he tries to defend but gets an outside edge to point. |
| 6.4 : M Starc to Rahul, Good bowling! Bends his back on this one and bowls it on a back of a length outside off, Rahul does well to leave it alone. |
| 6.5 : M Starc to Rahul, FOUR LEG BYES! Poor delivery! Down the leg side, Rahul misses the flick and it brushes the pads and goes fine to the fence. |
| 6.6 : M Starc to Rahul, Short and outside off, left alone. Starc has not got it right in this spell. This may just have been his last over in this spell. |
| 7.1 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Right on the money! On a length and around off, Vijay goes back and defends it towards covers. |
| 7.2 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Good bumper, the batsman ducks under it. This is very good by Josh, getting some to swing away, bringing some in. He is also using the bouncers. Top stuff, good battle between him and Vijay. |
| 7.3 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Goes fuller in length around off, Vijay strokes it towards mid off. |
| 7.4 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Goes for the big booming inswinger. The line though is a little too straight. Vijay tries to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal follows but the umpire turns it down. Going down leg. |
| 7.5 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Now bowls a tempter. Full and wide outside off, left alone. |
| 7.6 : J Hazlewood to M Vijay, Very full outside off, Vijay jams it out. Another good over by Hazlewood. |
| Pat Cummins replaces Mitchell Starc in the attack. |
| 8.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Starts his spell with a length delivery in the line of the stumps, Rahul covers the line and pushes it towards mid on. |
| 8.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, A little short on this occasion, Rahul nicely gets behind the line, stays back-footed and then blocks. |
| 8.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Good leave. This has been served in the region outside off, Rahul covers his stumps and shoulders arms. |
| 8.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Angles in a full length ball, attacking the stumps, Rahul leans forward and defends it with a straight bat. The approach so far from both the openers shows that they have learnt from their mistakes in the first innings. |
| 8.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Aahhh...spoke a little too soon! Rahul goes after a length delivery outside off, almost like running out of patience. He drives it in the air but luckily for him it goes safely through the gap at covers. Travis Head chases it and pulls it back just before the rope. Three taken. |
| 8.6 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Fullish and wide outside off, left alone to complete the over. |
| 9.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Nicely played! This comes back in after pitching on middle, Rahul plays it late through square leg for a run. |
| 9.2 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Back of a length outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. |
| 9.3 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, A good short ball and it is equally well played. Vijay defends it by taking a hand off the handle. |
| 9.4 : J Hazlewood to M Vijay, Once again it is played with soft hands! Back of a length around off, Vijay plays it with an open-face of the bat towards third man for three. Seen a lot triples today. |
| 9.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, FOUR! Authoritative shot! Nothing much wrong with the delivery, it is slightly full and on off, Rahul plays the lofted cover drive and it races to the fence. First boundary off the bat. |
| 9.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, A bumper to end the over, Rahul ducks under it. |
| 10.1 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Hits the length hard on off, Vijay gets right behind the line of the delivery and defends it. |
| 10.2 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Slightly fuller in length around off, Vijay tries to stroke it through the cover region without moving his feet. He gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 10.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, A short ball and Rahul evades it. The bouncer is a good ploy but the wicket is a touch slow to make the batsman worry about it. |
| 10.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Works it with the angle and through square leg for a couple. India are effectively 37 for 0. |
| 10.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Expansive! Rahul tries to go over covers, a shot we have seen him play in colored clothing. Luckily it whizzes past the outside edge. That shot was never on. |
| 10.6 : Pat Cummins to L Rahul, FOUR! Streaky! They say if you go for the cut, you should go hard and that is exactly what Rahul does here. Slashes at the ball which is short and outside off, he gets an outside edge over the slip cordon and into the third man fence. |
| 11.1 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, Runs starting to come now! Just a single this time though. It is flicked to fine leg for a single. |
| 11.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, A stifled appeal but it is going down leg. Pitched around middle and off, jags back in. Rahul tries to flick but is hit just above the pads. |
| 11.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Rahul seems to have lost his shape on that shot but still gets runs off it. This is fuller and on off, Rahul goes for another expansive drive with no foot movement. It goes off the inner half through mid-wicket a couple is taken. |
| 11.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Length and around off, the batsman makes a leave. |
| 11.5 : J Hazlewood to L Rahul, This is a top shot! Does not go to the boundary but it is very pleasing to the eye. Full and around off, leans into the drive and then strokes it through covers for three. |
| 11.6 : J Hazlewood to Vijay, If Rahul can do it so can Vijay. He this time leans into the shot and then times it through covers for another three. 24 from the last 3 overs. The lead is now 50. |
| Nathan Lyon is seen warming up. |
| 12.1 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Goes very full and on middle, Vijay somehow jams it out. |
| 12.2 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Uppish but well short! On a length and around off, Vijay goes at it with hard hands. The ball hits the higher portion of the bat and it is uppish for a while but lands well short of mid off. |
| 12.3 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Good length again on off, Vijay blocks it out. |
| 12.4 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, On a length and around off, it is kept out. |
| 12.5 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, A rib-tickler there by Cummins. Vijay manages to work it through square leg for a single. |
| 12.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Around off and on a length, Rahul gets right behind the line of the delivery and defends it. |
| Nathan Lyon is into the attack. |
| 13.1 : N Lyon to Vijay, And straightaway he creates something. He lands it outside off, it spins back in sharply. Vijay tries to defend but the ball lobs off his pads towards short leg. The crowd gets excited but the players don't. |
| 13.2 : N Lyon to Vijay, This is flatter and on middle, Vijay goes back and works it to square leg. |
| 13.3 : N Lyon to Vijay, Tosses it up outside off, aiming for the rough. Vijay lunges and defends it. |
| 13.4 : N Lyon to Vijay, Brings out the paddle but misses due to the big turn. The keeper too fails to collect it as there was extra bounce also. It goes towards the fine leg region for two byes. |
| 13.5 : N Lyon to Vijay, Sharp turn again! This is floated outside off, Vijay plants his front foot outside off and tries to defend but the ball turns back in and hits the front pad. A huge appeal follows but it is not given. However, these are encouraging sings for lyon as he is getting good turn. |
| 13.6 : N Lyon to Vijay, Once again brings out the paddle, this time connects and collects a double as the ball goes towards fine leg. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, SIX! How good was that? Wow! Take that, says Rahul to Cummins. Full and outside off, Lokesh deliberately plays the lofted square drive. The timing is such that it carries over the point fence. |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, What a comeback that is! Bends his back on this one and lands it around off, the ball takes off after pitching. Rahul tries to push it through the off side but gets beaten by the extra bounce. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, FOUR! Beautiful, just beautiful. Full and in the zone of Rahul. He strokes it through covers and the ball races away to the fence. He looks delightful when he plays through the off side. Also the fifty is up for India, first 50-partnership between the two away from home. Ideal start provided by the openers. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, A perfect fast bowler's response. Hit for a boundary in the last ball now bangs it short and on the body. Rahul ducks under it. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahul, Another bouncer, Rahul this time though plays the pull towards fine leg. A run is taken. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Vijay, Outside off, left alone. A dot to end but an excellent over for India. 11 from it. |
| Drinks! |
| 15.1 : N Lyon to Rahul, Floats it up outside off, Rahul tries to defend but the ball goes off the inner half towards square leg for a single. |
| 15.2 : N Lyon to Vijay, The batsman plays a sweep shot. They pick up a single. |
| 15.3 : N Lyon to Rahul, An appeal but not given! Tossed up outside off, it turns back in. Rahul tries to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal follows but the umpire shakes his head. Paine and Lyon have a chat in the middle but then do not review and rightly so as the impact was outside off. |
| 15.4 : N Lyon to Rahul, Close! This is flatter and on middle, extra bounce on this one. Rahul tries to flick but it goes off the glove towards leg slip. Finch there dives to his left but can't get a hand to the ball. Replays show that he had got a hand to it but could not hang on. It was towards his stronger side. That needed to stick. A tough chance but it will still go down as a DROPPED CATCH. |
| 15.5 : N Lyon to Vijay, This is bowled shorter in length on middle, Vijay flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 15.6 : N Lyon to Vijay, Driven through the covers by the batsman. |
| Mitchell Starc returns in the attack. |
| 16.1 : M Starc to Rahul, Starts with a length ball around off, angling away from the batsman, Rahul gets a bit forward to cover the line and then shoulders arms. |
| 16.2 : M Starc to Rahul, Fullish and on off, Rahul gets forward and across as he tries to defend. Keeps the ball out off the inner half of his blade. |
| 16.3 : M Starc to Rahul, Shortish on middle and off, KL jumps and blocks it safely. |
| 16.4 : M Starc to Rahul, Nearly kissed the gloves. Starc digs in a short ball and directs it at the body of the batsman. Rahul is in no position as he initially shapes up to duck. But then he tries to pull at the last moment. Misses the ball. Paine collects and knows that it wasn't too far away from the gloves. |
| 16.5 : M Starc to Rahul, Back of a length delivery on leg, Rahul defends it from the crease to mid-wicket. |
| 16.6 : M Starc to Rahul, Slips another delivery down the leg side, Rahul turns it off his pads to deep backward square leg for a run. A much-better over by Starc. |
| 17.1 : N Lyon to Rahul, Good delivery! The straighter one outside off, Rahul hangs his bat out but gets beaten. |
| 17.2 : N Lyon to Rahul, Brings out the reverse sweep, does not get it off the middle but hits it well enough to get three as the ball goes towards the third man region. |
| 17.3 : N Lyon to Vijay, Nicely tossed up around off, Vijay is forward to defend. The ball though goes off the inner half towards square leg for a run. |
| 17.4 : N Lyon to Rahul, Flatter and around off, Rahul defends it out. He then picks the ball up and throws it back to the bowler. |
| 17.5 : N Lyon to Rahul, Loopy ball outside off, Rahul pushes it through covers for a single. |
| 17.6 : N Lyon to Vijay, Down the leg side, it is left alone. |
| 18.1 : M Starc to Rahul, Slightly short and outside off, the batsman cuts it through point for a run. |
| 18.2 : M Starc to Vijay, OUT! Starc strikes! Australia draw first blood. A much-needed wicket as this partnership was really starting to flourish. A similar way to how Vijay got out to Starc in the first innings. It is full and outside off, the sucker ball. Vijay is sucked into the drive, he plays it away from his body. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip where Handscomb takes a nice catch. India are effectively 78 for 1. |
| Cheteshwar Pujara, the hero of the first innings, is the next man in. |
| 18.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Right on the money to him! On middle and it is on a length. Pujara defends it. |
| 18.4 : M Starc to Pujara, A little too wide outside off, CP won't be playing at those. |
| 18.5 : M Starc to Pujara, A bumper this time and it is on the body. Pujara ducks under it. |
| 18.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Off the mark with a clip to deep fine leg. He retains strike. |
| 19.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and on off, Pujara defends it off the back foot. |
| 19.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, In the air... but in the gap! Pujara comes down the track and tries to flick. The ball though holds up a little, goes off the higher portion and uppishly towards wide mid on for a run. |
| 19.3 : N Lyon to Rahul, Fires it on middle, Rahul thinks of flicking it but seeing the bounce bails out of the shot. It hits his thigh pad and goes towards leg slip. |
| 19.4 : N Lyon to Rahul, Flighted ball outside off, Rahul defends it. |
| 19.5 : N Lyon to Rahul, Again the reverse sweep, connects well this time through short third man. Three taken. |
| 19.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet and flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 20.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Bowls a fuller length delivery on middle, Pujara gets forward and defends it back. |
| 20.2 : M Starc to Pujara, FOUR! Don't bowl there to him. He might come across as a defensive batsman but that's too short and wide to demand any respect. Plenty of width there and Pujara cracks it off his back foot through point. |
| 20.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Angling away from the batsman, outside off, Che has nothing to do with it. |
| 20.4 : M Starc to Pujara, A back foot defense to a 145.7 kph shortish delivery. |
| 20.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Switches to 'round the wicket and hurls across a good length delivery outside off, Pujara covers the line and leaves it alone. |
| 20.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Provides width outside off and invites the batsman to go after it. Pujara is not too eager to chase everything. Allows it through. |
| 21.1 : N Lyon to Rahul, Lets the ball to spin back in from outside off and then punches it through point for a single. |
| 21.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Full and floated on middle, Pujara uses his feet and flicks it across the line. Finds mid-wicket. |
| 21.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Slower one, landing a bit short outside off and turning in, Pujara tries defending but is hit on the front pad. Impact outside off, that's why only a stifled appeal for an lbw. |
| 21.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Works it away with the spin on the leg side but straight to the fielder. |
| 21.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Jumps out of the crease but after seeing the line to be outside off, he pads it away. |
| 21.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball on middle, turning back in, Pujara moves back and eases it through square leg. Harris chases it down with a slide and they cross. |
| Josh Hazlewood is back on. |
| 22.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Extra bounce. A length ball around off, angling in, Pujara fails to flick and takes a beating high on his left leg. |
| 22.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Serves this one just ahead of a length around off, Pujara gets half forward and pushes it gently with an angled bat towards gully. |
| 22.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Keeps probing with a length delivery and lands it around off, Pujara is solid in his front foot defense. |
| 22.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, This time the line is a little too straight, Pujara brings his wrists into use and flicks it off his pads. Fails to beat the backward square leg fielder though. |
| 22.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Nice wicket to wicket line by Hazlewood. Offering nothing to the batsman. Pujara too is not bothered. Stays back inside the crease and blocks it. |
| 22.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A back foot defense to complete the over. A maiden. |
| 23.1 : N Lyon to Rahul, Turn and bounce outside off, KL pads it away. |
| 23.2 : N Lyon to Rahul, Flat delivery, turning back in sharply from outside off. Rahul leans forward to defend but it probably takes his gloves and falls wide of short leg and leg gully. |
| 23.3 : N Lyon to Rahul, Lunges and brings his bat close to front pad in defense. |
| 23.4 : N Lyon to Rahul, Long hop outside off, Rahul plays it late and places it past point for a run. |
| Shout for a caught behind! The finger has gone up. Pujara almost immediately reviews it. |
| 23.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, NOT OUT! Nothing on the Hot Spot. Nothing on the Snicko. The decision is overruled. A flatter off spinner outside off, turning back in just a hint. Pujara stays back to play inside the line but seems to have missed it. Paine though collects the ball, puts in an appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Pujara looks down for a moment and then goes for the DRS. The replays roll in and Che survives. Good use of the technology. That was a great delivery, to be honest. The leng |
| 23.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Advances down the track and pads it out to end an eventful over. |
| 24.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, Good length around off, Rahul defends it. |
| 24.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahul, OUT! There goes another one! Rahul throws away the start and Australia slowly creeping back into the game. This is on a length and around off, Rahul goes for the lofted cover drive. The ball though was not full enough. It takes the outside edge and settles into the mitts of Paine. |
| Virat Kohli is the next man in. |
| 24.3 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, FOUR LEG BYES! A poor delivery to bowl first up! On the pads, Kohli though misses the flick, the ball brushes the pads and races to the fine leg fence. |
| 24.4 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, On a length and around off, Kohli is solid in defense. |
| 24.5 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, BEATEN! Good length and around off, Kohli plays inside the line and gets beaten. This is the wicket, Australia would want and that too quickly. |
| 24.6 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Back of a length and outside off, Kohli shoulders arms. |
| 25.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet and then strokes it back to the bowler. |
| 25.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up on off, the ball pitches and comes back in. Pujara tries to defend but the ball goes off the glove over the leg slip fielder. The batsmen run a leg bye. |
| 25.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, Good lines and length. Pitches it around off, Kohli lunges forward and blocks it out. |
| 25.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, Kohli tries to works it on the leg side with the turn but the fielder at short leg comes in the way. |
| 25.5 : N Lyon to V Kohli, A little too full and Kohli strokes it down to long on for a run. |
| 25.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Good batting! Waits for the ball, lets it do its bit and then guides it towards backward point for a run. |
| 26.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Back of a length on off, the batsman defends it onto the ground. |
| 26.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, On the 5th stump channel, the batsman shoulders arms to it. |
| 26.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A little too wide outside off, the batsman need not play at those. |
| 26.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Gets this to tail back in from outside off, Pujara lunges and blocks it out. |
| 26.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, On the shorter side this time, Pujara defends it onto the ground. |
| 26.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A little too wide outside off, Pujara leaves it. |
| 27.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, Goes back and works this around the corner to take the lead to 99. |
| 27.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet and then works it to mid-wicket. |
| 27.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again uses his feet and then flicks it towards square leg for a quick run. The lead is now 100. |
| 27.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, Flatter but a touch shorter. Kohli goes back and defends it onto the ground. |
| 27.5 : N Lyon to Kohli, Well bowled! Spin and bounce there! This is tossed up on off, it pitches and turns back in. Kohli tries to keep it out but the ball goes off the gloves towards the on side. |
| 27.6 : N Lyon to Kohli, Prefers playing Lyon on the back foot as he does that there. Works it to square leg with the turn. |
| 28.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Back of a length ball on off, Pujara defends it onto the ground. |
| 28.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 28.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Outside off, Pujara does not fiddle with it. |
| 28.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Lovely stuff! Goes wide of the crease and angles it in the direction of the off pole. It pitches and then moves away. Also, takes off after kissing the deck. Pujara does well to play it right in front of his eyes and with soft hands. |
| 28.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Goes wide of the crease again but bowls it outside off, left alone. One ball to negotiate before Tea. |
| 28.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, So that too has been negotiated well! Short and on the body, it is worked around the corner through square leg for a run. That will be TEA ON DAY 3! |
| A good session of Test cricket but it will be India who will walk off as the happier side. They have stretched their lead to a run above 100 and have only lost two wickets. Their openers gave them a solid start. Both Vijay and Rahul began cautiously but then started getting into their own. The latter especially, he started scoring freely and the duo added 63 for the first wicket. |
| Australia, however, then fought back by removing both the openers in quick succession. Their bowling though has been a touch inconsistent. Hazlewood and Lyon have impressed in this session but they need their other bowlers to step up as well. Wickets are what they need after the break and they would want to get rid of the two batting out there as soon as possible. For India, one big partnership is all they require to swell their lead to an extent that will start to bother the Aussies. What is in |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ... |
| We're back for the last session. 32 overs left in the day's play. The players are back on the field. Nathan Lyon to continue from this end. Here we go... |
| 29.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, This is flatter around off, Pujara guides it through point for a run. |
| 29.2 : N Lyon to Kohli, Tosses it up on off, the batter blocks it. |
| 29.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, Worked with the turn to the man at mid-wicket. |
| 29.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, Goes back and flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 29.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Pujara this time works it towards square leg, there is a fielder there so a dot. |
| 29.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and on off, the batter blocks it out. |
| 30.1 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Beaten! Lovely delivery. Every time he comes on to bowl, he asks tough questions to the batsmen. Accuracy is his main quality. Just puts a length ball around off and gets it to straighten off the seam. Kohli tries to defend but gets beaten. |
| 30.2 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Angling into the batsman, Kohli shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 30.3 : J Hazlewood to V Kohli, A bit edgy. On a length around off, Kohli stays back to defend but it takes the outer half of his bat and rolls through the gap at point for one. |
| 30.4 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, A touch short and around off, angling in, Pujara brings down a straight bat and defends it from the inner half. |
| 30.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Gentle delivery, on a good length outside off, holding its line, Che allows it through to the keeper. |
| 30.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Targets the off pole with a length delivery, Pujara is solidly behind the line in defense. |
| 31.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, Floated off spinner on off, Kohli leans forward and flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 31.2 : N Lyon to Kohli, That's perfect Nathan Lyon. Loopy delivery, full and outside off and turning back in with some extra lift. Kohli prods forward to play the cover fielder but is beaten on the inside edge. That wasn't too far away from the off pole. |
| 31.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, Moves back to a short delivery and turns it towards square leg for one. 1000 Test runs for Virat Kohli in Australia, becomes only the 4th Indian to achieve this feat. |
| 31.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Walks down the track and pushes it out to mid on. |
| 31.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Shout for an lbw! Once again turn and bounce for Lyon. Pujara steps down the track and then leaves it to get hit on the pads. Too much spin. |
| 31.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spinning back in, Pujara tries to defend and keeps it out off the inside edge. |
| 32.1 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 32.2 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Shortish and on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 32.3 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Kohli has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 32.4 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Good length delivery outside off, it's left alone. |
| 32.5 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Angling back into the batsman from a length outside off, Kohli leans forward a touch and plays it down to mid-wicket. |
| 32.6 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, FOUR! A juicy half-volley on middle and leg, Kohli leans forward and across before flicking it beautifully through mid-wicket for a glorious boundary. |
| 33.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Off spinner, on the shorter side, Pujara uses the depth of his crease and flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 33.2 : N Lyon to Kohli, Catch is the shout... A flat delivery, spinning into the batsman sharply, Kohli tries to work it away but seems to have missed it. The ball loops in the air but drops safely near short leg. |
| 33.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, OUCH! That must have hurt. Finch ain't showing much though. A firm flick shot by Kohli in front of short leg and it bounces to hit Finch on the neck. That looks painful but after catching his breath back, Aaron is ready to field. |
| 33.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, Quicker one, flicked with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| 33.5 : N Lyon to Kohli, Extra spin and bounce, probably hitting the footmarks, Kohli is forward in defense but misses. Is hit on the pads but no real appealing. Too high. |
| 33.6 : N Lyon to Kohli, On middle, Kohli works it off his front foot to mid-wicket. |
| 34.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Beauty! Hazlewood lands it on a good length outside off, Pujara pushes inside the line but it straightens to beat the outside edge. |
| 34.2 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, Gets behind the line to defend but it takes the outer half of his bat and rolls towards the off side. |
| 34.3 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, The batsman drives this through the covers. One run added to the total. |
| 34.4 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Angling into the batsman from outside off, Virat sticks back and blocks. |
| 34.5 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Hurls in a good length delivery outside off, holding its line, Kohli shoulders arms. |
| 34.6 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Drops it on a length and just outside off, Kohli remains inside the crease and defends it watchfully to the off side. |
| 35.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Jumps out of the crease and brings his bat and pad together in defense. Gets hit on the front pad as his bat was hiding behind. |
| 35.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet again and flicks it with the spin through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 35.3 : N Lyon to V Kohli, Floated off spinner on off, Virat defends it by prodding forward. |
| 35.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, The line is too straight and it spins down the leg side, Kohli works it off his pads but finds backward square leg. |
| 35.5 : N Lyon to Kohli, Quicker, flatter and shorter outside off, Virat goes back and defends it down. |
| 35.6 : N Lyon to Kohli, Tossed up ball on off, Kohli leans forward and blocks it safely. |
| Pat Cummins is back on. |
| 36.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Starts with a very full delivery on off, Pujara defends it off his front foot. |
| 36.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Risky single! A length ball around off, Pujara dabs it down towards backward point and attempts for a quick single. Kohli responds and puts his head down as he sprints to the other end. Khawaja has a shy at the striker's end but misses. |
| 36.3 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Gets behind the line of the delivery and pushes it out to mid off. |
| 36.4 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Straying down the leg side and Kohli just eases it through mid-wicket. The ball slows down before the rope and Harris picks it up after chasing. Three taken. |
| 36.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, On a length and outside off, it's left alone by Pujara. |
| 36.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Another leave outside off to end the over. |
| 37.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, Tosses it up on off, Kohli lunges and blocks it out. |
| 37.2 : N Lyon to Kohli, Whips this down to long on and gets to the other end. |
| 37.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Slower through the air on off, Pujara goes back and guides it to point. |
| 37.4 : N Lyon to C Pujara, This is floated on middle, Che works it with the turn to mid-wicket. |
| 37.5 : N Lyon to Kohli, Another floated delivery on middle, Kohli strokes it down to long on for a run. |
| 37.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Slower through the air on off, Pujara who is happy to play Lyon off the back foot, does so again here. Goes back and works it to square leg. |
| 38.1 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, On a length outside off, left alone. Kohli looks set now. |
| 38.2 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Goes very full, trying to hit the pads of Kohli. The Indian skipper though gets bat on ball and flicks it to mid on. |
| 38.3 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, On the fuller side, Kohli strokes it to covers. |
| 38.4 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, A bumper now, Kohli ducks under it. Taking his time here is the Indian skipper, ready to wait for the bad balls. |
| 38.5 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Back of a length on off, Kohli stands tall and blocks it out. |
| 38.6 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Well bowled and well played! This pitches and then shoots off. Kohli plays it well by taking a hand off the handle. |
| 39.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter on off, the batsman pushes it to mid-wicket. |
| 0.0 : Big moment! Pujara has been judged LBW. He has reviewed it. Looks close this one. Remember his bat is hiding behind his front pad, so that won't be counted as a shot attempted. 3 metre rule will also come in this case. Let's see. |
| 39.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, NOT OUT! That is going over the stumps! Once again Pujara makes excellent use of the review in this innings. Lyon can't believe it. However, Pujara could not believe it when he was given out. Coming to the ball now - this was tossed up outside off, Pujara comes down the track but does not get to the pitch of it. He tries to pad it away with his bat behind the pad. An appeal follows and the umpire agrees. Pujara has a baffled look on his face and he reviews immediately. Th |
| 39.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Another beauty! The straighter one outside off, Pujara plays inside the line and gets beaten. Not sure if intentionally played it inside the line or was beaten. |
| 39.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Dances down the track again but does not get to the pitch of it. He tries to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 39.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again he steps down the track and does not get to the ball. He kicks it away. |
| 39.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Way outside off, Pujara pads it away. |
| 40.1 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, A bouncer down the leg side, easily left by the batsman. |
| 40.2 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Angling into the batsman on a length, Kohli defends it close to his body to mid-wicket. |
| 40.3 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 40.4 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Good length ball on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 40.5 : Pat Cummins to V Kohli, Back of a length delivery outside off, Kohli keeps it out off the outer half of his blade to gully. A single taken. |
| 40.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 41.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, Shortish and on off, Kohli rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 41.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, This is floated on off, Pujara pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 41.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, The straighter one on off, Pujara defends it out. |
| 41.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, On the shorter side outside off, Pujara has a lot of time to go back and guide it through point for a run. |
| 41.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, The batsman has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. |
| 41.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. |
| 42.1 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Length delivery on off,Kohli flicks it to the square leg fielder. |
| 42.2 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, On a length outside off, Kohli doesn't even attempt a shot there. |
| 42.3 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Good bouncer! Short of a length, the ball raises onto Kohli who blocks it off his back foot. |
| 42.4 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Length delivery outside off, Kohli blocks it off his front foot. |
| 42.5 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Once again a bouncer by Cummins, this time the ball is down the leg side, Virat ducks underneath that. |
| 42.6 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, On length this time on off, the ball raises onto the Indian skipper who blocks it off his back foot. |
| 43.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter on middle, the batsman works it to mid-wicket. |
| 43.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tosses it up outside off, Pujara pads it away. |
| 43.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Uses his feet and this time he tries to defend with his bat ahead of the pad. He misses as it hits his front pad. A muted appeal but nothing from the umpire. |
| 43.4 : N Lyon to C Pujara, FOUR! Poor ball and it has been put away! Short and outside off, Pujara rocks back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 43.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and outside off, the batsman defends it to covers but dancing down the track. |
| 43.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 44.1 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Length delivery outside off, Kohli defends it off his front foot. |
| 44.2 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, A bit fuller this time, the skipper beautifully drives it, but straight to the point fielder. |
| 44.3 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, On a length once again, Kohli blocks it from within the crease. |
| 44.4 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Good length delivery on off, VK defends it with a straight bat. |
| 44.5 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, Once again on length outside off, Virat shoulders arms to it. |
| 44.6 : Pat Cummins to Kohli, A tad fuller this time by Pat, Kohli hits it straight to the fielder at mid on. |
| 45.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, The batsman dances down the track and works it to mid-wicket. |
| 45.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and outside off, it is guided to point for a run. |
| 45.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, Nicely bowled! Tossed up outside off, Kohli lunges and plays for the non-existent turn and gets beaten. |
| 45.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, A little too straight this time and it is worked to short leg. |
| 45.5 : N Lyon to Kohli, The batsman works it down the leg side. |
| 45.6 : N Lyon to Kohli, A little too full outside off, the batsman strokes it through covers for a couple. |
| Drinks! |
| 46.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good bouncer! A well directed bouncer there by Cummins, but Pujara evades it. |
| 46.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Full and outside off, Pujara square drives it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 46.3 : Pat Cummins to C Pujara, Pujara tries to drive it to the point region, the ball finds the inner half and goes straight back at the bowler. |
| 46.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length delivery on middle, CP flicks ot to the fielder at square leg. |
| 46.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Once again the ball moves towards the legs Che flicks it on the leg side straight to the fielder. |
| 46.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bumper by Pat, Pujara ducks underneath that one. |
| 47.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, Flatter on off, the batsman goes back and works it with the turn to mid-wicket. |
| 47.2 : N Lyon to Kohli, Tosses it up outside off, the batsman defends it onto the ground. |
| 47.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, On the shorter side, the batsman goes back and flicks it to short leg. |
| 47.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, With the turn, the batsman works it to square leg. |
| 47.5 : N Lyon to Kohli, This time he finds the gap in the mid-wicket region and a single results. |
| 47.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, This is on the shorter side around off, Pujara goes back and punches it through mid off for three. |
| 48.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Cummins bowls it full on off, CP pushes it towards the long on region for a brace. |
| 48.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length delivery on leg stump, the ball moves away with angle. Pujara lets it alone. |
| 48.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Once again a shorter delivery by Cummins to Pujara. Pujara ducks underneath it. |
| 48.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Good length delivery outside off, Pujara tries to block it off his front foot, the ball finds the outer half of the bat. |
| 48.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Poor from Pat, bowls it down the leg. Che easily flicks it off through the third man region for a boundary. Pujara will punish those deliveries everyday of the week. |
| 48.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Once again a half tracker from Cummins. Pujara ducks underneath it. These bouncers need to be better directed if they want Pujara to be troubled by them. |
| Travis Head is into the attack. |
| 49.1 : T Head to Kohli, FOUR! Welcome into the attack Head, says Kohli. Short and on middle, the batsman rocks back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 49.2 : T Head to Kohli, Now works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end. The run also brings the 50-run stand up. A much-needed one as India had lost two quick wickets when this pair joined forces. They are now strengthening India's hold on the game. |
| 49.3 : T Head to Pujara, Flatter and outside off, Pujara guides it to point. |
| 49.4 : T Head to Pujara, Tries to work it through square leg but the short leg fielder comes in the way. |
| 49.5 : T Head to Pujara, This is pitched on middle, it turns away further. Pujara tries to put bat on ball but misses. |
| 49.6 : T Head to Pujara, A couple to end the over! Comes down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. |
| Mitchell Starc is back on. Before that, he was seen having a chat with Tim Paine and Josh Hazlewood. Concerned looks on the Aussie players as the lead is almost 150 now. |
| 50.1 : M Starc to Kohli, Starts off with a shorter one on leg, VK ducks underneath it. |
| 50.2 : M Starc to Kohli, Length delivery outside leg, Kohli shoulders arms to it. |
| 50.3 : M Starc to Kohli, Once again short this time the ball is going away from Kohli. He easily guides it towards the third man region for a couple. |
| 50.4 : M Starc to Kohli, Length delivery on middle, Kohli blocks it off his back foot. |
| 50.5 : M Starc to Kohli, Again a bouncer which is not directed properly. VK ducks underneath it with absolute ease. |
| 50.6 : M Starc to Kohli, Length ball pitching on middle and leg Kohli tries to flick but the ball hits his pads. |
| 51.1 : T Head to Pujara, Dances down the track and works it to long on for a single. |
| 51.2 : T Head to Kohli, This is now worked through square leg and a run is taken. |
| 51.3 : T Head to Pujara, FOUR! Another poor ball and it has been dispatched! Short and on middle, the batsman goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket and the ball races away. |
| 51.4 : T Head to Pujara, Outside off, it spins back in sharply. Pujara pads it away. |
| 51.5 : T Head to C Pujara, Dances down the track and works it towards mid on. The fielder at short mid-wicket dives to his left and makes a good stop. |
| 51.6 : T Head to Pujara, Floats it up on off, Pujara keeps it out. |
| 52.1 : M Starc to Kohli, FOUR! Easy pickings for Virat there. Full outside off, overpitched by Starc and Kohli punches it through the covers for a bounday. There are very few players who play the cover drive as beautifully as Virat. |
| 52.2 : M Starc to Kohli, Kohli has defended that off his front foot into the ground. |
| 52.3 : M Starc to Kohli, A tad shorter this time, Kohli gets on his back foot and blocks it, the fielders are at a distance and Pujara calls Virat for a quick single. |
| 52.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Defended off the back foot by Pujara. |
| 52.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Length delivery outside off, left alone by Pujara. |
| 52.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Perfect front foot defence by Che. Full length delivery outside off, Pujara gets right behind the ball and defends it. |
| Nathan Lyon is back on. |
| 53.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, Gives it air on off, the batsman blocks it out. |
| 53.2 : N Lyon to Kohli, On off, Kohli works it with the turn to short leg. |
| 53.3 : N Lyon to Kohli, Flatter and outside off, this one gets big on the batsman. Kohli does well to adjust and work it towards backward square leg. |
| 53.4 : N Lyon to Kohli, Once again plays it with the turn towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 53.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter and on off, the batter pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 53.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up delivery on off, Pujara comes down the track and pads it away. |
| 54.1 : M Starc to Kohli, Bouncer and ducked underneath by Kohli. |
| 54.2 : M Starc to Kohli, Length delivery on middle, blocked off the back foot by Virat. |
| 54.3 : M Starc to Kohli, Once again length delivery on middle, Kohli defends off his back foot. |
| 54.4 : M Starc to Kohli, Close. Back of a length by Starc, Kohli goes on his back foot and tries to flick it towards the leg side but finds a leading edge. Luckily the ball doesn't reach the bowler. |
| 54.5 : M Starc to Kohli, On a length on middle, VK defends by showing full face off the bat off his back foot. |
| 54.6 : M Starc to Kohli, Starc bowling at the body of the skipper but Virat has no problems keeping it away. He pushes the ball towards the point region. |
| 55.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 55.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Australia are now appealing for everything here! Pujara uses his feet and tries to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. The players around the batsman start appealing. Lyon on the other hand, dives full stretch to catch the ball and then appeals for a caught and bowled. The umpire is no interested in both the appeals though. Desperate times bring desperate measures. |
| 55.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Floats it up on off, the batter keeps it out. |
| 55.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Works it with the turn to mid-wicket. |
| 55.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Once again, Pujara lets the ball do its bit and then with the spin, it is flicked to mid-wicket. |
| 55.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Another appeal, an ambitious one though. Pujara comes down the track and tries to defend but the ball hits the pads and lobs towards short leg. |
| Josh Hazlewood is back on. |
| 56.1 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Full outside off, Kohli blocks it off the front foot. |
| 56.2 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Full once again outside off, Kohli blocks it and wats a single, Pujara refuses him straightaway. |
| 56.3 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Short of a length this time Kohli pushes it towards the fielder at point region. |
| 56.4 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Length delivery outside off, Kohli leaves it alone. |
| 56.5 : J Hazlewood to Kohli, Full on off, Kohli defends off his front foot and quickly calls his partner for a single. They easily complete the single. |
| 56.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Full and outside off, Pujara tries to defend the ball but the ball misses his bat and goes straight to the keeper. |
| 57.1 : N Lyon to Kohli, OUT! Lyon finally gets the breakthrough. Finally a ball takes an inside edge and goes to hand. The way the Australians celebrate tells you how relieved they are. Another Indian batsman can't make most of the start. This is tossed up outside off, it turns back in sharply, takes the inside edge, hits the pad and lobs to short leg. Finch there takes an easy catch. The stand which was taking the game away from the Aussies has been broken. This is the 6th time Lyon has got Kohl |
| 0.0 : Ajinkya Rahane is the new man in. |
| 57.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 57.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, In the air... but safe! Once again it is tossed up outside off, Rahane tries to defend but the ball takes the inside edge and lobs just wide of short leg. |
| 57.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Rahane dances down the track and strokes it through covers. The fielder there makes a good diving stop. He can't stop the single though. |
| 57.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, The batsman dances down the track but decides to defend it. |
| 57.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flatter on middle, Pujara tries to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. |
| 58.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full on off, Rahane defends it off his front foot. |
| 58.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length delivery outside off, Rahane leaves it alone. |
| 58.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Fuller on middle and off, Rahane flicks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 58.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length delivery outside off, Rahane isn't tempted to play that one. |
| 58.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, On off and Ajinkya shoulders arms to it. |
| 58.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Bumper by Hazlewood, Rahane tries to duck it but the ball rises on him and hits him on his helmet. The ball moves towards the fine leg region and the batsmen take 3 runs there. |
| 59.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Tossed up on off, it is defended. |
| 59.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Another flighted ball on middle, the batsman strokes it back to the bowler. |
| 59.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Uses his feet again but does not get to the pitch of it. Tries to defend but the ball takes the inside edge and goes towards the leg side. |
| 59.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. |
| 59.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Steps down the track and Rahane blocks it out. |
| 59.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Sharp turn there! It is pitched outside off, it turns back in sharply. Rahane fails to put bat on ball and it hits him high on the pads. |
| 60.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Length delivery outside off, Pujara lets it go. |
| 60.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Short this time, Pujara ducks underneath it. |
| 60.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length delivery outside off, the ball rises after pitching, Pujara somehow manages to keep it away from danger. |
| 60.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Length outside off, Cheteshwar shoulders arms to it. |
| 60.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Fuller this time and Pujara blocks it off his front foot. |
| 60.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Last ball of the day and Pujara keeps it out. Fuller length this time and Che pushes it towards the point fielder. Stumps on Day 3. |
| Another session which belongs to the Indians and one can say they are in the driver's seat at the moment. This session began with Kohli and Pujara grinding it out. They, just like the openers, took their time and played themselves in. The pair stitched an excellent 71-run stand off 197 balls. However, just when they looked like taking the game away from the hosts, Lyon struck and provided some relief to Australia. The hosts would have liked another wicket or two before Stumps but Rahane and Puja |
| Earlier in the day, after quite a few delays, we saw the game evenly poised as Australia managed to reduce the deficit to 15 runs. However, their bowlers failed to recreate the same spell as they did in the first inning. The Indian openers stepped up when it was needed and provided a good start. The tourists then lost two wickets in a quick succession but Kohli and Pujara added another handy stand to put India on the front foot. |
| The lead now has swelled to 166 and India still have a lot of batting to come. Another decent stand and handy contributions from the rest will probably see them bat Australia out of the game. The hosts, on the other hand, need a few quick wickets as that is the only way they can get back into the contest. The morning of Day 4 will probably give us a fair idea of who has a better chance to take a 1-0 lead. Do join us for the coverage, not to forget, we have a 30-minute early start. So join us at |
| ... Day 4, Session 1 ... |
| The sun shone on India on a damp Day 3 as they managed to drive home the advantage. After gaining a 15-run advantage, their batsmen applied themselves better than the first innings to put the touring team in a commanding position. Given the nature of the pitch, Australia would be feeling the heat already but their first aim this morning will be to limit the damage. An important session in the context of this Test match is minutes away from unfolding itself. Hello and welcome everyone. Stay tuned |
| Pitch report - The pitch will hold up well with a good covering of grass, feels Mark Waugh. He adds that it's going to be tough to judge the spin and bounce from the footmarks which are mainly outside the right-handers' off stump. Mark further says that there is not much rough outside left-handers' off stump, so Ashwin will have to try and mix up his line and length. |
| It's time to get going. The players are making their way out in the centre. Australia are wearing black armbands in memory of Colin Guest, who passed away yesterday. Out come the Indian overnight pair of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. The ball is with Mitchell Starc as he loosens up to bowl the first over of the day. Here we go... |
| 61.1 : M Starc to Rahane, Starc stars with a lower full toss on middle and leg, Pushed back at the bowler by Rahane. |
| 61.2 : M Starc to Rahane, Full length delivery on off, Ajinkya blocks it off his back foot. |
| 61.3 : M Starc to Rahane, Good length outside off, Rahane leaves it alone. |
| 61.4 : M Starc to Rahane, Fuller this time outside off, Rahane pushes it towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 61.5 : M Starc to Rahane, Once again outside off, Rahane isn't tempted to play that one and lets it go. |
| 61.6 : M Starc to Rahane, Outside off, Rahane shoulders arms to it. |
| It's going to be Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end. |
| 62.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Full on off, Che starts with his traditonal front foot defence. |
| 62.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A tad shorter this time, Pujara blocks it off his front foot. |
| 62.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Length delivery on off, Pujara defends it off his front foot. |
| 62.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Good length delivery outside off, Pujara lets it go. |
| 62.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, FOUR! First runs of the day and it's a boundary. Gets on his front foot and drives the ball through covers for a boundary. Overpitched by Starc this time outside off. The ball makes a sweet sound as soon as it hit Pujara's blade. No one's stopping that. |
| 62.6 : J Hazlewood to C Pujara, EDGY FOUR! Hazlewood serves it on a length around off and gets it to straighten a bit. Pujara plays inside the line from the crease and gets an outside edge. It speeds past the diving gully fielder for a boundary. The outfield certainly has quickened up today. |
| 63.1 : M Starc to Rahane, Full and around off, Rahane is on the front foot as he defends it watchfully. |
| 63.2 : M Starc to Rahane, Starc digs in a short delivery around off, Ajinkya stands tall inside the crease and cuts it well in front of point for a couple of runs. |
| 63.3 : M Starc to Rahane, This one is in the line of the stumps. On a fuller length and Rahane covers the line and defends it towards mid on. |
| 63.4 : M Starc to Rahane, Bangs in a short delivery around middle and leg, Rahane is early into the pull shot due to the slowness of the track and lobs it up on the leg side. Luckily it falls safely away from the two close-in fielders. |
| 63.5 : M Starc to Rahane, Good length ball on middle and off, defended off the back foot. |
| 63.6 : M Starc to Rahane, Pitches it up and around off, Rahane draws forward and pushes it to mid off to end the over. |
| 64.1 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Short outside off, Pujara drops his wrists and lets it go. |
| 64.2 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, On length on off stump, Che blocks it off his back foot. |
| 64.3 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Once again on length outside off, Pujara calmly leaves it. |
| 64.4 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Bouncer! On middle and leg, the ball is going down the leg and Che ducks underneath it. |
| 64.5 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, Length on off by Hazlewood, Pujara keeps it away off the back foot. |
| 64.6 : J Hazlewood to Pujara, A better directed bouncer by Josh this time. Pitches it oustide off and Pujara ducks underneath it. A bouncer in and around off will trouble the batsman more than the one drifting down the leg. |
| Nathan Lyon is introduced into the attack after just two overs from Mitchell Starc. A slip, leg gully and short leg in place. |
| 65.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Full and flighted outside off, Rahane straightaway jumps out of the crease and forces it down to long on for a run. |
| 65.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Fifty up for Pujara, his 20th in Tests! Lyon bowls it slightly short around off and it turns back in from there. Che goes deep inside the crease and cuts it behind backward point for three runs. Good hands of Pujara! Yet another handy knock by him. Taking the lead to 180. |
| 65.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Flatter and shorter again on off, Rahane defends it off his back foot. |
| 65.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Walks forward to the pitch of the delivery and blocks it back. |
| 65.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 65.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Steps down the track to a full ball and eases it down through mid on for a run. |
| Change of ends for Mitchell Starc. |
| 66.1 : M Starc to Rahane, Length delivery outside off, Rahane leaves it. The ball rises onto the keeper. |
| 66.2 : M Starc to Rahane, FOUR! Beautifulky punches off the back foot through backward point for a boundary. A very loose delivery by Starc there offers Rahane width and Ajinkya has no problem punishing it. |
| 66.3 : M Starc to Rahane, Length delivery on off this time by Starc, Rahane blocks it off his front foot. |
| 66.4 : M Starc to Rahane, A tad fuller this time and Ajinkya defends it with a straight bat. |
| Mitchell Starc is not looking at his best. He is already down by at least 10 kph in his speed. Is he carrying any niggle? |
| 66.5 : M Starc to Rahane, Short and Rahane pulls it away to the square leg fielder for a single. |
| 66.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Bouncer! Quick and short by Starc, Pujara gets away from that ball. |
| 67.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Nearly walks into the trap. Rahane dances down the track to play the flick shot and does so in the air. Luckily for him, it falls just short of short mid-wicket. There are three catching fielders on the leg side. |
| 67.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Slow and full outside off, Rahane leans forward in defense. |
| 67.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Allows the delivery to spin back in from around off and then taps it down towards short leg. |
| 67.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Shimmies down the track to a full ball around off and defends it back. |
| 67.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Shortish and on off, turning back in, Rahane works it around off his hips but finds backward square leg. |
| 67.6 : N Lyon to A Rahane, Tossed up ball outside off, Rahane once again uses his feet and then tries to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the pads as the ball rolls wide of the keeper. Rahane immediately gets back inside the crease. A much-better over by Lyon. |
| 68.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Full outside off, Pujara tries to drive it on the off side but the ball hits the inner half and goes towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 68.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Length delivery on off, Che blocks it off his front foot. |
| 68.3 : M Starc to Pujara, Length delivery once again this time outside off, Pujara leaves it away. |
| 68.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Beauty. Length delivery pitching on off jags back in sharply and beats Pujara's defense and hits him on the thigh pads. |
| 68.5 : M Starc to Pujara, A bit fuller this time and Pujara blocks it off his front foot. |
| 68.6 : M Starc to Pujara, Outside off on length, Pujara leaves it alone. |
| 69.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Flighted on off, Rahane walks forward and pushes it to silly mid on. |
| 69.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Lyon is on the shorter side with his length, it's around off and Rahane goes back to work it in front of square leg for a run. |
| 69.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Beaten in flight! Nicely tossed up again by Lyon. It lands just short outside off, turning back in just a hint, Pujara is neither back nor forward as he pushes inside the line to get beaten. |
| 69.4 : N Lyon to C Pujara, FOUR! Easily put away! A friendly long hop by Lyon, it's around off and this time Pujara picks it early. He immediately goes inside the crease and pulls it powerfully over mid-wicket. |
| 69.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Steps down the track and brings his bat and pad together in defense. A stifled appeal for an lbw dies down quickly. |
| 69.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Whoa! Extra spin and bounce, Pujara decides to offer no shot and takes a blow on his body. This is turning out to be a tough pitch with every passing minute. |
| Pat Cummins is into the attack. |
| 70.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Length delivery on off, Rahane blocks it off his front foot. |
| 70.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Once again length delivery on off, Rahane defends it with a straight bat. |
| 70.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Pitches on middle and leg, the ball angles in and Rahane flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 70.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Wide down the leg side, Pujara shoulders arms to it. |
| 70.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length deliver on middle and off, Che flicks it on the leg side for and easy single. |
| Slight altercation there. Aaron Finch and Cheteshwar Pujara involved in war of words. Umpire Dharmasena intervenes. |
| 70.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, WIDE! Too short by Cummins. Rahane tries to move away from the line but his bat is hanging like a periscope. Cummins is shocked when he sees that the umpire has called it a wide ball. |
| Pat Cummins to Rahane, Rahane flicks it away towards the square leg region for a single. |
| 71.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Floated full ball around off, Rahane skips down the track and drives it through mid on for three runs. |
| 71.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spin and bounce from outside off, Pujara offers no shot and takes it on his pads. |
| 71.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Catch it is the shout, nothing doing. Pujara shimmies down the track and defends it with his bat and pad together. Slight inside edge there but not carrying to any of the close-in fielders. |
| 71.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flighted and way wide outside off, not turning back in enough, Pujara takes his front leg outside the line of the stumps and pads it away. |
| 71.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spinning back into the batsman, Pujara moves back to defend but gets an inside edge through his legs to square leg. |
| 71.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Works it with the spin to the leg side, once again to square leg. |
| 72.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full on middle and off, Rahane keeps it away off his front foot. |
| 72.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Length delivery outside off, Rahane goes on his back foot and punches away for a single. |
| 72.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bouncer once again and Che ducks underneath it. |
| 72.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Two on the trot by Pat. Cummins bowls a bouncer once again and Pujara has no issues ducking underneath it. |
| 72.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length delivery on off, Che blocks it away. |
| 72.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Once again length delivery on off, Pujara defends off his back foot. |
| Ajinkya Rahane is given out, caught at short leg. He takes the DRS. |
| 73.1 : Lyon to Rahane, Not out! Nothing there. Lyon serves a flighted off spinner around off, Rahane dances down the track and then tries to defend with his bat close to the front pad. It pops out off his pads, the short leg fielder catches it, they appeal and the finger goes up. Rahane quickly takes the DRS and the replays detect no wood. Also, the third umpire checks for the lbw but it's too high. |
| 73.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, FOUR! Nice shot! Lyon pulls his length back and bowls it around off, Rahane goes deep inside the crease and pulls it with authority through mid-wicket for a boundary. Lead is now 200! |
| 73.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Jumps out of the crease to a full ball and pushes it to covers for a run. |
| 73.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Turns it off his pads to short leg. |
| 73.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, A little shimmy down the track by Pujara as he whips it uppishly but past short leg for a run. |
| 73.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Goes back inside the crease and helps it with the spin to square leg for one. |
| 74.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Wide called for bouncer! Cummins goes short around off, Rahane sways away from the line and it's too high. |
| Pat Cummins to Rahane, FOUR! Shot! That found the sweet spot of his bat. Cummins delivers it on a length outside off, Rahane plays a punchy-drive through covers for a cracking boundary. |
| 74.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Taps a length ball down to the off side and pinches a single. 50-run stand comes up. |
| 74.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it. |
| 74.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bumper again! Pujara ducks in time to let that one go over him. |
| 74.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Steams in from 'round the wicket and darts in a full ball on middle, it's defended back from the crease by Che. |
| 74.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Digs in a bouncer on middle, Pujara sits underneath it to complete the over. Quite easy at the moment for India. |
| 75.1 : Lyon to Rahane, A half-shout for an lbw! Tossed up ball outside off, Rahane tries sweeping but misses. He is hit on the pads but the impact is outside off. |
| 0.0 : What happened there? Umpire Nigel Llong is quite vocal. He points out that the backward square leg fielder is stepping back when the bowler is in his bowling stride which isn't allowed. A fielder can take a head-start and move forward, but not backwards. Good spot, Nigel. |
| 75.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Walks down to the pitch of the delivery and defends it back. |
| 75.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Goes on the back foot and turns it behind square leg for one. |
| 75.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Steps down the track and helps it through mid-wicket for one. |
| 75.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 75.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Rahane has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 76.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Round the wicket, Length delivery outside leg, Pujara leaves it. |
| 76.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Shorter this time and the ball is flicked away towards square leg for a single. And with that flick India's total moves to 200. They are in a commanding position in this match. |
| 76.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Short and Rahane tries to hit the upper cut but misses the ball. He is lucky that the ball misses the edge. |
| 76.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Beautifully pulled this time towards the fine leg fielder for a single. |
| 76.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length delivery on middele and off, Pujara flicks it on the leg side and a good diving effort by Handscomb at short square leg to save runs for his team. |
| 76.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Length delivery this time and Pujara pushes it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 77.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. |
| 77.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Dropped? Nopes. Flighted off spinner around off, Rahane leans forward to defend but it takes the inside edge, brushes his pads and flies wide of Finch at short leg. |
| 77.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Works it away with the spin through square leg for a run. |
| 77.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Shortish and outside off, Che goes back and cuts it wide of point for one. |
| 77.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Hurries down the track to a full ball and drives it back in the direction of the bowler. Lyon dives to his left to stop the ball. |
| 77.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, A failed attempt to play the sweep shot by Rahane. No real appeal on this occasion as the impact was easily outside off. |
| 78.1 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Full on middle, Pujara flicks it on the leg side through mid-wicket for a couple. Loose delivery by Pat there. |
| 78.2 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Short this time and Pujara blocks it off his back foot. The ball is tapped into the ground and the fielder at fine short leg had no chance. |
| 78.3 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Short down the leg side, Pujara leaves it away. |
| 78.4 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, FOUR! Bad delivery by Cummins there. With the form Pujara is in, he will hit these deliveries for a boundary even in his sleep. It was bowled short and down the leg, Che flicks it towards the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 78.5 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Bouncer by Pat. Pujara evades it. |
| 78.6 : Pat Cummins to Pujara, Once again a bumper and Pujara ducks underneath it. They need to change their tactics here. Pujara is not being troubled by these short ones. |
| Drinks break. Magnificent morning for India. They haven't lost any wicket on Day 4 and have managed to swell their lead to 224 runs. Pujara and Rahane are going strong at the moment while Australia's bowling has looked quite flat with the exception of Nathan Lyon. Will the script change in the next 75 minutes? |
| 79.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Flighted off spinner around off, Rahane defends it off his back foot. |
| 79.2 : Lyon to A Rahane, In the air... But was there any bat? Turn and bounce from around off, Rahane tries to paddle it away but misses to get hit on the pads. It balloons in the air but drops safely before the short backward square leg fielder can get there. |
| 79.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Allows the ball to spin back in and helps it in front of square leg for a run. |
| 79.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Advances down the track to a full ball and flicks it straight to mid-wicket. |
| 79.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball on off, defended from the crease by Che. |
| 79.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Full and around off, Che walks forward and pushes it to mid on. |
| Second new ball has been taken by Australia. Mitchell Starc is back on to make first use of the Kookaburra. |
| 80.1 : M Starc to Rahane, Length on off, Rahane defends off his back foot. He initially wanted a single but changes his mind straightaway. |
| 80.2 : M Starc to Rahane, Full on off and Rahane blocks it off his back foot. |
| 80.3 : M Starc to Rahane, FOUR! Shot of the session. Starc bowls it full on off, he gets a hint of inswing but Rahane hits is straight down the ground for a single. When Rahane is on song there are very few players as beautiful to watch. |
| 80.4 : M Starc to Rahane, Length delivery outside off, Rahane chooses not to play that. |
| 80.5 : M Starc to Rahane, Length delivery on off, the ball goes with the angle and Rahane gets on his back foot and pushes it towards the point region for a single. |
| 80.6 : M Starc to Pujara, FOUR! Starc bowling over the wicket to the right-hander bowls down the leg, The bowl is swinging away, Pujara leaves it and diving Tim Paine cannot even get a hand to it. The ball races away to the fence. |
| Change in bowling. Josh Hazlewood is brought back into the attack. |
| 81.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, In the channel outside off, Rahane allows it through. |
| 81.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full and outside off, driven off the front foot to covers. |
| 81.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Lovely away movement off the seam outside off, Rahane shoulders arms. |
| 81.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 81.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Angles in a full ball on middle, Rahane brings down a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. |
| 81.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, A hint of away shape, Rahane lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 82.1 : M Starc to Pujara, Length delivery oustide off, Pujara tries to defend off his back foot but the ball starigtens after pitching and misses the outside edge. Better from Starc. |
| 82.2 : M Starc to Pujara, Length delivery outside off, Pujara shoulders arms to it. |
| 82.3 : M Starc to Pujara, FOUR BYES! Once again starc misses his line and length. Bowls it wide on leg and the ball moves away. Pujara leaves it away. Paine dives to his left, gets his hand to it but cannot stop the ball going to the boundary. |
| 82.4 : M Starc to Pujara, Length deivery, the ball rises after pitching and hits the glove of Pujara. |
| 82.5 : M Starc to Pujara, Pujara tries to defend it but the ball misses the bat. |
| 82.6 : M Starc to Pujara, WOW! Che going uppish. Short by Starc outside off, Pujara brings out the upper cut from his armour and flies it towards the third man region for a boundary. |
| Nathan Lyon is back on to operate with the new ball. |
| 83.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Turn and bounce from around middle, Rahane helps it off his pads to backward square leg. |
| 83.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Catch it is the shout... SAFE! A flighted ball on middle, Rahane steps down the track and flicks it aerially over square leg. Harris in the deep runs forward but the ball drops in front of him. They pick up a single. |
| 83.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Tossed up ball on middle, worked away to mid-wicket. |
| 83.4 : Lyon to Pujara, Needless excitement shown by the close-in fielders. Loopy full ball around off, Che advances down the track and tries to defend but misses. It hits him on the pads and then drops on the surface. Appeal for a bat-pad and then lbw by the Aussies, nothing doing as far as the umpire is concerned. |
| 83.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spinning back in, helped down to square leg. |
| 83.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Pujara has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| Josh Hazlewood bowling from the other end. |
| 84.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Rahane leaves the ball pitched outside off. |
| 84.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full on off, Rahane blocks it off his front foot. |
| 84.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Fuller again and Rahane pushes it towards the mid on fielder. |
| 84.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length delivery outside off, Jinx leaves it away. |
| 84.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full on off, Rahane confidently blocks it away. |
| 84.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Leg bye! On middle and leg, Rahane tries to flick it but misses and the ball hits his pad and goes towards the fine leg region for a single. |
| 85.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Full length ball around off, Rahane skips down the track and drives it through mid off. The ball slows down before the rope and they take three. |
| 85.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Played to the mid-wicket region by the batsman. No run. |
| 85.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Turning down the leg side, Pujara taps it down to square leg for a run. He seems to have pulled his hamstring. Pickle juice? |
| 85.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Tickles it away with the spin, slightly uppish but in the gap at mid-wicket for one. |
| 85.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Spinning in sharply and taking Pujara's thigh pad before dropping in front of short leg. |
| 85.6 : N Lyon to Pujara, Floated on middle, Pujara walks down the track and pads it away. |
| 86.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length outside off, Rahane isn't tempted to disturb that. |
| 86.2 : J Hazlewood to A Rahane, Short outside off, Rahane plays the pull but straight to the fielder. |
| 86.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Good length on off, Jinx defends it off his back foot. |
| 86.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full on middle, Rahane firmly blocks it off his front foot. |
| 86.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full, Ajinkya pushes it straight back at the bowler. Who gathers it on his follow up. |
| 86.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length delivery on off, Rahane defends it off his back foot. |
| 87.1 : N Lyon to Pujara, Goes on the back foot and works it off his pads to square leg. |
| 87.2 : N Lyon to Pujara, Advances down the track to a full ball and tries to defend. Fails to put bat on ball and is hit on the pads. |
| 87.3 : N Lyon to Pujara, Pujara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 87.4 : N Lyon to Pujara, Flighted and outside off, Che pads it away. |
| 87.5 : N Lyon to Pujara, Turn and bounce on middle, Pujara tries defending but it takes his pads and lobs over short leg. |
| 87.6 : N Lyon to C Pujara, OUT! First success for Australia this morning! Lyon gets a breakthrough finally. He has been the most impressive bowler for the Aussies and is rewarded for his perseverance. A tossed up delivery landing outside off, Pujara strides forward to wear it on his pads but it bounces extra, raps him on the front thigh pad and then takes some part of his gloves before lobbing to Finch at short. They appeal and the finger goes up. The 87-run stand is broken, devil's number benefi |
| Rohit Sharma arrives with India leading by 249 runs. The stage is set for him. |
| 88.1 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length on middle, Rahane keeps it out off his front foot. |
| 88.2 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Short and Rahane comfortably pulls it behind square for two runs. |
| 88.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Length delivery on off, Ajinkya blocks it out. |
| 88.4 : J Hazlewood to A Rahane, Short once again and Rahane confidently pulls it towards the square leg region for a single. |
| 88.5 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Close. Length delivery outside off, the balls shapes away and misses the outside edge of Rohit's bat by a whisker. |
| 88.6 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Length on off, Rohit keeps it out. |
| 89.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Full and on middle, Rahane walks forward and defends it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 89.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Edgy! Rahane comes down the track again and tries to defend. It takes the inside edge and flies wide of short leg. |
| 89.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Lets the ball spin back in and defends it by closing the face of the bat. |
| 89.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Spin and bounce from middle, Rahane goes back and taps it down to square leg. |
| 89.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Another delivery worked away with the spin but straight to backward square leg. |
| 89.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, FOUR! Takes a good calculative risk and sends it across the fence. Loopy and around off, Rahane skips down the track and flicks it with the turn over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 90.1 : J Hazlewood to R Sharma, Full outside off, a bit of movment there but Rohit keeps it out. |
| 90.2 : J Hazlewood to Sharma, Short of a length, Sharma goes on to his back foot and pushes the ball on leg side for a single. Gets off the mark. |
| 90.3 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, FOUR! Fifty for the vice captain. A much needed one for him. He wasn't in the best of form before the start of this innings but it looks like that has changed. This is a delightful news for India and one that will dread Australia. Coming back to the ball it was short and Rahane picks the bones out of it. The ball races away towards the square leg region for four. |
| 90.4 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Full and on off, Rahane blocks it away. |
| 90.5 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Astutely defended by Rahane off his front foot. |
| 90.6 : J Hazlewood to Rahane, Overpitched by Josh and Ajinkya drives it through cover region for a couple. The ball doesn't have the legs to go to the boundary. |
| 91.1 : N Lyon to Sharma, Beaten! Full and flighted outside off, Rohit is forward to play for the turn but it skids through to beat the outside edge. |
| 91.2 : N Lyon to Sharma, OUT! Terrific catch by Peter Handscomb at silly point! Lyon strikes again and is all smiles. All the hard work is paying off now for the Aussie off spinner. Flighted delivery around off, turning back in slightly this time with extra bounce. Sharma is drawn forward in defense but fails to get his bat on it. It then pops out towards silly point where Peter reacts quickly and dives forward to take a one-handed catch inches above the surface. A bit similar to Pujara's wicket. |
| Rishabh Pant's turn. |
| 91.3 : N Lyon to Pant, And straightaway Pant decides to take on Lyon. Flighted ball on middle, Rishabh swings his bat hard and hits it in the air. Not much timing behind it though. It falls in the deep at long on and stops. They take a couple. |
| 91.4 : N Lyon to Pant, Beaten! Good response from the bowler. Drifts it in from around off, Pant tries to defend but it spins away to beat the bat. |
| 91.5 : N Lyon to Pant, Pant has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 91.6 : N Lyon to Pant, Turns and bounce from around off, Pant pulls his bat away at the very last moment. End of a successful over for Lyon. |
| Pat Cummins is into the attack now. |
| 92.1 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full and on off, Rahane defends by getting right behind the line of the ball. |
| 92.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full and on off, Rahane beautifully defends off his front foot. |
| 92.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full and outside off, Ajinkya blocks it away. |
| 92.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full and on off, Ajinkya pushes it to the point region for a single. |
| 92.5 : Pat Cummins to Pant, On good length but down the leg, Pant flicks it on the leg side for a single. |
| 92.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Fuller length delivery and Rahane keeps it out. |
| 93.1 : N Lyon to Pant, FOUR! Connects and connects well this time! Loopy full ball landing around off, Pant takes a big stride forward and muscles it over mid on for a boundary. |
| 93.2 : N Lyon to Pant, Short this time, wide outside off, Pant goes back and cuts it through the line. Finds gap at point and rotates the strike. |
| 93.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and then defends it back. |
| 93.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Quicker this time, turning back in from outside off, Rahane quietly helps it behind square leg and picks up a single. |
| 93.5 : N Lyon to Pant, Flatter and shorter on off, turning away a bit, Pant stays back and forces it down to long on for a run. |
| 93.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Flighted off spinner on middle, from 'round the wicket, Rahane defends it by covering the spin. |
| 94.1 : Pat Cummins to Pant, Length delivery on middle, the ball moves with the angle and Pant pushes it off his back foot towards point for a single. |
| 94.2 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Full and Rahane blocks it off his front foot. |
| 94.3 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Bouncer and Rahane lets it go to the keeper. |
| 94.4 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, On length and Rahane defends it from the crease. |
| 94.5 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Bouncer again and Rahane ducks underneath it. |
| 94.6 : Pat Cummins to Rahane, Outside off and Rahane shoulders arms to it. That's Lunch on Day 4. |
| Top session for India. They have further strengthened their position in this Test match. The pair of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane dominated most parts of the morning half as they put together an 87-run stand. The Australian bowling was flat, to say the least, however, Nathan Lyon bowled his heart out and eventually snapped a couple of wickets. The Indian lead is now 25 short of 300 and they will be eager to bat at least one more session to maximize it. In Rahane and Pant, the tourists ha |
| ... Day 4, Session 2 ... |
| Welcome back for the afternoon session. The men concerned are back on the field. Rishabh Pant will be on strike. Nathan Lyon to begin proceedings... |
| 95.1 : N Lyon to Pant, Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Pant gets forward and drives it back to the bowler. |
| 95.2 : N Lyon to Pant, Slower through the air as it lands on off and breaks away. Pant stays back and defends it down safely. |
| 95.3 : N Lyon to Pant, FOUR! Two balls spent defending and that's all. How refreshing is this player! Wears his skates to a full ball around leg and heaves it against the spin over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 95.4 : N Lyon to Pant, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Rishabh. However, this time he didn't get the connection right. Jumps out of the crease and swings his bat across the line. It takes the inside half of the bat but still speeds away through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 95.5 : N Lyon to Pant, FOUR! Pant is going bang, bang, bang... Advances down the track to a full ball and powers it over mid on. Once again the connection ain't proper but it still has enough to take the ball past the fence. |
| 95.6 : N Lyon to Pant, SIX! Launches a rocket! 18 from the over, what a start to the session. India's lead is now 7 short of 300. Flighted delivery, landing full on middle, Pant kneels down and slogs it emphatically over mid-wicket for a biggie. It's going to be an entertaining session, folks. |
| Mitchell Starc to bowl. |
| 96.1 : M Starc to Rahane, Round the wicket, outside off on length, Rahane lets it go. |
| 96.2 : M Starc to Rahane, Woah! The ball is pitched outside off on a length, it jags back in and hits on the back leg of Rahane, who went for a front foot defence there. |
| 96.3 : M Starc to Rahane, Outside off in length, Rahane doesn't disturb that one. |
| 96.4 : M Starc to Rahane, FOUR! Beautiful! Overpitched outside off by Starc, Rahane looks in amazing touch today and he exquisitely drives it through covers for four. |
| 96.5 : M Starc to Rahane, Fuller this time and Ajinkya blocks it off his front foot. |
| 96.6 : M Starc to Rahane, Outside off stump and Rahane has no second thought of leaving that one. |
| 97.1 : N Lyon to Pant, OUT! Live by the sword, die by the sword. Pant is out of here. Lyon tosses it up generously outside off and gets it to spin away. Pant tries to dismiss it over covers with an inside-out shot but ends up handing a simple catch to Finch at sweeper cover. The cameo is over. Lyon has the last laugh. He gets his revenge in the form of his fourth wicket. India's lead three short of 300. |
| 0.0 : Ravichandran Ashwin is the new batsman. |
| 97.2 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Flighted off spinner on off, Ashwin defends it from the crease. |
| 97.3 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Spin and bounce from outside off, Ashwin moves back and taps it down to short leg. |
| 97.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Turning down the leg side, Ashwin clips it off his pads to backward square leg. |
| 97.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Nicely tossed up outside off, Ashwin waits on the back foot and steers it at the last moment towards third man. A couple of runs to get off the mark. |
| 97.6 : N Lyon to Ashwin, In the air... SAFE! Would have been an unfortunate dismissal for Ash. Flighted off spinner landing around off and spinning back in. Ashwin stays back to hit across the line and it hits short leg before ballooning in the air. Paine runs across to his left, Harris sprints forward from backward square leg - both dive but the ball falls right in between. They cross for a run and the lead is now 300 runs. |
| 98.1 : M Starc to Ashwin, Length outside off, the ball angles in a bit after pitching Ashwin pushes it off his back foot. |
| 98.2 : M Starc to Ashwin, Outside off, tempting Ashwin to go for it but Ashwin refuses to do so and leaves it behind to the keeper. |
| 98.3 : M Starc to Ashwin, Fuller and Ashwin blocks it off. |
| 98.4 : M Starc to Ashwin, FOUR BYES! Short and the ball bounces high off the pitch. Ravi leaves it but the ball bounces so high that Paine couldn't hold onto the ball and the ball races away to the boundary. Bad from Starc. These are free runs. He must direct the bouncer better especially to the new batsman. |
| 98.5 : M Starc to Ashwin, Running down the leg, Ashwin tries to flick but it flicks off his pads. They take a single. |
| 98.6 : M Starc to Rahane, Ashwin pushes it to the fielder at point region. |
| 99.1 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Stumping chance? Tough. Floated off spinner on middle, Ashwin rushes down the track for a big shot but misses the ball completely. It spins back big, beats the leg stump and further turns away. Paine fails to collect as a result and they take three byes. |
| 99.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Walks forward to the pitch of the delivery and defends it back. |
| 99.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, A firm sweep shot by Rahane, goes at a brisk pace to deep mid-wicket. A single. |
| 99.4 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Loopy and around off, Ashwin decides to defend it from the back foot. |
| 99.5 : N Lyon to Ashwin, Allows the ball to turn back in and then gently taps it to covers for one. |
| 99.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Short deliver on off, Rahane moves back and pulls it with the spin to deep square leg for a run. Done with 100 overs, India lead by 311. |
| 100.1 : M Starc to Rahane, Length ball on off and Rahane hits it to the fielder at cover. |
| 100.2 : M Starc to Rahane, Swing and a miss. Length delivery outside off, a bit of movement away from the batsman. Rahane swings his bat at it and he's lucky that the ball goes past the outside edge. |
| 100.3 : M Starc to Rahane, Length on middle, angling down leg, Rahane flicks it behind square for a single. |
| 100.4 : M Starc to Ashwin, Defended off the front foot by Ashwin. |
| 100.5 : M Starc to Ashwin, Outside off on length, Ashwin chases it and misses. |
| 100.6 : M Starc to Ashwin, Starc drags it on the leg side, Ashwin leaves it. |
| 101.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, Floated off spinner on middle and leg, Rahane kneels and paddles it fine down the leg side for a brace. |
| 101.2 : N Lyon to Rahane, Steps down the track to a full ball around off and defends it to the off side. |
| 101.3 : N Lyon to Rahane, Once again Rahane uses his feet and defends it down wide of short leg. |
| 101.4 : N Lyon to Rahane, Tossed up ball on off, Ajinkya runs down the track and blocks it back. |
| 101.5 : N Lyon to Rahane, Short in length and outside off, Rahane cuts it past the diving point fielder for a couple of runs. 300 up for India, lead by 315. |
| 101.6 : N Lyon to Rahane, Nicely played again. No risk at all. Full and flighted outside off, Rahane strides forward with an angled bat and pushes it through backward point for an easy couple. |
| 102.1 : M Starc to Ashwin, Length ball down the leg, side, Ashwin leaves. Paine stretches to his left to collect the ball. |
| 102.2 : M Starc to Ashwin, OUT! Ashwin holes out! Finally they pick a wicket off the short ball. Ashwin tries to pull it away for a maximum but doesn't connect well and finds Marcus Harris in the deep backward square leg region. Starc hasn't looked good but gets his second wicket. |
| Ishant Sharma walks in next. |
| 102.3 : M Starc to Sharma, Beaten, on a length and outside off, Ishant pushes at it and misses. |
| 102.4 : M Starc to Sharma, In the region outside off again, Ishant shuffles, tries to push at it but again misses. |
| 102.5 : M Starc to Sharma, Digs in a short delivery outside off, Ishant makes a leave. |
| 102.6 : M Starc to Sharma, Back of a length ball on off, Sharma blocks it off his back foot. |
| 103.1 : N Lyon to Rahane, OUT! Soft dismissal for Rahane! Lyon is all smiles, this is his 13th fifer in Tests. Flighted delivery, landing full around off, Rahane goes down on on knee and tries to reverse sweep against the spin. He fails to control his shot and hits it in the air. Mitchell Starc moves across to his left from point and takes the catch safely. India lead by 318 and have two wickets left. |
| 0.0 : Mohammed Shami is the new batsman. |
| 103.2 : N Lyon to Shami, OUT! Two in two for Lyon, he's on a hat-trick now. A tossed up delivery, landing around off and turns back in. Shami shimmies down the track and tries to heave it in the stand at mid-wicket. But on the point of contact, the ball turns in and takes the inner half of the bat. It goes aerially to deep mid-wicket where Harris takes another skier easily. |
| Jasprit Bumrah is the last batsman to face the hat-trick ball. The crowd is behind Lyon. |
| 103.3 : N Lyon to Bumrah, No hat-trick. Loopy ball on off, Bumrah defends it by prodding forward. |
| 103.4 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Lunges to a full ball and jams it down easily. |
| 103.5 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Allows the ball to spin back in and then defends it by going inside the crease. |
| 103.6 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Full and on off, defended off the front foot. A double-wicket maiden for Lyon. |
| 104.1 : M Starc to Sharma, Just short! Fuller length on off angles in and moves away. Finds an outside edge of Ishant's bat but unfortunately doesn't carry to the first slip and is wide of diving Tim Paine. |
| 104.2 : M Starc to Sharma, Outside off on length and Sharma somehow manages to keep it out. |
| 104.3 : M Starc to Sharma, Outside off on length and Sharma kets that one go. |
| 104.4 : M Starc to Sharma, Four byes! Poor from Starc. These are free bonus runs for India. Starc bowls 3 good deliveries and follows that with a poor one on leg which is again too far away for Paine to save. Crucial runs these. |
| 104.5 : M Starc to Sharma, No run. |
| 104.6 : M Starc to Sharma, No run. |
| 105.1 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Tossed up ball on off, Bumrah prods forward and defends. |
| 105.2 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Goes on the back foot and plays it with the spin to leg gully. |
| 105.3 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Just short of silly point! Floated off spinner outside off, Bumrah stretches forward in defense but it takes his gloves and falls in front of Finch. |
| 105.4 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 105.5 : N Lyon to Bumrah, Tossed up ball outside off, left alone. |
| 105.6 : N Lyon to J Bumrah, Extra flight this time, full and spinning in, Bumrah defends it watchfully off his front foot. |
| 106.1 : M Starc to Sharma, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, Ishant shuffles across to cover the line and then shoulders arms. |
| Ishant pulls out. Gets distracted by a fly in front of his face. |
| 106.2 : M Starc to Sharma, Terrific delivery, spears in a very full ball on off, Sharma does well to dig it out to point. |
| 106.3 : M Starc to Sharma, Shortish on middle, Ishant defends it from the back foot. |
| 106.4 : M Starc to Sharma, On a length and targeting the off pole, Sharma is doing well in keeping these out safely. |
| 106.5 : M Starc to I Sharma, OUT! Ishant is bounced out! Starc bangs in a lethal short delivery on middle, Sharma stands back and tries to fend at it. He takes his eyes off the ball too and ends up lobbing it in the air off the splice of his bat. A simple catch for Finch at short leg. India are all out for 307! |
| Right then, the Australian team didn't waste much time in picking the remaining wickets post Lunch. Rishabh Pant adopted an aggressive approach and hammered 18 runs in the first over of the afternoon session but the Nathan Lyon roared back to claim a 6-wicket haul. The Indian tail failed to wag this time around and Australia have been set a target of 323 runs to win this Test match. |
| A much-better batting performance by the touring team in their second essay. Their openers set the tone and then the middle order capitalized. Pujara's partnerships with Kohli and Rahane put India in a commanding position. Now, they have a firm control of this game and with the pitch assisting spin and bounce, all the hopes will be pinned on the responsible shoulders of Ravichandran Ashwin. |
| Australia's bowling for some reason was flat. They failed to bowl with the same intensity as they did on the first morning. Nathan Lyon, as mentioned before, was the best bowler on show while Mitchell Starc also bagged a 3-fer in spite of being very ordinary. A tall task is now in front of the home team, let's see how they respond with the bat. Just for the record, they have not chased a 200-plus target in Adelaide in the last 100 years. Stay tuned for the last innings... |
| 0.1 : I Sharma to Finch, Right on the money. Good length delivery on off, comes in and is defended by Finch. |
| Aaron Finch has been adjudged lbw. He looks plumb in front. But still he wants to get it reviewed. Let's see... |
| 0.2 : I Sharma to Finch, IT'S A NO BALL! What an error by Ishant there. He oversteps the line and there's no need to see further. The ball was pitching outside off on length and jags back in. Finch is caught at the crease and the ball hits his front pad. The on field umpire adjudges him out but Finch reviews and survives only because Ishant had overstepped. Hawk Eye showed it to be clipping the leg stump. Lucky escape for Aaron. |
| I Sharma to Finch, Full on off, swings in and hits the pad. A stifled appeal by the bowler and fielder. Umpire turns it down. Going down. |
| 0.3 : I Sharma to Finch, Full and on middle and off, goes with the angle. Finch flicks it on the leg side through mid-wicket but the ball doesn't have legs in it to go to the boundary. The batsmen come back for the third. |
| 0.4 : I Sharma to Harris, Outside off on length, Harris leaves it. |
| 0.5 : I Sharma to Harris, Once again outside off, Harris isn't tempted to play that. |
| 0.6 : I Sharma to Harris, On middle and leg from Sharma, Harris flicks it on the leg side and gets off the mark. |
| 1.1 : J Bumrah to Harris, In the channel outside off, Harris allows it through to the keeper. |
| 1.2 : J Bumrah to Harris, Pretty much wide outside off, Harris has an easy leave. |
| 1.3 : J Bumrah to Harris, This one is angled into the batsman from 'round the wicket, Harris tries to flick off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 1.4 : J Bumrah to Harris, Hurls a length delivery in the zone outside off, Marcus has nothing to do with it. |
| 1.5 : J Bumrah to Harris, Around off, angling in, Harris covers the line and blocks. |
| 1.6 : J Bumrah to Harris, Slight inward movement from around off, Harris tries to defend from the crease and does so off the inside half of his bat. |
| 2.1 : I Sharma to Finch, Length outside off, Finch leaves that one. |
| 2.2 : I Sharma to Finch, Once again length delivery this time though the bakk is on off stump and Finch blocks it off his front foot. |
| 2.3 : I Sharma to Finch, Length delivery outside off, tempting Ficnh to play at that but Finch calmly lets it go. |
| 2.4 : I Sharma to Finch, Fuller on off,Finch defends off his front foot. |
| 2.5 : I Sharma to Finch, Good length delivery outside off, Finch lets it go. |
| 2.6 : I Sharma to Finch, A good over by Ishant. He once again tempts Finch outside off but he resiliently refuses to go after that. He once again leaves the ball. |
| 3.1 : J Bumrah to Harris, Back of a length delivery outside off, Harris moves back and plays it down in the gap at covers for a run. |
| 3.2 : J Bumrah to Finch, The line is too straight, Finch taps it off his pads in front of square leg for a run. |
| 3.3 : J Bumrah to Harris, Harris has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 3.4 : J Bumrah to Harris, Good length ball on middle, moving back in a bit, Harris fails to keep it out and it goes off the thigh pad to square leg. |
| 3.5 : J Bumrah to Harris, Full in length and outside off, enticing the drive, but it has gone straight to mid off. |
| 3.6 : J Bumrah to Harris, In the zone outside off, easily left by Marcus. |
| 4.1 : I Sharma to Finch, Length delivery on off, blokced out by Finch. |
| 4.2 : I Sharma to Finch, A tad fuller and Finch blocks it. |
| 4.3 : I Sharma to Finch, Length delivery on off, Ishant defends off his back foot. |
| 4.4 : I Sharma to Finch, Bouncer and a well directed one. Finch is quick to duck underneath it. |
| 4.5 : I Sharma to Finch, Outside off, Aaron tries to defend off his front foot but the ball goes past his outside edge. |
| 4.6 : I Sharma to Finch, Good length delivery and Finch calmly lets it go. |
| 5.1 : J Bumrah to Harris, Back of a length delivery outside off, angling back in, Harris camps back and plays it down to point. |
| 5.2 : J Bumrah to Harris, Beaten on the drive! Bumrah tempts the batsman with a delivery on the driving length outside off. Marcus goes after it but fails to put bat on ball. |
| 5.3 : J Bumrah to Harris, Good length ball on off, Harris plays at it with soft hands and as a result the outside edge goes safely through gully for three runs. |
| 5.4 : J Bumrah to Finch, Bowls it on a length outside off, Finch plays a delightful drive off his front foot but finds the cover fielder. The bowler won't mind Aaron driving. |
| 5.5 : J Bumrah to Finch, Full and around off, Aaron blocks it solidly by covering the line. |
| 5.6 : J Bumrah to Finch, Identical to the last delivery, once again Finch safely keeps it out off his front foot. |
| 6.1 : I Sharma to Harris, Length on middle and leg blocked away by Harris. |
| 6.2 : I Sharma to Harris, On leg, Harris tries to flick but the ball flicks his pad. |
| 6.3 : I Sharma to Harris, Outside off on length, Marcus pushes it to the fielder at point. The replays show that he had overstepped there but the on field umpire fails to notice that. |
| 6.4 : I Sharma to Harris, Outside off and Marcus leaves it alone. |
| 6.5 : I Sharma to Harris, FOUR! Short of a length delivery by Marcus, Harris cuts it away beautifully through the off side for a boundary. Tha shot was oozing out class. |
| 6.6 : I Sharma to Harris, Back of a length, Marcus goes onto his back foot and defends it and takes way a quick single. |
| It's time for Ravichandran Ashwin. |
| 7.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball outside off, Harris gets forward and pushes it to point. |
| 7.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 7.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flatter on off, defended from the back foot. |
| 7.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, Around off, once again Marcus gets back and blocks. |
| 7.5 : R Ashwin to Harris, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. |
| 7.6 : R Ashwin to Finch, Spinning down a bit, Finch works it in front of square leg for one. |
| 8.1 : I Sharma to Finch, Length delivery outside off, Aaron leaves it alone. |
| 8.2 : I Sharma to Finch, Length delivery on middle, moves with the angle. Finch tries to flick it but it hits his pads and they take a single. Make that two as Rohit Sharma has a shy on the stumps at the non strikers end. No one is there to stop that immediately and they take the second. |
| 8.3 : I Sharma to Finch, Length delivery on off by Ishant and Finch blocks it off his back foot. |
| 8.4 : I Sharma to Finch, Fuller this time and Aaron defends off his front foot this time. |
| 8.5 : I Sharma to A Finch, FOUR! Overpitched this time by Sharma, Finch gets on his front foot and brilliantly drives it through covers for a four. Superb shot by Finch there. |
| 8.6 : I Sharma to Finch, Outside off and Finch shoulders arms to it. |
| 9.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flighted and outside off, left alone by Harris. |
| 9.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Quicker and fuller on middle, Harris strides forward and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 9.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 9.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, Sharp and flat on off, Harris defends it off his back foot. |
| 9.5 : R Ashwin to Harris, Full around off, Harris has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 9.6 : R Ashwin to Harris, Tossed up ball on off, Harris presses forward and defends it back to the bowler. |
| Mohammad Shami into the attack. He's on a hat-trick. |
| 10.1 : M Shami to Finch, Shami bowls it on length, in the middle stump channel. Blocked away by Finch. |
| 10.2 : M Shami to Finch, Once again length delivery on middle, Aaron defends off his back foot. |
| 10.3 : M Shami to Finch, Fuller this time and Finch blocks it off his front. |
| 10.4 : M Shami to A Finch, Once again full on middle, Aaron pushes it towards the mid on fielder for a single. |
| 10.5 : M Shami to Harris, Harris gets behind the line of the ball and defends it. |
| 10.6 : M Shami to Harris, Blocked off the front foot by Marcus. |
| 11.1 : R Ashwin to Finch, Slower through the air, drifting in on middle and lands fuller. Finch tries to flick but seems to have missed the ball. It goes off his pads to leg gully. |
| 11.2 : R Ashwin to Finch, Fuller and on middle, flicked with the spin past short leg for a run. |
| 11.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, Floated and full on off, from 'round the wicket, Harris draws forward in defense. |
| 11.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, Shortish and on off, hit across the line through mid-wicket for one. |
| 11.5 : R Ashwin to Finch, Turning back in from around off, Finch gets back to defend but misses the ball. It clips his pads and starts to roll back. Aaron immediately kicks it away. |
| 11.6 : R Ashwin to Finch, OUT! Ashwin draws first blood. A lovely delivery, drifting into the batsman outside off and breaking back in after hitting the deck. Finch gets forward to defend it with his bat and pad together. The ball spins back in, goes closely past his gloves and lobs in the air. Pant runs forward to catch and they appeal. The finger goes up and Kohli is pumped up. Finch walks up to his partner but decides not to take the DRS. The replays, later on, fail to detect anything. It seem |
| What a session! We witnessed a flurry of wickets post Lunch as the Indian lower order collapsed. Set a target of 323, Finch survived an early scare when he was adjudged lbw but Ishant was found to be overstepping the line. The Aussie pair after that batted watchfully but just at the stroke of Tea, Ashwin got one to spin in from the footmarks to dismiss Finch. The hosts are under pressure on this testing surface and need partnerships in this big chase. Do join us in a short while for the last ses |
| ... Day 4, Session 3 ... |
| We're back. The players are back on the field as well. Usman Khawaja has joined Marcus Harris. India are continuing with Mohammed Shami from this end. Here we go... |
| 12.1 : M Shami to Harris, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, angling back in a bit, Harris covers his stumps and shoulders arms. |
| 12.2 : M Shami to Harris, On a length around off, Harris defends it off his back foot to the off side. |
| 12.3 : M Shami to Harris, Keeps landing it on a length just outside off, Harris is solid in his defense. |
| KL Rahul moves to second slip. |
| 12.4 : M Shami to Harris, DROPPED BY PUJARA! Shami plays on the patience of the batsman and dishes out yet another length delivery outside off. Harris gets lured into the drive and gets a big fat outside edge behind. Pujara at first slip dives full length but only get his left hand to it. Parries it behind to third man and they cross. The replays show that there was no second slip in place as KL Rahul was standing at third slip. |
| 12.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, On middle, worked on the leg side, not in the gap. |
| 12.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Khawaja has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 13.1 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flighted and wide outside off, it's left alone. |
| 13.2 : R Ashwin to Harris, Quicker and shorter on off, Harris moves back and chops it down at the last moment. |
| 13.3 : R Ashwin to Harris, FOUR! Fine shot! Flighted delivery landing full outside off, Harris gets on the front foot and crunches his drive through covers for a boundary. Reminds us of David Warner. |
| 13.4 : R Ashwin to Harris, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries to Harris. Ashwin overdoes his line and bowls it full on middle, Marcus leans forward and across before flicking it through mid-wicket. |
| 13.5 : R Ashwin to Harris, Flatter and shorter on off, Harris moves back and taps it down wide of backward point for one. |
| 13.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, In the air...safe! Short in length and on off, Khawaja gets back and cuts it in the air. Ishant at point dives to his right but it falls short. They cross for a run. |
| 14.1 : M Shami to Khawaja, A length ball angling into the batsman, Khawaja turns it off his pads to mid-wicket. |
| 14.2 : M Shami to Khawaja, A gentle delivery bowled on a driving length outside off, Usman covers the line and shoulders arms. |
| 14.3 : M Shami to U Khawaja, Oohhh...nearly chops it back on. Shami delivers it on a length around off and gets it to skid back in with the angle. Khawaja tries to defend from the crease but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It almost rolls behind to the stumps. |
| 14.4 : M Shami to Khawaja, Ouch! Extra bounce for Shami. He darts it on a shortish length around middle, Khawaja fails to get it away and is hit on the body. |
| 14.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, Tries to tempt the batsman with a driving length delivery, Usman is content in leaving it. |
| 14.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Superb shot! Shami overpitches slightly on middle, Khawaja is forward with a straight bat and caresses it down the ground. The mid off fielder chases it down and they take three runs. |
| 15.1 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Tossed up ball on off, Khawaja chooses to defend it from the back foot. |
| 15.2 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Loopy and around leg, Khawaja tries to sweep but misses to get hit on the shoulder. |
| 15.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Full and on middle, Usman defends it by pressing forward. |
| 15.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Skidding back in from around off, Khawaja gets across a bit and defends it near his front pad. |
| 15.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flatter and in line of the stumps, blocked. |
| 15.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Shortish on off, Khawaja stays back-footed in defense. |
| 16.1 : M Shami to M Harris, Pitches it up and outside off, Harris drives it off his front foot to mid off. |
| 16.2 : M Shami to Harris, OUT! Second one bites the dust! Harris runs out of patience. A real tempter by Shami, bowls it on a length outside off and Marcus remains inside the crease in his attempt to cut it through the line. The length is not quite there and it takes a thick outside edge on its way to Pant's gloves, his 8th catch in the match. Australia in trouble. |
| Shaun Marsh arrives. |
| 16.3 : M Shami to Marsh, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, Marsh allows it through to the keeper. |
| 16.4 : M Shami to Marsh, A length ball on off, Marsh defends it in the gap on the off side and gets off the mark with a run. |
| 16.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, This one is just ahead of a length outside off, Khawaja decides to defend it from the crease. |
| 16.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, On a good length and outside off, Khawaja shoulders arms to end a successful over for Shami. |
| 17.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted full ball on off, Marsh is forward in defense. |
| 17.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy and on middle, landing full, Marsh gets forward and defends it with a straight bat. |
| 17.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Full and outside off, turning away, Marsh prods forward and pushes it with soft hands to point. |
| 17.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Ashwin drags his length short outside off, Marsh goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for three runs. |
| 17.5 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Loopy and outside off, left alone. |
| 17.6 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Flatter through the air, on middle, Khawaja goes back and eases it behind square leg for a run. |
| 18.1 : M Shami to Khawaja, Length delivery outside off, Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 18.2 : M Shami to Khawaja, Good kength delivery on off, Usman blocks it off the back foot. |
| 18.3 : M Shami to Khawaja, Outside off on length by Shami, Usman doesn't disturb that. |
| 18.4 : M Shami to Khawaja, Back of a length by Shami on this occasion. Khawaja defends off the back foot. |
| 18.5 : M Shami to Khawaja, Length delivery on off, Khawaja pushes it to the fielder at cover. Khawaja initially called for the run but was sent back by his partner. |
| 18.6 : M Shami to Khawaja, Outside off, Khawaja isn't tempted to play that. |
| 19.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted and outside off, Marsh covers the line by taking his front leg forward and then makes a leave. |
| 19.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, FOUR! Well played! Marsh picks the length early which is on the shorter side. He rocks back and cuts it behind backward point for a boundary. |
| 19.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up ball on off, a bit on the shorter side, Shaun defends it off his back foot. |
| 19.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Too wide outside off, left alone easily. |
| 19.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Once again the length is short and outside off, Marsh plays a late cut past the backward point fielder. Two taken this time. |
| 19.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Gets away with a poor delivery. Short and outside off, Marsh cuts hard but finds the point fielder. |
| Jasprit Bumrah is back on. |
| 20.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Around the wicket and hits the good length straight away. Good length on off, Blocked by Khawaja. |
| 20.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, A bit shorter outside off by Bumrah, Usman tries to pull but the ball isn't short enough to pull. The ball misses the bat and goes to Pant behind the stumps. |
| 20.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Moves on the leg side, Khwaja flicks it to the leg side for a couple. |
| 20.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Length delivery outside off, the ball jags back in and beats Khawaja's defence and hit him high on his thigh pad. |
| 20.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, What a beauty. The ball pitches on off in the good length area. The ball moves in after hitting the pitch and misses the southpaw's edge of the bat by just a few inches |
| 20.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Outside off and Usman shoulders arms to it. |
| 21.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Sliding down the leg side, Shaun turns it behind square leg for a run. |
| 21.2 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Walks down the track and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 21.3 : R Ashwin to U Khawaja, Jumps out of the crease and tries to flick on the leg side. Fails to connect and it goes wide of first slip off his pads. |
| 21.4 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, Short and outside off, cut through point for a run. |
| 21.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy and outside off, it's allowed through to the keeper. |
| 21.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Presses forward to a full ball and blocks it towards silly point. |
| 22.1 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Back of a length on off, Khawaja blocks it off his back foot. |
| 22.2 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Length delivery outside off, Khawaja doesn't disturb that. |
| 22.3 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Bumrah bowls it on the 4th stump line, Usman patiently leaves it away. |
| 22.4 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, A bit fuller this time and Khawaja fends it off his front foot. |
| 22.5 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Tempting Khawaja to go for the drive by bowling outside off, but Usman is not tempted by that. |
| 22.6 : J Bumrah to Khawaja, Testing Usman's patience here is Bumrah, he continues to bowl the 4th stump line inviting him to drive but Khawaja refuses to do that and shoulders arms to it. |
| 23.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted one on middle, Marsh gently nudges it behind square leg and collects a single. |
| 23.2 : R Ashwin to U Khawaja, Fuller and outside off, driven off the front foot to covers. |
| 23.3 : R Ashwin to Khawaja, OUT! Talk about throwing your wicket away! Poor, very poor by Khawaja. He is the experienced batsman and that's a needless shot. Superb delivery by Ashwin. Bowls it slow and lands it in the line of the stumps. Usman is down the track for a big shot but fails to reach the pitch of the ball. Still goes on with his shot but it turns away just a bit to take the outer half of the bat. Rohit runs in from sweeper cover, seems to have misjudged the skier a bit but then complet |
| Peter Handscomb will replace Usman Khawaja in the middle. |
| 23.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 23.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy and on off, Marsh prods forward in defense. |
| 23.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Fires in a quicker one in line of the stumps, Shaun immediately gets back and defends it to the off side. |
| 24.1 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Outside off on length, Handscomb blocks it off his back foot. |
| 24.2 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Once again back of a length outside off, Peter defends it off his back foot. |
| 24.3 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Good length delivery on off, Handscomb plays it well off his front foot. Bumrah trying to catch Peter in the crease for an lbw. |
| 24.4 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, On middle and off a bit fuller, Peter flicks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 24.5 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Back of a length this time and Handscomb blocks it out. |
| 24.6 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Full on middle and off, Peter dangerously flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a couple. Playing across the line is a dangerous thing to do here. Australia don't wanna lose one more here. |
| 25.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Straighter and sliding down, Marsh turns it behind square leg for a couple. |
| 25.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Marsh has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 25.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Skidding back in from around off, Marsh is forward in defense but it takes the inside edge and rolls to mid-wicket. Peter comes running down in search of a run but is sent back. |
| 25.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Stays back to a shortish ball and pushes it out to covers. |
| 25.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Works it around off his pads but not in the gap. |
| 25.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted and wide outside off, Marsh allows it through. |
| 26.1 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Length ball outside off, Handscomb defends it with a straight bat. |
| 26.2 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Good length delivery outside off, Handscomb leaves it alone. |
| 26.3 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, A bit fuller this time and the ball finds the outer half of Peter's defensive blade before going to the fielder at gully region. |
| 26.4 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, FOUR! Short of a length and Handscomb pulls it away to square leg for a boundary. Confident looking shot by Handscomb there. Should direct the bouncers better. |
| 26.5 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Outside off on length, Peter blocks it off his back foot. |
| 26.6 : J Bumrah to Handscomb, Back of a length and Handscomb punches it off his back foot on off side but straight to the fielder. |
| 27.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Marsh has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 27.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Floated and full on middle, Marsh prods forward to defend. |
| 27.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy and turning away from outside off, Shaun shoulders arms. |
| 27.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter on off, defended off the back foot. |
| 27.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 27.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Gets forward and gently plays it in the gap on the leg side for a quick single. |
| 28.1 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Around the wicket to the lefty, bowls outside off on length. Marsh leaves it alone. |
| 28.2 : J Bumrah to Marsh, On a good length outside off, the ball jags back in and beats Marsh's defence and hits him on his thigh pad. |
| 28.3 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Outside off and Shaun shoulders arms to it. |
| 28.4 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Back of a length and Marsh punches it on the off side but straight to the fielder. |
| 28.5 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Trying to tempt Marsh on the 4th stump line but he calmly leaves it away. |
| 28.6 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Outside off on length, Marsh doesn't disturb that. |
| 29.1 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Advances down the track and bunts it down to long on for a run. |
| 29.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Works it off his pads to the leg side and takes a run. |
| 29.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Floated one, turning back in sharply, Peter helps it away to square leg. |
| 29.4 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Tossed up and wide outside off, Handscomb jumps out of the crease and then wears it on his pads. |
| 29.5 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. |
| 29.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| Ishant Sharma is back on. |
| 30.1 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Length delivery outside off, Handscomb leaves it away. |
| 30.2 : I Sharma to Handscomb, A bit shorter this time, Peter tries to block it but the ball jags back in and hits him on his abdomen. |
| 30.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Length delivery on off and Handscomb blocks it with a straight bat. |
| 30.4 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Outside off, trying to tempt Peter but he keeps his calm and leaves the ball. |
| 30.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Good length on off, defended off his back foot. |
| 30.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Middle and off stump line by Sharma this time. He bowls it full and Handscomb flicks it towards the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| Drinks break. |
| 31.1 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, A bit short in length outside off, Handscomb flicks it on the leg side for a single. |
| 31.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Once again a bit short to Marsh, he cuts it straight to the fielder. |
| 31.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up by Ashwin and Marsh brings out his front foot defense. |
| 31.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Once again tossed up by Ashwin, Shaun has no problem defending it off his front foot. |
| 31.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossing it up is Ashwin but Marsh is having no issues blocking it off his front foot. |
| 31.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter by Ashwin, Marsh blocks it away. |
| 32.1 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Back of a length ball on off, punched off the back foot to covers. |
| 32.2 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Angles in a full ball on off, Handscomb tries playing straight but it takes an inside edge and goes through square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 32.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, In the channel outside off, Handscomb allows it through to the keeper. |
| 32.4 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Sliding down the leg side, Handscomb clips it fine off his pads for a run. |
| 32.5 : I Sharma to Marsh, Switches to 'round the wicket and angles in a length ball just outside off, Shaun defends it off his front foot. |
| 32.6 : I Sharma to Marsh, Whoa! This one shoots off the surface from a length around off, Marsh is taken by surprise as he tries to defend. Takes a blow on his gloves as it pops out towards point. Not carrying. |
| 33.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter on middle, Marsh flicks it away to square leg for a single. |
| 33.2 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Dropped! Loopy delivery outside off, the ball spins into the right hander. Handscomb flicks it and the ball goes straight in and out of KL Rahul's hand at short leg. |
| 33.3 : R Ashwin to Handscomb, Drifts onto the pads of Peter, he flicks it away for an easy single. |
| 33.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up by Ashwin, the southpaw blocks it off his front foot. |
| 33.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up once again, Marsh pushes it to the fielder at mid on. |
| 33.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, FOUR! BEAUTY! Too full by Ashwin. He tosses it up to Marsh outside off and Marsh hits his trademark drive through covers for a boundary. Timed and placed it to perfection by Marsh. Marsh is looking comfortable out in the middle. |
| 34.1 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Lands it on a length around off, Peter shuffles across the stumps and defends it with a straight bat. It takes the inner half and rolls to mid-wicket. |
| 34.2 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Too full in length and outside off, it's driven back off the front foot but Ishant does well in his followthrough to make a half stop. |
| 34.3 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Angling in a full ball on off, Peter is pretty solid in his defense. |
| 34.4 : I Sharma to P Handscomb, On a length and outside off, it's defended from the crease to the off side. |
| 34.5 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Keeps probing around off, a length delivery staying low, Handscomb has his eyes glued to the ball as he blocks from the crease. |
| 34.6 : I Sharma to Handscomb, Full and outside off, Handscomb pushes it down to mid off. |
| 35.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Pitches it outside leg, Marsh tries to flick but the ball hits his pad. |
| 35.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Ohh! That turned sharply after pitching on middle and beats the stumps and the outside edge of Marsh's bat. |
| 35.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up outside leg, Marsh offers no shot and puts his pads in front. |
| 35.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Once again Ashwin tosses it up outside leg, Marsh has no issue offering no shot and getting his pad in front. |
| 35.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, A bit short this time and Marsh flicks it onto the ground and towards the short leg fielder. |
| 35.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Drifting on leg and the southpaw tries to flick the ball but misses and it hits his thigh. |
| Mohammed Shami is back on. |
| 36.1 : M Shami to Handscomb, Good length ball on middle, punched down towards mid on. |
| 36.2 : M Shami to Handscomb, Another length delivery outside off, Peter plays from the crease point. |
| 36.3 : M Shami to Handscomb, Goes full this time and bowls it in the line of the stumps, Handscomb covers the line and blocks. |
| 36.4 : M Shami to Handscomb, Fullish and outside off, Handscomb gets forward to push inside the line but it goes off the outer half to point. |
| 36.5 : M Shami to P Handscomb, OUT! Gone. Number 4 goes down. Australia in tatters. Shami returns in the attack and strikes. Good bowling change by Kohli. A short delivery hurrying onto the batsman, Handscomb tries to pull but fails to middle his shot properly. It comes out off the higher portion of his bat and goes straight into the hands of Pujara at mid-wicket. The Indians are celebrating. They are right on top and are slowly running through the Aussie batting line-up. |
| Travis Head arrives. He played a handy knock in the first innings. His team needs another one from his bat. |
| 36.6 : M Shami to Head, On a shortish length around off, defended off the back foot. |
| 37.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up on middle, Marsh blocks it off his front foot. |
| 37.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy delivery on middle, the southpaw defends off his front foot. |
| 37.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter this time by Ravichandran, kept out by Marsh. |
| 37.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Shaun gets on his front foot and pushes the ball towards extra cover for a single. Bumrah does a brilliant work diving to his left and saving runs for his side but he also injures himself in the process. India would pray that it's not anything long term. |
| Jasprit Bumrah is heading off the field. Seems to have badly hurt his shoulders. India will hope there is nothing serious. |
| 37.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up and Head brings out the front foot defense. |
| 37.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up once again by Ashwin, Head has no problem keeping it out courtesy, front foot defence. |
| 38.1 : M Shami to Marsh, Shami runs in from 'round the wicket and angles in a length ball on off, Marsh defends it off his back foot. |
| 38.2 : M Shami to Marsh, Tries to defend from the crease but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 38.3 : M Shami to Marsh, Lands it on a length around off, Shaun defends it from the crease to the off side. |
| 38.4 : M Shami to Marsh, Spears in a full ball on off, Marsh covers the line and blocks it back safely. |
| 38.5 : M Shami to Marsh, On the pads, helped towards backward square leg for one. |
| 38.6 : M Shami to Head, Drifting down the leg side, nudged fine down the leg side for a run. |
| 39.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Flatter and in the line of the stumps, defended off the back foot. |
| 39.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Loopy and full on off, spinning away, Head leaves it alone. |
| 39.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Walks down the track and drives it through to mid off. |
| 39.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up ball on middle, Head works it around to mid-wicket. |
| 39.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Turning towards off from leg, Head goes on the back foot and taps it down near the surface. |
| 39.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Head has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 40.1 : M Shami to Marsh, Full on middle and off, Marsh defends off his front foot. |
| 40.2 : M Shami to Marsh, Back of a length this time, on middle and off. Blocked away by Marsh off his back foot. |
| 40.3 : M Shami to Marsh, Good length outside off, let go by Shaun. |
| 40.4 : M Shami to Marsh, Length delivery on off, Finds the outter half of the bat but it's onto the ground. Marsh played it with soft hands. |
| 40.5 : M Shami to Marsh, Back of a length on off, too close to cut it ends up chopping it but luckily it's not onto his stumps. |
| 40.6 : M Shami to S Marsh, Fuller this time, its been pushed to the fielder at mid on fielder. |
| Good news for India! Jasprit Bumrah is back on the field. |
| 41.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and on middle, driven down the ground but straight to mid on. |
| 41.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Loopy and on middle, Head is on the front foot in defense. |
| 41.3 : R Ashwin to T Head, Full and flighted on leg, Head jumps out of the crease and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 41.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and going down the leg side, Head tries to sweep but misses. |
| 41.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up ball on middle, Travis gets forward and defends it. |
| 41.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Slower one, full and on middle, Head presents a textbook forward defense. |
| 42.1 : M Shami to Marsh, On middle and off the ball goes with the angle and it has been flicked to the fielder at fine leg region for a single. |
| 42.2 : M Shami to Head, FOUR! EXQUISITE! Width given there by Shami and Head goes onto his back foot and hits the square cut perfectly. Travis is continuing his form from the first innings. |
| 42.3 : M Shami to Head, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 42.4 : M Shami to Head, Fuller this time from Shami and Head defends it with a straight bat. |
| 42.5 : M Shami to Head, Length delivery on off, kept at bay by Head off his back foot. |
| 42.6 : M Shami to Head, Full on middle and off, Head defends it away. |
| Murali Vijay has been introduced into the attack. 7 overs left in the day's play. Unlikely they can get all bowled with around 20 minutes left for Stumps. |
| 43.1 : M Vijay to Marsh, Tossed up ball on middle, Marsh turns it in front of square leg and takes a single. |
| 43.2 : M Vijay to Head, Fullish and on middle, Head draws forward and defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 43.3 : M Vijay to Head, Loopy and full around off, Travis leans forward in defense. |
| 43.4 : M Vijay to Head, Shortish on off, Head immediately goes back to play it down towards point. |
| 43.5 : M Vijay to Head, Lunges to a full ball and blocks it safely. |
| 43.6 : M Vijay to Head, Flighted and on middle, Head goes back and defends it to the leg side. |
| Jasprit Bumrah is back on. |
| 44.1 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Full on off, Blocked away by Marsh. |
| 44.2 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Back of a length this time and Marsh defends it with a straight bat. |
| 44.3 : J Bumrah to Marsh, On the pads and Marsh flicks it away on the leg side. |
| 44.4 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Tempting Marsh to drive by bowling outside off, Marsh rejects the offer. |
| 44.5 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Once again outside off on a length, Shaun lets it go. |
| 44.6 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Full on off, Marsh pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 45.1 : M Vijay to Head, Beaten by a beauty! Drifting in around off, Head is forward in defense but it curves away to beat the bat. |
| 45.2 : M Vijay to Head, You will always get this from a part-timer. Sliding down the leg side, Head moves back and deflects it off his pads to fine leg for three runs. |
| 45.3 : M Vijay to Marsh, Slower through the air, full and outside off, Marsh gets forward and gently taps it down in front of silly point. |
| 45.4 : M Vijay to Marsh, Too full in length on middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 45.5 : M Vijay to Marsh, The length is short on off, Marsh goes on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover for a run. |
| 45.6 : M Vijay to Head, Drags his length short again, it's around off, Head rocks back and slaps it through backward point for a brace. |
| 46.1 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Length delivery on off, defended away by Marsh. |
| 46.2 : J Bumrah to Marsh, A bit fuller this time and Marsh blocks it away. |
| 46.3 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Full on off, Marsh defends it with a straight bat. |
| 46.4 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Fuller and Marsh tries to hit it straight but gets an inside edge and onto the pads. The ball goes towards the fielder at square leg. |
| 46.5 : J Bumrah to Marsh, FOUR! Overpitched by Bumrah and he beautifully uses his wrists to hit it through the square leg region for a beautiful boundary. Marsh is looking dangerous now and India will want to break this partnership sooner rather than later. |
| 46.6 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Full and on off, Marsh blocks it away off his front foot. |
| Ravichandran Ashwin is back into the attack. |
| 47.1 : R Ashwin to Head, Full and flighted on off, Head is on the front foot in defense. |
| 47.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Sliding down the leg side, Head moves back and works it behind square leg for one. |
| 47.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter and on off, blocked off the back foot. |
| 47.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Slower and fuller on off, Marsh strides forward and dead bats it. |
| 47.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy ball on middle and off, Marsh defends it near his front pad. |
| 47.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Around off, Shaun defends it from the crease to end the over. |
| Last over of the day coming up. A silly mid on in place... |
| 48.1 : J Bumrah to Head, Around the wicket, length delivery on off, defended confidently by Head. |
| 48.2 : J Bumrah to Head, Fuller this time and Travis pushes it back towards Jasprit. |
| 48.3 : J Bumrah to Head, Full on off, defended with a straight bat by Head. |
| 48.4 : J Bumrah to Head, Bouncer. Bumrah surprises Head with that bouncer. He ducks underneath it. |
| 48.5 : J Bumrah to Head, Onto the pads and Travis tries to flick it but it hits his thigh. |
| 48.6 : J Bumrah to Head, Last ball of the day and Travis pushes the ball to the fielder at mid on to end the day's play. That's Stumps on Day 4. |
| End of a fascinating day of Test cricket! India have gained a strong grip on this game and will be eyeing a series lead now. It all started for them in the morning when the pair of Pujara and Rahane batted with a lot of purpose to swell the lead. Post that, Rishabh Pant showed some attacking intent in the afternoon but then Nathan Lyon got into the act to finish with a 6-wicket haul. |
| Set a daunting target of 323, Australia got off to a steady start but then lost Aaron Finch at the stroke of Tea in a dramatic manner. A couple of rash shots resulted in the demise of Marcus Harris and Usman Khawaja from the crease which left Australia tottering on 60/3. Peter Handscomb didn't last long either after showing good promise and it appeared that India will run away with the show today itself. But Shaun Marsh has shown a lot of application and maturity so far in his innings as he cons |
| Time to sign off. 219 runs and 6 wickets - That's where this Test match stands. All results still possible as we head into the final day. India are the firm favourites, no doubt and it will require a mixture of courage and luck for Australia to make a match out of it. It promises to be an exciting finish. Do join us at 1000 local (2330 GMT) for all the action. Cheers! |
| ... Day 5, Session 1 ... |
| When Test matches lasting hardly four days have become a norm, here we are, heading into Day 5 of the first Test of this much-anticipated India's tour Down Under. The tourists started as the favourites and are in with a good chance to take a series lead in Adelaide. For Australia, they recently achieved a draw by batting out the whole day in Dubai, in which, Travis Head and Tim Paine played a major role, alongside Usman Khawaja. Something similar will be expected from the former two today. Also, |
| Pitch report - Not a typical Day 5 looking pitch, feels Mark Waugh. A few indentations but it is still a good one for batting, reckons Waugh. Brendon Julian then spots the footmarks on both right-hander and left-hander's off stump which Ashwin will look to exploit. Mark mentions that once the ball gets soft, it will be easy for batting. Also, the former Aussie opener states about reverse swing which the Indian bowlers are able to get from the old ball. |
| All set to get underway! The Indian players are on the field. Out come Shaun Marsh and Travis Head in the middle. The touring team is wasting no time and will start with the spin of Ravichandran Ashwin. A slip, short leg and silly point in place. Here we go... |
| 49.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Shorter in length by Ashwin to start the day, pushed away by Marsh. |
| 49.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up this time, Marsh defends it off his front foot. |
| 49.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up on middle and leg, Shaun fends it off. |
| 49.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Once again tossed up by Ravichandran trying to get the short leg and silly point in play, but Marsh has no issue blocking it. |
| 49.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up and defended with a straight bat by Marsh. |
| 49.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Pitching outside leg, Marsh offers no shot to it and gets his pad in front. |
| Ishant Sharma to bowl from the other end. |
| 50.1 : I Sharma to Head, Length delivery by Sharma to start off with, flicked onto the pads and they take the single. First run of the day. Leg bye signaled |
| 50.2 : I Sharma to Marsh, Ishant oversteps on his second delivery of the day. Fuller length delivery outside off, Marsh pushes it off his front foot. |
| I Sharma to Marsh, Fuller in length once again by Sharma, Marsh defends it off the front foot. |
| 50.3 : I Sharma to Marsh, Length delivery on middle and off, Shaun tries to flick but misses and the ball his the thigh, going down the leg so no appeal and they take a single. |
| 50.4 : I Sharma to Head, Uppish! Head tries to push the length delivery on off towards the point region. He gets it high on his bat and the ball is hit high and stays in the air for a while but it's safe. |
| 50.5 : I Sharma to Head, No run. |
| 50.6 : I Sharma to Head, No run. |
| 51.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted and down the leg side, Marsh tries to flick it off his pads but misses. |
| 51.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Another delivery on the leg stump line, Marsh gets back and tucks it behind square leg for a run. |
| 51.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Turning away from the batsman after landing around off, Head allows it through after watching the line. |
| 51.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Fuller and in the line of the stumps, Head tries to defend and it goes off the inner half to short leg. |
| 51.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Slows his off spinner in the air and lands it around leg, Head steps down the track and tries to flick. But he closes the face of the bat early and it takes the leading half of his willow. Goes safely to covers. |
| 51.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Flatter and on middle, a touch on the shorter side, Head moves back and hits it across the line. Finds short leg. |
| 52.1 : I Sharma to Marsh, Beauty to beat the bat! Ishant runs in from 'round the wicket and angles in a length ball around off. Marsh decides to play the line but is beaten by the late away movement. |
| 52.2 : I Sharma to Marsh, Fuller this time, on middle, Marsh brings down a straight bat and pushes it towards mid on. Shami runs across to his right to stop the ball and they cross for one. |
| 52.3 : I Sharma to Head, Good length delivery around off, Travis keeps his weight on the back foot and defends it watchfully. |
| 52.4 : I Sharma to Head, Bowls it around off, on a length again, Head remains back and helps it towards mid-wicket. |
| Point drops back. |
| 52.5 : I Sharma to Head, Hurls in a shortish delivery outside off, Head stays back to cover his stumps and allows it through to the keeper. |
| 52.6 : I Sharma to Head, Back of a length delivery just outside off, coming in with the angle, Head defends it from the crease to end the over. |
| 53.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Around the wicket, tosses it up on off, Marsh defends it. |
| 53.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tosses it up on middle, Shaun brings out the front foot defense. |
| 53.3 : R Ashwin to S Marsh, Flatter delivery on off, pushed towards the fielder at mid off by Marsh. |
| Silly point moves to short leg. Strange from India, they have runs on the board and can afford to keep both. |
| 53.4 : R Ashwin to S Marsh, Loopy delivery by Ashwin, finds the inside edge of Shaun's bat but the ball moves towards the fine leg region and the batsman takes a single. There's no short leg fielder on this occasion. If there was one then this would have been Marsh's number. |
| 53.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Tosses it up on middle and Head this time blocks it off the front foot. The ball finds the outer half of the defensive blade. |
| 53.6 : R Ashwin to Head, Loopy delivery by Ashwin, Travis has no issue keeping that one out of danger. |
| 54.1 : I Sharma to Marsh, Bowls it wide outside off, on a driving length, Marsh has nothing to do with it. |
| 54.2 : I Sharma to Marsh, This one is angled in the direction of off stump, Marsh has to play at it and he blocks it by covering the line. |
| 54.3 : I Sharma to Marsh, The line becomes too straight for the batsman this time as Marsh tucks it behind square leg for a run. |
| 54.4 : I Sharma to Head, Gentle delivery, on a good length and outside off, Head allows it through to the keeper. |
| 54.5 : I Sharma to Head, Gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it solidly. |
| 54.6 : I Sharma to Head, Good length ball around off, Travis stays back-footed and defends it to covers. |
| 55.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, A bit short on length by Ashwin, Marsh goes on his back foot and pushes it towards the cover region for a single. |
| 55.2 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up and Travis plays the traditional front foot defense. |
| 55.3 : R Ashwin to Head, Flighted delivery by Ashwin, Head tries to drive it but edges it towards backward point, there's no fielder there and the batsmen take a couple. |
| 55.4 : R Ashwin to Head, Tossed up and Head charges down the track and blocks it away. |
| 55.5 : R Ashwin to Head, Loopy delivery outside off, pushed it away through cover for a single. |
| 55.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Bowls it outside leg, Marsh has no second thoughts of showing pads to that one. |
| 56.1 : I Sharma to Head, Digs in a bouncer outside off, Head drops his wrists and allows it through to the keeper. |
| 56.2 : I Sharma to Head, Back of a length delivery outside off, Head punches it off his back foot to covers. So far so good from the Aussies as the Indian bowlers are yet to find their rhythm. |
| 56.3 : I Sharma to Head, Keeps it in the channel outside off, on a length and holding its line, Head covers his stumps by taking his front leg a little forward and then shoulders arms. |
| 56.4 : I Sharma to Head, OUT! You beauty, Ishant! He has bounced Head out! An effort delivery. Sharma bends his back and hurls in a lethal short delivery right at the body of the batsman. Targeting 'head' literally. Travis is caught in an awkward position as he tries to fend at it by taking his eyes off the ball. It hurries onto Travis from the surface and takes his gloves. The ball loops in the air and Rahane accepts the simplest of catches at gully. One of the heroes of the Dubai Test for Austr |
| Skipper Tim Paine walks in next. |
| 56.5 : I Sharma to Paine, Length delivery outside off, the ball angles in and Paine defends it. Looks for a quick single, decides otherwise. |
| 56.6 : I Sharma to Paine, Fuller on off, Tim blocks it off his front foot. |
| Hammer is out! Leveling up the bowler's run-up area. |
| 57.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tosses it up outside off, Marsh get his pads to it outside off. |
| 57.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up on middle, Marsh blocks it off his front foot. |
| 57.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, A bit shorter in length, Shaun comes down the track and blocks it away. |
| 57.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted on middle, Marsh defends it off his front foot. |
| 57.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tosses it up outside off, Marsh drives it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 57.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Pitching outside off, the ball is spinning away and flicks the front pad of Marsh on its way to Pant. Shaun didn't offer any shot to that delivery. Marsh is looking untroubled out in the middle. |
| 58.1 : I Sharma to Paine, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 58.2 : I Sharma to Paine, Slips down the leg side, Paine allows it through to the keeper. |
| 58.3 : I Sharma to Paine, Angling around off, Paine covers the line and blocks it from the crease. |
| 58.4 : I Sharma to Paine, Full and around off, shaping back in, Tim has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 58.5 : I Sharma to Tim Paine, FOUR! Bang! A rare loose delivery by Ishant. He delivers it short and wide outside off, Paine latches onto it and whacks it through point for a boundary. Opens his account. |
| 58.6 : I Sharma to Paine, Slants in a length ball around off, Paine covers the line and dead-bats it safely. |
| 59.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Tosses it up on middle, Marsh defends it off his front foot. |
| 59.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, The ball is once again tossed up on middle and Marsh defends it with a straight bat. |
| 59.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted delivery on off, Shaun blocks it off his front foot. |
| 59.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Flighted on middle, Shaun flicks it away through the mid wicket region for a couple. |
| 59.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, A very loose delivery by Ashwin, he bowls it short and pulls it through mid wicket. Bumrah gives it a chase and stops the bowl going for a boundary meanwhile the batsmen come back for the third. |
| 59.6 : R Ashwin to Paine, Tossed up on off, Tim confidently blocks it off his front foot. |
| Mohammed Shami replaces Ishant Sharma in the attack. Two slips in place and a gully in place as the bowler runs in from 'round the wicket. |
| 60.1 : M Shami to Marsh, Right on the money first ball. Puts it on a length around off, angling in, Marsh covers the line and blocks. |
| 60.2 : M Shami to Marsh, Full and around off, Marsh once again is watchful in his approach as he pushes it to covers. |
| 60.3 : M Shami to Marsh, A touch and too straight in line, Marsh stands back and turns it behind square leg for a single. Given as a leg bye. |
| 60.4 : M Shami to Paine, Outside off, Paine has nothing to do with it. |
| 60.5 : M Shami to Tim Paine, Pitches it up and outside off, it's driven past the diving cover fielder for a run. |
| 60.6 : M Shami to Marsh, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls a shortish delivery outside off, an easy leave for Shaun. |
| 61.1 : R Ashwin to Paine, Tosses it up the on the full, Paine tries to push it away but the ball misses the bat and hits Pant's thigh and goes to the slip fielder. There is a stiffled appeal. The umpire says it's not out. Indians consider for a review but decide otherwise. |
| 61.2 : R Ashwin to Paine, Played to the mid-wicket region by the batsman. |
| 61.3 : R Ashwin to Paine, Full and outside off, Paine comes forward and blocks. |
| 61.4 : R Ashwin to Paine, MISFIELD! A rarity from India. Short and outside off, Tim cuts it straight to point. Mohammed Shami over there takes it lightly and the ball goes through his legs. Two runs taken. |
| 61.5 : R Ashwin to Paine, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 61.6 : R Ashwin to Paine, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 62.1 : M Shami to Marsh, Bouncer by Shami, Marsh ducks underneath it. |
| 62.2 : M Shami to Marsh, Length delivery outside off, blocked off his front foot by Marsh. |
| 62.3 : M Shami to Marsh, Serves it on a length and outside off, Marsh with a stride forward covers the line and then allows it through. |
| 62.4 : M Shami to Marsh, Bouncer! The batsman ducks under it at the last moment. |
| 62.5 : M Shami to Marsh, Shami steams in from 'round the wicket and gets a full ball to tail back in. Marsh clips it off his pads to deep mid-wicket and scampers back for the second run. Rohit Sharma from the deep scores a direct hit at the bowler's end but Paine is safely in by a month. Still, the ever-aggressive Indian skipper puts in a slight appeal. Nothing doing as far as the umpire is concerned. |
| 62.6 : M Shami to S Marsh, Fullish and outside off, driven off the front foot to mid off. |
| 63.1 : R Ashwin to Paine, Flatter and on off, Paine goes on the back foot to deal with it. |
| 63.2 : R Ashwin to Paine, Paine has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 63.3 : R Ashwin to Paine, A loopy full ball on off, Tim stretches forward and defends it back. |
| 63.4 : R Ashwin to Tim Paine, Beaten! Ashwin slows this one up in the air and serves a full ball outside off. Paine gets forward and across to defend but it spins back in and takes the inside edge before hitting him on the pads. A muted appeal from the Indians. |
| 63.5 : R Ashwin to Paine, Tossed up ball on off, defended off the front foot. |
| 63.6 : R Ashwin to Paine, Uppish but safe! Paine steps down the track to a full ball and tries to flick. But the ball spins in a bit and takes the inner half of the bat. It flies but doesn't carry to short mid-wicket. Maiden over, a testing one by Ash! |
| 64.1 : M Shami to Marsh, Length delivery outside off, Marsh comes on his front foot and defends it. |
| 64.2 : M Shami to Marsh, Fuller this time and Marsh drives it off his front foot and drives it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 64.3 : M Shami to Marsh, Length delivery on off, Marsh cuts it towards the fielder at third man region for a couple. |
| 64.4 : M Shami to S Marsh, Shorter this time by Shami, Shaun confidently pulls it through square leg fielder. Rohit Sharma runs to his left and dives to stop the boundary. He touches the rope but the ball was not in his hand when he touched the fence and the replay second that. The batsmen take couple. Good fielding there by Sharma. |
| 64.5 : M Shami to Marsh, Length delivery on middle and off, Shaun flicks it but misses, it hits his apds and they take a single. |
| 64.6 : M Shami to Paine, Paine defends it off his front foot. |
| 65.1 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Loopy full ball on off, Marsh gets forward and gently pushes it to covers. |
| 65.2 : R Ashwin to Marsh, A touch flat this time, around off, Shaun keeps it out safely towards point. |
| 65.3 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Leans forward to a full ball again and defends it easily. |
| 65.4 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Good stop, skipper! This time Shaun Marsh steps down the track to a full ball around off and drills his drive through the line. It goes on one bounce to Kohli at covers who jumps and makes a half stop. |
| 65.5 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Floated one on off, Marsh presses forward in defense. |
| 65.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, FOUR! 10th Test fifty for Shaun Marsh! He reaches there with a firm pull shot off the back foot. The length was short and it assisted that stroke play. All Shaun had to to was to pick the gap at mid-wicket which he did with aplomb. Fine innings by him, this is also his first such knock in the fourth innings of a Test match. He's the one holding the torch for Australia in this game. A danger man as far as India are concerned. |
| 66.1 : M Shami to Tim Paine, FOUR! A very well directed bouncer by Shami, the ball rises onto Paine quickly, he tries to pull that away but only manages to glove it. The ball is wide on the left of Pant, who dives and tries to grab itwith his right hand but unfortunately for him, the ball is out of reach and goes to the fence. Paine survives the scare. |
| 66.2 : M Shami to Paine, Bumper once again. This time Tim manages to hit it but it is not convincing. It hits him high on the bat and once again he is lucky that the ball falls in no man land and the batsman take a single. |
| 66.3 : M Shami to Marsh, FOUR! CLASS! Fuller on middle and off by Shami, Paine flicks it away through short mid-wicket region. The ball is timed and placed to perfection and Marsh is looking very comfortable and confident out in the middle. |
| 66.4 : M Shami to Marsh, Outside off on length, Marsh shoulders arms to it. |
| 66.5 : M Shami to Marsh, Bouncer. This time it is to Marsh and he ducks underneath it. |
| 66.6 : M Shami to Marsh, Length delivery outside off, trying to tempt Marsh to drive but he coolly leaves it alone. |
| 67.1 : R Ashwin to Paine, Floated full ball around off, spinning back in, Paine lunges and defends it from the middle of the bat. |
| 67.2 : R Ashwin to Paine, Too full and on off, once again defended off the front foot. |
| 67.3 : R Ashwin to Paine, Loopy and around off, good accuracy from Ashwin, Tim blocks it off his front leg. |
| 67.4 : R Ashwin to Paine, Oohhh... turn and bounce for Ashwin as he lands it on the footmarks outside off. It breaks back in as Paine goes back in defense. It takes his gloves, brushes the pads and luckily for the Aussie skipper, falls in front of short leg. |
| 67.5 : R Ashwin to Paine, Fullish and outside off, driven through covers for a run. |
| 67.6 : R Ashwin to Marsh, Ashwin once again bowls it full and outside off. Shaun drives it with the turn to sweeper cover for one. |
| Drinks break. An absorbing first 75 minutes of Day 5. Australia lost Travis Head to Ishant's snorter but since then Shaun Marsh and Tim Paine have done well to form a partnership. India are probing hard and will be eyeing more wickets in the next hour. For the home team, longer this pair continues, better their chances become. |
| Jasprit Bumrah's turn to bowl for the first time this morning. |
| 68.1 : J Bumrah to Marsh, A length ball, down the leg side, tucked through square leg for a single. |
| 68.2 : J Bumrah to Paine, Landed outside off, angling in, Paine shoulders arms. |
| 68.3 : J Bumrah to Paine, Fuller length delivery on off, Paine defends it with a straight bat. |
| 68.4 : Bumrah to Paine, Length delivery on off, it jags back in and finds the inside edge of Tim's bat and hits his pad. |
| 68.5 : J Bumrah to Paine, Dangerous! Fuller length deliver on middle and off, Paine flicks it through mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 68.6 : J Bumrah to Marsh, No run. |
| Murali Vijay to roll his arm now. |
| 69.1 : M Vijay to Tim Paine, Starts with a loosener, a full toss on off, Paine forces it through the line but finds the cover fielder. |
| 69.2 : M Vijay to Paine, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 69.3 : M Vijay to Paine, Extra flight this time and it lands very full outside off. Tim Paine tries his best to drill his drive through covers. It takes the bottom edge and goes past the keeper. A single is taken. |
| 69.4 : M Vijay to Marsh, Full around off, blocked off the front foot. |
| 69.5 : M Vijay to Marsh, Loopy full ball around off, Marsh is on the front foot and defends it with a straight bat. |
| 69.6 : M Vijay to Marsh, The length is very full which disallows the ball to spin and Marsh easily drives it through covers for a run. |
| 70.1 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Good length ball around off, angling in, Shaun covers the line and defends it from the crease. |
| 70.2 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Lands it on a length and just outside off, Marsh keeps himself on the back foot and defends it to the off side. |
| 70.3 : J Bumrah to Marsh, On middle and off, serving it on a length, Marsh is on the back foot as he defends it back. |
| 70.4 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Full and angling into the batsman on off, Marsh defends it by covering the line. Very assured. |
| 70.5 : J Bumrah to Marsh, On and around off, Marsh is behind the line as he presents a straight bat in defense. Right from the middle of the willow. |
| 70.6 : J Bumrah to Marsh, Brave leave. Bumrah hurls in a good length ball outside off, shaping back in a shade, Marsh covers his stumps and shoulders arms. That wasn't too far away from the off pole. |
| 71.1 : M Vijay to Paine, Outside off, turn and bounce, Paine looks to cut but is cramped for room. The ball goes towards point and he gets a single. Not too far from nicking it behind. |
| 71.2 : M Vijay to Marsh, Short and outside off, cut straight to backward point. |
| 71.3 : M Vijay to Marsh, Played to the mid-wicket region by the batsman. |
| 71.4 : M Vijay to S Marsh, Full on middle, pushed towards long on for a run. |
| 71.5 : M Vijay to Paine, Around off, solidly defended. |
| 71.6 : M Vijay to Paine, Outside off, Tim gets across and blocks. |
| 72.1 : J Bumrah to Marsh, OUT! Marsh is gone for all money. Body blow to Australia. |
| 0.0 : Pat Cummins is the new batsman. |
| 72.2 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Lovely delivery to greet the new batsman. Bumrah spears in a length ball around off, Cummins defends it by covering the line. Had he missed, he was a plumb lbw candidate. |
| 72.3 : J Bumrah to Pat Cummins, Too full in length and outside off, Cummins plays a confident drive off the front foot but finds the cover fielder. Bumrah won't mind him driving. |
| 72.4 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Beaten on the drive this time. Bumrah once again puts it on a driving length outside off, Pat tries to repeat the last shot but is beaten this time. |
| 72.5 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Good leave. A length delivery landing outside off and moving back in, Cummins shoulders arms. Not far from the off stump. |
| 72.6 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Excellent bowling, this. Bumrah is getting some reverse going. Once again it's curving back in from around off, Cummins brings down his bat in defense and keeps it out off the inner half. |
| Change in bowling. Ravichandran Ashwin is back into the attack. Slight hold up in play as KL Rahul is tying Pant's shoelaces. |
| 73.1 : R Ashwin to Paine, Tossed up ball landing around off, Paine works it around with the spin to mid-wicket and takes a run. |
| 73.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Shout for a bat-pad, not given! Turn and bounce for Ashwin from outside off, Cummins stretches forward to defend but it goes wide of his pads, clips his abdomen area and flies to short leg. The fielder collects the ball, they appeal but umpire Nigel Llong shakes his head. |
| Another wicket? India are confident that Pat Cummins has nicked one behind. A review taken... |
| 73.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, NOT OUT! Waste of a review. Ashwin once again gets his ball to talk. Turning back into the batsman from outside off, Cummins leans forward to defend but it spins back in and hurries past the inside edge. Pant collects the ball behind, they appeal but nothing from the umpire. India take the referral but Hot Spot detects nothing. Snicko is also of the same opinion. |
| 73.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Spin and bounce outside off, Cummins pushes at it and misses. Pant collects it near his chest. |
| 73.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Cummins has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| Another review! This time Cummins has been given out! Looks like there is glove involved... |
| 73.6 : Ashwin to Cummins, NOT OUT AGAIN! This time Australia get benefited by the DRS. No glove there. A flighted off spinner landing around off, Cummins gets forward with a big stretch and tries to defend it with his bat and pad together. It then is seen flying off the flap of his front pad towards short leg where KL Rahul dives forward to catch the ball. The Indians appeal and the finger has gone up. Cummins has a quick chat with his skipper and then takes the DRS. The replays roll in... Nothin |
| 74.1 : J Bumrah to Paine, A bouncer on middle, Paine ducks away. |
| 74.2 : J Bumrah to Paine, Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover. |
| 74.3 : J Bumrah to Paine, Outside off, Tim looks to defend but the ball comes in a long way and beats the outside edge. |
| 74.4 : J Bumrah to Tim Paine, Full on middle, Paine pushes it towards mid on, sets off for a quick single but is sent back. |
| 74.5 : J Bumrah to Paine, FOUR! A bit streaky. On a length outside off, Paine looks to defend but the ball moves away, squared him up and takes the outside edge. However, he plays it with soft hands, hence it goes to ground. Past second slip to the fence. |
| 74.6 : J Bumrah to Paine, Full and outside off, swinging away, pushed straight to cover. |
| 75.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Beaten! Full and flighted outside off, Cummins is forward in defense but it spins past the outside edge. |
| 75.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Pitches on the rough outside off, Pat blocks it off his front foot. |
| 75.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up outside off, Cummins tries to defend off his front foot but the ball hits his front pad. A stiffled appeal is turned down by the Umpire. |
| 75.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Flatter outside off, Pat lets it go. |
| 75.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up outside off, Pat gets on his front foot and keeps it out. |
| 75.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, 1 run. |
| Ishant Sharma is back on. |
| 76.1 : I Sharma to Cummins, Angles in a length ball on middle, Cummins eases it through square leg and picks up a single. |
| 76.2 : I Sharma to Paine, On a good length outside off, Paine taps it down through point and rushes back for the second run. Excellent running between the wickets is met with a big applause by the Australian crowd. |
| 76.3 : I Sharma to Paine, A length ball around off, Paine defends it off his front foot to covers. |
| 76.4 : I Sharma to Paine, Some extra bounce from a length outside off, Tim taps it down to backward point for one. |
| 76.5 : I Sharma to Cummins, Arrows in a fuller length ball on off, Pat defends it from the crease. |
| 76.6 : I Sharma to Cummins, Bouncer down the leg side, Cummins sits underneath it. |
| 77.1 : R Ashwin to Paine, Half-shout from Pant! Flighted off spinner outside off, Paine leans forward to defend but is beaten to get hit on the pads. Impact outside off. |
| 77.2 : R Ashwin to Paine, Paine has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 77.3 : R Ashwin to Paine, Flighted and outside off, Paine presses forward and defends it to the off side. |
| 77.4 : R Ashwin to Paine, Fuller and outside off, forced to mid off for a run. |
| 77.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and flighted outside off, Cummins this time drives in the direction of mid off for one. |
| 77.6 : R Ashwin to Paine, And third time in a row a full ball has been driven to mid off for one. |
| Mohammed Shami is back on. |
| 78.1 : M Shami to Paine, Confident shot! Shami is on the shorter side first up and Paine eases his pull shot through square leg for a run. |
| 78.2 : M Shami to Cummins, Length delivery on middle, Pat blocks it off his front foot. |
| News coming in is that Rohit Sharma is off the field as he jarred his back. Doubtful for next Test? |
| 78.3 : M Shami to Cummins, Reverse swing there for Shami. Bowls it full on middle and Cummins flicks it away on the leg side and they take a single. |
| 78.4 : M Shami to Paine, Length delivery outside off, Paine shoulders arms to it. |
| 78.5 : M Shami to Paine, Good length delivery on middle, Paine flicks it off his pad and gets a couple of runs. |
| 78.6 : M Shami to Paine, FOUR! LOOSE DELIVERY BY SHAMI! Length delivery pitched on middle, the ball moves with the angle and Paine flicks it away off his pad through the fine leg region for a boundary. Shami should probably bowl it in and around off if he wants to trouble the batsman. |
| A bit of a delay. The fifth ball of the previous over pinged Paine on his gloves and he is in a bit of pain. The physio comes out in the middle and gives him some relief with the magic spray. |
| 79.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Floated off spinner landing outside off, spinning back in sharply, Cummins gets forward in defense but it beats the inside edge of his bat and goes wide of Pant for a bye. |
| 79.2 : R Ashwin to Paine, Tossed up ball on middle, Paine defends it with the spin to the leg side. |
| 79.3 : R Ashwin to Tim Paine, Shorter length delivery outside off, Paine cuts it through point for three runs. |
| 79.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Cummins has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 79.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and outside off, driven off the front foot to mid off. |
| 79.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Uppish but safe! Turn and bounce again for Ashwin. Cummins tries defending but misses to get hit high on the pads. It then loops in the air towards short fine leg and falls safely as Jadeja (sub) charges forward from backward square leg. |
| Second new ball is due now. AND IT HAS BEEN TAKEN. Ishant Sharma to make the first use of it. |
| 80.1 : I Sharma to Paine, First ball with the second new ball, and Sharma bowls it on length outside off, and Paine leaves it alone. The ball swings away from the batsman. |
| 80.2 : I Sharma to Tim Paine, Length delivery on off, the ball moves away after pitching and finds the outer half of Paine's defensive bat luckily it goes through the vacant third man region for a couple. |
| 80.3 : I Sharma to Paine, This one comes back in and beats Tim's defence and hits him high on his thigh pad. Ishant gives the Aussie skipper a stare. |
| 80.4 : I Sharma to Paine, Pitches on middle and swings on length , the ball moves away after pitching. Paine leaves it alone. |
| 80.5 : I Sharma to Paine, 1 run. |
| 80.6 : I Sharma to Cummins, 1 run. |
| 81.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, That nearly went onto the stumps! Full floated off spinner outside off, turning in and staying low as well, Cummins tries to defend and gets it away off the toe end of his bat. It goes on the bounce to Pant behind the stumps. |
| 81.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Loopy and outside off, defended off the front foot. |
| 81.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 81.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Turning down the leg side, Cummins comfortably leaves it and it goes off Pant's pads to backward square leg. |
| 81.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Loopy one on off, Pat strides forward in defense. |
| 81.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, And again. A watchful defensive shot off the front foot by Cummins to end the over. |
| 82.1 : I Sharma to Tim Paine, Lands it on a length around off, Paine pushes it out towards mid off for a single. |
| 82.2 : I Sharma to Cummins, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 82.3 : I Sharma to Cummins, Gets a length ball to angle back into the batsman, Cummins defends it in front of the off stump line. |
| 82.4 : I Sharma to Cummins, In the channel outside off, on a driving length, Cummins watchfully allows it through. |
| 82.5 : I Sharma to Cummins, Ishant hurls in a good length ball on off, Pat defends it from the crease to the off side. |
| 82.6 : I Sharma to Cummins, Shout for an lbw! Not given. Ishant gets a length ball to move back into the batsman from outside off, Cummins tries to defend by getting forward but misses to get hit on the back leg. They appeal but nothing from the umpire. Maybe there was an inside edge. The replays don't pick any but the impact surely was an issue. That will be it, it's time for Lunch on Day 5. |
| We have a second session! Terrific one for India but good fight shown by Australia. The visitors were always the favourites and they have strengthened that tag even more. |
| For the hosts to take this match deep, it was imperative that one of Marsh or Head, if not both, bat for a long period of time. They started grittily but eventually, India's class got them separated on the field and then put them together in the dressing room. First, Head was bounced out by a brute of a bouncer from Ishant and then Bumrah nipped Marsh out with a beauty. However, since then, Paine and Cummins have fought hard, trying to forge a collapse, surviving a few close calls and even a dis |
| One might feel that India are struggling to take wickets. However, that is not the reality. The bowling has been excellent but the batting has kept the bowlers at bay. Ashwin has been the main threat but he has not been the only one. Everyone has looked like he will get a wicket anytime. |
| Right then. India need 4 wickets to take a 1-0 series lead. ONLY FOR THE 5TH TIME would that happen, that India will register a win in the first Test in one of the SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). They have done that thrice in Kiwiland and once in South Africa. Heading towards another first. How long can Australia fight? Join us back at 1.10 pm local (0240 GMT). |
| ... FINAL DAY.... FINAL SESSION? |
| Welcome back. How much longer? 4 wickets or 137 runs? A wicket quickly and this could be all over in a jiffy. Here's Ashwin to Paine... |
| 83.1 : R Ashwin to Paine, Starts with a nicely tossed up delivery around middle, Paine gets forward and defends it back. |
| 83.2 : R Ashwin to Paine, Jumps out of the crease this time and pushes a full ball to mid off. |
| 83.3 : R Ashwin to Paine, Flighted and around middle, once again defended off the front foot by Tim. |
| 83.4 : R Ashwin to Paine, Serves this one fuller and wider outside off, Paine drives it in the gap at extra cover for one. |
| An extra close-in fielder for Pat Cummins. Silly point joins short leg and first slip. |
| 83.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Allows the ball to spin back in and then works it to mid-wicket. Kohli is quick to get to the ball. |
| 83.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Turning back into the batsman from around off, Pat goes back and does well to keep it out and down safely to backward square leg. |
| Jasprit Bumrah replaces Ishant Sharma from this end after Lunch. |
| 84.1 : Bumrah to Tim Paine, OUT! Paine falls! Bumrah returns and strikes first ball. Another good bowling change by Kohli. A nicely cooked short delivery by Bumrah, it's around off and rising extra off the surface. Paine tries to wheel a pull shot but fails to middle it. It catches the top edge, balloons behind and Pant moves across to his left to take the skier easily. Massive setback for Australia's chances, if there was any. Into the tail now, India. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc is the new batsman. |
| 84.2 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Good length ball on off, Cummins keeps his eyes on the ball and pushes it out safely to covers. |
| 84.3 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Back of a length ball once again around off, Pat stays inside the crease and plays it down to point. |
| 84.4 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Bends his back and bangs in a short delivery around off, Cummins leans back and allows it through to the keeper. |
| 84.5 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Another bouncer, outside off, Cummins is happy to duck underneath it. Is Bumrah setting him up for a rip-roaring yorker? |
| 84.6 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Not a yorker but Bumrah's intention was to spear it in. A fullish ball on off, Pat stays back and defends it to mid on. |
| 85.1 : R Ashwin to Starc, Slower full ball on off, Starc leans forward and defends it back. |
| 85.2 : R Ashwin to Starc, Drags his length short this time, around off, Starc rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket on the off side for a run. |
| 85.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Loopy full ball on off, Cummins lunges and defends it near his front pad. |
| 85.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, A little short and on off, Pat pushes his weight on the back foot and punches it towards point. |
| 85.5 : R Ashwin to Pat Cummins, Beaten! Floated off spinner landing outside off, Pat is forward in defense but it spins back in, takes the inside edge and goes off his pads to first slip. |
| 85.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, A touch short and on off, defended off the back foot to end the over. |
| 86.1 : J Bumrah to Starc, Bumrah speeds in from 'round the wicket and bowls a shortish around off, Starc stays back and works it around on the leg side. |
| 86.2 : J Bumrah to Starc, Stays back again inside the crease and this time drives it to covers. |
| 86.3 : J Bumrah to Starc, Angling in a length ball on off, Starc forces it back in the direction of the bowler. Bumrah does well to collect it right in front of his face. |
| 86.4 : J Bumrah to Starc, Right on the helmet! Bumrah cooks a well-directed bouncer, Starc takes his eyes off the ball and tries to move away from the line of fire. But it hits him flush on the helmet and travels to fine leg. They cross and a leg bye is signalled. Wasn't offering any shot but he was taking evasive action. Good to see Bumrah asking Starc's well being. |
| The customary check from the physio is happening. He has a couple of words with Starc, checking if there are any concussion issues. Then, has a look at the helmet to see if there is any crack. |
| 86.5 : J Bumrah to Pat Cummins, EDGY FOUR! Bumrah overpitches outside off and lures the batsman into a drive. Cummins is through with his shot early and it takes the outside edge. Speeds past a diving Kohli at second slip for a boundary. |
| 86.6 : J Bumrah to Cummins, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 87.1 : R Ashwin to Starc, Full and flighted on off, Starc gets forward and pushes it gently to covers. |
| 87.2 : R Ashwin to M Starc, Full again, around off, this time Mitchell drills his drive to long off for a run. |
| 87.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Slower through the air as it drifts back in and then spins off the surface, Cummins prods forward in defense. |
| 87.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Another off spinner bowled slower through the air, some extra bite from the surface this time as it jumps up onto the batsman. Cummins tries defending but is hit high on the pads. |
| 87.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Goes for a big shot but it turns back in to take the inside half of his bat. It rolls through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 87.6 : R Ashwin to Starc, Floated and on off, defended off the front foo to covers. It's in the gap and they take a run. |
| 88.1 : J Bumrah to Starc, Good length ball on off, angling in, Starc defends it from the crease to the off side. |
| 88.2 : J Bumrah to Starc, Four running runs! Bumrah spears in a full ball around off and Starc gets forward with a straight bat. Middles his shot properly and it races through mid off. Ishant gets across to his left and tries to stop it with a slide. Fails and then keeps lying on the ground thinking that it will go to the fence. But it slows down in the deep at long off and Ashwin has to chase it down from mid off. |
| 88.3 : J Bumrah to Starc, Beaten! Shortish and outside off, Starc tries to punch it through the line but is beaten by the away late movement. |
| 88.4 : J Bumrah to Starc, On a length around off, tapped down to point. |
| 88.5 : J Bumrah to Starc, A length delivery outside off, Starc prods forward and drives it through covers for a brace. |
| 88.6 : J Bumrah to Starc, Play and a miss! Width on offer outside off, Starc throws his bat at it and gets beaten. |
| 89.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 89.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Slower through the air, full and on off, Cummins strides forward in defense. |
| 89.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up ball around off, turning in, Pat is forward and defends it off the outer half of the bat. |
| 89.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Goes on the back foot and flicks it with the spin to short leg. |
| 89.5 : R Ashwin to Pat Cummins, Flighted and outside off, Cummins drives a bit uppishly towards extra cover. |
| 89.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Allows the ball to spin back in and defends it down towards short leg. |
| 90.1 : J Bumrah to Starc, Beats the outside edge by a whisker. Back of a length delivery angling into the batsman, Starc stays back to stroke it through covers but is beaten. |
| 90.2 : J Bumrah to Starc, A touch short again, around off and angling in, Starc gets behind the line and punches it to covers. |
| 90.3 : J Bumrah to Starc, Full this time, on middle and angling down, Starc clips it off his pads through square leg for a run. |
| 90.4 : J Bumrah to Starc, Lands it on a length outside off, angling in just a shade, Starc stays back to guard his stumps and then shoulders arms. |
| 90.5 : J Bumrah to M Starc, FOUR! Streaky! Stars won't die wondering! Bumrah offers width outside off, seeing that Mitchell exercises his arms and throws a kitchen sink at it. The ball flies off the outside edge and goes over backward point for a boundary. |
| 90.6 : J Bumrah to Starc, Angling into the batsman, on a back of a length, Starc shoulders arms to let it through. |
| 91.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Loopy and around off, Pat gets a bit forward and across before defending it. |
| 91.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 91.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Flighted and wide outside off, Cummins is forward and pushes it with an angled bat to backward point. |
| 91.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Spinning back in from outside off, Pat reaches out for it in defense but it takes the inside edge and goes on a bounce to short leg. |
| 91.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Flatter and shorter on off, defended back from the crease. |
| 91.6 : R Ashwin to Pat Cummins, Once again Cummins tries to defend off his front foot but gets it away off the inner half to short leg. Maiden by Ashwin yet again. |
| Mohammed Shami replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the attack. |
| 92.1 : M Shami to Starc, Straighter delivery, helped wide of mid on for one. |
| 92.2 : M Shami to Cummins, Good length ball around off, staying just a bit low, Cummins sticks back and defends it to the off side. |
| 92.3 : M Shami to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Another edgy boundary from Cummins' bat! Shami delivers it full and outside off, Cummins tries to drive it through covers but gets a big fat outside edge through the gap between gully and slips for a boundary. |
| 92.4 : M Shami to Cummins, Bouncer! The batsman ducks in time to let that one go over him. |
| Third slip in place now. |
| 92.5 : M Shami to Cummins, Good length ball on off, Pat defends it off his back foot. |
| 92.6 : M Shami to Cummins, Pitches it up and outside off, Cummins connects with his drive properly this time and it goes to wide of mid off. Ashwin present there does the rest. |
| 93.1 : R Ashwin to Starc, Loopy and full on middle, Starc gets forward and defends it on the leg side off the inner half. |
| 93.2 : R Ashwin to Starc, More assured this time, Starc. He prods forward to a full ball and blocks it from the middle of the bat. |
| 93.3 : R Ashwin to Starc, Gets forward again to a full ball and pushes it to covers. |
| 93.4 : R Ashwin to Starc, Flatter and fuller on middle, Starc bunts it in front of mid on and scampers across to the other end. |
| 93.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, No run. |
| R Ashwin to Cummins, Extra loop this time, full and drifting around off, Cummins draws forward and defends it with the spin. |
| 93.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full around off, defended off the inner half of the blade to the leg side. |
| 94.1 : M Shami to Starc, Good length delivery outside off, left alone. |
| 94.2 : M Shami to Starc, On a back of a length around off, Starc tries playing straight but it takes the inner half of the bat and speeds to deep mid-wicket. Three taken. |
| 94.3 : M Shami to Cummins, Length ball outside off, pushed down to mid off. |
| 94.4 : M Shami to Cummins, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 94.5 : M Shami to Cummins, Full and on the pads, clipped through square leg for a run. |
| 94.6 : M Shami to Starc, Short ball outside off, Starc takes his face away from the line of the delivery and lets it through. |
| 95.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Slow loopy off spinner, Cummins goes on the back foot and defends it down. |
| 95.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Flatter this time, turning in again from outside off, Pat blocks it from the crease. |
| 95.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Slower through the air this time, landing on the footmarks outside off and breaks back into the batsman. Cummins tries to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. A stifled appeal but it's turning in too much. |
| 95.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Cummins has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 95.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Presses forward to a full ball and defends it with the turn to mid-wicket. |
| 95.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Appeal for a caught behind! Ashwin delivers it short and outside off, Cummins gets back to slap it through the line but misses. It loops in the air after deflecting off Pant's gloves and Rahane at first slip takes it on the rebound. They appeal but to no avail. |
| 96.1 : M Shami to Starc, In the channel outside off, Starc allows it through to the keeper. |
| 96.2 : M Shami to Starc, Angles in a shortish ball on middle, Starc winds up for a big shot but gets a tiny inside edge onto the pads. |
| 96.3 : M Shami to Starc, Bouncer, down the leg side, Starc ducks and it's a good diving take by Pant. |
| 96.4 : M Shami to Starc, Yet another bumper by Shami, Starc is content in ducking. |
| 96.5 : M Shami to Starc, FOUR! Bang! Shami offers width outside off, Starc climbs onto it with all his might and spanks it through covers for a cracking boundary. 101 needed more. They are getting close to the target and this partnership is worth 35 now. |
| 96.6 : M Shami to Starc, Good length ball angling back into the batsman, Starc goes hard at it but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad. It loops in the air but there is no short leg in place. |
| 97.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. One run added to the total. Exactly 100 needed now. |
| 97.2 : R Ashwin to Starc, Full and flighted on middle, Starc gets forward and defends it. |
| 97.3 : R Ashwin to Starc, A touch flatter and around off, Starc works it around off the inner half of his bat. It rolls in front of square leg as Pant runs after it. They cross for a run. |
| 97.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Flighted and outside off, turning back in, Pat chooses to stay back in defense. |
| 97.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Loopy and full on off, Cummins is on the front foot as he drives it back. |
| 97.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Slower off spinner landing full on off, Cummins lunges and blocks it safely. |
| Drinks break. The last hour started with a bang for India as Bumrah dismissed Paine early. But since then Starc and Cummins have frustrated the touring team by forming a partnership. The pair is doing a good job as now the target for Australia is under 100. This is getting closer than we thought. |
| 98.1 : M Shami to Starc, Full and around off, Starc continues his heave-ho and the ball goes off the inner half of the bat through mid-wicket. Two runs taken. |
| 98.2 : M Shami to Starc, A bouncer on middle, Mitchell ducks. |
| 98.3 : M Shami to Starc, Around middle, worked through mid-wicket for a single. The stand is now worth 40. Every run being applauded... |
| 98.4 : M Shami to Cummins, Outside off, on a length, shouldered arms to. |
| 98.5 : M Shami to Cummins, Around off, solidly defended towards mid on. |
| 98.6 : M Shami to Cummins, On the pads, tucked through mid-wicket for a run. Equals the best partnership of this innings for Australia. Marsh and Head had added 41 for the 6th wicket. |
| 99.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and outside off, Cummins lunges and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 99.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Landed outside off, another watchful defense. |
| 99.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Fuller in length again, blocked towards the leg side. |
| 99.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Outside off, spinning in. Pat looks to tuck but the ball goes off his pads towards a very fine short leg. There are two of those positioned. Ashwin jumps in excitement, thinking that there is an edge but then keeps quiet. |
| 99.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 99.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Floated slightly, watchfully blocked out. |
| 100.1 : M Shami to Starc, Around off, punched to the off side. |
| 100.2 : M Shami to Starc, Miles outside off, left alone. Not a bad ploy. Starc is unlikely to compete with Pujara in terms of patience. |
| 100.3 : M Shami to Starc, A bouncer now, Mitchell ducks. |
| 100.4 : M Shami to M Starc, OUT! Caught behind! This was coming. This was always coming. The ploy of dangling the carrot works. Full and wide outside off, Starc gets tired of leaving balls alone and this time has a massive waft. Does not move his feet at all and gets a thick outside edge. He immediately looks up at the heavens in frustration. Yoga. Yoga might help. In developing patience, you see. 2 wickets away now, are India. Good resistance shown by Starc though. Thought we would have been hom |
| Nathan Lyon walks in at number 10, replacing Starc. |
| 100.5 : M Shami to Lyon, ON THE HELMET! A sharp bouncer outside off, Lyon takes his eyes away as he looks to fend and gets hit on the grill. Seems okay. |
| 100.6 : M Shami to Lyon, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 101.1 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 101.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 101.3 : R Ashwin to Pat Cummins, CATCH PUT DOWN! Tough chance. Full and outside off, Cummins lunges to defend but the ball spins back in, takes the inside edge and flies to backward short leg. Lokesh Rahul reacts quickly but the ball comes on even quicker. Does not stick... |
| 101.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and around off, pushed towards mid on. |
| 101.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Outside off, a tad short, Pat goes back and punches it behind point for a single. |
| 101.6 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and outside off, Lyon looks to drive but misses. |
| 102.1 : M Shami to Cummins, Full on middle, worked towards short mid-wicket. |
| 102.2 : M Shami to Cummins, A bouncer on middle, ducked under. |
| 102.3 : M Shami to Pat Cummins, Full and outside off, Cummins looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge behind point. A single taken. |
| 102.4 : M Shami to Lyon, Lovely shot. Full and on middle, Lyon drives it uppishly but wide of Shami's outstretched right hand. By the time Jasprit Bumrah can get to it from mid on, three runs are taken. |
| 102.5 : M Shami to Cummins, FOUR! BEAUTY! Full and outside off, Cummins leans and drives it through the covers for a boundary! 86 more to win now... |
| 102.6 : M Shami to Cummins, Outside off, left alone. |
| 103.1 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and outside off, there comes the sweep but misses and is hit on the body. |
| 103.2 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and outside off, pushed wide of cover for a single. |
| 103.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 103.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 103.5 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Tossed up slightly, pushed towards mid off. Substitute Ravindra Jadeja gets across to his left, fumbles and the ball deflects away but no run is taken. |
| 103.6 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. |
| Jasprit Bumrah is back. 19-8-39-2 so far. |
| 104.1 : J Bumrah to Lyon, What a nut to start. On a length outside off, delivered from wide of the crease, Lyon feels for it but the ball comes back in a long way and beats him. |
| 104.2 : J Bumrah to N Lyon, EDGED AWAY! Full and wide outside off, Lyon looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge. That goes wide off the fielder at second slip. Three runs taken. |
| 104.3 : J Bumrah to Pat Cummins, On a good length outside off, coming in, Cummins looks to tuck but misses. The ball goes off the inside edge onto his pads and deflects towards point. A single taken. |
| 104.4 : J Bumrah to Lyon, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 104.5 : J Bumrah to Lyon, EDGED, DROPPED! So near, yet so far from the world record! Would have become the first player to affect 12 dismissals in a Test. Full and outside off, Lyon looks to drive but gets an outside edge as the ball moves away. It goes at a comfortable height but Pant's initial reaction is to move to his left. Then he dives to his right which is a fraction late and that costs him. The catch is down. A single is taken. |
| 104.6 : J Bumrah to Cummins, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 105.1 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and outside off, Lyon looks to sweep but misses and is hit on the pads. |
| 105.2 : R Ashwin to Lyon, The batsman plays a sweep shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 105.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Outside off, solidly defended. |
| 105.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. They pick up a single. |
| 105.5 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and down the leg side, Nathan looks to sweep but gets it off the glove through fine leg. Two runs taken. |
| 105.6 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Outside off, another play and a miss. |
| 106.1 : J Bumrah to Cummins, Back of a length delivery around off, angling back in, Cummins hangs back and eases it behind backward point for a run. |
| 106.2 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Play and a miss! Another shortish delivery around off, Lyon stays back to punch it through covers but is beaten all ends up. |
| 106.3 : J Bumrah to Lyon, FOUR! Up and over! Width on offer outside off, Lyon this time makes connection and lofts it over point for a boundary. 250 comes up for Australia, another 71 needed. |
| 106.4 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Shortish on off, defended off the back foot to the off side. |
| 106.5 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Good length delivery around off, angling in, Nathan gets behind the line and defends it back. |
| 106.6 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Edgy! Lyon is riding his luck. A touch short in length around off, straightening just a bit, Lyon pushes tamely inside the line and gets and edge down to deep point. A single to end the over. |
| 107.1 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and outside off, pushed towards point for a single. 69 more to win now. |
| 107.2 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Around off, defended watchfully. |
| 107.3 : R Ashwin to Cummins, Full again, Cummins looks to defend and does so nicely. |
| 107.4 : R Ashwin to Cummins, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 107.5 : R Ashwin to Pat Cummins, Full and outside off, pushed down to long on for a single. |
| 107.6 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Outside off, pushed towards cover. |
| 108.1 : J Bumrah to Cummins, A bouncer but down the leg side, Cummins ducks. |
| 108.2 : J Bumrah to Cummins, On middle and leg, helped through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 108.3 : J Bumrah to Lyon, A length ball around middle, Lyon works it past short mid-wicket and gets three runs for his effort. Moves to 20 from 22 balls and this stand is worth 31 from just 47 deliveries. |
| 108.4 : J Bumrah to Cummins, OUT! Edged and taken! Cummins departs at last. He has hurt India with bat and ball in this Test. What a fight shown. Short and outside off, Pat arches back slightly and looks to cut but the ball is too close to him and he is undone by the extra bounce as well. Gets a thick outside edge and Virat Kohli at first slip makes no mistake. Patrick walks back disappointed but he needn't be. If the first 6 guys at the top had shown even half of this type of a resistance, Austr |
| Josh Hazlewood is the last man in. |
| 108.5 : J Bumrah to Hazlewood, Outside off, on a length, Hazlewood shoulders arms. |
| 108.6 : J Bumrah to Hazlewood, STOP THE PRESS. Bumrah has bowled a yorker. For the first time today. But it is down the leg side and even though Josh misses his flick, the umpire does not adjudge the batsman LBW as that was missing leg. |
| 109.1 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and around off, swept through fine leg for a single. |
| 109.2 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Miles outside off, left alone. |
| 109.3 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Plenty of loop on this one, Hazlewood resists and defends. |
| 109.4 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 109.5 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, On middle and off, flicked towards mid-wicket. |
| 109.6 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 110.1 : J Bumrah to Lyon, FOUR! Great shot. Fractionally short outside off, Lyon rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary! |
| 110.2 : J Bumrah to N Lyon, Another long hop, pulled through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 110.3 : J Bumrah to Hazlewood, Outside off, Hazlewood backs away and punches it through point for a run. |
| 110.4 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Around off, punched back to the bowler. |
| 110.5 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Full and outside off, punched wide of cover. |
| 110.6 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Down the leg side, Lyon misses his flick and Pant does well with a dive to his left. |
| 111.1 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full on middle, watchfully defended. |
| 111.2 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a single. |
| 111.3 : R Ashwin to Lyon, On middle and leg, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 111.4 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and outside off, Lyon looks to sweep but misses and is hit on the body. |
| 111.5 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Another sweep attempted, Gary misses again, getting hit on the shoulder this time. |
| 111.6 : R Ashwin to Lyon, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| Finally. Kohli brings back Ishant Sharma. 16-4-35-1 so far. |
| 112.1 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Full and around off, solidly defended. |
| 112.2 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Around off, defended from the crease. |
| 112.3 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Full and outside off, Hazlewood plays that away from his body and guides it towards third man for a single. |
| 112.4 : I Sharma to N Lyon, Full and around off, moving away, Lyon gets right behind that and blocks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 112.5 : I Sharma to Lyon, Outside off, punched through the covers where substitute Ravindra Jadeja makes a decent diving stop to his left. A single taken. This pair has added 10 from 25 balls. |
| 112.6 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Full and just outside off, watchfully defended. |
| Official confirmation. TEA has been extended by 15 minutes. |
| 113.1 : R Ashwin to Lyon, Full and down the leg side, swept fine for a single. |
| 113.2 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and straight, watchfully defended. |
| 113.3 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Slows down the pace a touch, tosses it up a bit outside off, Josh defends in front of silly point. |
| 113.4 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, EDGED, BUT WIDE! Full and outside off, JH looks to defend but the ball bounces higher, takes the outside edge. However, it flies wide of Ajinkya Rahane at slip towards backward point. |
| 113.5 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 113.6 : R Ashwin to J Hazlewood, Another outside edge as Hazlewood looks to defend but this goes all along the ground towards gully. |
| 114.1 : I Sharma to N Lyon, Outside off, on a length, Lyon pushes at it but gets a thick outside edge towards point. |
| 114.2 : I Sharma to Lyon, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 114.3 : I Sharma to N Lyon, A short ball around off, pulled through square leg for a single. |
| 114.4 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Around off, watchfully pushed away. |
| 114.5 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Fuller in length, just around off, Hazlewood stays behind the line and defends. |
| 114.6 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, Outside off, played behind point for a run. |
| 115.1 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, A short ball around off, worked through mid-wicket for a couple. 49 more needed now. |
| 115.2 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Flighted outside off, Hazlewood looks to drive but the ball turns a mile. |
| 115.3 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and around off, solidly defended. |
| 115.4 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and outside off, driven towards mid off. |
| 115.5 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, What was that? The carrom ball or the leg spinner? Ashwin tosses this outside off, on the rough and Josh leaves it alone. It spins in a mile and just misses the pad and the off stump! |
| 115.6 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 116.1 : I Sharma to Lyon, Full on middle and off, flicked through mid-wicket for a single. Lyon has moved to 30 from 39 balls. |
| 116.2 : I Sharma to Hazlewood, There comes the yorker, pinpoint straight, Hazlewood flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 116.3 : I Sharma to Lyon, On middle and leg, flicked through square leg for a couple. |
| 116.4 : I Sharma to Lyon, Around off, pushed towards the bowler. |
| 116.5 : I Sharma to Lyon, CLOSE CALL FOR LBW BUT ISHANT HAS OVERSTEPPED! So close. So, so close. Full and straight, Lyon misses his flick, getting beaten by pace and is hit on the pads. Ishant and the slip cordon start to appeal but then have a look behind. Umpire Dharmasena has his right hand outstretched. Ishant has his hands over his head. Kohli is not amused. |
| I Sharma to Lyon, Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover. |
| 116.6 : I Sharma to N Lyon, EDGED, FOUR! Another close shave. Full and outside off, the sucker ball, Lyon look to drive but gets a thick outside edge which flies wide of second slip to the third man fence! |
| 117.1 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and around middle, played towards short mid-wicket. |
| 117.2 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Around off, turned to the leg side. |
| 117.3 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and outside off, Hazlewood lunges and defends towards silly point. |
| 117.4 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 117.5 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full again, outside off, blocked back to Ashwin again. |
| 117.6 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Outside off, played towards point. |
| Jasprit Bumrah is back on. 23-8-60-3 so far. |
| 118.1 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Outside off, played straight to point. |
| 118.2 : J Bumrah to Lyon, Outside off, played through point for a single. 39 more to win. |
| 118.3 : J Bumrah to Hazlewood, Backs away to the leg side and then runs it behind point for a run. |
| 118.4 : J Bumrah to N Lyon, ANOTHER EDGE! Safe again! Full and wide outside off, Lyon slashes hard but gets a thick outside edge wide of second slip towards third man. A single taken. |
| 118.5 : J Bumrah to Hazlewood, FOUR! What a shot! On a length outside off, rising steeply, Hazlewood cheekily ramps it over the slip cordon to the third man fence! Moves to 12 from 37 balls. This stand is now worth 31 after seeing off 62 balls. |
| 118.6 : J Bumrah to Hazlewood, Full and outside off, squeezed behind point for a run. |
| Hazlewood and Lyon have a chat. Trying to ensure that this is the last over before Tea. Umpire Nigel Llong smiles... |
| 119.1 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and around middle, Hazlewood looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. |
| 119.2 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 119.3 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 119.4 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 119.5 : R Ashwin to Hazlewood, OUT! Caught at second slip! INDIA HAVE WON! Kohli is pumped up. The entire playing XI is pumped up. Or the playing XIII? Because Jadeja and Vihari are in the field as well. Full and outside off, Hazlewood looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge. It flies straight to Lokesh Rahul at second slip who takes it and immediately throws it up in the air in jubilation. Spare a thought for Josh Hazlewood. Spare another thought for Nathan Lyon. Ashwin does spare that thou |
| Phew! What a Test match. What a day. Started with the prospect of welcoming my milkman after the fall of the final wicket. That was at 6 am. Then, we thought we shall never have a second session. Eventually, we were just a ball away from having a third session on Day 5. Fantastic Test. |
| Adelaide Oval is kind to India more often than not and it has not disappointed the visitors. They did not start in a great fashion though, being reduced to 41/4 and then 127/6. But Cheteshwar Pujara hung around to take the tourists to 250. Boy, didn't that turn out to be enough. |
| Australia came in with the thought of making 400. On a flat Adelaide track. They scraped to 235, that too, because of their lower order. Building on the 15-run lead, the Indians then batted better in their second dig but threw it away as well, as they folded from 282/5 to 307 all out. Nathan Lyon did take a 6-fer but most of those were gifted wickets. |
| That late collapse from India in the second innings meant that Australia got an outside chance chasing 323. At one stage, they might have been expecting 400-450. They came out grittily, trying to see off the good balls but slowly but surely, the clock kept ticking. At the end of Day 4, India needed 6 wickets, while Australia needed 219 runs. Game over? Naah.... |
| They say that when Australia and New Zealand play cricket, it is never over till it is actually over. The Aussies made India toil so much that they struggled to dismiss even the last pair cheaply. 41, 31, 41, 31 and 32 - the last 5 wickets added 176 runs. Consumed 379 balls. The first 5 played out 340 deliveries. Great grit and determination shown but eventually, India were collectively better as a unit. |
| One criticism from India's point of view was that the field was way too defensive in spite of the Aussies not playing their strokes. Even the lengths were more on the shorter side, which could have seen more of a mixture. However, in the end, Bumrah, Ashwin and Shami took 3 wickets each, which was too much to handle for the home side. Do not forget Ishant Sharma, who, in spite of picking just a solitary wicket, was hostile. He was the one who dismissed Travis Head this morning - had that not ha |
| Rishabh Pant gives a quick interview near the boundary line. He admits that they were nervous as Australia were coming close. Adds that he is very happy to contribute to the win (took 11 catches in the match). Smiles and says that this is his sixth Test match and coincidentally also India's sixth Test win in Australia. States that that he enjoys chirping behind the wickets and disturb the batsmen's concentration. Stay around for the presentation. |
| Australian skipper, Tim Paine, says that the loss is shattering but he is proud of the fight. Admits that they had a number of opportunities but failed to capitalize. Mentions that they believed they can win this but their batsmen didn't score big. He's sad that he, Head and Marsh didn't bat long. Praises Pujara for his batting and calls his knocks the difference as they took a lot out of his bowling group. Feels that they can still win this Test series and is taking a lot of confidence from tod |
| Victorious Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, is smiling and says that these things happen in Test cricket (talking about the close finish), ups and downs and you need to just keep calm. Adds that the odds were stacked against Australia and they were under pressure. Says that he told his bowlers to stay calm as they needed just one mistake to win the match. He is super proud of his four bowlers for taking 20 wickets and feels that it's their batting which needs to step up in this series. Calls the kno |
| Man of the Match, Cheteshwar Pujara says that he has played here before and that helped. Preparation is the most important thing, adds Pujara. Says that the way they came back in the game was the most important thing. Credits the bowlers for gaining the psychological lead and also lauds the partnerships in the second innings. Talks about the self belief in the team which helps a lot. Tells that he always backs his ability. On batting overseas, Pujara replies that there is always pressure to perf |
| Right then. What a heart-throbbing or a heartbreaking end to this Test match - depending on which side you are on. Sets up the rest of the series nicely. India are still favourites to win the series but the Aussies' second innings effort showed that they might just stretch the tourists a bit. How much will this drain both sides? The second Test is not far away, scheduled to start on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Perth at 10.20 am local (0220 GMT). Will be interesting to watch, especially the begi |
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