IND 321/7 in 114 Overs at Stumps | IND vs AUS Highlights 1st Test 2023 Day 2: Rohit Sharma, Todd Murphy Shine; Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel Give India 144-Run Lead

It has been a day where both teams have had their share of control. India initially had asserted their dominance in the contest with Rohit Sharma (120) leading from the front. But Todd Murphy (5/82) kept Australia in the contest with the debutant taking four wickets, including the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and KS Bharat. Rohit's hundred was not the only shining light of India's batting, with Ravindra Jadeja (66*) and Axar Patel (52*) also hitting half-centuries. The two left-handers have stitched an unbeaten 81-run partnership to give India a lead of 144 runs at the close of play. 

It has been a day where both teams have had their share of control. India initially had asserted their dominance in the contest with Rohit Sharma leading from the front. But Todd Murphy kept Australia in the contest with the debutant taking four wickets, including the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and KS Bharat. Rohit's hundred was not the only shining light of India's batting, with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel also hitting half-centuries. The two left-handers have stitched an unbeaten 81-run partnership to to give India a lead of 144 runs at the close of play. 

FIFTY for Axar Patel! The left-hander has proven to be one of India's best batters in recent times and this innings has been a good mix of attack and defence. His and Ravindra Jadeja's counterattack has put India in a great position in this match. 

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel have taken India's lead beyond 100. The two left-handers have stitched a crucial partnership after KS Bharat and Rohit Sharma were dismissed early on in this session. Both these batters would ideally like to bat till stumps today. 

FIFTY for Ravindra Jadeja! The left-hander has backed up his five-wicket haul earlier with a gritty half-century! A good knock in the context of the game, which has kept India slightly in front, despite wickets falling around him in this session. He will now want to go and get a big one and give India a sizeable lead. 

OUT! And the dream debut continues for Todd Murphy, who now has a five-wicket haul! A deserved accolade for the young man, as he trapped India's debutant KS Bharat in front! This is also his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. With this, Murphy became the fourth Australian off-spinner to take a five-wicket haul on debut! KS Bharat lbw b Todd Murphy 8(10)

OUT! Rohit Sharma is out and Pat Cummins has struck in the first over after tea! Australia had the new ball and after Steve Smith dropped him at slips, the Indian captain saw his stumps rattled with a gem of a delivery from Cummins, who is the first Australia pacer to get a wicket in this innings so far. A crucial wicket at a crucial moment! Rohit Sharma b Pat Cummins 120(212)

OUT! Rohit Sharma is out and Pat Cummins has struck in the first over after tea! Australia had the new ball and after Steve Smith dropped him at slips, the Indian captain saw his stumps rattled with a gem of a delivery from Cummins, who is the first Australia pacer to get a wicket in this innings so far. A crucial wicket at a crucial moment! Rohit Sharma b Pat Cummins 120(212)

What a session it has been for both sides. Australia had a great start, dismissing Virat Kohli in the first ball after lunch with Todd Murphy striking.Nathan Lyon then got amongst the wickets, dismissing debutant Suryakumar Yadav. But it has been Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who has led from the front, scoring a terrific hundred. It was his first hundred as a Test skipper and it made him the first Indian to score a century in all formats as captain. He and Ravindra Jadeja have added a 58-run stand for the sixth wicket and this partnership promises to be a more fruitful one for India. 

What an innings this has been from Rohit Sharma, who has looked the best out of all the Indian batters, who have played so far in this Test match. He becomes the first India captain to score a hundred across formats. It was also his ninth in Test match cricket. Moreover, this knock has held the Indian innings together as the hosts have surpassed the Australian total of 177 runs. 

HUNDRED for Rohit Sharma! What a moment this is for him as he gets to his first century as Test captain. The right-hander has looked very good ever since he came out to bat yesterday and has scored a fine century, the first of this Border Gavaskar Trophy! 

OUT! Australia have another wicket and this time, it is the senior spinner who has struck! Nathan Lyon's ball was missed by Suryakumar Yadav and the debutant, attempting to play a drive, was beaten with the delivery rattling his stumps! India have lost two wickets in quick time. Suryakumar Yadav b Nathan Lyon 8(20)

OUT! What a debut Todd Murphy is having! This time, he has dismissed Virat Kohli in the first ball after lunch. The delivery was a poor one down the leg side and Kohli, attempting to play the glance, only found Alex Carey's gloves, with the wicketkeeper taking a fine catch. India have been rocked post the break! Virat Kohli c Carey b Murphy 12(26)

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli see things out safely as lunch is taken on Day 2 of the 1st Test. India began well with Rohit and Ravi Ashwin scoring at a good rate but Australia slowly clawed their way back, tightening things and stopping the flow of runs. Debutant Todd Murphy then continued his fine form, taking the wickets of Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara to dent the Indian innings. But the hosts are in control with the captain and Kohli out in the middle. 

OUT! Todd Murphy is continuing his good start to his Test career as he struck again, this time dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara. The right-hander attempted to play a sweep shot but he ended up handing a catch straight into the hands of Scott Boland. A needless shot there but Australia will be delighted as they are looking to claw back into this match. Cheteshwar Pujara c Boland b Murphy 7(14)

OUT! Todd Murphy has produced the breakthrough that the Australians were looking for. The debutant off-spinner comes round the wicket and the ball straightens after pitching on leg-stump. The ball missed the bat and after being not out, the decision was referred to the TV umpire by Australia. And they finally have the first wicket of the day. Ravichandran Ashwin lbw b Murphy 23(62)

It is a quiet passage of play for India here with Australia keeping things tight. The bowlers have bowled in good areas, not allowing the two set Indian batters to score freely as they were doing right at the start of the day. India still remain in control and Australia need a wicket to come back into this contest. 

Rohit Sharma and Ravi Ashwin have looked so far with Australia badly needing a wicket. Nathan Lyon has been used in an attempt to have an early breakthrough but so far, the two Indian batters have batted well. 

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin have begun proceedings for India on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Australia. Australian debutant Todd Murphy opened the bowling and he went across Ashwin's bat in the first over of the day.