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A good day of cricket with both teams battling hard to gain the upper hand. The hosts were rocked early in the first session of the day with Nathan Lyon taking a four-wicket haul after which Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja steadying the Indian innings. Kohli's good-looking innings was cut short by a slightly controversial call from the umpire. Nonetheless, the biggest highlight for India was the remarkable 114-run partnership between Ravi Ashwin and Axar Patel, which bailed India out of trouble and took them close to the Aussie total, with the visitors eventually having a one-run lead. Lyon ended up with a five-wicket haul (5/67). Out came Usman Khawaja and Travis Head to build up Australia's lead and they started well. But Jadeja struck, dismissing Khawaja with Shreyas Iyer pulling off a fine catch. The game is eventually poised at this stage.
OUT! What a catch that is by Shreyas Iyer! Usman Khawaja opted to play the paddle sweep but the ball went straight to Shreyas Iyer at leg gully, who hangs on and completes the dismissal. Indians would be very happy to have a wicket and that too of Khawaja as play is nearing its end. Usman Khawaja c Shreyas Iyer b Ravindra Jadeja 6(13)
Travis Head is opening the innings with Usman Khawaja in David Warner's absence. Warner was earlier ruled out of this Test match due to a concussion and it means his replacement, Matt Renshaw, will be batting in the middle-order.
OUT! And India's innings comes to an end with Matthew Kuhnemann dismissing Mohammed Shami. Shami went for a heave and Kuhnemann's full delivery rattled his stumps. Australia have a one-run lead. Mohammed Shami b Matthew Kuhnemann 2(9)
OUT! Axar Patel departs and what a catch this is from Pat Cummins! The Australian captain has produced a sensational effort to end a spectacular innings from Axar Patel. India 9 down now. Axar Patel c Pat Cummins b Todd Murphy 74(115)
OUT! And Pat Cummins has struck in his first over with the new ball and dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin went for a flick shot but it was a slightly aerial one with Matt Renshaw taking a good catch at square leg. A good catch to end that big partnership for India. Ravichandran Ashwin c Matt Renshaw b Pat Cummins 37(71)
Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin have completed a 100-run partnership and this has completely taken away the momentum from Australia. The two got together at a time when India were in a spot of bother and have lifted the side out of trouble and into a position of strength.
FIFTY for Axar Patel! The left-hander has turned out to be one of India's most valuable assets in the longest format of the game. In the second consecutive game, he has come out and scored a fifty, this time, when the team was in a spot of bother. What a knock this is!
Ravi Ashwin has completed 5000 runs in first-class cricket with the all-rounder achieving yet another milestone in his career. He had earlier completed 700 wickets in his first-class career.
Ravi Ashwin and Axar Patel's partnership has lifted India after Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul derailed the hosts' 1st innings effort. The two all-rounders have stitched a 58-run stand that has taken India close to the Australian total.
An exciting second day’s play awaits fans in the second Test between India and Australia, with both teams looking to gain control and dominate proceedings. Australia had a better performance with the bat on Day 1 as compared to the last Test where solid knocks by Usman Khawaja (81) and Peter Handscomb (72*) helped Australia reach a decent 263 in their first innings. Mohammed Shami was India’s best bowler, with figures of 4/60 and he was aided by Ravi Ashwin (3/57) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/68). India then saw the remainder of the overs on Day 1 with Rohit Sharma (13*) and KL Rahul (4*) out in the crease. India vs Australia 2nd Test 2023 Day 2 Live Streaming Online on Disney+ Hotstar: Get Free Live Telecast of IND vs AUS Border Gavaskar Trophy Match on TV With Time in IST.
Both these batters will look to lay down a decent platform for India to build on and surpass the Australian total with a solid lead. Rohit Sharma has been in good form and will hope to recreate his batting performance from the first Test, where he hit a hundred. Rahul, in contrast, needs a good knock under his belt not just to silence detractors but also to grow in confidence. On the other hand, Australia will look for some early wickets on Day 2 to peg India back.
The visitors have a three-pronged spin attack with Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon and debutant Matthew Kuhnemann looking to make the most of the spin-friendly conditions. With the game in the balance, India and Australia will be on the lookout for some early momentum, which can be a crucial factor in determining which side finishes the day as the happier one. India have a 1-0 lead in the series courtesy of a massive victory in the Nagpur Test.
Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Umesh Yadav
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Swepson, Peter Handscomb, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Lance Morris
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