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.
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Check commentary and live score updates of Day 2 of the IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023. India bowled out Australia for just 263 with Mohammed Shami taking four wickets.
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.
It is tea on Day 2 with Australia again gaining control over the game with Nathan Lyon competing a five-wicket haul. The talking point of the session would be Virat Kohli's dismissal, which was under controversial circumstances with the ball seeming to hit the bat on its way to the pad. Australia struck with the dismissals of Ravindra Jadeja and KS Bharat to peg India back further. But Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin are out there in the middle and the two have shown promise.
OUT! Nathan Lyon completes his five-wicket haul and what an effort this has been. KS Bharat, who played the reverse sweep earlier, failed to connect with a good sweep shot and the ball lobbed up, with Steve Smith taking a simple catch. A shot that was not needed. This was also Nathan Lyon's 100th wicket against India. KS Bharat c Steve Smith b Nathan Lyon 6(12)
OUT! And a debutant has dismissed Virat Kohli again! The delivery bowled by Matthew Kuhnemann was defended by Kohli and it seemed that he has been struck on the pad. The umpire signalled it out and Kohli reviewed the call, with replays showing he might have edged it on to his pads. The decision was given as per umpire' call and Kohli will feel that he has been hard done here. Virat Kohli lbw b Matthew Kuhnemann 44(84)
OUT! The partnership between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja has been broken by Todd Murphy, who has dismissed the left-hander. Jadeja offered a defensive shot but the ball hit his pads with the umpire having no hesitation in raising his finger. Jadeja reviewed the decision but it was plumb, with reviews showing three reds. Ravindra Jadeja lbw b Todd Murphy 26(74)
Play resumes after lunch on Day 2. Nathan Lyon's four wickets have put Australia ahead at the moment but India will want the partnership between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja to flourish.
What a session it has been for Australia, who have dominated proceedings in this Test. Nathan Lyon was the wrecker-in-chief for Australia, for taking the wickets of KL Rahul (17), Rohit Sharma (32), Shreyas Iyer (4) and Cheteshwar Pujara (0). India have been rocked back but Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have looked steady. The two will look to bail India out of trouble and take the side to a position of comfort. Australia have owned the session but can India fight back? Stay tuned to find out!
Virat Kohli has been joined by Ravindra Jadeja in the middle after Nathan Lyon's four-wicket burst put India on the backfoot. The two will look to put together a partnership and taking India to safe place.
OUT! What a catch this is for Peter Handscomb! Nathan Lyon has his fourth wicket and this time, he has dismissed Shreyas Iyer, a man who plays spin well. The delivery was clipped by Iyer and Handscomb pulls off a good catch at fine leg. The ball stuck and India have lost a fourth wicket! Shreyas Iyer c Handscomb b Nathan Lyon 4(15)
OUT! What a catch this is for Peter Handscomb! Nathan Lyon has his fourth wicket and this time, he has dismissed Shreyas Iyer, a man who plays spin well. The delivery was clipped by Iyer and Handscomb pulls off a good catch at fine leg. The ball stuck and India have lost a fourth wicket! Shreyas Iyer c Handscomb b Nathan Lyon 4(15)
OUT! And one more for Nathan Lyon, who dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara! The off-spinner has Pujara defend a delivery that struck him on his pads first and Australia went for a review, which showed three reds. Pujara would not have expected such an outcome on his 100th Test. Cheteshwar Pujara lbw b Lyon 0(7)
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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