STUMPS | End of a fine day for India this. Despite losing Mayank Agarwal early, the visitors finish in a good position. Debutant Shubman Gill has been impressive thus far. Cheteshwar Pujara has looked solid as ever. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Ashwin made sure Australia are bundled out for under 200 after the hosts opted to bat. That's all from today's play. Do join us tomorrow for day two's action.
Some nerves will be eased in the Indian camp as Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara find some boundaries. Important for India that these two carry their bat through to the end of today's play. Only Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have been used by Tim Paine thus far.
Some nerves will be eased in the Indian camp as Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara find some boundaries. Important for India that these two carry their bat through to the end of today's play. Only Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have been used by Tim Paine thus far.
OUT! Mitchell Starc strikes in the first over. Mayank Agarwal s trapped in front of the wickets. He opts for DRS, but its is umpire's call which stays. India lose first wicket early once again. M Agarwal lbw b Starc 0(6)
OUT! Ravindra Jadeja strikes! Australia have been bundled out for 195. Pat Cummins is the last wicket to fell. He was looking to score some quick runs against Jadeja and perishes in the process. P Cummins c Siraj b Jadeja 9(33)
OUT! Nathan Lyon's entertaining cameo comes to an end. Jasprit Bumrah traps him in front of the wickets. Lyon opted for DRS but all in vain, umpire gives him the marching orders. Australia nine down. N Lyon lbw b Bumrah 20(17)
OUT! Third wicket this for Jasprit Bumrah. Mitchell Starc top edges one towards log leg and Mohammed Siraj completes the catch. India chipping away with wickets at regular intervals. M Starc c Siraj b Bumrah 7(8)
OUT! India chip away with one more wicket! Captain Tim Paine is caught at backward short-leg. Hanuma Vihari takes the catch. India in comfortable position here now. T Paine c Hanuma Vihari b Ashwin 13(38)
OUT! Mohammed Siraj strikes after the tea break. He has trapped Cameron Green in front of the wickets. Green opts for DRS but all in vain, it is three reds. C Green lbw b Siraj 12(60)
Tea Break | It's time for a break and second session belongs to India as well. India picked two wickets in this session as Australia have lost half the side now. Cameron Green and Tim Paine are the two unbeaten batsmen for Australia.
India and Australia meet in the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The two teams are battling it out in a four-match series. Australia won the first Test by eight wickets and thus lead the series by 1-0. Virat Kohli is back in India and thus Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team in his absence. Meanwhile, stay on this page for Ind vs Aus 2nd Test 2020 live score updates and commentary. How to Watch India vs Australia 2nd Test 2020 Live Streaming Online on Sony LIV App? Get Free Live Telecast of IND vs AUS Boxing Day Match & Cricket Score Updates on TV.
With Kohli unavailable Rahane will lead struggling visitors. In the series opener, India faced humiliation as they were bundled out for just 36 runs in their second innings. The visitors lost the Test inside three days and now will be looking to bounce back.
India have made four changes to their playing XI. Shubman Gill, Mohammad Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant have been added to the playing XI. With Kohli grated paternity leave, Wriddhiman Saha and Prithvi Shaw have been dropped. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was injured during the first Test as thus Siraj replaces him. Apart from Siraj, Gull will be making Test debut as well. IND vs AUS 2nd Test 2020 Dream11 Team: Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins and Other Key Players You Must Pick in Your Fantasy Playing XI for Boxing Day Test.
Hosts Australia, on the other hand, will look to field an unchanged playing XI. The home side will be aiming to continue their winning streak against India and go 2-0 up in the series.