So, with Pujara's fall of wicket, that's the stumps on the opening day of the first Test. Australia will be happier of the two teams. However, India will be proud that Pujara led the fightback with an impressive century. Australian pacers were on target and bowled with intensity. Do join us back for second day's action tomorrow. Full Scorecard.
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06 Dec, 13:02 (IST)
OUT! Cheteshwar Pujara is run out. Sad end to the find knock this and that too just minutes before the close of play. Pujara wanted to steal quick single, but Pat Cummins with a brilliant throw runs him out. Pujara run out (Pat Cummins) 123(246).
06 Dec, 12:44 (IST)
That's 100 up for Cheteshwar Pujara. 100 off 231 balls for the right-hander. Excellent innings this as wickets at other end kept falling. That's 16th Test century for Pujara.
06 Dec, 12:37 (IST)
OUT! Mitchell Starc strikes with the new ball. This time he is accurate with his line and length. Ishant Sharma is bowled. The ball hits his pad first and then goes on to hit the stumps. Ishant b Starc 4(20)
06 Dec, 12:20 (IST)
New ball is available for Australia and looks like they will take it straightaway. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara is nearing his century and is batting on 85. The partnership between Pujara and Ishant Sharma is now worth 17.
06 Dec, 11:54 (IST)
OUT! Australia finally breaks the partnership. Pat Cummins bowls a superb delivery to get rid of him. There was a hint of away swing, Ashwin pushes at it and hits it towards the second slip. R Ashwin c Peter Handscomb b Pat Cummins 25(76)
06 Dec, 11:28 (IST)
The partnership between Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravi Ashwin is now worth 51. These two have helped India rebuild the innings. Australia look desperate to break this stand.
06 Dec, 10:45 (IST)
That's fifty up for Cheteshwar Pujara. That's his 20th Test half-century. He has stood form for India and he knows his job is half done. This is Pujara's seventh fifty against Australia.
06 Dec, 10:14 (IST)
So, it is time from tea break. Another session that went Australia's way. Two wickets in this session for the home side. India are in all sorts of trouble. Cheteshwar Pujara has stood out and is batting on 46 and giving him company is Ravi Ashwin.
06 Dec, 09:58 (IST)
OUT! Rishabh Pant's stay ends. He is caught behind. Umpire took time to gave that one out. India in all sorts of trouble now. R Pant c Paine b Lyon 25(38)
06 Dec, 09:18 (IST)
Rishabh Pant is looking good now after some initial struggle. He has already collected a four and a six. Meanwhile, Australia looking to pick another wicket here and take full control of the proceedings.
06 Dec, 08:58 (IST)
OUT! India have now lost half the side. And yes, Rohit Sharma throws his wicket away. That was a dismissal we see in limited overs. Rohit goes for a slog sweep and gets the top-edge. Rohit c Marcus Harris b Lyon 37(61)
06 Dec, 08:36 (IST)
India needs a partnership from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma from here on. Meanwhile, Rohit is playing ho strokes while Pujara is happy to be in his shell.
06 Dec, 07:34 (IST)
So, it is time for lunch on day one of the first Test. The opening session hands down belongs to Australia. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were superb to put India in trouble. Meanwhile, Pujara and Rohit Sharma are the unbeaten batsmen at the crease. Do join us after the lunch break. Full Scorecard.
06 Dec, 07:08 (IST)
OUT! India four down now, Ajinkya Rahane was looking good, but plays a poor shot. Again, Indian batsman is caught while going for the drive. This time the ball goes towards the second slip. A Rahane c Handscomb b Hazlewood 13(31)
06 Dec, 06:57 (IST)
06 Dec, 06:34 (IST)
The first half an hour of the opening session goes to Australia. The pace bowling trio has started on a positive note. Hazlewood removed Rahul, Starc dismissed Rahul and the latest, Cummins gets rid of Kohli. Pujara and Rahane face an uphill task.
06 Dec, 06:23 (IST)
OUT! Wickets falling at regular intervals for India. And this is a BIG one. Pat Cummins gets rid of Virat Kohli. Superb catch by Usman Khawaja at gully. That's a fielders wicket! Kohli pushes hard at one outside the off-stump and the ball goes towards gully. Kohli c Khawaja b Pat Cummins 3(16)
06 Dec, 06:09 (IST)
OUT! Another one perishes! Murali Vijay is caught behind. First wicket for Mitchell Starc. Vijay goes for drive and ends up edging it to the wicketkeeper. And that brings Virat Kohli to the crease. Vijay c Paine b Starc 11(22)
06 Dec, 05:43 (IST)
OUT! What a start for Australia. Josh Hazlewood strikes! KL Rahul is caught at the third slip. A wicket in second over for the home side. Poor shot selection by Rahul. The ball was going away from him, should have left it. Instead he opts for a drive and ends up getting an outside edge. Rahul c Finch b Hazlewood 2(8)
The much-awaited clash between the Virat Kohli-led Indian side and their Australian counterpart headed by Tim Paine is all set to begin, later today. At 5:30 am (IST), the first Test match between India and Australia will begin. Here is a preview of the encounter which has left the cricketing fans in the subcontinent, as well as the Down Under, intrigued. Live Cricket Streaming of India vs Australia 2018-19 Series on SonyLIV: Check Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast of IND vs AUS 1st Test Match, Day 1, on TV & Online
Ahead of the first Test match, India lost its in-form talented batsman Prithvi Shaw due to a freak ankle injury. The 19-year-old was flown back to Mumbai, and is not expected to return before the Third test. In his absence, the opening pair will be KL Rahul and Murali Vijay.
As per the reports emerging from Australia, the pitch in Adelaide is likely to feature a bit of grass -- which would immensely aid the pacers on the first day. Cricket pundits have termed the toss to be critical, with the winner expected to choose to bowl first. Virat Kohli Practices Hard in Nets Ahead of India vs Australia 1st Test Match at the Adelaide Oval: Watch Video.
Playing XI of Australia: 1 Aaron Finch, 2 Marcus Harris, 3 Usman Khawaja, 4 Shaun Marsh, 5 Peter Handscomb, 6 Travis Head, 7 Tim Paine (capt & wk), 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Josh Hazlewood.
Playing XI of India: 1 KL Rahul, 2 M Vijay, 3 Cheteshwar Pujara, 4 Virat Kohli (capt), 5 Ajinkya Rahane, 6 Rohit Sharma, 7 Rishabh Pant (wk), 8 R Ashwin, 9 Mohammed Shami, 10 Ishant Sharma, 11 Jasprit Bumrah.
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