AUS vs IND Ball by Ball Commentary

OUT! TAKEN! Australia writes their name in history books! Nathan Lyon gets the last wicket and this will be a moment that the Aussies will cherish for a long time. This is flighted, full and around middle, Mohammed Siraj looks to reverse-sweep it away but is a bit early and gets a top edge towards backward point where Scott Boland takes an absolute dolly.

Floated, full and on off, Mohammed Siraj blocks it to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammed Siraj defends it on the front foot.

Fullish and on middle, Mohammed Siraj works it off the inner half through square leg for another run.

Goes full and wide outside off. Mohammed Siraj looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Mohammad Shami tucks this into the leg side for a single.

Bowls this back of a length and going down leg. Mohammad Shami looks to pull again and there is deviation as it goes through to the keeper. Alex Carey catches this well diving to his left. The players appeal and the umpire gives this out. Mohammad Shami reviews straight away and UltraEdge shows that it is off the thigh pads.

FOUR! Two boundaries in a row! This is banged in short and going down leg. Mohammad Shami pulls this towards fine leg and collects four more runs.

FOUR! Looks like Mohammad Shami wants to have some fun here! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and just outside off. Mohammad Shami thumps this past the bowler to long on for four runs.

Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Mohammed Siraj keeps this one out.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! KS Bharat looks to hit one away and ends up losing his wicket! Nathan Lyon has hardly played a role in this Test match but has managed to take wickets whenever he has been called upon! This is flighted full and in line with the stumps. KS Bharat looks to slog sweep this into the legs ide but gets a top edge that flies high into the air and towards the bowler. Nathan Lyon takes a comfortable catch and India are now one wicket away from a massive loss.

Continues to bowl full and outside off. KS Bharat defends this towards cover.

Tossed up full and outside the off stump. KS Bharat dabs this into the off side.

Loops this full and outside the off pole. KS Bharat looks to go for the booming drive but misses and his back leg drags out. Alex Carey whips the bails off and they go upstairs to check. Replays show that the batter has made it back in the crease.

Nathan Lyon flights this full and outside off. KS Bharat defends this towards cover.

Short and wide outside off. Mohammad Shami goes hard at the ball and gets it past gully to deep backward point. They do not take a run though.

Angles this one down leg side on a good length. Mohammad Shami looks to flick this fine but misses and the ball goes off the pads to the keeper. Alex Carey dives to the left and takes this one safely.

FOUR! Mohammad Shami gets this up and over and gives the crowd something to cheer about! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Mohammad Shami upper cuts this towards third man for four runs.

Bowls this on a good length and into the stumps. Mohammad Shami defends this solidly!

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and this is a nasty delivery from Mitchell Starc as he gets his second wicket! A sharp catch by the wicket-keeper and the Aussies are making short work of the Indian batting order. Mitchell Starc bangs this in short and angled down leg. Umesh Yadav looks to take evasive action and gets his gloves and bat near the ball. It shaves against the glove and is headed over the keeper's head but Alex Carey times his jump to perfectrion and takes a one-handed catch. India lose their eighth wicket and the fans are now slowly beginnings to disperse.

Mitchell Starc angles this in from outside the off stump and on a good length. Umesh Yadav defends this solidly towards cover.

Loops this one full and outside the off pole. KS Bharat pushes this towards point and is unable to take a single. Umesh Yadav will be on strike in the next over.

Short this time and in line with the stumps. KS Bharat tucks this towards mid-wicket.

Angles this away from the bat on a fuller length and outside off. Umesh Yadav pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man. They take only a run though.

Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Umesh Yadav knocks this towards mid off.

Tosses this full and outside off. Umesh Yadav gets forward and dabs this just short of the bowler.

Nathan Lyon floats this full and just outside off. KS Bharat goes for the slog sweep and knocks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Back to bowling full and on an off-stump line. Umesh Yadav blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Umesh Yadav is happy to leave this one alone.

Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Umesh Yadav clips this towards the mid on fielder.

Gets this closer to the off pole and on a good length. Umesh Yadav backs away and feels for this one again. Just misses the outside edge and the off stump.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Umesh Yadav shows all three stumps and hangs his bat out to dry. Gets beaten all ends up.

FIVE RUNS! Mitchell Starc bowls this back of a length and outside off. KS Bharat dabs this towards backward point and takes a run. Cameron Green collects and throws at the non-striker's end but there is no one backing up. The ball runs away to the long on boundary for five runs.

Gets this one to skid through to the keeper on a fullish length and just outside off. Umesh Yadav looks to play at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Bowls this full and outside the off pole. Umesh Yadav defends this into the off side.

OUT! PLUMB! Nathan Lyon strikes now and India are sinking further into the sand here as they stare at a certain defeat! This is flighted full and on an off-stump line as he gets the ball to spin into the stumps. Shardul Thakur gets forward as he looks to defend but misses the line of the ball and gets hit on the pads. The Australian players go up in appeal and the umpire takes no time in raising his finger. Shardul Thakur decides to go upstairs for the review and replays show that the bat is far from the ball. Ball Tracking shows three reds and India lose their seventh wicket here. They also lose their review and it is only a matter of time before the Aussies manage to run through India's tail.

Tosses this full and outside the off stump. KS Bharat pushes forward and taps this towards point with soft hands. They take a quick single.

Slightly short this time and outside the off pole. KS Bharat blocks this towards cover.

Nathan Lyon floats this full and just outside off. KS Bharat dabs this into the off side.

Fires this one down leg on a good length. Shardul Thakur gets inside the line of the ball and allows it to go past his legs.

Delivers this wide outside off on a good length. Shardul Thakur raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.

Bowls this at the stumps as well but on a good length this time. Shardul Thakur is well behind the line of the ball as he blocks this back towards the bowler.

Mitchell Starc angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Shardul Thakur defends this back down the pitch.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! This should be the game for Australia as they have the big wicket of Ajinkya Rahane! Mitchell Starc has been expensive and out of rhythm but just like in the first inning when he dismissed Virat Kohli, he takes a crucial wicket here for his side! This is bowled slightly short and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane looks to hit this on the up but only manages to get an outside edge towards the keeper. Alex Carey has another easy catch to take and India are now six down and staring down a barrel. Australia have owned this session and are really close to lifting the Test mace!

Mitchell Starc bowls this a bit full and just outside the off pole as he continues from 'round the wicket. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this towards mid on.

Continues to bowl short and just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane uses the depth of the crease and knocks this through covers for a single to retain strike. 6 runs have come from Lyon's first over on Day 5.

Still a bit short and at the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards square leg.

FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane does not want the spinner to settle in! This is bowled a tad bit short and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane goes onto the backfoot and punches this towards deep cover-point for four runs.

Bowls this one short and into the pads. KS Bharat rocks back and tucks this towards deep square leg for four runs.

Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. KS Bharat gets a stride forward and defends this into the off side.

Nathan Lyon fires this one slightly short and in line with the stumps. KS Bharat defends this back towards the bowler.

On a fuller length this time and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane plays a solid defensive stroke towards cover.

Angles this into the stumps and bowls this a fraction fuller. Ajinkya Rahane gets his bat behind the line of the ball and defends it back down the pitch.

Bowls this outside the off stump and on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane is watchful this time as he blocks this towards cover.

Goes back to bowling full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this firmly but straight to the cover-point fielder.

This is on a good length and angled into the stumps from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this into the leg side.

FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane keeps the scoreboard ticking as he plays another sublime shot! Mitchell Starc serves this full and outside the off pole from 'round the wicket. Ajinkya Rahane strokes this elegantly towards long off and collects four more runs.

Bowls this short and outside the off stump. KS Bharat leans back and lets this go through to Alex Carey behind the wicket.

Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Ajinkya Rahane clips this to the right of mid on and sets off for a single.

Back of a length and in the outside off-stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane gets up on his toes and dabs this into the off side.

Bangs this one into the pitch and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane sways out of the way and allows the keeper to collect it.

Goes full and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards mid on.

Cameron Green bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this towards mid off.

Delivers this wide outside off and on a good length once again. KS Bharat defends this towards cover. He is looking much more comfortable at the crease now.

Into the pads this time on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane tucks this towards deep backward square leg for an easy run.

FOUR! That is an absolute beauty! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane gets his front foot forward and drills this down the ground towards long off for four runs. Brings up the 200 for India!

Bowls this on a good length as well and just outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this solidly back down the pitch.

Angled into the pads on a good length. KS Bharat clips this towards deep square leg and collects a single.

Mitchell Starc bowls this slightly full from 'round the wicket and going down leg. KS Bharat looks to flick this fine but misses as it goes through to the keeper.

Another full delivery, on off, KS Bharat pushes it towards short covers for a quick run where Mitchell Starc also fumbles a bit.

FOUR! Nice shot! This should give Bharat some confidence! Green serves this full again and around off, KS Bharat strides forward and drives it firmly past cover-point for a boundary.

Fullish and on leg, KS Bharat looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as Travis Head at forward short leg mops it up.

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, KS Bharat knocks it towards mid on again.

Fuller one, on middle, KS Bharat moves across and works it towards mid on.

EXTRA BOUNCE! Cameron Green lands this on a good length around off, takes off from the surface and shapes away too, KS Bharat is already on the front foot and gets beaten on the outside egde.

Mitchell Starc finish the over with a sharp bouncer, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane ducks under it.

Pitched up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the leg side.

Back of a length and outside off, KS Bharat punches it through backward point for a single.

On a length and on middle, KS Bharat blocks it to the off side.

Full again, on middle, angling in, KS Bharat looks to keep it out but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a brace.

Mitchell Starc starts with a full delivery, on off, KS Bharat drives it straight to short covers.

Fullish and outside off, keeps low, Ajinkya Rahane offers no shot at it.

Back of a length and on off, extra bounce as well, KS Bharat looks to push it away but gets a slight inside edge to the leg side. They cross.

BEATEN! Cameron Green bowls this on a good length and around off, shaping away a bit, KS Bharat has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full again, on off, KS Bharat knocks it down the pitch.

Fuller and on off, angling in, KS Bharat blocks it out on the pitch.

Cameron Green starts off with a bouncer, on middle, KS Bharat ducks underneath it.

Another full delivery, on off, KS Bharat looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge wide of mid on for a run.

Pitched up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane works it wide of mid on for a single.

Fullish and on off, Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the off side.

A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Pat Cummins once again has a chat with Alex Carey and Scott Boland and signals for the review. This is a touch fuller, on leg, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane looks to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows that no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates wickets is missing and Australia lose another review.

Back of a length and on off, Ajinkya Rahane punches it towards point where Marnus Labuschagne dives to his right to make a good stop. KS Bharat wants the run but he is sent back.

On a length and around leg, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

This is pitched up, on off, KS Bharat pushes it towards short covers.

Sharp bowling! Pat Cummins bangs in a good bouncer, on middle, KS Bharat is a bit late to duck under it and gets hit on the helmet. The physios will come in for the mandatory concussion check now.

Goes a fraction fuller and outside off. KS Bharat knocks this straight to the fielder at cover.

On a length and on middle, KS Bharat pats it down to the leg side.

Full and on off, KS Bharat defends it on the front foot.

On a length and around leg, Ajinkya Rahane looks to work it away but misses and it goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

EDGED AND FOUR! Almost the third in the over! Scott Boland lands this back of a length and on off, takes off the surface with extra bounce, KS Bharat looks to block it, but the ball brushes against his gloves and goes just over the leaping Steven Smith at second slip for a boundary.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Scott Boland with the double whammy and India in huge trouble now. Scott Boland bowls this a bit fuller and on the fifth stump line, shaping away a shy bit, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it away from his body and gets a slight outside edge towards the keeper where Alex Carey makes no mistake. Jadeja goes back for a duck and India lose half their side now!

On a length and around off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go to the keeper.

OUT! TAKEN! Steven Smith takes a blinder at slips! A huge moment in this match and Australia are pumped up with joy. Scott Boland serves this full and outside off, Virat Kohli chases after it and goes for a big booming drive but only manages to get a thick outside edge towards the second slip where Steven Smith somehow manages to take a stunning catch diving to his right when the ball was already behind it. Something special was needed and Smith has provided it for the Aussies. India are four wickets down now and in a spot of bother.

This is on a good length and around off, shaping in, Virat Kohli leaves it alone.

BEAUTY! Pat Cummins takes the review after some discussion with his players with Marnus Labuschagne convincing him. Scott Boland serves this a bit fuller and on off, Virat Kohli looks to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. UltraEdge shows the same and Australia lose a review.

Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli gets a bit hurried and mistimes his pull wide of mid-wicket for one.

Goes fuller, on off, Ajinkya Rahane runs it towards deep backward point for a run.

Back of a length and on off, Ajinkya Rahane keeps it out down the pitch.

A peach of a delivery! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length, outside off, nips back in sharply with good bounce, Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pads. A bit low and he was a goner there.

Another full delivery, on off, Virat Kohli drives it wide of short covers for a quick single.

Full and on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli blocks it out well to the off side.

Fullish again, on middle, shaping away a bit in the air, Ajinkya Rahane drills it towards mid on.

Pitched up, on off, Virat Kohli pats it through point for a single.

Good leave! Scott Boland lands this on a good length and on off, shaping in sharply, Virat Kohli lifts his bat and leaves it alone.

Full again and on off this time, Virat Kohli drives it nicely but straight to short covers.

Full and on middle, Virat Kohli blocks it towards mid on.

Back of a length and outside off, rises of the surface, Virat Kohli lets it go to the keeper.

FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane gets lucky there! Pat Cummins bangs in a sharp bouncer this time, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane tries to duck under it but keeps his bat above and the ball takes the top edge to fly towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. It could have gone anywhere and this will encourage the Aussies surely.

Pat Cummins bowls this a touch fuller, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.

Pat Cummins tries for the bouncer but directs it well down to the leg side, Ajinkya Rahane ducks under it anyways.

Back of a length and outside off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep point for a run.

Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli hops up a bit and keeps it down well onto the pitch.

On a length and around off, Ajinkya Rahane guides it through point for a single.

Full again and around off, Virat Kohli defends it on the front foot.

A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Pat Cummins decides against the review after some discussion with Boland and Carey. Scott Boland serves this one full and around leg, angling in, Virat Kohli looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. It looked like it was missing the leg stump.

Scott Boland continues with the hard length, on off, Virat Kohli keeps his eyes on the ball and negotiates it well.

This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Virat Kohli pats it down towards short covers

Fuller one, on off, Ajinkya Rahane taps it towards deep point for an easy single.

Scott Boland lands this back of a length and just outside off, Ajinkya Rahane looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Touch fuller and on off, Ajinkya Rahane steers it through backward point for a run.

Short of a length and on middle, shaping in a bit, Ajinkya Rahane looks to tap it down but misses and gets hit around his thigh pads.

This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line of the ball and defends it to the off side.

On a length and around off, Ajinkya Rahane opens the face of the bat and guides it wide of third man for a couple of runs,

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane knocks it towards mid on.

First runs of Day 5! Pat Cummins begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it just wide of mid on for a single.

Scott Boland starts off with a maiden then! He continues with the fuller length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane once again drives it but mistimes a bit towards mid off.

This is pitched up again, on middle this time, Ajinkya Rahane drills it down the pitch where Scott Boland quickly goes down and makes a half-stop.

Scott Boland serves this one a bit fuller, on off, Ajinkya Rahane strides forward and drives it towards mid off.

Length again, on off, Ajinkya Rahane blocks it off the inner half to the leg side.

Back of a length and around off, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the off side.

Oh..that one keeps low! Scott Boland starts with a good-length delivery, outside off, keeps very low, Ajinkya Rahane tries to cut it away but it goes under his bat to the keeper. Signs of uneven bounce early on.

Short and slightly down leg, Virat Kohli helps it straight to short fine leg. That will be Stumps on Day 4!

Full and quicker, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side.

A bit of excitement by Australia but nothing doing! Tossed up, full and turning in, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli presses forward to clip but misses. The ball lobs off his front pad towards leg slip. Steven Smith sprints to his left from first slip and dives to complete the catch. No one is convinced enough and Pat Cummins opts not to review.

Floated up, outside off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side.

Short again and on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it off the back foot to backward square leg.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Strays down leg, on a short length, Virat Kohli goes back and helps it past short fine leg for a boundary. Moves to 44 with this boundary.

Angled in, on middle, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and solidly keeps it out. Last over of the day coming up.

Lands it on a good length, around off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and steers it to backward point.

NO BALL! Fuller this time and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and dabs it to backward point. The umpire signals a no ball as Cummins has overstepped once again.

On a good length, shaping away, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and leaves the ball alone.

Banged in short and just outside off, Ajinkya Rahane ducks and lets the ball pass.

Angled in, full around off, Virat Kohli shuffles and gets it from the outer half of the bat towards deep point for a single.

On a length, outside off, Virat Kohli shuffles and steers it towards point.

Floated up, wide outside off, Ajinkya Rahane goes for the drive away from the body but misses.

Fuller, on off and middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and blocks it out on the off side.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Full and turning in sharply, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane wears it on the front pad. Australia go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Nathan Lyon indicates that the ball was going down leg and Pat Cummins does not go for the review.

Short and turning in, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the back foot.

Floated up, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and keeps it out.

Darted in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.

Angled in, outside off, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane shuffles and guides it wide of backward point for a single.

Slightly back of a length and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and dabs it towards backward point.

Fuller this time from over the wicket, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and drives it straight to cover.

Back of a length, outside off, the ball keeps low and Ajinkya Rahane toe ends it towards cover.

Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane plants his foot forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

NO BALL! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and keeps it out on the off side. Cummins has overstepped once again.

Angled down leg, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane tries to tickle it fine but misses.

FIVE WIDES! Cummins comes back into the attack and starts with a bumper, way down leg, Ajinkya Rahane lets it pass. The ball sails over Alex Carey for a boundary.

Bowls it full this time, around off, Virat Kohli presses and clips it to mid-wicket.

Short again and on middle, Virat Kohli works it off the back foot to backward square leg.

Short this time and turning in, around leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes back in the crease and nudges it through square leg for a single.

Pushed through, around off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and drops it on the off side.

Floated up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane presses and defends it solidly.

Short and on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and works it to short leg.

FOUR! Glorious! Starc sprays it full and outside off, Virat Kohli plants his foot forward and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for yet another boundary.

On a good length, angled away, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and blocks it out on the off side.

Back of a length, just outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and defends it towards cover.

FOUR! Clipped away with ease! Full and on the pads, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and flicks it through mid-wicket for four runs.

Angled away, just outside off, on a hard length, Virat Kohli is happy to let the ball pass.

Short and wide outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out to cut. Mistimes it towards point.

Fuller and on midde, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

Short again on leg, Virat Kohli tucks it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.

Keeps it short on off, Virat Kohli stays back and defends it on the off side.

Short this time and on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes on the back foot and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Lyon gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Ajinkya Rahane does not miss out as he drives it through covers for a boundary.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and keeps it out.

Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Virat Kohli frees his arms and pushes it to cover.

FOUR! Back of a length, on the pads, Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and tucks it off his hips. Gets it wide of fine leg for a single.

Back of a length an on middle, Virat Kohli hangs back and pushes it to cover. Sets off for a single but decides against it as Marnus Labuschagne gets to the ball quickly.

A hint of tail in, on middle, on a length, Virat Kohli gets behind the line and blocks it towards cover.

Angling away, on a good length, Virat Kohli pushes it to mid off. Ajinkya Rahane wants a single but Kohli says no.

Banged in short, on middle, from over the wicket, Virat Kohli hops and fends it on the off side.

Flighted this time, around leg, Ajinkya Rahane works it off the front foot to short leg.

Short and quicker, turning in, on leg, Ajinkya Rahane drops it on the bounce to short leg.

Floated up, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli presses and clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Short again and on the pads, Ajinkya Rahane nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

Fuller and turning in, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane blocks it out off the front foot.

Short and turning in, on leg, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and defends it on the leg side.

A bit too wide outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli presses forward and lets the ball pass.

Fuller and shaping in, just outside off, Virat Kohli covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.

Tailing in, on the pads, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane nudges it towards square leg and takes a single.

Shaping in, outside off, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane watchfully keeps it out on the off side.

FOUR! Smart batting! On a shortish length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane allows the ball to come to him and uses the pace of the delivery. Goes back and guides it past backward point for a boundary.

Angling in, on leg, on a hard length, Virat Kohli turns this one down to fine leg for a single.

Shorter and quicker, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane fends this one on the leg side.

Full and turning in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the front foot.

Flighted, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane is solid in defence once again.

Short and turning in, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it on the off side.

Floated up, on the pads, Virat Kohli presses forward and works it to deep square leg for a run.

Tossed up, around leg, Virat Kohli clips it to mid-wicket for a dot.

Back of a length, just outside off, Virat Kohli dabs it off the back foot towards cover-point for a single.

Another one on a length, wide outside off, Virat Kohli is in no mood to play at those.

Bowls it on a shortish length, outside off, Virat Kohli hangs back and punches it wide of cover-point for a couple of runs.

Length delivery, outside off, Virat Kohli takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side.

On a hard length, just outside off, Virat Kohli shoulders arms once again.

Back of a length and wide outside off, Virat Kohli is happy to leave the ball alone.

Gives the ball air, around off, Ajinkya Rahane uses his feet and drives it to wide mid off.

Tossed up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane plants his foot forward and taps it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Drifts down leg, on a full length, Ajinkya Rahane gets down and sweeps it past short fine leg for a boundary.

Short and turning in sharply, on leg, Ajinkya Rahane fends it on the leg side.

Short and on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and keeps it out.

Floated up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Wristy by Virat Kohli! Seaming in, on leg, on a fuller length, Virat Kohli brings his wrists into play and clips it past mid on for a boundary.

On a hard length, on off and middle, Virat Kohli drops it softly on the off side.

Touch fuller, on off, Virat Kohli gets forward and blocks it out on the off side.

Angles it in from wide of the crease, just outside off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tailing in sharply, on a hard length, around off, Virat Kohli shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Beaten! On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Virat Kohli pokes at the delivery and is lucky not to edge this one. Pat Cummins has a word with Alex Carey and opts not to review.

Fuller again, on off and middle, Ajinkya Rahane dead bats it on the off side.

Pushed through, full on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and defends it solidly.

Flighted up again, on off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and works it down to long on for a single.

Short and turning in, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane makes room and punches it towards cover for a single.

Floated up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane prods forward and keeps it out.

Short around leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and defends it out.

Angling on the pads, on a full length, Ajinkya Rahane flicks it through square leg for a single.

Back of a length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket.

Full again, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot once again and drives it straight to wide mid off.

Goes full and shaping in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane takes a good stride forward and pushes it to wide mid off.

On a length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and keeps it out.

On a good length, in the channel outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and defends it out on the off side.

FOUR! Nicely done! Lyon gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and brings his bottom hand into play. Drives it wide of mid on for a boundary.

Flighted again, on middle, Virat Kohli gets forward and blocks it out down the wicket.

Short around leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and nudges it to square leg for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and works it to mid on for a quick single.

Floated up, on off, Virat Kohli gets forward and defends it out on the off side.

Bowls it short and on off, Virat Kohli goes back and punches it through cover for a couple of runs.

Another short ball bowled at the batter. Ajinkya Rahane sways out of the way of the ball and lets the keeper get it.

Angled into the pads on a fuller length. Virat Kohli flicks this down to fine leg and picks up a run.

Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper.

Pulls his length back slightly and delivers this outside off. Virat Kohli blocks this confidently towards cover.

Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. He clips this one straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

FOUR! Virat Kohli gets his first boundary! This is bowled full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs. Brings up the 100 for India.

Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this to mid on and takes a quick single as the fielder is on his heels.

Flights this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forward and defends this towards cover.

Slightly short once again and just outside off. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and blocks this out.

Short this time and pitching outside leg. Virat Kohli clips this towards backward square leg.

Tosses this full and onto the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a brace to get off the mark.

Nathan Lyon floats this full and well outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this back down the pitch.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this towards cover.

A bouncer welcomes Ajinkya Rahane and this is well-directed. The batter ducks under this one.

OUT! CAUGHT! India are throwing their wickets away here now! Cheteshwar Pujara has played an uncharacteristic shot and has to walk back to the pavilion. Just when things were looking good for India, Australia have got both the set batters out this is turning out to be a great session for them. This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara decides to go for an uppercut and gets a faint edge to the keeper. Alex Carey makes no mistake grabbing hold of this one and India are now three wickets down in no time.

In the channel outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this back towards the bowler.

Continues to bowl on a good length and angled in from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this into the leg side.

Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this back towards the bowler.

NO BALL! Pat Cummins bowls this full and into the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards backward square leg. He continues to struggle with his landing as he has overstepped once again and this will be a no ball.

Bowls this short and into the pads. Virat Kohli tucks this towards backward square leg.

OUT! LBW! Poor shot selection by Rohit Sharma and it has cost him his wicket! Nathan Lyon strikes in his first over as it took him 5 balls to make an impact and this is what the Australians needed to pick themselves up on the field. Nathan Lyon tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma looks to go for the sweep but misses and gets hit flush on the pad. Nathan Lyon goes up in appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Rohit Sharma reviews this and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows three red and the Indian skipper has to depart as they lose a review as well. India lose their second wicket just when this partnership was looking good. Virat Kohli is the new man in.

Bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this awkwardly.

Tosses this full and at the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Bowls this full and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to play this leg side and gets it off his pads to the short leg fielder.

Nathan Lyon floats this full and in line with the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara shimmies down the wicket and flicks this to mid-wicket.

Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders his arms to this one.

Goes full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma blocks this towards cover.

On a good length and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this towards point and takes a run. Brings up the 50-run partnership between these two!

Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Cheteshwar Pujara gets on top of the bounce well and dabs this towards backward square leg.

Goes full and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara uses his wrists beautifully and flicks this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and angled in from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this solidly towards mid off.

On an off-stump line and on a good length. Rohit Sharma gets squared up slightly and the ball goes off the outside part of the bat towards point.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone.

Delivers this in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this towards mid on.

FOUR! Rohit Sharma top edges this and the fielder in the deep lost this! This is banged in short and into the batter. Rohit Sharma goes for the pull and mistimes it to deep backward square leg. Mitchell Starc does not see it till late and goes for four to his right.

On a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma punches this towards cover-point and does not take a run as the fielder swoops in.

Cameron Green bowls this full and angled in from outside off. Rohit Sharma defends this towards mid on.

Pulls his length back this time and serves this outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara gets surprised by the bounce but manages to dab it into the offside.

Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this well towards cover.

Bowls this a fraction fuller and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this out watchfully.

FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara loves to feed on deliveries at his leg! This is bowled on a good length and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs.

Bangs this in short but well outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara keeps his gloves down and lets this go through to the keeper.

On a good length and angled into the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

NO BALL! Pat Cummins starts with a good-length delivery and into the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the leg side. He has overstepped though and this will be a no ball.

Gets this to come back in from outside off on a fullish length. Cheteshwar Pujara shuffles forward and flicks this to mid-wicket.

On a good length and on an off-stump line. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this towards mid on.

Goes fuller this time and angles this on from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards square leg.

Attacks the stumps on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

Pulls his length back slightly and serves this outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shoulders his arms to this one.

On a good length this time and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks this through square leg and takes a run.

WIDE! Cameron Green bangs this in short and well over the batter's head. Rohit Sharma shapes up for the pull but realizes that it is way too high. The umpire agrees as well and calls this wide.

Continues bowling full and wide outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara makes no effort to play at this one.

Goes full and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this with ease towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Way outside the off pole on a fullish length. Cheteshwar Pujara is happy to let this go through to the keeper.

Similar line and bowled on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara raises his arms high and lets it go through to the keeper this time.

On a good length and leaving the batter outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara pushes at this and gets beaten all ends up.

FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara has also been very positive in this game! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara punches this down to long off for four runs.

Delivers this in line with the stumps on a good length. Rohit Sharma defends this back to down the pitch.

Bowls this slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma comes out with a positive stride and blocks this confidently.

This one shoots off the surface from a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to fend and gets beaten all ends up.

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma takes a confident stride forward and blocks this to cover.

FOUR! The timing is exquisite on this one! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma stands tall and punches this on the up towards deep point for four runs.

Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma raises his arms and lets this go through to the keeper.

Pulls his length back and pitches this outside leg. Cheteshwar Pujara fends this awkwardly into the leg side. The scoring rate has come down a bit here.

Wide outside the off pole on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara is content with not offering a shot.

Bowls this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this solidly back at the bowler.

Bowls this back of a length and just outside off. Rohit Sharma gets inside the line of the ball and whips this towards deep square leg for a single.

Angles this away from outside off on a good length. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone.

Mitchell Starc bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets up on his toes and punches this towards cover.

Maiden over from Scott Boland which is the first in this inning! This is on a good length as well and just outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this solidly back towards the bowler.

On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara plays well inside the line of the ball as it zips past to the keeper.

Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards the mid on fielder.

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara is watchful as he blocks this back down the pitch.

Scott Boland bowls this slightly full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this towards point.

Yet another full delivery served outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma knocks this straight to the mid off fielder.

Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this back towards the bowler.

Goes really full and wide outside off. Rohit Sharma digs this out towards point.

Onto the pads once again on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to play this fine once again but misses and the ball rolls to backward square leg off his pads. They take a leg bye.

FOUR! Easy picking for Cheteshwar Pujara and he does not miss out! Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length but strays onto the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this down to fine leg and collects four runs.

Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Rohit Sharma flicks this to deep square leg for a single.

Gets this to nip back in slightly from outside off on a good length. Rohit Sharma dabs this awkwardly into the leg side for a run.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma raises his arms high and there is a bit of extra bounce this time.

On a good length and just outside the off stump. The ball stays low as Rohit Sharma looks to block and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara punches this to the left of cover for a single.

This is on a good length and in the channel outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shoulders his arms to this one.

FOUR! A tad bit of luck going Cheteshwar Pujara's way! Scott Boland bowls this wide outside off an slightly short. Cheteshwar Pujara hangs his bat out and gets an inside edge to fine leg for four runs.

FOUR! This is sublime timing from the Indian captain! Mitchell Starc offers width outside off on a fullish length. Rohit Sharma leans into the shot and strokes this to deep cover-point for four runs.

Bowls this on a good length and angling away outside off. Rohit Sharma is happy to leave this one alone.

FOUR! Rohit Sharma finds the gap to perfection once again! This is bowled back of a length and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma finds the gap between fine leg and deep square leg for four runs.

Goes a fraction fuller outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma raises his arms and does not offer a shot.

Strays down leg and bowls this slightly back of a length. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone.

Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length but pitching outside leg. Rohit Sharma looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.

FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara opens his account with a spanking shot! This is short and wide outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara slaps this to deep point for four runs.

Attacks the stumps on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards mid-wicket.

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this into the leg side as he negotiates the extra bounce well.

Bowls this on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara shoulders his arms to this one.

Scott Boland starts with a good length delivery angled into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another stunner by Cameron Green, this time low to his left! On a hard length, just outside off, stays on the back foot and defend this delivery. Gets surprised by the extra bounce and ends up getting an outside edge. The ball travels low towards Cameron Green at gully. He dives low to his left and takes a one-handed stunner with his left hand. Shubman Gill stands his ground and waits for the third umpire's decision. The replays show that the ball sticks in Green's grasp and stays in even as his elbow made contact with the ground. The Aussies are delighted as they break a flourishing opening stand. That will also be Tea on Day 4!

Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Shubman Gill dabs it off the back foot to deep backward point for one more run.

At the pads, on a length, Rohit Sharma shuffles and nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

Short and wide outside off, Shubman Gill frees his arms and cuts it to cover-point. Marnus Labuschagne there fumbles and concedes a single.

NO BALL! Angled across, on a shortish length, outside off, Shubman Gill stays back and punches it through point for a couple of runs more. Mitchell Starc has overstepped as well.

Back of a length, around middle, Rohit Sharma hangs back and pulls it down to fine leg for a run.

SIX! Pulled away with ease! Banged in short and at the batter, Rohit Sharma gets into a good position and pulls it wide of fine leg for a maximum.

Comes from over the wicket and starts on a hard length, on middle, Rohit Sharma keeps it out off the back foot.

Length delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill throws his hands at the ball and slices it towards backward point. Nathan Lyon there dives to his right and gets his hand to the ball to save a couple of runs for his side.

Fuller this time, on off, Shubman Gill clips it off the front foot but straight to mid-wicket.

Back of a length, just outside off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot through covers. Marnus Labuschagne performs the chase and pulls it back. Two runs taken.

Angled in, on off, on a good length, Shubman Gill gets forward and keeps it out on the off side.

Edged but safe! On a good length, just outside off, Shubman Gill defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Steven Smith at second slip.

Keeps it full and outside off, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and drives without much timing to mid off.

Another on a good length, Rohit Sharma shuffles and blocks it out on the off side.

Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, Rohit Sharma defends it off the back foot.

Goes full again and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it firmly back towards the bowler. Pat Cummins sticks out his right boot and makes a good stop.

In the corridor of uncertainty, on off, Rohit Sharma watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Tailing in, on the pads, on a length, Shubman Gill turns this one down to fine leg for a single.

Pitched up, on off, Shubman Gill drives it crisply but straight to mid off.

Another one on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma lets it go once again.

Good-length delivery, around off, a hint of inward movement, Rohit Sharma covers his off stump and lets the ball pass.

In the channel outside off, on a length, Rohit Sharma stays in the crease and dabs it to backward point.

Lands it on a hard length, outside off, Rohit Sharma shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

FOUR! Good use of the feet! Full and outside off, Rohit Sharma walks across in the crease and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Serves it outside off, full as well, Rohit Sharma shuffles and defends it towards mid off.

Angling in, on the pads, on a fuller length, Shubman Gill pushes with a straight bat to mid on.

FOUR! Streaky! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Shubman Gill gets squared up a bit and the ball rolls off the outer part of the bat. Gets it wide of backward point for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Sheer timing! Slightly short, just outside off, Shubman Gill gets on top of the bounce and punches it through covers for four more runs.

Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Rohit Sharma tucks it in front of mid on and takes a single.

FOUR! Nicely driven! Cummings goes full and angling in, on off, Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and drives it past mid on for a boundary.

Back of a length, in the channel outside off, Rohit Sharma stays back and keeps it out down the wicket.

Just outside the off stump on a good length. Shubman Gill dabs this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but is sent back by Rohit Sharma.

Continues to bowl in a channel just outside off on a good length. Shubman Gill smothers this back down the pitch.

Goes full and angled in from outside off. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists and flicks this towards deep square leg for a run.

On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets a good stride forward and blocks this towards mid on.

In line with the stumps this time on a good length. Shubman Gill dabs this into the leg side and sets off for a quick single to get off the mark.

Scott Boland bowls this on a fullish length and angled in from outside off. Shubman Gill defends this back down the pitch.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma chooses to leave this one alone.

On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets well behind the line of the ball and knocks this towards mid on.

Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma defends this solidly on the front foot towards cover.

Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma goes on the backfoot and dabs this into the off side.

FOUR! India and Rohit Sharma are up and running! This is bowled short and onto the body. Rohit Sharma whips this off the hips towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

Pat Cummins starts off with a good length delivery just outside off. Rohit Sharma is watchful as he leaves this one alone.