India vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: India lead by 62 runs in 2nd innings after Ashwin’s four-fer
India vs Australia Highlights, 1st Test, Day 2: India took a handy 62-run lead in the second innings after bowling out Australia for 191 on the second day of the first Test in Adelaide. In due course, they lost opener Prithvi Shaw (4) minutes ahead of the end of day’s play. The visitors were nine for one in their second innings when the stumps were drawn. Australia were bowled out for 191 after Ashwin jolted the hosts with a four-wicket haul. Besides the off-spinner, Umesh Yadav (16.1-5-40-3) and Jasprit Bumrah (21-7-52-2) were among wickets. Marnus Labuschagne (47) and skipper Tim Paine (73 not out) were the top scorers for the hosts in the first innings. Earlier, India were all out for 244 in the first session of play. After resuming innings at 233 for 6, they lost four wickets for 11 runs. In fact, India lost seven wickets for 56 runs starting with Virat Kohli’s run-out engineered by a poor judgement call from vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane. Pat Cummins (3-48) removed Ravichandran Ashwin (15) caught behind with the third ball of the day and Wriddhiman Saha (9) departed in similar fashion in the next over after offering a poor shot to a Starc delivery.The Aussie pacer also fired out Umesh Yadav to finish with figures of 4-53 from 21 overs. Cummins then dismissed Shami for a golden duck to end India’s innings. Follow the Highlights of India vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 2 here:
End of second day’s play
India take a handy 62-run lead in the second innings after Ashwin’s four-fer bundled Australia for 191. At stumps, Mayank Agarwal was batting on 5 and nightwatchman Jasprit Bumrah was unbeaten without scoring.
16:53 hrs ISTBumrah - the nightwatchman
As the second day’s play is about to end, the Indian team management decides to send Jasprit Bumrah as nightwatchman. His heroics in the second warm-up match against Australia A has led to his promotion.
16:47 hrs ISTCummins to Shaw - BOWLED
WICKET! Prithvi Shaw continues to struggle and gets cleaned up, almost similar to his dismissal in the first innings. Good length ball, nips back in sharply and foils Shaw’s poor defence. Stumps tonked, Shaw departs on 4, IND - 7/1 after 3.1 overs, lead by 60 runs
16:37 hrs ISTStats Alert!
Tim Paine now has the best score by a wicketkeeper in a Day/Night Test.
Paine: 73* vs India
Shane Dowrich (WI): 71 vs Sri Lanka, Bridgetown, 2018
Sarfaraz Ahmed (PAK): 68vs Sri Lanka, Dubai, 2017
Peter Nevill (AUS): 66 vs New Zealand, Adelaide, 2015
Niroshan Dickwella (SL): 64 vs Australia, Brisbane, 2019
16:32 hrs ISTPrithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal out to bat
Indian openers - Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal are out to bat in the second innings. Mitchell Starc begins the attack for Australia.
16:27 hrs ISTEnd of Australia innings
Umesh Yadav hits the final nail in the coffin and gets rid of Josh Hazlewood, bowling out Australia for 191. India take a handy lead of 53 runs.
16:23 hrs ISTBumrah to Paine - FOUR
FOUR! Tim Paine won’t give up. He is the last hope and certainly playing the captain’s knock. Short ball, wide outside off, top edge runs away fine for a boundary.
16:17 hrs ISTAshwin to Paine - FOUR
FOUR! The Australian captain continues to frustrate the Indians with his patient knock. Plays a fine sweep shot this time and scores a boundary behind square on the off side.
16:10 hrs ISTAshwin to Hazlewood - FOUR, dot, FOUR
Some late fireworks from the last Australian man in the batting line-up. Hazlewood is dealing in boundaries against Ashwin and that’s what the hosts need at the moment.
16:06 hrs ISTStats Alert!
Ashwin’s tally of wickets in Australia goes to 31 which is joint 4 most by an Indian in Tests. 4/41 is his best bowling figures in Australia as well.
16:03 hrs ISTAshwin to Lyon - OUT
OUT! Soft dismissal this, bring relief for the Indians. Short of a length delivery, Lyon wanted to flick but gets a leading edge. It balloons over the short mid-wicket and Kohli takes an easy catch. AUS - 167/9 after 66.5 overs, trail by 77 runs
15:58 hrs ISTShami to Lyon - FOUR
FOUR! Amazingly played. A short one from Shami and Lyon pulls that through mid-wicket for a boundary.
15:55 hrs ISTMost fifty plus score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Tests
Adam Gilchrist: 809 runs, 2 tons and 3 fifties, 4 fifty plus score
Tim Paine: 407 runs, 3 fifties and 3 fifty plus scores
15:48 hrs ISTShami to Paine - FOUR
FOUR! Slashes over gully with a thick edge. Shami bowls short and wide and Paine utilises to chance to get some runs.
15:44 hrs ISTHalf-century for Tim Paine
Captains knock by Paine
* 9th Test fifty
* 3rd fifty vs India
* 5th fifty as a skipper
* 2nd fifty at Adelaide
15:39 hrs ISTStats Alert!
* Run out to break the partnership between Paine and Starc
* 3rd time Starc has been run out in Tests.
* Last time he was run out in Test was in 2017 vs England at Perth
15:33 hrs ISTMitchell Starc gets run-out
OUT! Another wicket for India. A fuller one from Ashwin and Starc clipped to the right of deep backward square leg. he comfortably took the single but paid the price while stealing the second. Shaw picks and throws the ball on time and Saha does the rest. AUS - 139/8 after 60.1 overs, trail by 105 runs
15:30 hrs ISTAshwin into the attack
India opts for bowling change and bring back Ashwin. The off-spinner has been the leading wicket-taker for India so far,, scalping three wickets in the second session.
15:26 hrs ISTStarc dropped on 14
Bumrah to Starc - Top-edged pull that goes up in the air behind the wicket. Not an easy one but Saha tried his best to grab that. Can be called as the fifth drop in the day but it was way tougher than the last ones. Starc gets a life, meanwhile.
15:20 hrs ISTStats Alert!
Marnus Labuschagne gone for 47 runs in 119 balls. 3rd time Labuschagne has been dismissed in 40s. He took 69 balls to score 40 runs. Then he faced 50 balls for 7 runs.
15:10 hrs ISTUmesh to Starc - FOUR
FOUR! Mitchell Starc joins the party and smashes a boundary. Shorter one, Starc clears his front leg and tonks it over mid-on for a boundary.
15:05 hrs ISTTim Paine dropped on 28
India’s sloppy fielding remains a major concern to deal with. Short ball from Bumrah and Paine plays an uncontrolled towards the leg-side. Mayank was moving back, gets under it but the ball pops out of his grips and goes for a boundary. Fourth drop by India today.
15:00 hrs ISTDouble-wicket maiden for Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav struck late but now wreaking havoc under lights. A terrific over from the speedster - a double wicket maiden. First trapped Marnus Labuschagne in the front off the third ball and then dismissed Pat Cummins for a 3-ball duck. Changed the momentum of the game upside-down.
AUS: 111/7 after 54 overs, trail by 133 runs
14:50 hrs ISTBumrah to Paine - FOUR, dot, FOUR
Seems like Tim Paine is targeting the pacers now. Goes after Jasprit Bumrah now and smashes a couple of boundaries in a gap of a delivery - first one went through the slip cordon and the other one through the gap between backward point and cover point.
14:45 hrs ISTYadav to Paine - FOUR, 100-up for Australia
FOUR! The Australian skipper is playing some big shots now. Back of a length delivery and Paine punches through backward point fielder for a boundary.
14:38 hrs IST50 overs bowled, AUS trail by 147 runs
50 overs have been bowled in the Australian innings. Labuschagne is batting on 47 and is accompanied with his captain Tim Paine, who is unbeaten on 12*.
14:30 hrs IST3rd session begins: Labuschagne, Paine are out to bat
The second day’s final session begins as Marnus Labuschagne and Tim Paine are out to bat. They will resume the innings from 95/2. Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack.
14:22 hrs ISTAustralia’s 2nd slowest innings in terms of runs per over
This is Australia’s 2nd slowest innings in terms of runs per over in an innings since 2000 in Tests
Tea break: End of 2nd session
Ashwin came out as the star performer of the second session as he jolted Australia by taking 3 wickets. Australia posted 92/5 at the tea break and trail by 152 runs.
14:10 hrs ISTBumrah to Paine - FOUR
FOUR! A full toss from Bumrah and Australian skipper Tim Paine drives it between bowler and mid-off. Agarwal chases it but couldn’t get the hold of it.
14:05 hrs ISTBack-to-back maiden overs
Ashwin and Shami bowled another couple of maiden over to put the Aussies under pressure. Labuschagne had no way to score against Ashwin while Shami kept a tight leash on skipper Tim Paine. AUS - 84/5 after 46 overs.
13:56 hrs ISTLabuschagne survives again
Good length delivery from Shami, Labuschagne opens the face of his bat but plays down the wrong line. Big noise before the ball lands in Saha’s gloves. Big appeal by the Indians and the umpire Paul Reiffel gives it out. Labuschagne was confident enough to quickly take the review. Replays show the ball brushed the back pad.
13:49 hrs ISTAshwin to Paine - FOUR
FOUR! Australian captain comes to rescue the innings and goes off the mark with a boundary. Short and outside off, Paine gets enough to cut away through cover off the back foot for a boundary.
13:42 hrs ISTAshwin scripts end of Green’s innings
OUT! Ashwin strikes for the third time in the second session. Debutant Cameron Green maiden innings ends too soon. The extracted the bounce off the pitch, forcing Green to play the pull shot. Kohli dives and takes a stunning catch at the mid-wicket. Green goes for 7, AUS - 79/5 after 40.3 overs, trail by 165 runs.
13:32 hrs ISTFirst boundary for Cameron Green in Test cricket
Debutant Cameron Green smashes the first boundary in Test cricket. What a moment for the all-rounder. He has the chance to prove him mettle now. Short ball, Green goes deep into the crease and cuts away through backward point for a boundary.
13:28 hrs ISTMost wickets by Indian spinners in Australia
A Kumble - 49
Bishan Bedi - 35
Erapalli Prasanna - 31
R Ashwin - 29
Bhagwath Chandrasekhar - 29
13:18 hrs ISTAshwin to Head - OUT
OUT! Ashwin strikes again. Travis Head this time at the receiving end. A flighted delivery and Head doesn’t get a proper stride. Tries to clip into the on side but the ball hits the outside half of the bat. It pops right back to the bowler. Ashwin takes a sitter. AUS - 45/3 after 27 overs, trail by 199 runs
13:08 hrs ISTAshwin bowls a maiden over
Ashwin has keeping a tight leash on the Aussie batters. He scalped the big wicket of Steve Smith and now, bowls the first maiden of his spell. So far, the off-spiner has bowled four overs and conceded 9 runs. AUS - 62/3 after 33 overs, trail by 181 runs.
13:04 hrs ISTSteve Smith in Day/Night Tests
Till 2016 - Innings 6 | Runs 359 | 100/50s 1/3| Avg 59.83
Since 2017 - Innings 6 | Runs 142 | 100/50s 0 | Avg 23.67
12:57 hrs ISTYadav to Labuschagne - FOUR
FOUR! A fuller from Umesh Yadav and Labuschagne dives it beautifully through mid-on. 2nd boundary this in the 30th over. AUS - 59/3 after 29.5 overs, trail by 185 runs.
12:52 hrs IST50-up for Australia
Australia go past the 50-run mark in the first innings fater losing three important wickets including Steve Smith. Labuschagne is batting on 29 off 48 and accompanied with Travis Head (3*). AUS: 51/3, trail by 193 runs.
12:50 hrs ISTSmith’s dismissal on single digit score in Tests
* 5 at Mohali, 2013 (bowled by B Kumar)
* 8 at Bengaluru, 2017 (caught WK Saha by Jadeja)
* 1 at Adelaide, 2020 (caught 1st slip by Rahane by Ashwin)
12:46 hrs ISTAshwin does the magic, Smith departs
OUT! Ashwin has certainly caught the big fish - Steve Smith departs for 1 off 28 balls. A length ball outside off that foils Smith’s defence. Takes the leading and goes straight into Rahane’s lap at slip. AUS - 45/3 after 27 overs, trail by 199 runs
12:40 hrs ISTAshwin comes into the attack
26 overs later, India deploys spin attack and Ravichandran Ashwin comes to bowl. The off-spinner has been the key in India’s spin department and will be expected to do well with the pink ball.
12:30 hrs ISTSteve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah in Tests
7 innings
34 runs
88 balls faced
3 dismissals
11.33 Average
12:20 hrs ISTLabuschagne dropped again
Bumrah to Labuschagne - ball goes in the and dropped again. It’s Prithvi Shaw this time. Labuschagne pulled the shorter delivery and gets the top edge. Lobs towards mid-wicket. Shaw moves back, brings his hands under it but the ball pops out. Marnus gets another life.
12:10 hrs ISTSecond session begins
Steve Smith and Marnus Labusgchange walks out to bat. Mohammed Shami comes into the attack for India.
11:50 hrs IST5 opening stand for Australia without Warner in Tests
Here are the 5 opening stand for Australia without Warner in Tests
Stats Alert
* Burns gone after scoring 8 runs
* 6th instance where he has been trapped infront of the stumps.
* 15th time he been dismissed in the form of LBW and bowled which accounts 40.54% of his dismissals (15/37)
11:30 hrs ISTEnd of first session
The first session on the second day of the Adelaide Test comes to an end. Mohammed Shami ended the session with a maiden over after Jasprit Bumrah removed both the Aussie openers. Australia posted 35 for 2 by the end of the session. They trail by 209 runs.
11:25 hrs ISTLabuschagne dropped on 12
Labuschagne took on the bouncer from Shami and got the top edge. The ball went up in the air but Bumrah’s unnecessary leap makes it a missed opportunity. The ball popped out of his hands and went for a boundary. Bumrah was actually trying to throw the ball back thinking he would go over the fence.
11:20 hrs ISTSteve Smith comes to bat
Australia’s batting mainstay, Steve Smith walks out to bat after Joe Burns falls. Smith has a commendable batting record in Tests, especially against India. He is the key in Australia’s success in this game as well as the entire series.
11:15 hrs ISTBumrah traps Joe Burns
WICKET! Bumrah strikes again and traps Burns in the front of leg stump. The Aussies reviewed the decision, only to find it umpire’s call. Almost a Yorker, moving towards the leg and brushing the stumps. Burns wasn’t happy with the decision. Looks like the rub of the green favouring India today. AUS - 29/2 in 17 overs, trail by 215 runs
11:10 hrs ISTShami to Labuschagne - Four, Four
Clever batting from Labuschagne as he uses the extra bounce to get those consecutive boundaries. The first one went through the slip cordon and the next one was tickled through fine leg. Back-to-back boundaries for Labuschagne.
11:05 hrs ISTBumrah to Labuschagne - FOUR
FOUR! An edge, a missed opportunity from Saha and it goes for a four. A good length ball, Labuschagne offers a dead bat and manages an edge. Saha dives to his right but misses the catch. Four runs to Australia.
11:00 hrs ISTBumrah strikes to remove Matthew Wade
OUT! Bumrah strikes with a full length delivery and traps Wade in the front. Indians appeal and umpires raises his finger. Australia take the review but didn’t loose it as the ball was just clipping the top of the stumps which was adjudged as umpire’s call. Wad departs for 8, AUS - 16/1 after 14.1 overs, trail by 228 runs.
10:52 hrs ISTBumrah into the attack
Another bowling change for India - Bumrah now replaces Umesh Yadav and comes to bowl his second spell. 12 overs gone, AUS - 14/0
10:45 hrs ISTUmesh Yadav in Tests vs Australia
Matches: 13
Wickets: 44
Average: 37.3
Five-wicket hauls - 1
10:42 hrs ISTMohammed Shami into attack
India make a bowling change and bring Shami to replace Bumrah. Shami was the second-highest wicket-taker in the Test series Down Under in 2018-19. He scalped 16 wickets in four matches.
10:37 hrs ISTStats Alert
Umesh Yadav bowled back to back maiden in this innings. This is the 1st time Umesh Yadav has started off with 2 maidens in an innings in Tests
10:32 hrs ISTUmesh troubles Aussie openers
Umesh Yadav have been brilliant with the new ball so far. He has bowled 3 maidens out of his four overs in his first spell. After the completion of 8 overs, his figures read: 4-3-5-0. AUS 8/0 after 8 overs.
10:26 hrs ISTStats Alert
This is the 10th instance where India have scored less than 250 runs in the 1st innings of the Test under Kohli’s captaincy. In the previous 9 instances, India have won 5 matches, drawn 1 and lost three, two of them have come in 2020 against New Zealand. 3rd time in 2020, India have been dismissed under 250 runs in the 1st innings of the Test.
10:22 hrs ISTUmesh to Wade - FOUR
FOUR! Runs come for Australia after 27 balls. Short and outside off from Umesh. Wade punches it through covers for a boundary. Immaculate timing from the new Aussie opener.
10:19 hrs ISTBumrah, Umesh superb with new ball
The duo of Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah have been amazing with the new ball. They together produced 4 maiden overs on the trot. AUS - 0/0 after 4 overs.
10:16 hrs ISTThree maidens in a row
What a start given by the Indian bowlers. Three maidens in a row and the Aussies openers seems like struggling against the visitors. AUS - 0/0 after 3 overs.
10:09 hrs ISTBumrah into the attack
Here comes Jasprit Bumrah to bowl against the Aussies. He has 68 wickets under his belt from 14 Tests along with 5 five-fors. He was the highest wicket-taker in the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar trophy with 21 scalps.
10:06 hrs ISTUmesh begins with a maiden over
An excellent first over from Umesh Yadav. He begins India’s bowling with a maiden over. Opener Matthew Wade looked struggling a bit against him. A good start for the visitors after posting 244.
10:00 hrs ISTJoe Burns, Matthew Wade out to bat
The Australian innings begins as Joe Burns and Matthew Wade walk out to bat. Umesh Yadav begins the attack for India.
90:55 hrs ISTEnd of Indian innings
Mohammed Shami was dismissed on a Golden Duck by Pat Cummins off the first ball of the 93rd over. India resumed their innings at 233/6 on the second day and got all out for 244.
90:45 hrs ISTStarc to Umesh: OUT
OUT! Umesh Yadav departs. Starc gets his fourth wicket in the innings. Fuller delivery and Umesh goes for the biggie but he slices it high in the air. Matthew Wade runs across and takes a diving catch. IND - 240/9 after 92.2 overs
09:40 hrs ISTStarc to Saha - OUT
OUT! Starc strikes again in the first session and scalped his third wicket in the innings. Full and away from off-stump. Saha threw his hand away for a cover drive but all he managed was an edge through Tim Paine. Saha goes for 9, India - 235/8 after 90.3 overs.
09:35 hrs ISTCummins to Ashwin - OUT!
OUT! Another Indian batsman surrenders against the new ball. R Ashwin this time. Fuller length outside off, Ashwin edges and Tim Paine takes a simple catch. India loses a wicket off the third ball of the day. IND - 233/7 after 89.3 overs.
09:30 hrs ISTSaha, Ashwin out to bat
Wriddhiman Saha and R Ashwin are out to bat for India. Pat Cummins begins the attack for Australia on Day 2.
09:25 hrs ISTWeather update
Temperature: 21 degrees Celsius
Wind: 21 kmph
Precipitation: 39 %
09:20 hrs ISTI still feel we are evenly placed in this Test: Pujara
“We are just six down and Ash [Ashwin] can bat, Wriddhi [Saha] can bat and even our lower order will try and contribute as many runs as possible. So we still have a very good chance of getting close to 275-300. If the lower order bats well, you never know - we can get 350 also. Yes, there was a stage where we were in a dominating position but after losing Virat and Ajinkya they have a little bit of advantage. But I still feel we are evenly placed in this Test match,” said Pujara in the post-match presser on Thursday.
09:15 hrs ISTSmith vs Indian bowlers from the current Indian squad
vs Umesh Yadav - 6 innings, 142 runs, 187 balls, 3 dismissals
vs Mohammed Shami - 6 innings, 112 runs, 145 balls, 1 dismissal
vs R Ashwin - 4 innings, 177 runs, 262 balls, 0 dismissal
09:10 hrs IST86 wickets for Nathan Lyon against India
Lyon removed Cheteshwar Pujara on the opening day of the Adelaide Test. With that scalp, Lyon’s wicket count against India goes to 86 - his most dismissals against any Test playing nation.
09:05 hrs ISTPink ball trivia
Pink ball was used for the first time in international cricket for a one-day match on 5th July 2009, when England women hosted Australia women.
09:00 hrs ISTNathan Lyon vs India at home
2011-12: 3 matches, 93.3 overs, 291 runs, 7 wickets
2014-15: 4 matches, 223.4 overs, 801 runs, 23 wickets
2018-19: 4 matches, 242.1 overs, 639 runs, 21 wickets
08:55 hrs IST50th Test match for Mohammed Shami
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami will be playing his 50th match in the longest format India. He has been named in the playing XI and will come to bat on the second day of the first day in Adelaide today.
08:50 hrs ISTMilestones on cards for Aussies
4: wickets Josh Hazlewood needs to complete 200 Test wickets
4: wickets Mitchell Starc needs to complete 250 Test wickets. If he gets these in the 1st Test which is his 58th Test, he will be 5th quickest Australian to reach this landmark after:
o Dennis Lillee- 48
o Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath - 55
o Mitchell Johnson -57
08:45 hrs ISTWriddhiman Saha vs Aussie bowlers
vs Nathan Lyon : 7 innings, 51 runs, 96 balls faced, 2 dismissals
vs Pat Cummins: 2 innings, 32 runs, 77 balls faced, 1 dismissal
vs Josh Hazlewood: 4 innings, 25 runs, 96 balls faced, 1 dismissal
08:40 hrs ISTR Ashwin against Australian bowlers
vs Nathan Lyon - 8 innings, 42 runs, 3 dismissals
vs Josh Hazlewood - 7 innings, 25 runs, 2 dismissals
vs Mitchell Starc - 3 innings, 17 runs, 2 dismissals
vs Pat Cummins - 3 innings, 14 runs, 2 dismissals
08:35 hrs ISTAustralia bowling figures on Day 1
Mitchell Starc - 19 overs, 4 maidens, 49 runs, 2 wickets
Josh Hazlewood - 20 overs, 6 maidens, 47 runs, 1 wicket
Pat Cummins - 19 overs, 7 maidens, 42 runs, 1 wicket
Cameron Green - 9 overs, 2 maidens, 15 runs, 0 wickets
Nathan Lyon - 21 overs, 2 maidens, 68 runs, 1 wicket
Marnus Labuschagne - 1 overs, 3 runs
08:30 hrs ISTIndian wickets so far in first innings
Prithvi Shaw 0(2) - b Starc
Mayank Agarwal 17(40) - b Cummins
Cheteshwar Pujara 43 (160) - c Labuschagne b Lyon
Virat Kohli 74 (180) - run out (Hazlewood/Lyon)
Ajinkya Rahane 42 (92) - lbw b Starc
Hanuma Vihari 16 (25) - lbw b Hazlewood
08:25 hrs ISTIND vs AUS: Session wise progression on Day 1
1st Session: 25 overs, 41 runs, 2 wickets, Run rate 1.64
2nd Session: 30 overs, 66 runs, 1 wickets, Run rate 2.20
3rd Session: 34 overs, 126 runs, 3 wickets, Run rate 3.71
08:20 hrs ISTIndia vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 2 Live
Hello and welcome to the live blog of India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 2. The opening day was no less than a roller-coaster ride for the visitors. They opted to bat and saw the openers falling too early. The likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the innings but the dismissal of the Indian skipper turned the tables. India posted 233/6 at stumps on Day 1. It’s going to a vital 1st session for them as the tail enders will face the Aussie attack.