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India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3 in Perth, Highlights: Ishant and Co. put India back in the hunt
Stumps: That is all from the third day’s play in the second Test between India and Australia in Perth. The Indian bowlers were at the top of their game in the last session of the day, but they did not have luck going their way as they have picked just four wickets despite bowling a tight line. The Australian batsmen have struggled, but they managed to not gift the bowlers wickets. The lead reads 175 with six wickets still in the bag. (Full scorecard)
15:20 hrs IST
STUMPS on DAY 3
That is all from the third day’s play in the second Test between India and Australia in Perth. The Indian bowlers were at the top of their game in the last session of the day, but they did not have luck going their way as they have picked just four wickets despite bowling a tight line. The Australian batsmen have struggled, but they managed to not gift the bowlers wickets. The lead reads 175 with six wickets still in the bag.
15:10 hrs IST
Rahane misses a tough one
Vihari has been extremely economical and he could have had a wicket to show for his effort, but Rahane misses a tough chance. That was slashed hard by Khawaja and the edge flew past Rahane who was late to react to that one. Kohli has a smile on his face, but Vihari is not impressed. Khawaja survives.
15:00 hrs IST
Shami troubling the batsmen here
Bowling a good length here Shami and that has seen Khawaja feeling the ball outside the off-stump. The light is going down and that is making spotting the ball slightly more difficult. If India can pick a couple of more wickets here, the game will be in the bag for India for sure. The lead has not gone beyond control still.
14:50 hrs IST
Head slashes Shami straight to Ishant
Poor dismissal here as Head hits this wide one straight down the throat of Ishant at third man. Head goes for 19 as the Indian players are celebrating. This partnership needed to be broken as it was starting to look dangerous. Shami is elated although he did not deserve a wicket with this one. The score reads 120/4 as the lead reads 163.
14:41 hrs IST
Australia steady
Less than 14 overs to go in the day and with a lead of 156 runs already under their belt, Australia will be quite happy with how the game is placed right now. Nathan Lyon took 5-67 to help swing the momentum back to Australia after India captain Virat Kohli had earlier scored his sixth century in Australia. Batting second, they have lost three wickets but two good sessions can take them a good total. Australia 113/3
14:34 hrs IST
Rishabh Pant in trouble
Jasprit Bumrah is getting a lot of movement off the deck and it looks like Rishabh Pant is in more discomfort because of it than the Australia batsmen. There were a couple of occasions where the young wicket-keeper was unable to read the trajectory of the ball properly and he will have to improve fast. Australia 110/3
14:28 hrs IST
Vihari into the attack
Hanuma Vihari is introduced into the attack and it looks like the spinner is trying to force the left-handers to play away from their body. The line of bowling has been primarily outside off-stump and with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant constantly asking him to keep bowling in that area, the plan seems to be quite simple.
14:23 hrs IST
Close shaves
Two extremely close chances for India. First, it was Travis Head who edged the ball but it sailed over the third slip’s head. In the same over, Umesh Yadav was able to beat Usman Khawaja with an in-swinger but the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. Australia 105/3
14:18 hrs IST
Stat Attack: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli became the second-fastest player to reach 25 Test centuries in terms of innings, behind only Don Bradman, in making 123.
He also joined Sachin Tendulkar as the only Indian batsmen to have scored six Test centuries in Australia, and became the first Test centurion at the new venue.
14:10 hrs IST
Khawaja and Head looking at a partnership
The Australians are looking to put up a determined effort here with both Khawaja and Head fighting it out in the middle after the hosts lost a couple of wickets. Umesh somewhere let lose the pressure that was on the Australian batsmen. The score has reached 100 and the lead stands at 143. Australia still have 7 wickets in the bag.
14:00 hrs IST
Umesh not able to keep up the pressure
Looking quite mediocre here is Umesh and that will ease the pressure off the Australian batsmen after the likes of Ishant, Bumrah and Shami put immense pressure on the batsmen with their terrific line and length. Umesh needs to get his act right and use the pressure to his advantage to get India a few more wickets. The lead reads 134 with 7 wickets in the bag for Australia.
13:50 hrs IST
Ishant gets Handscomb
Ishant has finally found some luck as he sends back Handscomb. That pitches just outside off and comes back in to miss the bat and hit the pad. This was going nowhere else but hitting middle. Even the umpire had his finger up the moment Ishant appealed. Australia’s score reads 85/3 and the lead stands at 128. Ishant bowled a beauty there.
13:45 hrs IST
Handscomb looking to break shackles
Umesh is here to replace Shami and Handscomb is immediately looking to take the attack to the bowler. Umesh must ensure that he keeps the pressure on the Australian batsmen here just like Bumrah and Shami did after Ishant started well at the top of the innings.
13:35 hrs IST
Indian bowlers have tail up
With the wicket of Marsh, the Indian bowlers have their tail up as they realise that one more wicket here and the boys are right back in the game. The lead reads 112 runs and Australia have 8 wickets in the bag. India need a couple more at least before the end of play tonight.
13:26 hrs IST
Shami picks the second Australian wicket
Much-needed wicket here for the Australians and Kohli’s reaction here says it all. He is up and running towards the bowler as Shami sends back Marsh for 5. Pant completes the regulation catch as the score reads 64/2. The lead reads 107 with 8 wickets in the bag for Australia.
13:20 hrs IST
Shami and Bumrah bowling well
Hitting the right areas these two and it is looking like every ball a wicket is round the corner. But unfortunately, the lead has crossed the three-figure mark and only one wicket in the bag for the Indian bowlers. The Indians need wickets here and early because every run here is worth its weight in gold considering the track.
13:10 hrs IST
Bumrah gets Harris
He has been mighty impressive from the first over itself and finally gets his reward as Harris is cleaned up. That was a very poor leave. The score reads 59/1 as Harris walks back shaking his head for 20. The lead reads 102 as the Indian players are all excited. They realise the need to pick a couple more wickets early. Marsh to join Khawaja in the middle.
13:05 hrs IST
Lead of 100 for Aussies
Despite the Indian bowlers really hitting the right areas, the Australian batsmen have managed to hold fort and ensure that they have taken the lead to a 100 now without losing a single wicket. Finch has retired hurt and Harris is at the crease with Khawaja. The Indian pacers continue to bowl a testing line without success.
12:55 hrs IST
Important to break through for India
Going into this last session of the day, India need to pick wickets early if they still wish to stay in this game. The lead is growing with every over and even though the Indian bowlers have been impressive, picking wickets is more important than just beating the bat. The score reads 40/0 after 14 overs for Australia.
12:49 hrs IST
Back underway after tea
Back underway and Usman Khawaja has joined Marcus Harris in the middle after Tea. Aaron Finch has retired hurt after a blow to his finger.
12:30 hrs IST
Tea on Day 3
Finch gets hit on the finger and the batsman walks back to the pavilion. The opener retires hurt and the umpires call for tea. The score reads 33/0 for the Australians in the second innings as they now lead by 76 runs with 10 wickets still in the bag. The game is clearly balanced in Australia’s favour here.
12:25 hrs IST
India still searching for a wicket
The Indian bowlers have bowled really well, but luck seems to be a tad bit disappointed with them as Kohli and Co are yet to get a single wicket. Kohli has now given Ishant a break and has brought in Shami. But still no luck for the Indian bowlers even as the edges keep coming.
12:15 hrs IST
Finch looking to counter-attack
Knowing that he will not have much luck with playing out Ishant and Bumrah, Finch is now looking to play the counter. Finch has now hit two boundaries and there is a sense of panick here as Finch realises the need to get out of the rut that he has fallen into. The Indians need wickets here as the lead is on the increase and has moved into the 70s now.
12:05 hrs IST
Bang on the head for Harris
Bumrah strikes Harris flash on the helmet. That ball travelled to almost the covers fielder after hitting the helmet as Harris is on the floor. Fortunately he is up and calling on the physio. The Indian players are checking on him as he assures them that he is fine. Will surely wake him up here.
11:58 hrs IST
A lot of plays and misses here
Both Ishant and Bumrah have been bowling really well here without much luck. A catch has been dropped, the bat has been missed and a lot of poor shots from the duo of Finch and Harris as the Indians are clearly on top of their game. But they need wickets here and quickly to ensure that they do not led the Australian batsmen to settle down.
11:47 hrs IST
Pujara drops Harris on 1
This could be a costly miss. Pujara should have taken that one. Harris gets a life as Ishant is not impressed. Harris will thanks his stars as both Finch and him have struggled against Ishant. This is a beautiful spell here from the India pace spearhead. India need wickets and Ishant is trying his best.
11:40 hrs IST
Finch all at sea
Ishant is hitting just the right areas here and Finch has no clue on where the red cherry is headed. He is playing and missing and even edging a few. It looks like Ishant will send Finch back any minute. India need early wickets here to get back into the game after conceding a lead in the first innings.
11:30 hrs IST
Ishant on fire
No wicket yet, but Ishant is pitching the ball in the perfect areas and already troubling Finch here. India will want some early wickets here as skipper Kohli is all vocal on the pitch trying to pump up his bowlers. A lead of 43 is worth its weight in gold on a wicket like the one in Perth.
11:18 hrs IST
Lyon picks fifth as India fold up for 283
Lyon gets his fifth wicket on a Perth wicket that was expected to help the fast bowlers. Getting better by the day is this player. An off-spinner of the highest quality. Gets the wicket of Bumrah as Australia take the crucial lead here of 43 runs. Every run counts on a wicket like this one. India dismissed for 283 in reply to Australia’s 326.
11:13 hrs IST
Lyon gets Pant
Pant tried to hit one shot too many and this time it is a good catch from Starc at long on. Lyon picks his fourth as Pant walks back for a 50-ball 36 and the score reads 279/9. India still trail by 47 runs and every run scored here will be crucial for the Indians.
11:05 hrs IST
Aussies starting to look frustrated
Having dismissed Shami and Ishant quickly, the Aussies would have thought that they will just clean up the tail, but Umesh has batted out 24 balls and Pant in the meantime has looked to hit a few meaty blows. This is good batting from the tail as India look to close in on Australia’s first innings total of 326.
10:55 hrs IST
Umesh showing application
Plays out 5 balls from the Starc over. This is the kind of commitment that you want from your last few batsmen. Clearly showing intent to stay at the crease and give Pant support. You cannot really expect anything more from the no.10 batsman. 101 overs done.
10:45 hrs IST
Pant trying to up the ante
The Australian bowlers have been very smart in their operation here as they have bowled wide at Pant and not given him any chance to free his arms. The batsman is literally struggling to get the last few balls of the over off the square to pick a single and get to the other end. Umesh is giving him company at the crease.
10:34 hrs IST
Lyon gets Ishant
Typical off-spinner dismissal as Ishant goes for 1. Straight up in the rough and Ishant drives that right back to Lyon as the bowler wouldn’t miss that. The Australians realise they have the opportunity to take home a good first innings lead here. Pant now needs to get going. India still trail by 72 runs with just two wickets in the bag.
10:28 hrs IST
Ishant showing good application
With Shami failing to bother the scorers again, Pant is now left with Ishant and the rest of the tail here and Ishant has shown good application so far against Lyon as he plays out the remaining over after the lunch break. India will want to get as close to the Australia total of 326 as possible.
9:47 hrs IST
Cummins get Kohli
Full and wide, Kohli gets foward and drives and nicks it to Handscomb who dives forward and takes the catch. It has been referred, but the captain has to depart and he is not happy
9:35 hrs IST
Lyon returns
After the spells by the fast bowlers, Tim Paine has introduced Nathan Lyon into the attack. Well, how will Pant react to this new challenge?
9:30 hrs IST
Pant showing good application
It has been a concerted effort by the Indian wicket-keeper to dig in a support his captain who is battling along at the other end. No flamboyant or reckless strokes played so far, he is getting behind the line and is defending solidly
9:15 hrs IST
Cranking it up
Well, after the dismissal of Vihari, the Australians have upped their intensity and Starc is switched on. He is banging the ball in to Pant and then surprising him with the full and fast one. India still are well behind Australia and they have a very long tail after this
9:06 hrs IST
Vihari dismissed
An absolute peach from Hazlewood, Vihari could not have done anything different. Pitches the ball on a length and then seams it away just a touch to grab the edge. Australia hit back, India are still behind by over 100 runs
9:00 hrs IST
‘Let the bat do the talking’
The captain came up with a new celebration after reaching his century. Yes, he has been quiet, but that bat has certainly not
Read about his celebration here.
8:58 hrs IST
India with their noses ahead?
Congrats to @imVkohli on another magnificent 100. A completely different class to any other batsman playing international cricket & on the planet. An absolute joy to watch - well played ! India now have their noses ahead, 2nd new ball again an issue for the Aussies !
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 16, 2018
8:51 hrs IST
Captain leading from the front
Kohli batting on a different surface in Perth ?? What a PLAYER👌👌👌 what a 100 💪💪💪 captain leading from the front.. wah KING KOHLI wah.. keep it up @imVkohli @BCCI #AusvInd 2nd test
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 16, 2018
8:46 hrs IST
Kohli’s 100 in numbers
· 25th Test century, 18th as captain, 14th in away Tests, 7th against Australia, 6th in Australia and 5th in 2018.
· Kohli goes past Mohammad Yousuf and Viv Richards in most century tally and joins Inzamam-ul-Haq with 25 100s.
· 10th away Test century as captain for Kohli — 2nd most.
· 1st Indian, 1st non-Australia and 4th batsman to hit 5 centuries in consecutive years.
· Kohli is also the only 2nd captain with 5 centuries in consecutive years as captain after Ricky Ponting in 2005 and 2006.
8:40 hrs IST
Kohli surges
New ball, pitched up and Kohli drives it down the ground. The ball scoots over the surface and the captain gets to his century and comes with a rather interesting celebration
8:37 hrs IST
2nd new ball is due and is taken
We are done with 80 overs and now Tim Paine can take the second new ball. Also, this pitch has been at its best for the bowlers with the new nut. Yep, Starc is ready to roll with the new rock. Another pivotal phase coming up!
8:26 hrs IST
Kohli is willing to be patient
After the early dismissal of Ajinkya Rahane, the captain is being very patient and is playing each ball by its merit. He holds the key, especially with the new ball being only 3 overs old. Vihari has to stay out there and support his skipper
8:18 hrs IST
Vihari looking good
The right-hander has been nice and positive with his footwork so far. He has looked to evade the short stuff but is ready for the pitched up balls and has played a couple of pleasing drives so far
8:02 hrs IST
Welcome to Australia, Hanuma
Yes, this is Test cricket down under. Vihari cut one away over point and then Mitchell Starc came back with two nasty bumpers. Vihari was quick to duck down under it, but the tone is very aggressive out there. Vihari wanted Test cricket, he has got Test cricket
8:00 hrs IST
Lyon has dominated Rahane
· 8th time Lyon has dismissed Rahane — joint most for Lyon against any batsman along with Cheteshwar Pujara and Alastair Cook.
o This is also the highest number of wickets against Rahane by any bowler in Tests.
· Consecutive time Rahane dismissed by Lyon.
· 3rd time Rahane has been dismissed by Lyon while playing vs Australia in Tests in his last 4 dismissals (Including this).
· 5th time Lyon has dismissed Rahane in Australia — joint 2nd most for Lyon against any batsman at home along with Rohit Sharma and Cook; Moeen Ali has dismissed the most by Lyon (7 times) in Australia.
7:57 hrs IST
Rahane’s woes against off-spin
In 2018 Ajinkya Rahane averages 20.60 against off-spin, his worst record against any bowling type. The trend continues here, shocking start for the visitors. It was a lazy stroke by Rahane, just hung his bat out and offered a healthy edge
7:54 hrs IST
Rahane departs
Lovely bowling from the GOAT. Tosses the ball on off stump, Rahane plays for the turn, there isn’t any and he has nicked it behind to Tim Paine. This is just what the hosts would have wanted. Some start this!
7:50 hrs IST
All set to roll. Lyon to resume proceedings
Big first hour, big first session. Who takes this session could well run away with the match. This promises to be so intense. Test cricket at its absolute best
7:43 hrs IST
Kohli’s biggest threat
The captain’s cube suggests that Pat Cummins is a good match-up for Australia against the main man Virat Kohli. Right-arm pace is Kohli’s smallest strength (he doesn’t have a weakness!) & Cummins has a superb H2H against the Indian skipper. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/qGPGfhGs0o
— The Cricket Prof. (@CricProf) December 16, 2018
7:29 hrs IST
Predictions are coming through
If King Kohli gets 100’s... @bcci win Tests! @7cricket #AUSvIND https://t.co/67DAIOovLv
— Trent Copeland (@copes9) December 16, 2018
7:10 hrs IST
Aussies are confident
“Virat is a good batsman. He respects good bowlers. All our bowlers bowled well in patches today. Sometimes they nick it sometimes they don’t. We just have to keep putting it in right place in the right time. We have to be disciplined enough to get those edges and a bit of luck is needed,” Khawaja said after the day’s play.
7:01 hrs IST
Day 3 is often the moving day
Big Day 3 coming up #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LwiTIz3GU9
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 16, 2018
6:58 hrs IST
Confidence in the captain
Ishant, who returned with an impressive figures of 4/41, was elated with his team’s performance and praising his skipper said: “We feel pretty confident when he’s (Kohli) batting at the crease. We felt good and finished the day in a strong position.”
6:45 hrs IST
Hello and welcome
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and the Australian bowling attack. It was an amazing contest on day 2 and both the batsmen came up trumps on the day. They have to resume their fight all over again if India are to go past the Australian 1st innings score.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 3rd day of the 2nd Test match between India and Australia.
