India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3: Action through images

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Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

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India’s bowlers ran through Australia’s top-order in their second innings on the third day of the Boxing Day Test. At stumps, Australia’s score read 133/6 - lead by 2 runs - as India kept a tight rein on the hosts’ batsmen and did not allow them to settle. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

India’s bowlers ran through Australia’s top-order in their second innings on the third day of the Boxing Day Test. At stumps, Australia’s score read 133/6 - lead by 2 runs - as India kept a tight rein on the hosts’ batsmen and did not allow them to settle. (getty)

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Resuming day at 277/5, India got off to a decent start but just when things appeared to be going well for the visitors, skipper Ajinkya Rahane got run out while attempting a risky single. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Resuming day at 277/5, India got off to a decent start but just when things appeared to be going well for the visitors, skipper Ajinkya Rahane got run out while attempting a risky single. (getty)

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Ravindra Jadeja though kept picking the runs as he hit his 15th half-century and India extended their lead over 100. However, in an attempt to add some quick runs, Jadeja went for the big shot off Mitchell Starc and found Cummins in the deep. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Ravindra Jadeja though kept picking the runs as he hit his 15th half-century and India extended their lead over 100. However, in an attempt to add some quick runs, Jadeja went for the big shot off Mitchell Starc and found Cummins in the deep. (getty)

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Umesh and Ashwin then stitched a brief stand of 19 runs before India lost their third wicket of the day. But that was the beginning of the end as the tail just didn’t wag and India ended their first innings on 326. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Umesh and Ashwin then stitched a brief stand of 19 runs before India lost their third wicket of the day. But that was the beginning of the end as the tail just didn’t wag and India ended their first innings on 326. (getty)

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Umesh and Ashwin then stitched a brief stand of 19 runs before India lost their third wicket of the day. But that was the beginning of the end as the tail just didn’t wag and India ended their first innings on 326. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Umesh and Ashwin then stitched a brief stand of 19 runs before India lost their third wicket of the day. But that was the beginning of the end as the tail just didn’t wag and India ended their first innings on 326. (getty)

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Marnus Labuschagne joined Matthew Wade and both provided their side with some momentum till Ravichandran Ashwin cut short their partnership by dismissing Labuschagne (28). (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Marnus Labuschagne joined Matthew Wade and both provided their side with some momentum till Ravichandran Ashwin cut short their partnership by dismissing Labuschagne (28). (getty)

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Steve Smith’s (8) poor run continued as he could not contribute much and Jasprit Bumrah sent him packing in the 33rd over. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Steve Smith’s (8) poor run continued as he could not contribute much and Jasprit Bumrah sent him packing in the 33rd over. (getty)

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Australia lost the wicket of Wade, who played a knock of 40 from 137 balls. Mohammed Siraj then got hold of Travis Head as half of Australia’s side was sent back to the pavilion. From 98/3, the score suddenly read 99/6 with Paine’s dismissal. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Australia lost the wicket of Wade, who played a knock of 40 from 137 balls. Mohammed Siraj then got hold of Travis Head as half of Australia’s side was sent back to the pavilion. From 98/3, the score suddenly read 99/6 with Paine’s dismissal. (getty)

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Cameron Green (17*) and Pat Cummins (15*) played crucial knocks to help Australia stay afloat in the game. (getty)

Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Cameron Green (17) and Pat Cummins (15) played crucial knocks to help Australia stay afloat in the game. (getty)

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