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India vs Australia 2020 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 26 2020, Sat - 05:00 AM (IST)
AUSTRALIA195, 200
INDIA326, 70/2
India won by 8 wickets
CRR:4.42
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OUT! Caught. Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Siraj. Gotcha! Cummins tries to slog-sweep the length ball but mistimes it. The skies up in the air and Siraj takes an easy catch at long-on. Bumrah takes his fourth wicket. That comes to the end of Australia's innings as they got bowled out for 195. Marnus Labuschagne top scored with 48 and was well supported by Travis Head with 38. For India, Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets to his name. Ravichandran Ashwin bagged three wickets. Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja picked two and one wickets respectively. Stay tuned for India's first innings in about few minutes.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Agarwal.
FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
OUT! L.B.W. Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, hit pad to. Trapped in front! Lyon looks to drive but misreads as the ball raps onto his pads. A loud shout for Lbw and umpire raises his finger. Lyon opts for the review, and the third umpire replay shows that the wickets are umpire's call. Australia retains their review.
FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
SIX! Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Vihari.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.
Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Vihari.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Ashwin.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ashwin.
FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
APPEAL! Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant, appeal made for Caught.
FOUR! Ravichandran Ashwin to Pat Cummins. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Pat Cummins. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Nathan Lyon. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Nathan Lyon. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pujara.
Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Bumrah.
Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Short, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Gloved to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Siraj.
Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, by Head. A golden duck! Bumrah looks to go big right away but does not time it well. The ball carries to Head at deep square leg. Who takes a good catch. It's curtains for India and it's Lunch on Day 3. Australia have bowled out India for 326 after 115.1 overs. India lead by 131 at the moment and are well in control of the game. Ajinkya Rahane, the skipper lead from the front and top-scored with 112 and was well supported by Jadeja with 57. For Australia, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets each. Pat Cummins picked up two and Josh Hazlewood picked up one wicket. Stay tuned for the post-lunch session in about 40 minutes.
Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Wide Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj. Back of a length, outside off stump no foot movement driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, by Lyon. Another one bites the dust. Ashwin looks to drive but gets a thick edge. The ball carries straight to Lyon at gully.
Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Short, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, by Smith. Edged and taken! A soft dismissal! Umesh looks to defend but nicks it to Steven Smith at first slip. Smith takes a sitter and India are eight wickets down.
Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Starc, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
Josh Hazlewood to Umesh Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Josh Hazlewood to Umesh Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Josh Hazlewood to Umesh Yadav. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Out-swinging short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to Ravichandran Ashwin. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Burns.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Starc, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Burns.
APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon, appeal made for L.B.W.
Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav. Bouncer, down leg side Deep in crease hooking, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
OUT! Bowled. Ravichandran Ashwin to Josh Hazlewood. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot Leave, Left to. That's a bad leave! Hazlewood decides to leave the off-break from Ashwin and the ball clips the top of the off stump. It's curtains for Australia. India have bowled out Australia for 200 and Australia lead by 69. Cameron Green top-scored with 45. The seventh-wicket stand was built up to 57 which was the main reason to have built the lead of 69. For India, Mohammed Siraj picked up three wickets. Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja picked up a couple of wickets each. Umesh Yadav picked up a wicket. Can India chase down the target of 70 with ease or will the Australian bowling attack cause trouble? Stay tuned for the post-lunch session in about 40 minutes.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Yorker, off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Rahane.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for no runs, fielded by Vihari.
APPEAL! Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc. Carrom length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Bumrah, appeal made for L.B.W.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bumrah.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ashwin.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pujara.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ashwin.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Bouncer, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc. Out-swinging short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Vihari.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Bouncer, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Gill.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ashwin.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Out-swinging back of a length, to leg on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Bouncer, wide down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to leg gully for 1 run, mis-fielded by Cummins, fielded by Green. There are the winning runs. India win by eight wickets and level the Test series 1-1. They have chased down the target of 70 in 15.5 overs. Shubman Gill top-scored with 35, and was well supported by Ajinkya Rahane with 27. For Australia, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins picked up a wicket each. The Indians played their best game with the bat and the ball throughout the test and truly deserved the win. Ajinkya Rahane, the stand-in captain, has been excellent with the bat and has been adjudged as the Player of the Match. Join us for the third Test on the 7th of January.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, down leg side down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Marnus Labuschagne to Ajinkya Rahane. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, run save by Green.
Marnus Labuschagne to Ajinkya Rahane. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Marnus Labuschagne to Ajinkya Rahane. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Marnus Labuschagne to Shubman Gill. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Green.
FOUR! Marnus Labuschagne to Shubman Gill. Leg spinner full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. He's moosed this! Gill fancies the juicy full-toss and smears it down to long-on for four.
Marnus Labuschagne to Ajinkya Rahane. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Burns.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Starc.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Crunched through extra-covers! That massive gap at cover, had Ajinkya Rahane written all over it.