India vs. Australia 2nd Test Day 2 was just a phenomenon for the Aussie. They demonstrated their dominance in batting and scored 337 runs. In the second innings, they essentially replicated the bowling performance from the first innings. At the end of day 2, India fought hard and successfully scored 128 for 5.
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Key Moments from Day 2
- Top-Order Collapse: India started their second innings on a shaky note, losing key wickets early on. By stumps, they had managed only 128 runs for the loss of five wickets, trailing Australia by 29 runs. The pressure mounted as notable players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to make significant contributions.
- Cummins & Bolan’s Dominance: This pair maintained their impressive performance from Day 1, where each of them took two wickets. Similarly, they took already two wickets each at the stumps of Day 2. Their exploit of the pink ball under lights proved crucial in dismantling India’s batting lineup.
- Fighting Partnership: Despite the early setbacks, Nitish Reddy and Rishabh Pant beacon of hope for India, they made 23 runs in 19 balls so far.
- Australian Resilience: On the Australian side, Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne showcased resilience, forming a steady partnership of 67 runs and Alex Carey and Travis Head made 74 runs that left Australia in a commanding position at stumps with a lead of 157 runs overall.
Key Statistics
- India’s First Innings Total: 180 all out in 44.1 overs.
- Mitchell Starc’s Bowling Figures: 6 wickets for 48 runs.
- India’s Second Innings Total at Stumps: 128 for 5 in response to Australia’s first innings.
- Top Scorer for India on Day 2: Rishabh Pant with 28 not out.
- Australia’s Lead at Stumps: 29 runs.
What to Expect on Day 3
As we look ahead to Day 3 of the India vs. Australia 2nd Test, India finds itself in a shaky position. To stay competitive, they must focus on:
- Building Partnerships: For India to recover, their remaining batsmen must build up partnerships and aim for a substantial total to put pressure back on Australia.
- Defensive Strategy: With five wickets remaining and trailing by just under three dozen runs, India must adopt a cautious approach while still looking to score runs efficiently.
- Early Wickets: If India fails to score a huge total, then they should focus on striking early and break any partnerships that could extend Australia’s lead significantly. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj must step up to apply pressure on the Australian middle order.
The stage is set for an intriguing Day 3 as both teams vie for control in this critical Test match.
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