India Vs Australia 2nd Test - Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2023 - summary

Right then. That's it from the coverage of this match and India have taken an unassailable lead in the series. The Aussies will be ruing an opportunity they missed to win this game and level the series. There are two more Test matches left and we now move to Indore for the third Test match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin on Wednesday 1st March and the first ball will be at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) but as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Ravindra Jadeja wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH award for his exceptional spin bowling as he claims a 10-wicket match haul and his useful 26 runs in the first innings. He starts by saying that he was enjoying his bowling. He kept attacking the stumps and knew that the batter will stick to sweep or reverse sweep. Mentions their intent was very aggressive as they were looking to get quick runs. Ends by saying that no one can play sweep shots against him, at least on such wickets.

Rohit Sharma the skipper of India says it is a fantastic result for them. Adds that it is remarkable how things were looking at one stage and how they finished their job, especially the bowlers. Claims that even though they were just one run off the Australian score, they were still behind in the game as they had to bat last. Mentions that taking nine wickets in the first session was a fantastic effort and they did well to finish the game with the bat as well. When asked about the Australian's shot selection he says that on a pitch like this, they need to be prepared to do different things, but the opponents were not used to these conditions so it is tough. Admits that they were waiting for the mistakes to happen and they had discussed plans which worked for them. Tells that in every game that is played in this weather, there is some moisture in the wicket so there is a lot to offer in the first session and soon the pitch starts to deteriorate. Goes on to say that they wanted to keep it tight and stay disciplined with the spinners at his disposal masters of this condition. Adds that they know what to do so they needed to stay calm. Ends by saying that when you play Test cricket there are a lot of moments to look back at but the key moments were the partnerships between Virat Kohli and n Ravindra Jadeja as well as Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as getting a 100-run partnership on this wicket is never easy.

Pat Cummins the captain of Australia is in for a chat. He starts by saying that the guys bounced back really well. Informs that India batted really well and the match was in the balance at the innings break. Mentions that the pressure was on India when they got around 280 or whatever it was in the first innings, but they could not make the most of it. Informs they will work on their shot selection and the approach in the coming matches. Adds that they missed a good chance to come out on top in this match. Also says that you can never let an opportunity slip out of your hands while playing in India.

Time for the presentation...

Cheteshwar Pujara is up for a chat and he says that it has been a great Test match. Adds that it is a really special feeling especially to get the winning runs. He congratulates the guys from Saurashtra for winning the Ranji Trophy. Tells that he thought they might've to chase something around 250 runs and they were well prepared for it. Informs that they were disappointed with the way they leaked runs in the last session on Day 2 but are happy with the way the bowlers turned up. Says that it is better to use your feet on a turning track and that's what he focused on. Mentions that it is difficult in the initial phase when you walk in with the blade, but once you play 30-40 balls it becomes easier to score.

Having bowled Australia all out on Day 1, India did well to go into Stumps unscathed and came into Day 2 looking to be positive but had a dismal first session as they lost 4 wickets for 20 runs with Nathan Lyon wreaking havoc. They soon found themselves seven down with 139 runs on the board and it looked like Australia would come out to bat with a lead of close to 100. Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin defied all odds and added a 114-runs for the eighth wicket which helped India cut down the deficit drastically. Axar Patel scored a match-saving knock of 74 runs in 115 balls with Ravichandran Ashwin supporting him with a well-made 31. Nathan Lyon continued to ply his trade effectively and became the third bowler to take 100 Test wickets against India en route to his five-wicket haul. The other two spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy claimed two wickets each with the skipper Pat Cummins taking one wicket. India trailed by one run and Australia began their second essay with Travis Head looking to play his shots. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Usman Khawaja but Marnus Labuschagne combined with Travis Head to add 61 runs in 12 overs. 

Australia won the toss once again and opted to bat first which seemed to work wonderfully for them as they started off with a 50-run opening partnership between David Warner and Usman Khawaja. David Warner's poor series continued as he was dismissed by Mohammad Shami and to make matters worse he fractured his arm which ruled him out of the Test match. Since he had taken a blow on his head as well, Matt Renshaw replaced him as a concussion substitute. Ravichandran Ashwin turned the tie slightly in India's favor as he claimed the wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith in the same over but Usman Khawaja went on to score 81 runs in 125 balls. Several batters got decent starts but could not make the most of it on a difficult pitch and it was the partnership between Peter Handscomb and Pat Cummins that pushed them to a competitive first-inning score with the former remaining unbeaten on 72. Mohammad Shami claimed 4 wickets as he was able to reverse swing the ball with Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin contributing with three each. 

The day started with Australia in front of the game as they had a lead of 62 runs and nine wickets in hand to build a formidable target. With India batting in the fourth inning, any target near 200 would have been challenging for the home side to chase down. Travis Head had gotten the visitors off to a flying start but was dismissed in the first over with Ravindra Jadeja finding the outside edge of the bat. Steven Smith joined his favorite batting partner Marnus Labuschagne out in the middle and India would have felt that this partnership could easily take the game away from them. However, Ravichandran Ashwin who has done this numerous times in his career opened the floodgates by dismissing Steven Smith and his partner in crime Ravindra Jadeja sent Marnus Labuschagne packing. Australia collapsed from 85 for the loss of two wickets to being bowled out for 113 having scored 28 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja was the destroyer-in-chief as he claimed 7 wickets and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped in with three crucial wickets. India did have a stumble just before Lunch as KL Rahul was dismissed by Nathan Lyon giving the visitors some hope. 

India walked out for the Post-Lunch session requiring 101 runs with nine wickets in hand and Rohit Sharma was in no mood to take his time accumulating the runs out in the middle. He began his onslaught using his feet right from the start and scored 31 in 20 balls before some miscommunication with Cheteshwar Pujara resulted in him getting run out. Virat Kohli came to the wicket looking to be positive but was deceived by Todd Murphy after getting off to a start and was stumped for the first time in his career. Shreyas Iyer came out and played a couple of good shots to not allow the pressure of wickets to get on the team but holed out into the deep off the bowling of Nathan Lyon. Cheteshwar Pujara by then had adopted the anchor role as he secured one end and he was joined by Srikar Bharat who played a few cracking strokes to help India get over the finish line.

INDIA HAVE A 2-0 LEAD IN THE SERIES! They have managed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and are one step closer to booking their spot for the final of the World Test Championship. This has been an absolute tug-a-war between two competitive sides who love to win and it is the home side that has emerged victorious by 6 wickets in a low-scoring affair. Day 3 has been owned by the bowlers and the moving day of Test cricket moved so fast that the game was completed in two sessions.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara finishes things off in style. He racks up the winning runs in his 100th Test match. What a moment for the veteran. It is pitched up, around middle and leg. Cheteshwar Pujara dances down the track and flicks it over mid on. The ball races away to the fence. India win the match by 6 wickets.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, This is flatter and wide outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shuffles way across and bodies it away.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full and on leg. Pujara blocks it to short mid-wicket.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, It is tossed up, full and on middle. Pujara comes down the wicket and tucks it to the leg side for no run.

Travis Head to Srikar Bharat, no run, Srikar Bharat is unable to end the game in this over! It is spilled way down the leg side. Bharat lets it be. 

Travis Head to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Full, outside off. Pujara shuffles across and clips it square on the leg side for one more. Scores level now!

Travis Head to Srikar Bharat, 1 run, Floats it up, full and on middle. Srikar Bharat uses his feet and flicks it down to wide long on for a single.

Travis Head to Srikar Bharat, SIX, SIX! BANG! Srikar Bharat is in some hurry. It is full and outside off. Srikar Bharat gets down on one knee and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence. Incredible strike.

Travis Head to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Flatter, on middle and leg. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it off his pads to deep square leg and crosses.

Travis Head to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Looped up, outside off, turns in off the deck. Pujara clips it to square leg.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, FOUR, FOUR! Incredible shot. Bharat is acing his cover drives here. This is pitched up, on fourth stump. Srikar Bharat creams it through the cover region. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Floats it up, on off. Bharat blocks it away.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Tight leave! Flatter and in the channel. Srikar Bharat shoulders his arms at it.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, This is full, on middle, coming in with the arm. Bharat dabs it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, FOUR, FOUR! 14 runs needed to win now. It is tossed up, outside off. Bharat comes down the track and drives it through the cover region for four runs.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Goes full and on off. Bharat steps across and defends it out to point.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, 1 run, Short one, on leg. Bharat swivels and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, no run, Goes full and on fourth stump. Bharat lunges and pushes it gently to mid off.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, no run, Flatter and on leg. Srikar Bharat nudges it to the leg side.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, no run, Fuller, on middle and leg. Srikar Bharat gets forward and gets an inside edge on his pads.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, FOUR, FOUR! Exquisite shot! It is tossed up, wide outside off. Srikar Bharat leans in and creams it through covers for four runs. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Floated and full, wide of off. Cheteshwar Pujara shuffles and taps it to point. They take a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Srikar Bharat presses forward to this full ball and defends it into the deck.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, 2 runs, Flatter and on leg. Srikar Bharat stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket. Two runs taken.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Full, on fifth stump. Bharat dabs it out.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Three dots to start with! This is outside off. Srikar Bharat prods and shuffles across.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Full again, comes in with the arm. Srikar Bharat presses forward and defends it out.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, no run, Floats it in, full and on off. Bharat defends it to cover.

Matthew Kuhnemann (5-0-28-0) comes back into the attack. 

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, 1 run, Fuller, on fifth stump. Bharat steps across and blocks it to the off side. He gets across to the other and gets off the mark as well.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, no run, Full and on fourth stump. Bharat prods and blocks it out.

Srikar Bharat has been sent above Ravindra Jadeja with India turning to him to wrap up this run chase. 

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Shreyas Iyer holes out hunting for another biggie. There is still hope for the Aussies. It is full and on off. It turns in a touch. Shreyas Iyer dances down the track and heaves it across the line to deep mid-wicket. Everyone thought that this one will cross the fence as well. Although, Iyer does not get enough distance on it. Todd Murphy takes a sharp catch in the deep.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Very full, on off. Cheteshwar Pujara drills it down to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara uses his feet once again. He pads this full ball away from outside off.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fuller, outside off, turning in late. Cheteshwar Pujara comes across and defends it to point.

Todd Murphy to Shreyas Iyer, SIX, SIX! Oof! This is a shot and a half. Murphy serves it full and on middle. Shreyas Iyer dances down the track and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Todd Murphy to Shreyas Iyer, no run, On the pads, nudged to short mid-wicket.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Murphy goes full and on middle. Cheteshwar Pujara leans forward and flicks it past mid on for one.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Smacked! Short one, in the channel. Cheteshwar Pujara goes back and crunches it through covers. Boundary. Exceptionally played.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Much quicker, outside off, angling away. Cheteshwar Pujara steps across but misses to block it away.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter and on off. Pujara stays back and punches it to mid off.

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Looped up delivery bowled full and outside off. Shreyas Iyer gets well forward to defend and gets hit on his pads. Another appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. 

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Bowls this slightly short and into the pads once again. Shreyas Iyer tucks this towards short fine leg. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Gets this to spin into the pads from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara walks across the stumps and flicks the ball to square leg for one. 

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Loopy delivery bowled full and on a leg stumps line. Shreyas Iyer charges down the wicket and clips this towards deep square leg for one. 

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR, FOUR! Great use of the crease! Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and just outside the off stump, Shreyas Iyer goes really deep in the crease and cuts this towards deep point for four runs. 

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Nathan Lyon tosses this one full and in line with the stumps, Shreyas Iyer shimmies forward and dabs this back to the bowler. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this towards point to end a successful over for Australia.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Bowls this one slightly short and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this to the right of the slip fielder who grabs hold of the ball and throws it at the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara has to rush back into the crease. 

Todd Murphy to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Tosses this one full and just outside off. Shreyas Iyer eases this down to long on for a single and will open his account. 

Todd Murphy to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Flights this one full and outside off. Shreyas Iyer strokes this to the right of the cover fielder who makes a good stop. 

Drinks break! Todd Murphy strikes and gets rid of Virat Kohli who was looking to be in good touch. Australia still need 7 wickets to win the match. Keeping in the mind the depth of the Indian batting order, only a miracle can get the Aussies across the line here. Will they be able to force a collapse? Let's find out. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer walks out at number 5 for India. 46 needed to get over the line.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, out, OUT! STUMPED! Todd Murphy has been rewarded for some really good bowling in his last few overs! He gets the big wicket of Virat Kohli and Australia are keeping themselves in contention on a tricky surface. Todd Murphy flights this one full and outside the off stump, another delivery that goes through with the arm after pitching. Virat Kohli looks to take a couple of steps down the wicket to negate the turn but gets beaten on the outside edge. Alex Carey makes no mistake collecting the ball and whipping the bails off with the batter stranded well outside the crease. Virat Kohli has been stumed for the first time in his career as India lose their third wicket and they need to be a bit careful here.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Todd Murphy fires this one through on a fuller length and outside off. Virat Kohli looks to defend and gets beaten. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off Cheteshwar Pujara gets his pads forward first and hides his bat behind it. The ball raps the pads and there is an appeal. Pat Cummins is enquiring with the umpire if the batter offered a shot as the impact was cleary outside off. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, A tad bit shorted and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara transfers his weight on the back foot and punches this towards mid on. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flights this one full and wide outside off, going straight through. Cheteshwar Pujara gets his pads well forward and leaves the ball. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara shuffles down the wicket and clips this to short mid-wicket. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full once again and on an off stump line. Cheteshwar Pujara stays in the crease and knocks this back towards the bowler. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shimmies down the wicket and blocks this ball towards mid off. 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Loops this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli taps this towards the fielder at short mid-wicket. Todd Murphy is keeping it tight here with another maiden! 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Beaten once again! Todd Murphy bowls another straighter one on a fuller length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli looks to block but misses. 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Tosses this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli uses his wrists and flicks this towards mid-wicket. 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Floats this one full and going towards the off side with the arm. Virat Kohli pushes at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Delivers this one slightly short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets across the stumps and dabs this towards short leg. 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Todd Murphy bowls full and just outside off. Virat Kohli gets well forward and knocks this back to the bowler. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Attacks the pads once again on a shorter length. Virat Kohli whips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single and will retain strike. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, no run, Continues to bowl on a shortish length and pitching outside leg. Virat Kohli turns this to the right of backward square leg. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! What a remarkable shot as the ball just races away to the fence! Nathan Lyon bowls this short as well and on the pads. Virat Kohli finds the gap at backward square leg to perfection and collects four runs. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, no run, Back to bowling short and in line with the stumps, Virat Kohli goes on the back foot and dabs this towards short leg. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, no run, Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and pushes the ball towards cover. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, no run, Nathan Lyon bowls this one slightly short and outside off. Virat Kohli goes deep in the crease and blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Attacks the stumps on a shorter length. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this towards short leg. A maiden over for Todd Murphy.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps, Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards square leg. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Continues to bowl short and on the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara cant find the gap on the leg side. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Slightly short and pitching outside leg. Cheteshwar Pujara rocks back and clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floats this one full and on a leg stump line. Cheteshwar Pujara tucks this to the left of short fine leg. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Todd Murphy bowls this short and going down leg. Cheteshwar Pujara misses out as he pulls this straight to short fine leg. 

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! Too easy for Kohli! It is flatter, down leg. Kohli goes back and glances it around the corner. The ball races away to the fine leg fence. India 51 runs away from the win.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Floated, sliding down leg. Puraja stays back and tickles it down to fine leg. One taken.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara charges down the wicket and smacks it to mid off. Unfortunte to not find the gap here.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Much fuller, attacking the stumps. Pujara uses the crease well to defend it out.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Lyon serves it full, on leg. Cheteshwar Pujara hangs back to clip it to the leg side.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter, on off. Pujara steps down and defends it out off the inner half.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Goes full and on off. Kohli defends it out solidly.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, A loud appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. It is tossed up, on off. It grips and turns away a touch. Kohli tries to defend it on his front foot but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge. Todd Murphy thinks he got some wood on it but he is unable to convince his skipper for the review.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Tosses it up, on middle and leg. Kohli tucks it to short leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Flatter, on leg stump. Kohli lunges forward and blocks it away.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Full, around middle and leg. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, 2 runs, Goes full and on off, angling across. Cheteshwar Pujara presses forward and tries to defend it inside the line. The ball catches the outside edge and runs down to third man. They take two here.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, no run, Loops it up, around leg. Virat Kohli uses the depth of crease to flick it away but ends up playing all around it. He wears it on the pads, but the impact is down leg.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, On off, pushed gently to mid off by Pujara to rotate the strike.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Darted on the pads, Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it in front of square on the leg side

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Fuller and on leg. Virat Kohli nudges it to square leg and takes a single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, no run, On off,defended out.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, FOUR, FOUR! The Kohli chants go on and on. He gets his first boundary of the chase. It is full and on off. Virat Kohli gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over the bowler's head for four runs. Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batter to get to 25000 International runs across all formats. 

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Three dots to end! It is flatter, outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara steps across to block. The ball rolls out off the pads. Clearly outside the line.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Goes full, around off, turning away. Pujara smothers it to point.

Todd Murphy to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Much fuller, on off. Puraja steps down and blocks it back to the bowler.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Looped up, on leg. Kohli gets forward and closes the face of the bat to work it past mid on. They cross. 50 up for India and the crowd gets loud here. 

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, no run, Quicker and full, angled across. Kohli presses forward and dabs it down.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Murphy comes from 'round the wicket. He strays on the pads. Kohli rocks back and flicks it through square leg for two runs.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floated and full, on middle. Pujara defends it out solidly.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full and on off. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks it on his front foot.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara means business in this post-Lunch session. He gets out of his bubble and uses his feet to attack here. It is full and on leg. Pujara steps down and lofts it over mid on. A couple of bounces over the ropes.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Full and on off, defended out.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fatter and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara gets across and pads it away.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, 1 run, It is full, angled across the right-hander. Virat Kohli uses his bottom hand and drills it down to long on. One taken.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Delivers this one slightly short and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara goes on the back foot and pushes this towards cover. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this towards sshort leg. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Loopy delivery bowled full and just outside off. Virat Kohli gets a good stride forward and knocks this towards long off for a run. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, no run, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli goes deep in the crease and dabs this inro the leg side. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara uses his feet and clips this towards deep mid-wicket for one. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Matthew Kuhnemann floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli uses his bottom hand and whips this towards wide long on for one. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Fires this into the pads on a fuller length. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards short fine leg and a maiden over from Nathan Lyon. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter and on leg. Pujara uses his feet and flicks it to mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flights this full and into the stump. Cheteshwar Pujara shuffles forward and defends it into the leg side. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Nathan Lyon flights this one full and outside off, gets it to keep its line and beats the outside edge. Alex Carey whips this bails off in a flash and they go upstairs to check for a stumping. Cheteshwar Pujara did not leave his crease. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tosses this one full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara gets forward to push at the ball and gets it down to short leg. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Dot now! Nathan Lyon serves it full and on leg. Cheteshwar Pujara nudges it to short leg.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, no run, A dot to end a successful over! It is full and on off, turning away a touch. Kohli presses forward and blocks it into the deck.

Virat Kohli comes in at number 4.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, out, 1 run, OUT! RUN OUT! Absolute chaos and Rohit Sharma has sacrificed his wicket here! Matthew Kuhnemann floats this one full and into the stumps, Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep square leg and they run the first one quick. Rohit Sharma calls for the second and Cheteshwar Pujara responds but Peter Handscomb is quick to attack the ball in the deep. He collects it and throws it at the keeper's end and Rohit Sharma asks Cheteshwar Pujara to go back but he is already darting to the non-striker's end. Rohit Sharma stays out of the crease and begins to walk back to the shed as Alex Carey whips the bails off. India lose their second wicket and they will still believe. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, SIX, SIX! Commanding batting from Rohit Sharma and he is showing some great footwork here! Matthew Kuhnemann tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma is down the wicket in a flash and thumps this back over the bowler's head for a six. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, Fires this one full and outside the off stump, Rohit Sharma gets his front foot forward and dabs this into the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Bowls this short and outside off, Cheteshwar Pujara rocks back and punches this towards deep point for one. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Marnus Labuschagne floats this one full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shimmies down once again and knocks this to cover. 

Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, no run, Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma gets forward and looks to dab it down the pitch but gets hit on the pad. The bowler appeals but the umpire remains unmoved. 

Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, FOUR! Rohit Sharma is playing on the bowler's mind! Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and going down leg. Rohit Sharma makes the initial movement to come forward but ends up sitting in the crease and paddles this fine for four runs. 

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Goes full and spins this into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara also shuffles forward and clips this towards deep square leg for one. 

Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Flights this one full and outside off. Rohit Sharma uses his feet again and knocks this down to long on for one. 

Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, SIX, SIX! That is a massive hit! Nathan Lyon tosses this full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma charges down the wicket and lofts this over long on for a maximum. He did not time it well but had enough on it to clear the fence. 

Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, no run, Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and on a leg stump line. Rohit Sharma shimmies down the wicket and looks to block but gets hit n the pads. 

It will be Nathan Lyon to spin from the other end.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Another flighted delivery bowled full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara bunts this back to the bowler. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Loopy delivery going doing leg on a fuller length. Cheteshwar Pujara pushes forward and gets hit on the pads. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Tosses this one full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR, FOUR! That races away to the fence! Matthew Kuhnemann flights this full and in line with the stump. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flights this full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this into the leg side.

We are back for the second session of what should be the last day of this game. The umpires are out in the middle and the Australian players take their respective positions on the field. Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara will be looking to take India through this tricky period and set up the run chase. Matthew Kuhnemann will begin proceedings after Lunch. Let's go...

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Matthew Kuhnemann floats this one full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma clips this towards mid-wicket and gets a run right away. 

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

Chasing a target of 115, KL Rahul was dismissed in an unfortunate manner but Rohit Sharma has batted positively. Cheteshwar Pujara is a nervous starter but you can bank on his experience to navigate the Indian innings on a surface favourable for the spinners. They are 101 runs away at the moment. Do join us at 12.10 pm IST (6.40 am GMT) for the afternoon session.

End of an action-packed morning session! 10 wickets fell in total and it's India on top. Australia were abysmal with their batting approach and got bundled out cheaply by the spin pair of Ashwin and Jadeja who bagged his best bowling figures in an inning of a Test match. This match is travelling with the speed of light and the hosts will be delighted to put themselves in a position to win this game.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Two dots on the trot to end the over. Nathan Lyon now comes over the wicket. It is tossed up, outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara rushes off the crease and pads it away. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Flatter and on leg stump. Cheteshwar Pujara hangs back and clips it past short leg. A slight miscommunication but no trouble.

Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, This is darted on the pads, Rohit Sharma stays back and clips it through square leg. One taken.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, 1 run, Cheteshwar Pujara gets off the mark now! It is a half-tracker, on leg. Cheteshwar Pujara swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara gets forward and blocks this full one back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Loopy ball, on the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara nudges it square on the leg side. Pujara ventures out looking for a single but the skipper sends him back. He stays on zero.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, FOUR! Clinical placement. Rohit Sharma bisects the two fielders in the deep. It is full, on middle and leg. Rohit Sharma leans across and flicks it powerfully along the ground. It meets the boundary at deep mid-wicket.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, This is angled in full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma tucks it to short leg.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, Floats it up, outside off, it grips and turns away sharply. Rohit Sharma is happy with a sighter as he leaves.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, Full and around off, Rohit strides forward and blocks it to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, 2 runs, Floated and on middle, Sharma takes a step down the track and wrists it through mid-wicket for two runs.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, Loopy and full, around off, Rohit presses forward and defends.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Floats it up, on middle and leg. Pujara nudges it past short leg.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara now comes down the track and clips it to mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, Lyon goes full and on leg. Pujara stays back and flicks it to the right of short leg.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, This is a bit quicker, on middle and leg. It turns back in to hit Pujara on the pads.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, no run, NOT OUT! Cheteshwar Pujara is safe! Lyon tosses it up, outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara presses forward and tries to block it away but misses as the ball skids away a touch. Alex Carey collects and takes the bails off. The square-leg umpire takes it upstairs. It is confirmed that Pujara's back leg is well grounded.

Appeal for stumping...

Cheteshwar Pujara walks in next. After getting out for a duck, he will like to first get off the mark in his 100th Test.

Nathan Lyon to KL Rahul, out, OUT! CAUGHT! KL Rahul shakes his head as he walks off the field here. A bit of fortune for Australia, for the first time this morning. Nathan Lyon strikes on his very first delivery. The spinner comes from 'round the wicket. Floats it up, on leg, KL Rahul rocks back and clips it to short leg. Peter Handscomb stays low there and the ball rebounds off his right leg. It loops up to the keeper and Alex Carey takes the catch off the deflection. Rahul's poor form in Test cricket continues.

Who will bowl from the opposite end? It is Nathan Lyon. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, FOUR! Hit with fire. It is full and on off. Rohit Sharma steps down and drills it past the bowler's right. Matthew Kuhnemann dives to his right but gets no hand on it. The ball is over the fence at long on in a flash. India are off to a solid start.

Matthew Kuhnemann to KL Rahul, 1 run, Matthew Kuhnemann tosses it up, outside off. KL Rahul drives it through the line towards sweeper cover. He gets off the mark with a single here.

Matthew Kuhnemann to KL Rahul, no run, Flights it up, full and wide of off, turns away a touch. KL Rahul just watches it sail past him.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit Sharma and India are off the mark! It is full and on off. Rohit Sharma prods and gets it to covers off the outer half. The Indian skipper is quick to get to the other end.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, Dot again! Much straighter this time, full, on off. Sharma stays back and strokes it to covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, no run, A dot to start with! Matthew Kuhnemann comes 'round the wicket. It is a full toss, coming in with the arm. Rohit Sharma tucks it straight to short leg.