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In pics: India vs Australia 2018, 2nd Test, Day 2
Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Dec 15, 2018, 04:26 PM IST
Published On Dec 15, 2018, 04:26 PM IST
Last UpdatedDec 15, 2018, 04:26 PM IST
After being struck early, India recovered through Virat Kohli who stitched partnerships with Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane.
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Cheteshwar Pujara began the repair work when India were 8/2. © AFP
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Ishant Sharm then strike twice in as many deliveries to bring an end to Australia’s first innings on 326 in 108.3 overs, finishing with 4/41 © AFP
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Jasprit Bumrah trapped Tim Paine on 38 with the visitors tasting second success in the space of three deliveries © AFP
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Rahul was unlucky to have been at the receiving end of a ripper from Hazlewood in the first innings. © AFP
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Kohli stonewalled Australia attack as he scored his 20th Test fifty © AFP
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With Kohli, the difference is in where he stands – wide outside the crease. © AFP
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Both Kohli (82*) and Rahane (51*) remained unconquered as they helped India finish the day on 172/3, trailing by 154 runs © AFP
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Mitchell Starc had Vijay’s number three times in four innings in December. © AFP
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The duo took the score past the 300-run mark and also completed their fifty-run partnership © AFP
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The 7th-wicket stand was ended with a top delivery from Umesh Yadav as Cummins (19) was beaten for movement and lost his off stump © AFP
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In walked Ajinkya Rahane and he counterattacked, scoring quick boundaries, racing to 23 off 22 © ICC
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The pair added 74 runs for the third wicket before Starc gave Australia a timely breakthrough to get Pujara for 24 © AFP
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Tim Paine, Pat Cummins resumed and despite some hostile bowling, survived and kept the scoreboard moving © AFP
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Rahane too went on to complete his fifty as his initial attack helped India ride the nervy phase before taking control © AFP
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