In pics: India vs Australia 2018, 2nd Test, Day 3

Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Dec 16, 2018, 01:09 PM IST

Published On Dec 16, 2018, 01:09 PM IST

Last UpdatedDec 16, 2018, 01:09 PM IST

Virat Kohli scored his sixth century on Australian solid before Nathan Lyon wiped off the tail as India were bowled out for 283 in their first innings

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Kohli though went on to complete his century – 25th of Test career and sixth on Australian soil © AFP


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Peter Handscomb claimed a low catch of Kohli at second slip which required assistance of the third umpire © AFP


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India resumed on their overnight score of 172/3 with the set pair of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane on Day 3 © AFP



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The TV umpire didn’t find a conclusive evidence to overturn the on-field soft signal and Kohli had to walk back on 123 © AFP


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Nathan Lyon wasted no time in polishing off the Indian tail, finishing with yet another five-wicket haul. India were bowled out for 283, conceding a lead of 43 runs © AFP


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It was Australia who began the day on a bright note as Nathan Lyon had Rahane edging the fourth ball of the morning to be out caught behind for 51 © AFP


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Rishabh Pant struck two fours and a six to score 36 off 50, limiting the lead © AFP


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The Aussie pair had seen off the session unscathed but then Aaron Finch copped a nasty blow on his finger right at the stroke of tea and was rushed to hospital for precautionary scans © AFP


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Australia openers faced a hostile and disciplined pace attack in their second dig © AFP


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Marcus Harris was hit on the helmet by a bouncer from a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah © AFP


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After Finch was rushed to hospital for X-ray, Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up Marcus Harris for India’s first breakthrough © AFP


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Mohammed Shami landed two more blows in Shaun Marsh and Travis Head either side of Peter Handscomb’s dismissal © AFP


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Usman Khawaja (41* off 102) and captain Tim Paine (8* off 26) survived the fiery test to extend Australia’s lead to 175 at the close of play © AFP