In Pics, India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 1: Bumrah, Ashwin Star in Melbourne

Here's a look at the opening day's play from the 2nd Test between India and Australia in Melbourne.

Updated: 2020-12-26 08:32:37 | Edited By: CricketCountry Staff
Bumrah Lands Early Blow
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Bumrah Lands Early Blow

Australia opted to bat first in the 2nd Test. Jasprit Bumrah got India an early success when he had opener Joe Burns out caught behind for a duck in the fifth over. (AFP Photo)

Ashwin Dazzles
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Ashwin Dazzles

Right from his very first over, offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin created problems for Australia batters. He was rewarded with the big scalps of Matthew Wade and Steve Smith. (AFP Photo)

Repair Work
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Repair Work

After losing three wickets in the morning session, Australia staged recovery via Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head's 86-run partnership for the fourth wicket. (AFP Photo)

Solid Labuschagne
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Solid Labuschagne

Lanuschagne was solid, hitting four fours as he continued to battle, nearing a half-century. (AFP Photo)

Debutant Strikes
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Debutant Strikes

However, at the stroke of tea-break, Mohammed Siraj had Labuschagne out caught at gully on 48 leaving Australia in all sorts of trouble. (AFP Photo)

A Moving Tribute
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A Moving Tribute

During the tea-break, Dean Jones, the late Australia great who passed away earlier this year, was paid a heartfelt tribute. His baggy green and bat were kept against the stumps. (AFP Photo)

India Bounce Back
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India Bounce Back

Bumrah finished with four wickets while Ashwin took three as India bowled out Australia for 195 in the final session. (AFP photo)

Starc Thurderbols
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Starc Thurderbols

Mitchell Starc got rid of Mayank Agarwal for a duck in the very first over but India recovered to an extent to finish the day at 36/1, trailing by 159 runs. (AFP Photo)

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