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India vs Australia, 2nd Test: India 36/1 at stumps on Day 1, trail Australia by 159

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 26, 2020, 12:56:31 IST

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India vs Australia, 2nd Test: India 36/1 at stumps on Day 1, trail Australia by 159

Stay updated with Times of India for Live Cricket Score, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of 2nd Test match between India and Australia.

08:03 (IST) Dec 26

A rare error from Ashwin, as he drags one way past Head's leg-stump, leaving little chance for wicketkeeper Pant to collect it. The ball beats Pant and runs across the fence behind him for a four byes. Australia 79/3 in 33 overs.

07:55 (IST) Dec 26

Siraj has been neat with his length in his first two overs. Ashwin exerting pressure from the other end will only help the debutant settle. This partnership between Labuschagne (29*) and Head (9*), meanwhile, will look to grow as the pair crosses 30-run mark. Australia 72/3.

07:47 (IST) Dec 26

Ashwin will continue to give it a rip from the other end as debutant Siraj finishes his first over in Test cricket. Australia 67/3.

07:43 (IST) Dec 26

It's the debutant right away after lunch. What a moment for Mohammed Siraj bowling for the first time in Test cricket, on the Boxing Day, at the iconic MCG.

07:41 (IST) Dec 26

As we get ready for the second session, here's an interesting piece of advice to Joe Burns fro none other than Brian Lara

Brian Lara talks Joe Burns' dismissal #AUSvIND (via Instagram/Brian Lara) https://t.co/IMKRhUxwlk
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) 1608947280000

07:26 (IST) Dec 26

Sunil Gavaskar analyses the first session

India's bowling in the opening session was top class. Sunil Gavaskar joined @blewy214 at the touchscreen to highli… https://t.co/XfthlpxPhE
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) 1608947352000

07:14 (IST) Dec 26

The ICC sums it up with this nice graphic on Twitter!

07:12 (IST) Dec 26

And a staggering stat!

Steve Smith scores a duck after 52 Test innings and four years! #AusvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) 1608946508000

07:11 (IST) Dec 26

Fascinating first session of play on Boxing Day!

Fascinating session. India showed spunk, skill and ambition in lifting themselves up after the Adelaide debacle. Bu… https://t.co/ZF3EGCAhPD
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) 1608946791000

07:03 (IST) Dec 26

It's LUNCH on Day 1

Australia 65/3 in 27 overs. India's session clearly, thanks largely to Ravichandran Ashwin (2/17) and the disciplined way in which Jasprit Bumrah (1/7) and Umesh Yadav began with the new ball. Labuschagne batting on 26 and Head on 4.

07:01 (IST) Dec 26

NOT OUT! The MCG bounce once again comes to Labuschagne's rescue. Video review says it struck high and the bounce would have taken the ball above the stumps.

06:59 (IST) Dec 26

Wicket! The umpire upholds the LBW appeal from Ashwin, but Labuschagne asks for a review straight away and had a few words to say to Ashwin. Players waiting for the video review.

06:57 (IST) Dec 26

Some welcome runs for Australia - 10 coming off Jadeja's fourth over. Before this over, he had given away just three. Australia 64/3.

06:55 (IST) Dec 26

Not to forget, it's the Boxing Day. And though it's not the usual full-house in Melbourne, fans are happy for the sport to have returned to the MCG.

Seeing sport back at @MCG today is truly joyous. #BoxingDay #AUSvsIND https://t.co/P2LvH2JWfP
— Dave Williams (@DangerousDaveW) 1608942690000

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06:50 (IST) Dec 26

Nice shot! Labuschagne (19*) guides one from Jadeja past Rahane in the slips, and the ball runs down the third-man fence for a four. Australia 54/3.

06:47 (IST) Dec 26

Pant chirping a lot from behind the wickets! Pressure for Australia with 20 minutes left to lunch, though Labuschagne and Head have taken the score to 50. It's 50/3 after 23 overs.

06:45 (IST) Dec 26

Ash-winning hearts!

Enthralled by Ashwin's display on the first morning of the test.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 1608945028000

06:44 (IST) Dec 26

Some praise for the MCG pitch

Best MCG wicket ever! At one point we have five slips, then the spinner has two wickets. Turn, bounce, seam ... 3-39
— Peter Lalor (@plalor) 1608944045000

06:38 (IST) Dec 26

Second bowling change. No, it's not the debutant Mohammed Siraj, but the reliable Ravindra Jadeja with his left-arm spin. So spin in tandem now.

06:33 (IST) Dec 26

Travis Head is having a tough time out there. Has faced ten balls and yet to score. Two of the three Aussie batsmen to fall so far -- Burns and Smith -- failed to score. Labuschagne 8* off 41 balls. Australia 40/3 after 18 overs.

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