IND vs AUS LIVE Update, 3rd Test Day 2©AFP
India vs Australia live updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Australia’s batting improved in the second session of the second day as Travis Head hit a half-century and Steve Smith neared 50. India missed a huge opportunity for DRS review as they did not review the delivery where replays showed Smith removed his gloves. In the first session, India got off to a strong start as they quickly got rid of both Australian openers courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah. Marnus Labuschagne looked spotty overall but ended up falling prey to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Mohamed Siraj was also worried about a hamstring injury, but later returned to the field. (live scorecard)
december15202409:43 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: 4 more!
Uppercut again! No one is deep at third man or deep point, and Head takes full advantage of that. Proceed to 57.
Australia 167/3 (59.1)
december15202409:40 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Smith up to 46
Smith is just four points shy of 50 points. He persevered, had a lucky escape, and ultimately reaped the benefits of perseverance and character.
Australia 162/3 (58)
december15202409:32 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Australia Cruising
Now for drinks. This was Australia’s second great session so far. Yes, India had some good balls and near chances, but mostly it was solid work by Smith and Head.
They added 54 runs in 13 overs after lunch.
Australia 158/3 (56)
december15202409:27 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Travis Head scores 50!
Travis Head had another quality inning. 2018 Test match half century. India’s bowling came in an awkward situation at the top, but Ards played another special knock. He reached his half-century in just 71 balls.
AUS 156/3 (55.3)
december15202409:26 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Let’s advance to 49!
Back to back boundaries! Travis Head takes on Jadeja and runs away with 50 players remaining. India’s woes are once again inexorable.
Australia 153/3 (55)
december15202409:24 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Jadeja’s big appeal!
Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant stand up with a massive catch behind appeal at Travis Head. Rohit has decided not to appeal, which is the right decision.
december15202409:21 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Both players break into the 40s
Travis Head and Steve Smith are inching closer to half-centuries. Partnerships now number well over 50. For the first time today, Indians seem a bit lost on ideas.
Australia 144/3 (54)
december15202409:16 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Smithhead approaches 50 years old
Steve Smith batted .39 and Travis Head batted .38. It seems like only a matter of time before both batsmen lift their bats and celebrate their half-centuries.
Australia 139/3 (53)
december15202409:09 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: About Steve Smith’s song
Steve Smith now looks a lot like his old self. He once again had great timing and scored three more points. Saved at the boundary.
AUS 136/3 (51.2)
december15202409:04 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: India misses DRS!
Immediately after Smith’s boundary, Akash Deep followed up with two brilliant balls past Smith. Replays showed that Smith was indeed wearing gloves during the second delivery, but India did not confirm that.
India reconsidered the LBW decision shortly thereafter but was unsuccessful. There was a dramatic incident at The Gabba, but I would like to salute Akash Deep for making a comeback.
AUS 135/3 (50)
december15202409:01 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Smith on form
Straight, handsome, classy, FOUR. Steve Smith oozes class and is only 35 years old. There’s no pressure to fuss with his opponent, Travis Head, and Smith is finding his feet well here.
AUS 131/3 (49.2)
december15202408:58 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Bad ball, 4!
Pitched up on the leg side, Travis head pushes it towards fine leg again for an easy boundary. It’s been a tough start for Jadeja. I’m heading there by car now.
Australia 127/3 (49)
december15202408:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Ravindra Jadeja is here!
First spin over! With 48 overs down, Ravindra Jadeja joined the attack. Travis Head welcomes it with a flick to fine leg and picks up a two.
AUS 123/3 (48.1)
december15202408:53 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Uppercut from Travis Head!
Jasprit Bumrah’s short and Travis Head’s uppercuts gave them a comfortable four points. India have kept the situation quite tense so far, but will Australia be able to break through?
AUS 121/3 (47.3)
december15202408:41 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Advantage Australia
After 45 overs, it was a losing session for Australia. In Brisbane, the sun is shining and the pitches are old, making for great batting conditions. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Indian bowlers to cause problems with pitches and old balls. How long will it be before we see Rohit Sharma trying his hand at spin and bringing in Ravindra Jadeja?
Australia 113/3 (45)
december15202408:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Akash Deep Now
Akash Deep resumes from the other side. Travis Head bowled full and scored several runs in the first two balls. Heads up for 24 from 39 balls.
AUS 113/2 (44.2)
december15202408:35 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Edged and 4!
More luck to come to Steve Smith! This time he edges it and goes all the way past Rishabh Pant for a boundary. The former Australian national team captain is now 30 years old.
AUS 110/3 (44)
december15202408:33 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Bumrah first!
Jasprit Bumrah will bowl the first over after lunch. Test Steve Smith’s second ball and see who plays and whiffs. I was lucky that I didn’t get the upper hand there.
AUS 104/3 (43.2)
december15202408:31 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Ready to resume play!
The Indian team has returned to the ground and is in huddle. The session begins after lunch!
Just to be clear, Australia are 104/3 in 43 overs. Steve Smith (25*) and Travis Head (20*) are in the crease.
december15202408:25 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: “The Best Session”
Cheteshwar Pujara, who has had many memorable tours in Australia, said the upcoming second session will be his best batting session. With the ball getting older and pitches becoming less erratic, Pujara said on the broadcast that India’s bowlers need to remain disciplined.
december15202408:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Impressive Nitish Reddy
He is only a little over two years old when he was tested, but just how good is Nitish Reddy? Be it with the bat or the ball, Reddy is a reliable customer under pressure. We delivered a large ticket gate this morning as well.
december15202408:22 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Pitch Report
Harbhajan Singh predicted “a lot more pace and a lot more momentum” in his on-air pitch report during lunch. That will be good news for Team India, led by Bumrah and others.
december15202408:20 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Should batting conditions improve?
Will Australia’s batting condition improve as the ball gets older and the pitch becomes less damp? The wickets of Steve Smith and Travis Head are crucial for the likes of Rohit Sharma. After lunch break.
december15202407:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, 2nd day live: Stay tuned!
Stay tuned to NDTV Sports as we bring you the latest updates and analysis during the third Test and after lunch.
AUS 104/3 (43 overs)
december15202407:55 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Australia continues
Steve Smith is counting the stars, but he’s played great defense so far. With Travis Head at the other end, Australia has a chance to take this match away from India in the second session.
december15202407:55 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Australia continues
Steve Smith is counting the stars, but he’s played great defense so far. With Travis Head at the other end, Australia has a chance to take this match away from India in the second session.
december15202407:54 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: India bowled well
It was an accurate two-and-a-half hours of bowling by the Indian team. Jasprit Bumrah took aim and sent Khawaja and McSweeney back. Labuschagne struggled and eventually fell prey to Lady. India are sticking to their plan and have three wickets to show for.
december15202407:52 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Lunch.
Lunch on the second day! Both teams are performing well in this contest. An engaging first session of cricket with nearly 30 overs bowled.
AUS 104/3 (43)
december15202407:49 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Siraj is back
The final match is over before lunch and Mohamed Siraj is back on the field defending! Jump in and collect the throw. An encouraging sign for India.
AUS 103/3 (42.1)
december15202407:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Australia up 100!
It was slow and steady, but Australia scored 100 points in the first session of the second day. Steve Smith has played with a resilient 24 points so far, and Travis Head has grabbed some early limits.
Consistently good bowling across India.
Australia 100/3 (41.3)
december15202407:44 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Akash Deep Test Head
Brilliant bowling by Akash Deep. I tested the Travis head outside off stump, nipping at times, and also had some swings and misses. Won a maiden against a strong Australian team.
Australia 98/3 (41)
december15202407:40 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Smith’s blockathon continues
Steve Smith was persistent from the beginning and blocked Bumrah on the last ball of the 40th over. Smith pitched 62 pitches and scored 23 points. He had a few lucky escapes, but held firm.
AUS 98/3 (40 overs)
december15202407:37 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Good batting by Head
Travis Head should also be given credit for his work. He has handled his weak areas of delivery very well so far. This is high quality butter.
Australia 98/3 (39.4)
december15202407:34 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Did India allow a header?
The big concern for India now is whether they have once again allowed Travis Head to settle too easily at the crease. The left-handed pitcher has allowed 15 runs on 18 pitches so far. There are also two boundaries. To test him, outside off-stump balls and short-pitched balls are not his strong suit.
Australia 95/3 (39)
december15202407:28 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Travis Head Fearless
A luxurious cover drive. Jasprit Bumrah or not, Travis Head will play the way he knows best. The next ball is pulled away and the head takes two.
Australia 94/3 (38)
december15202407:26 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, 2nd day live: Siraj injured hamstring?
On-air, Mark Nicholas said of Mohamed Siraj’s injury: “It’s either the hamstring or the back of the knee.” If this is serious for Siraj, it will be a big blow for India.
december15202407:24 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Bumrah is back!
Jasprit Bumrah will change ends and face Travis Head. This may be the battle that will decide the fate of this test match!
Australia 85/3 (37.1)
december15202407:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Big attraction!
Akash Deep gets Siraj on the pads, it’s a monster appeal from India. The umpire remained no and India chose not to undergo DRS. Replays show Smith had a slight advantage. What a fight and what a comeback by Akash Deep.
Australia 85/3 (36.3)
december15202407:21 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 Live: Siraj injured!
Siraj was seriously injured when we talked about him bowling unusually long. Off the ground with physio.
Akash Deep comes in to complete the over. And it’s a great start!
december15202407:18 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: Siraj 7th over!
It’s not that common to see a pacer bowl seven overs on the trot, but that’s exactly what Mohammed Siraj does.
Australia 85/3 (36.2)
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