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India took the honours on Day 1, following a fine all-round show by the team in the second Test. Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, put in an impressive performance to bowl out Australia for a paltry 195. Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara, then held firm against the fiery Australian pace attack to take India to 36/1 at Stumps on Day 1. The visitors had lost Mayank Agarwal in the first over. Marnus Labuschagne was the highest run-scorer during the Australian innings, scoring 48 runs off 132 deliveries. Travis Head provided support, scoring 38 runs from 92 balls. Opener Matthew Wade looked confident during his knock of 30 runs off 39 deliveries, taking the attack to Umesh Yadav. However, a risky shot led to his dismissal, with Ravindra Jadeja completing a sharp catch. Steve Smith and Joe Burns were dismissed for ducks. The hosts opted to bat after skipper Tim Paine won the toss. Jasprit Bumrah accounted for four dismissals. Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj took three and two wickets respectively while Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with one. (SCORECARD)
2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights Between Australia (AUS) vs India (IND), Straight From Melbourne Cricket Ground
Cheteshwar Pujara nudged the ball towards point showing interest in completing a single, which Shubman Gill wasn't in favour of. The confusion nearly resulted in chaos after the quick throw at the striker's end. The two batsmen eventually completed a single.
Nathan Lyon has been introduced into the attack, marking the second consecutive introduction of a new bowler following a maiden over from Josh Hazlewood.
Shubman Gill leans into the push-drive, timing sweetly following an overpitched delivery by Pat Cummins. Matthew Wade cut off the boundary, but the two batsmen completed running three runs between the wickets.
Cheteshwar Pujara gets off the mark with a boundary. Pujara hit the ball straight down the ground with proper timing, following a full delivery from Pat Cummins.
Shubman Gill gets his second boundary of the innings, following a short and wide delivery by Mitchell Starc. Gill hit the ball through the covers with confidence.
Shubman Gill gets his first boundary in Test cricket, following a half-volley from Pat Cummins. Gill played an excellent straight drive, beating the mid-off fielder.
Massive blow for Team India as Mayank Agarwal departs for a duck. Mitchell Starc trapped the opener in front following a sharp inswinger, with the umpire relenting on the bowler's appeal. Mayank attempted to go for a DRS review, which failed to overturn the decision. Cheteshwar Pujara is the new man in.
Australia have been bowled out for 195, after winning the toss and opting to bat. Marnus Labuschagne finished as the highest run-scorer, accumulating 48 runs off 132 deliveries. Jasprit Bumrah was the highest wicket-taker for India, with four dismissals.
Innings Break!
Outstanding bowling from #TeamIndia as they bowl Australia out for 195 in the first innings of the 2nd Test on Day 1. Bumrah 4/56, Ashwin 3/35
WICKET! Pat Cummins c Mohammed Siraj b Ravindra Jadeja 9 (33)
Ravindra Jadeja gets his first wicket, as Pat Cummins tries to go for an ambitious slog sweep without control, hitting the ball straight to Mohammed Siraj at long-on.
Jasprit Bumrah gets his fourth wicket of the innings, accounting for the dismissal of Nathan Lyon. Bumrah bowled a full and straight delivery, beating Lyon for pace. The ball hit the batsman on his front pad, with the umpire raising the finger. a DRS review further failed to overturn the decision. Josh Hazlewood is the last batsman in.
WICKET! Mitchell Starc c Mohammed Siraj b Jasprit Bumrah 7 (8)
Mitchell Starc departs for 7 runs off 8 deliveries, after attempting to hook a short delivery from Jasprit Bumrah. Starc got a fat top-edge, with Mohammed Siraj completing a catch at long leg. Nathan Lyon is the new man in.
WICKET! Tim Paine c Hanuma Vihari b Ravichandran Ashwin 13 (38)
Ravichandran Ashwin gets his third wicket of the innings, as Tim Paine walks after being dismissed for 13. Paine lobbed the ball which dipped sharply straight to Hanuma Vihari at backward short leg, bringing Mitchell Starc to the crease.
Mohammed Siraj gets his second wicket following the dismissal of Cameron Green, who is adjudged OUT LBW. Green decided to go for a DRS review, after being struck on the back-pad, which failed to overturn the umpire's decision. Pat Cummins is the new man in.
Australia cross the 150-run mark as Tim Paine and Cameron Green complete a double. Paine hit the ball neatly to backward square leg. Australia 152/5 (60 overs)
Tim Paine just manages to get across the line after attempting a quick single, with the Australia skipper in genuine trouble. The bat was on the line when the bails were off, with the third umpire giving a verdict in favour of Paine.
Its time for the Tea break, with Australia 136/5 (52 overs). Tim Paine is yet to get off the mark after facing 8 deliveries, with Cameron Green on 6 runs off 26 deliveries.