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India vs Australia, 1st Test Match Summary

IND vs AUS, 2017 - Test Summary

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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune , Feb 23, 2017
India India
105&107 (33.5)
Australia Australia
260&285
Australia beat India by 333 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Steve O'Keefe
AUS 260/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107466-matthew-renshaw-playerprofile>Matt Renshaw</a>
Matt Renshaw
68 (156)
  • 10x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 43.58SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1416-mitchell-starc-playerprofile>Mitchell Starc</a>
Mitchell Starc
61 (63)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 96.82SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Umesh Yadav
ECON 2.66
12
OVERS
32/4
R/W
Bowler
Ravichandran Ashwin
ECON 1.80
34.5
OVERS
63/3
R/W
IND 105/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1688-lokesh-rahul-playerprofile>KL Rahul</a>
KL Rahul
64 (97)
  • 10x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 65.97SR
<a href=/cricket/players/965-ajinkya-rahane-playerprofile>Ajinkya Rahane</a>
Ajinkya Rahane
13 (55)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 23.63SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Steve O'Keefe
ECON 2.65
13.1
OVERS
35/6
R/W
Bowler
Mitchell Starc
ECON 4.22
9
OVERS
38/2
R/W
AUS 285/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steve Smith</a>
Steve Smith
109 (202)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 53.96SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107466-matthew-renshaw-playerprofile>Matt Renshaw</a>
Matt Renshaw
31 (50)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 62SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ravichandran Ashwin
ECON 4.25
28
OVERS
119/4
R/W
Bowler
Ravindra Jadeja
ECON 1.96
33
OVERS
65/3
R/W
IND 107/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/897-cheteshwar-pujara-playerprofile>Cheteshwar Pujara</a>
Cheteshwar Pujara
31 (58)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 53.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/965-ajinkya-rahane-playerprofile>Ajinkya Rahane</a>
Ajinkya Rahane
18 (21)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 85.71SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Steve O'Keefe
ECON 2.33
15
OVERS
35/6
R/W
Bowler
Nathan Lyon
ECON 3.57
14.5
OVERS
53/4
R/W
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That's it from the series opener! A game getting over inside three days should tell you how superbly Australia have prepared for the tour. One would argue that the Indians will bounce back hard but to be honest, the momentum lies firmly with the visitors. Let's see what happens in the second Test when these two meet in Bengaluru on 4th March, 2017, at 0930 local time (0400 GMT). Until then, goodbye and take care. Cheers!
Man of the Match, Steve O'Keefe admits that it's a good feeling. Says that the Indian spinners also bowled well. Mentions that it is because of hard work that they won. Informs that he will forever remember the Hill's end (the end from where he got his wickets) and credits Steven Smith for supporting him and the fielders who took the catches. Adds that even Jadeja bowled beautifully, but was unfortunate to not get enough wickets. Mentions that the Australians have been working hard to not get beaten on the inside edge. Says that he's enjoying in India and calls Pune 'Sundar' (Beautiful). Ends by saying that he's looking forward to Bengaluru.
Australian skipper, Steven Smith says they knew it was going to be really difficult to play here but is really proud of his boys for the way they performed here. Mentions that everybody had plans and executed them very well. Gives special credit to Steve O'Keefe for his outstanding performance in the match and doesn't forget to mention Nathan Lyon for doing well too. Mentions that his team has some excellent players of spin and is happy that the squad is well-rounded. When asked about key moments in the game, points out Mitchell Starc's knock in the first innings and just the way his bowlers bowled overall. On Steve O'Keefe, says that he was disappointed with how he himself did on the first day, but then slowly came back as he got his length right. Stresses that he will be crucial for the series. On his ton, states that it took a lot of grit and determination and hopes that he can do it more frequently for his side.
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli says the run (19-match unbeaten streak) was really good and the support they are getting is incredible. Admits that Australia outplayed India and says that his team wasn't good enough. Calls it their worst batting performance in the last two years. Mentions that they didn't apply themselves very well. Doesn't blame the pitch and praises the visitors' bowlers. States that they expected this kind of dry deck in Pune. Credits the Australian bowlers for their amazing bowling performance. Rues the catches dropped and informs that to pull themselves back after a couple of poor sessions was very hard. Says it is a big learning curve and it's necessary to accept that they played poorly. Praises Umesh Yadav for his performance in the first innings, especially in the heat and hopes for more such performances from him in Bengaluru.
It required a miracle of an effort from the home side on such a dodgy wicket to save this Test and nothing as such happened. Their batsmen failed to apply themselves and were caught off guard as the Aussie spinners got the better of them yet again, making full use of the pitch. India's 19-match unbeaten streak at home ends which means Kohli and co will have a lot to ponder about going into the next match but first let's wait and see what the two captains have got to say. Stay tuned for the presentation...
Smith won a good toss on day 1 but then had his side in trouble towards the end of the day. However, Mitchell Starc stepped up and unleashed a quickfire fifty to provide a much-needed impetus to his side. Then they came out all guns blazing with the ball on day 2 and not only steamrolled the hosts for a scanty 105, but also gained a handsome lead of 155. They swelled it to a mammoth 440 runs on the back of a superb ton from their skipper. Agreed he got reprieves but take nothing away from him. The middle and lower middle order also provided a handful support to Smith to put the hosts further under the pump.
A sensational performance from Australia! They go 1-0 up in the series and boy, they have done that by beating the hosts by a huge, huge margin. Though it was an all-round effort from them, the two Steves - Steve Smith and Steve O'Keefe - have got the job done. The former applied himself on a track that had dreadful turn and bounce and went on to score a Test ton while the latter coped really well with the conditions and spun the web beautifully around the Indian batsmen as he picked up 12 wickets in the match. This performance was his best, better than even any of his First Class matches.
33.5
W
Nathan Lyon To Jayant Yadav OUT!
OUT! That's it. Australia win by 333 runs! Slower delivery through the air, Jayant goes forward to defend but it hits his front pad and the ball lobs in the air behind as Wade moves to his left and takes it. The visitors appeal and the umpire obliges. Unfortunate decision that because it wasn't out as the replays failed to show any inside edge. But the Australians don't mind and they are delighted!
33.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Jayant Yadav
Flatter and outside off, Jayant rocks back and pushes it towards covers.
33.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Jayant Yadav
Jayant charges down the track and eases this floated delivery to long on. He has refused a single.
33.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Jayant Yadav
Flatter delivery outside off, Jayant Yadav blocks it.
33.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Jayant Yadav
FOUR! Tosses this one around off, Jayant Yadav dances down the ground and whacks it over mid on for a boundary to make sure that India score more than they did in the first innings.
Over 33 : 103/9
1 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
U. Yadav
0 (1)
J. Yadav
1 (12)
S. O'Keefe
15-4-35-6
32.6
0
Steve O'Keefe To Umesh Yadav
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
32.5
1
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
NOT OUT! Tosses this on middle and leg, Jayant charges down the track and flicks it through fine leg. And this time around he wants a single. The fine leg fielder throws it at the striker's end and Wade clips the bails off. Australia go up and the umpire takes it upstairs. Replays suggest that Umesh has made his ground.
A run out decision against Umesh Yadav is referred upstairs by the umpire.
32.4
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Tossed up outside off, Jayant plays an elegant drive towards covers. No run taken.
32.3
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Looped up delivery, Jayant looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes towards square leg.
32.2
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Tosses this one around off, Jayant lofts it over mid on. The fielder chases it and surprisingly Jayant doesn't take a single.
32.1
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Bowls this very full on middle, Jayant defends it back to the bowler.
Umesh Yadav is the last man in for India.
Over 32 : 102/9
0 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • W 31.4
  • 031.5
  • W 31.6
I. Sharma
0 (2)
J. Yadav
0 (7)
N. Lyon
14-1-49-3
31.6
W
Nathan Lyon To Ishant Sharma OUT!
OUT! Lyon dismisses Ishant and SOK will not be able to dismiss all the Indian batsmen in one match. Bowls it slower through the air, on middle, Ishant comes forward to defend but it hits his gloves onto his thigh pad and lobs in the air towards Warner at leg slip who cups it easily. Australia need just 1 wicket to take the lead in this 4-match series.
31.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Ishant Sharma
Bowls this one around off, Ishant defends it towards mid-wicket.
Ishant Sharma is the next batsman in.
31.4
W
Nathan Lyon To Ravindra Jadeja OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Bowls it slightly quicker, Jadeja goes back wanting to cut but it takes the inside edge and goes onto hit the stumps and off comes the bail. The ball stayed slightly slow and the batsman misread it. The southpaw has to depart and the end is near for India.
31.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Ravindra Jadeja
Bowls this on middle and leg, Jadeja blocks it.
31.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Ravindra Jadeja
Tosses this one outside off, Jadeja cuts it towards point.
31.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Ravindra Jadeja
Turn and bounce! Pitches this on middle and it spins away from Jadeja as Wade collects it with one hand.
Over 31 : 102/7
0 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
J. Yadav
0 (7)
R. Jadeja
3 (7)
S. O'Keefe
14-3-34-6
30.6
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Floats this one outside off, Jayant looks to drive but it goes off his pads towards covers.
30.5
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Tossed up delivery, around off, Jayant dead-bats it.
30.4
0
Steve O'Keefe To Jayant Yadav
Loops this up around off, Jayant prods forward to defend but the ball whizzes past his willow.
Full Commentary
33 OV
1 Runs
S. O'Keefe to J. Yadav U. Yadav
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
0 Runs
N. Lyon to R. Jadeja I. Sharma
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • W 31.4
  • 031.5
  • W 31.6
31 OV
0 Runs
S. O'Keefe to J. Yadav
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
2 Runs
N. Lyon to R. Jadeja
  • 029.1
  • 229.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
1 Runs
S. O'Keefe to W. Saha R. Jadeja C. Pujara J. Yadav
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • W 28.3
  • 128.4
  • W 28.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
4 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara W. Saha
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 127.3
  • 1 LB 27.4
  • 127.5
  • 127.6
27 OV
4 Runs
S. O'Keefe to W. Saha
  • 426.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
2 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 225.6
25 OV
0 Runs
S. O'Keefe to R. Ashwin W. Saha
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • W 24.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
8 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara R. Ashwin
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 423.5
  • 323.6
23 OV
5 Runs
S. O'Keefe to C. Pujara A. Rahane R. Ashwin
  • 122.1
  • 022.2
  • W 22.3
  • 022.4
  • 122.5
  • 322.6
22 OV
9 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara A. Rahane
  • 421.1
  • 021.2
  • 121.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 421.6
21 OV
9 Runs
S. O'Keefe to C. Pujara A. Rahane
  • 120.1
  • 420.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 420.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
5 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara A. Rahane
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 219.3
  • 019.4
  • 1 LB 19.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
1 Runs
S. O'Keefe to C. Pujara A. Rahane
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
3 Runs
J. Hazlewood to C. Pujara A. Rahane
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 217.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
4 Runs
S. O'Keefe to V. Kohli A. Rahane C. Pujara
  • 216.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
4 Runs
J. Hazlewood to C. Pujara
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
5 Runs
S. O'Keefe to C. Pujara V. Kohli
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
5 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara V. Kohli
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 213.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
0 Runs
S. O'Keefe to V. Kohli
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
2 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara V. Kohli
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
2 Runs
S. O'Keefe to V. Kohli
  • 010.1
  • 2 LB 10.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
4 Runs
N. Lyon to C. Pujara
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 4 B 9.6
9 OV
3 Runs
S. O'Keefe to C. Pujara V. Kohli
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 28.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
2 Runs
N. Lyon to V. Kohli C. Pujara
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
1 Runs
S. O'Keefe to V. Kohli C. Pujara
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
7 Runs
N. Lyon to L. Rahul V. Kohli C. Pujara
  • 25.1
  • 45.2
  • W 5.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
1 Runs
S. O'Keefe to L. Rahul M. Vijay C. Pujara
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
3 Runs
N. Lyon to L. Rahul M. Vijay
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
0 Runs
M. Starc to M. Vijay
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
6 Runs
N. Lyon to L. Rahul M. Vijay
  • 11.1
  • 4 B 1.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
0 Runs
M. Starc to M. Vijay
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat India by 333 runs
  • Player of the Match Steve O'Keefe
  • Umpire Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Nigel Llong (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Australia 256/9 in 94.0 overs
  • 10th wkt Partnership: 50 of 63 balls between M Starc (48) and J Hazlewood (1)
  • M Starc 9th Test fifty: 53 runs in 47 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Australia 250/9 in 89.5 overs
  • New ball taken: Australia 211/9 in 83.6 overs
  • Australia 205/9: N Lyon lbw b U Yadav 0(1)
  • Referral 5 (81.5 ovs): N Lyon against IND (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 2, AUS 1)
  • Australia 201/7 in 80.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 199/7 in 80.0 overs
  • Australia 190/6: M Wade lbw b U Yadav 8(20)
  • Referral 4 (75.4 ovs): M Wade against IND (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 0, AUS 1)
  • M Renshaw 2nd Test fifty: 53 runs in 125 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Tea: Australia 153/4 in 63.0 overs
  • Australia 150/4 in 60.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (60.3 ovs): M Marsh against IND (Caught) - Successful (IND 0, AUS 2)
  • Drinks: Australia 128/2 in 50.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (38.6 ovs): IND against S Smith (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 0, AUS 2)
  • Australia 100/1 in 37.5 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 84/1 in 33.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 114 balls between M Renshaw (20) and D Warner (25)
  • Australia 50/0 in 18.5 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 40/0 in 16.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.3 overs): IND against M Renshaw (Caught) - Unsuccessful (IND 1, AUS 2)
  • Stumps: Australia 143/4 in 46.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (36.2 ovs): IND against S Smith (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 0, AUS 2)
  • Referral 2 (34.6 ovs): IND against M Marsh (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 1, AUS 2)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 78 balls between S Smith (21) and M Renshaw (31)
  • S Smith 21st Test fifty: 52 runs in 93 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 108/3 in 33 overs
  • M Renshaw dropped on 25 by M Vijay in 32.4 overs
  • Australia 100/3 in 31.3 overs
  • S Smith 1000 Test runs against India
  • S Smith dropped on 37 by Sub(A Mukund) in 28.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (23.1 ovs):M Renshaw against IND (LBW) - Successful (IND 2, AUS 2)
  • Australia 51/2 in 16.3 overs
  • Tea: Australia 46/2 in 16.0 overs
  • S Smith dropped on 29 by Sub(A Mukund) in 19.1 overs
  • S Smith dropped on 23 by M Vijay in 14.3 overs
  • Innings Break: India 105/10 in 40.1 overs
  • Drinks: India 101/9 in 38.2 overs
  • S O'Keefe maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/33 (12.2)
  • India 100/8 in 37.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (36.5 ovs): R Jadeja against AUS (Caught) - Successful (IND 2, AUS 2)
  • A Rahane dropped on 13 by D Warner in 31.4 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 101 balls between L Rahul (36) and A Rahane (13)
  • L Rahul 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 84 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Lunch: India 70/3 in 25.0 overs
  • India 50/3 in 17.4 overs
  • Drinks: India 34/1 in 9.4 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 260/10 in 94.5 overs
  • India 100/6 in 28.4 overs
  • Tea: India 99/6 in 28.3 overs
  • S O'Keefe 2nd Test 5-wicket haul: 5/33 (12.3)
  • C Pujara dropped on 29 by D Warner in 27.1 overs
  • India 89/5: R Ashwin lbw b S O'Keefe 8(11)
  • Referral 3 (24.4 ovs): AUS against R Ashwin (LBW) - Successful (IND 0, AUS 2)
  • India 50/3 in 17.2 overs
  • Drinks: India 41/2 in 15.0 overs
  • India 16/2: L Rahul lbw b N Lyon 10(9)
  • Referral 2 (5.3 ovs): L Rahul against AUS (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 0, AUS 2)
  • India 10/1: M Vijay lbw b S O'Keefe 2(23)
  • Referral 1 (4.5 ovs): M Vijay against AUS (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 1, AUS 2)
  • M Vijay dropped on 0 by P Handscomb in 1.3 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 285/10 in 87.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 285/10 in 87.0 overs
  • R Jadeja 100 Test wickets in India
  • Australia 285/10: S O'Keefe c Saha b R Jadeja 6(42)
  • Referral 5 (86.6 ovs): S O'Keefe against IND (Caught) - Unsuccessful (IND 2, AUS 1)
  • Australia 252/7 in 75.3 overs
  • Australia 246/7: S Smith lbw b R Jadeja 109(202)
  • Referral 4 (74.5 ovs): S Smith against IND (LBW) - Unsuccessful (IND 0, AUS 1)
  • S Smith 18th Test hundred: 100 runs in 187 balls (11x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 204/6 in 66.0 overs
  • Australia 200/5 in 64.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 52 off 110 balls between S Smith (19) and M Marsh (31)
  • Australia 152/4 in 48.2 overs
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