India vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Pressure On Rishabh Pant As Australia Reduce India To 5 Down

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

Pat Cummins has cleaned up Rohit Sharma. Nothing much the Indian skipper could do about it. It was bowled fuller around middle and off stump. The ball shaped sligtly away from the bat to beat Rohit’s defence and rattle the off stump. India are five down.

IND 105/5 (20.5) 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 100 up for India!

Two consecutive fours from Rishabh Pant in the over of Scott Boland and that saw India racing to the 100-run mark. The visitors still trail the hosts by 57 runs. India have lost four wickets so far with the only silver lining for them being their run rate, that is over 5.

IND 100/4 (19)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

17.2 – Shubman Gill has lost his wicket and that is a peach of a delivery from Mitchell Starc to get better of him. It was an inswinging delivery and that went through the bat-pad gap of Gill to rattle his middle stump. India are in big-big trouble here.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 9 runs off the over

After the dismissal of Virat Kohli, Rishabh ant has joined Shubman Gill at the crease. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, the duo scores nine runs, which include a boundary from Gill. Both the batters are playing good cricket and taking India ahead in the game. The partnership between these two batters is very crucial for India. 

IND 82/3 (16 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!!! OHHHH!!! What a blow for India as star batter Virat Kohli once again fails to deliver a strong innings. He becomes a prey of Scott Boland and departs for 11. Boland  delivers a fullish delivery on the fourth stump line. Kohli leans forward to defend but the ball finds the edge and wicketkeeper Alex Carey makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch. Third wicket gone for India. 

IND 66/3 (14.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Kohli being tested

Australian bowlers are smartly testing Virat Kohli’s patience with their pace. Pat Cummins and co are creating pressure on the star India batter to play a lose shot. However, Kohli’s wicket in very crucial for India and the right-handed batter very well knows how to handle the pressure. He and Shubman Gill are forming a stable partnership for two-down India. 

IND 58/2 (13 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: All eyes on Kohli-Gill

After losing the wickets of their openers, Team India badly rely on Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill for a strong partnership. These two batters need to hammer some boundaries and provide India with some momentum. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, the duo scores nine runs, which include a boundary from Gill. 

IND 55/2 (10 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! India are in deep trouble now as their star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fails to get a big score again. This time, he becomes a victim of Scott Boland’s ultimate pace and departs for 24. Jaiswal looks to play a defensive shot but the ball hits the edge as wicketkeeper Alex Carey takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Second wicket gone for India as Virat Kohli walks in. 

IND 42/2 (8.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Jaiswal-Gill solid

Despite the dismissal of KL Rahul, India are still in a good position as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, Jaiswal hits a boundary, followed by another four in the next over of Mitchell Starc. The duo need to continue with this hitting, in order to keep the momentum on India’s side. 

IND 38/1 (7 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Pat Cummins has provided Australia with their first breakthrough as he dismissed KL Rahul for 7. Cummins traps Rahul by offering some extra bounce as he tries to play a pull shot but the ball hits the glove and wicketkeeper Alex Carey takes a good catch. First wicket gone for India. 

IND 12/1 (3.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Jaiswal’s sweet revenge

WOWW!!! This is called Test cricket!!! After Yashasvi Jaiswal got dismissed for royal duck in the first innings by Mitchell Starc, he now shows a bit of cautious approach. However, as the first over progresses, Jaiswal opens his arms and steals a boundary from Starc, fetching an applause from the crowd. A brilliant way to take revenge. 

IND 4/0 (1 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: We are back

After bowling out Australia for 337, India are back with their second innings on Day 2 of the second Test in Adelaide. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will be opening the proceedings. The duo will look to form a strong opening partnership, in order to help India get a good start. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc will be bowling the first over for Australia. Let’s play!

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Australia 337 all out

Australia have been bundled out for 337 in the third session on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India. For Australia, Travis Head scored 140 while Marnus Labuschagne scored 64. Apart from him, Nathan McSweeney also scored 39. For India, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah scalped four wickets each. Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana also took one wicket each. Australia have now taken a lead by 157 runs. 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! On the first delivery of the third session, Mohammed Siraj strikes and dismisses Mitchell Starc for 18. Fuller than a length outside off and Starc has chipped it straight to mid-off. Drives with no feet movement and picks out Harshit Rana. Ninth wicket gone for Australia. 

AUS 332/9 (85.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 3rd session begins

Hello and welcome to the third session on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Before going for Dinner, Australia’s score read 332/8 with Mitchell Starc (18*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In this session, Starc has been joined by Nathan Lyon at the crease and the the duo will look to take their partnership as deep as they can. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj will be bowling the first over of this session for India.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Dinner

This marks the end of the second session on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. At Dinner, Australia’s score read 332/8 with Mitchell Starc (18*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts are currently leading by 152 runs. In the second session, Travis Head hammered a century before he was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj for 140. So far, Jasprit Bumrah has scalped four wickets while Siraj has taken two wickets for India. 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! On the cusp of Dinner, Jasprit Bumrah strikes again and dismisses Pat Cummins 12. Cummins gets completely bamboozled by the fiery delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps. Eighth wicket gone for Australia. 

AUS 332/8 (85 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Boos from the crowd for Siraj!

Siraj is getting booed by the crowd for that send-off to Head. He is fielding at point and the Adelaide crowd is not happy. 

AUS: 315/6 (81.1)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Siraj cleans up Head!

Siraj finally gets one right as Head misses his pull this time. Gets cleaned up. Siraj gives him a send off, but the centurion hurls a mouthful before walking back to the dressing room. Gets a standing ovation from his home crowd

AUS: 310/7 (81.4)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Sunil Gavaskar is livid!

Sunil Gavaskar is fuming with Siraj for not hitting the right length. Siraj keeps on bowling down the leg side. Head hits him for a six and a four.

AUS: 310/6 (81.3)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 300 up for Australia!

Bumrah is back in action. The physios were working on his left groin and right shoulder. Meanwhile, it’s 300 up for Australia. They lead by 120

AUS: 300/6 (81)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Bumrah goes down!

That’s bad news for India! Bumrah seems to have pulled up. Looks like a muscle issue, hopefully it’s nothing serious. The physio is out

AUS: 295/6 (80.3)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: New ball taken!

The second new ball is due, and India take it straightaway. Bumrah is into the attack, straightaway! Now or never for India. Head is scoring quick and the lead keeps on soaring

AUS: 291/8 (80)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Drops just short!

Reddy produces an edge which lands just short of Rishabh Pant, who grabs the ball after a bounce. Cummins survives! Excellent bowling from Nitish Reddy

AUS: 284/6 (78.2)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj comes like a saviour for India and removes Alex Carey for 15. On a length and around the fifth stump zone, hint of extra bounce, Carey jabs at it from the crease and nicks off. The ball finds the thick outside edge of the bat and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant takes an easy catch. Sixth wicket gone for Australia but Travis Head is still unbeaten. 

AUS 282/6 (77 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Head thrashes Rana again

Travis Head continues with his fiery performance and this time, Harshit Rana becomes his victim again. In his previous over, Head unleashes his fury and hammers three boundaries as Rana ends up leaking 12 runs. Head is standing like a huge wall in front of the Indian bowlers. 

AUS 267/5 (73 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Head hits ton

CENTURY!!! Travis Head takes a single off Ravichandran Ashwin’s delivery and brings up his century. He has been India’s nemesis so often in the past. Famously in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final. And he is at it again. Gets there with a flick wide of mid-wicket and immediately rocks the baby celebration with his bat with his wife and young baby watching on from the ground. India in deep trouble now. 

AUS 255/5 (72 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Head nears ton

WOAHHH!!!! Travis Head is just unstoppable today and taking every other bowler to the cleaners. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, Head hammers two boundaries and breaches the 90-run mark. He is now inching closer towards his century as Australia are clearly dominating the proceedings. 

AUS 252/5 (71 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Catch dropped, India in trouble

OHH NOOO!!! What have you done, Mohammed Siraj??? After hammering a huge maximum off Ravichandran Ashwin, the dangerous Travis Head goes for another big hit on the very next ball. It looks like an opportunity as Head fails to time it properly. Siraj then runs between the mid-on and the long-on region but fails to grab the catch. A big opportunity missed, leaving the entire team disappointed. 

AUS 230/5 (67.4 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: India eye Head’s wicket

After the dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey has joined Travis Head at the crease and both the batters are forming a good partnership. However, India are desperately aiming for the wicket of Head, who is confidently moving ahead. He is playing big shot and also stealing boundaries. India need to get rid of him. 

AUS 220/5 (67 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin bounces back in style after the DRS blunder and gives India the precious wicket of Mitchell Marsh for 9. Marsh tries to play defensive shot but the ball hits the edge and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch. Fifth wicket gone for Australia. 

AUS 208/5 (63.4 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 5 runs off the over

Australia batters Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are forming a good partnership and taking Australia ahead in the game. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Marsh. India need a wicket a the earliest.

AUS 207/4 (63 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Before going for Tea, Australia’s score read 191/4 with Travis Head (53*) and Mitchell Marsh (2*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In this session, the duo of Head and Marsh will look to continue with their fiery performance. On the other hand, Ravichandran Ashwin will be bowling the first over of this session for India. 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Tea Break

This marks the end of the first session on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. AT Tea, Australia’s score read 191/4 with Travis Head (53*) and Mitchell Marsh (2*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, the hosts are leading by 11 runs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets while Nitish Kumar Reddy took one. 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Head hits 50

FIFTY!!! Travis Head hits a boundary off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his 18th half-century in the longest format for Australia and he brings it up in 63 balls. Terrific batting from Head. 

AUS 191/4 (58.2 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Review wasted by India

WOAHH!!! India commit a DRS blunder as Australia take a sigh of relief. Ravichandran Ashwin strikes directly onto the pads of Mitchell Marsh and appeals for LBW. The on-field umpire signals not out and India opt for the DRS. The third umpire then gives the decision in the favour of Australia, stating that the ball first hit the bat and then the pads. A controversial moment over here as the third umpire did not even see the ball tracking. 

AUS 185/4 (57.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Nitish Reddy joins the party in style and provides India with a valuable breakthrough. In his second over of the day, Reddy removes Marnus Labuschagne for 64. Playing the outside off delivery, Labuschagne cuts it but fails to time it properly. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was placed at the gully, makes a brilliant effort and takes a stunning catch. His effort leaves the entire crowd and the players stunned as Australia lose their fourth wicket. 

AUS 168/4 (54.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: 17 runs off the over

India are in deep trouble as Australia batters Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head have opened their arms. In the previous over of pacer Harshit Rana, the duo hammers 17 runs, which include one boundary from Head and three boundaries from Labuschagne. Big over for Australia. 

AUS 160/3 (51 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Labuschagne hits 50

FIFTY!!! Marnus Labuschagne takes a double off Harshit Rana’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his 21st half-century for Australia in the longest format and he brings it up in 114 balls. Three-down Australia are in a comfortable position as Labuschagne and Travis Head are playing a good cricket. India need to get a wicket at the earliest as Australia now trail by 38 runs. 

AUS 142/3 (49 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: India facing their arch rival

India are facing their arch rival Travis Head. This Australian star is responsible of India’s losses at the World Test Championship final and ODI World Cup final in 2023. India need to remove him at the earliest as everyone knows what this player is capable of. If Head remains unbeaten for the next one hour, he can change the entire momentum of the game. Both Marnus Labuschagne and Head are forming a good partnership. 

AUS 131/3 (47 overs)