India vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Updates: R Ashwin shines as India lead by 62 runs at stumps

Fifteen wickets fell as Indian bowlers ruled supreme on a balmy day at a ground once renowned for big scores, the last coming in the final 25 minutes when Pat Cummins bowled Prithvi Shaw for four to continue the India opener`s poor run of form.

Adelaide: India dismissed Australia for 191 in 72 overs on Friday to take a 62-run first-innings lead that looked highly unlikely in the first half-hour of a dramatic second day of the day-night first test at Adelaide Oval. Fifteen wickets fell as bowlers ruled supreme on a balmy day at a ground once renowned for big scores, the last coming in the final 25 minutes when Pat Cummins bowled Prithvi Shaw for four to continue the India opener`s poor run of form.

Shaw`s opening partner Mayank Agarwal and nightwatchman Jasprit Bumrah survived a nervous last couple of overs under the lights to take India`s second innings tally to 9-1 and the lead to 62 runs at close of play. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin combined with paceman Umesh Yadav and Bumrah earlier did the damage for the tourists, bowling with discipline and taking wickets in bursts to break up potential partnerships.

While Tim Paine played a captain`s innings of 73 not out to limit the damage, India will be disappointed with a string of dropped catches. At Tea break, Australia were placed in a precarious situation at 92/5 and still trail by 152 runs in reply to India`s first-inning score of 244. 

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne earlier took the charge as Australia chased 244 runs, following the dismissals of Matthew Wade and Joe Burns. Pacer Jaspreet Bumrah has achieved an early breakthrough for India by removing both Australian openers Wade and Burns in quick succession putting pressure as Aussies began a 244-run chase on the Day of the 1st Test against Australia in Adelaide. Joe Burns (8 off 41 balls) and Mathew Wade (8 off 51 balls) were prepared to play the tough waiting game till Bumrah (8-5-8-2) bowled fast and full to trap both of them leg before as India ended on the right side of 'Umpires Call' on both occasions.

Umesh Yadav (6-4-6-0) and Mohammed Shami (9-0-19-0) also kept things tight although they were a little more on the shorter side during the session compared to Bumrah, who reaped dividends for bowling fuller deliveries.

India earlier had a disappointing on Day 2 against Australia in Adelaide on Friday from their overnight score of 233/6. India's tail-enders contributed precious little as the first innings folded at 244 early on the second day of the first Day/Night Test against Australia on Friday. Mitchell Starc (4/53 in 21 overs) and Pat Cummins (3/48 in 21.1 overs) dismissed the last four batsmen for an addition of only 11 runs to the overnight score.

In fact, India lost seven wickets for 56 runs starting with Virat Kohli's run-out engineered by a poor judgement call from vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane. On Friday, Ravichandran Ashwin (15) got one to rear up from length as Cummins got his second wicket and India's seventh in the first over of the day. Wriddhiman Saha (9) also didn't trouble the scorers getting out on his overnight tally chasing a wide delivery from Starc. Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah hit a boundary each but that was just a tail-ender's bravado as the innings folded in just 25 balls on the second day.

If one goes by how pink ball matches at Adelaide have panned out, India have scored at least 75 runs less than what should have been a fighting first innings total. In the end, Kohli's dismissal cost them dearly.

Australia XI: Joe Burns, Matthew Wade, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (c & wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

India XI: Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah

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18 December 2020

17:17 IST

So that's all for today. Do come back tomorrow for another exciting day of ongoing IND Vs AUS 1st Day-Night pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval.

17:14 IST

India lead by 62 runs at stumps on Day 2. India have ended Day 2 of the first Day-Night Test with a 62-run led over the Hosts. Jasprit Bumrah and Mayank Agarwal are the batsmen at the crease for the visitors. The Indin side made 9 at the los of 1 wicket. 

17:05 IST

WICKET!! Prithvi Shaw disappoints again. Big gap between bat and pad and Shaw is clean bowled. 

Cummins strikes! Prithvi Shaw b Cummins 4 (4)

17:05 IST

Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal open the Indian second innings. 

16:07 IST

ALL OUT!

Hazlewood edges it and it's a good grab by Pujara at first slip. Hazlewood c Pujara b U Yadav 8 (10). Australia all out at 191, trail India by 53 runs 

16:04 IST

WICKET!! Ashwin does it again for his side. After multiple failed appeals and attempts, Lyon gives a simple catch to Kohli at short mid-wicket. Lyon walks back to the pavilion. Ashwin gets his fourth wicket.

Lyon c Kohli b Ashwin 10 (21)

16:00 IST

Nathan Lyon survives after a successful DRS review. 

15:56 IST

Australia 156/8 after 64 Overs; Tim Paine (C) (W) 55, Nathan Lyon 1

Indian bowlers have completely dominated the second day of the 1st Test being played in Adelaide by keeping a good line and length and restricting Aussies from playing their natural attacking game as they chase the 244-run target set by Kohli's men. However, Tim Paine has played a vital knock for his team when needed most. Australia are now 88 runs short.  

15:26 IST

WICKET! Mitchell Starc departs for 15 runs from 16 deliveries following an excellent throw by Prithvi Shaw from the deep to Wriddhiman Saha. Nathan Lyon is the new man in. Mitchell Starc run out (Prithvi Shaw/Wriddhiman Saha) 15 (16)

15:25 IST

Australia 132/7 after 58 overs; ( Tim Paine (C) (W) 36, Mitchell Starc 11)

15:08 IST

WICKET!! Another brilliant delivery from Umesh Yadav. The ball rises sharply, Cummins not in a position to play any shot. It takes an edge and a simple catch to gully. 

​Cummins c Rahane b U Yadav 0 (3) 

14:56 IST

WICKET!!  This time, Umesh Yadav strikes for India, traps Labuschagne plumb in front, the umpire raises his finger, the Aussie opts for DRS but the replays show the ball was going to hit off and middle stump.

Australia 111/6, trail India by 133 runs

14:43 IST

Australia 103/5 after 52 Overs; Marnus Labuschagne 47, Tim Paine (C) (W) 18).

14:42 IST

Australia 97/5 after 50 Overs; Marnus Labuschagne 47, Tim Paine (C) (W) 12

14:41 IST

The match resumes post Tea break. Marnus Labuschagne is on strike and batting on 46. Ravichandran Ashwin starts the proceedings for India.

14:32 IST

Scoreboard at Tea on the 2nd day of the first Test between India and Australia.

India first innings: 244 allout

Australia first innings:

Matthew Wade lbw b Bumrah 8
Joe Burns lbw b Bumrah 8
Marnus Labuschagne batting 43
Steven Smith c Rahane b Ashwin 1
Travis Head c and b Ashwin 7
Cameron Green c Kohli b Ashwin 11
Tim Paine batting 9
Extras: (LB-2) 2
Total: (5 wkts, 48 Overs) 92
Fall of Wickets: 16-1, 29-2, 45-3, 65-4, 79-5.
Bowler: Umesh Yadav 10-4-19-0, Jasprit Bumrah 14-7-21-2, Mohammed Shami 13-4-23-0, Ravichandran Ashwin 11-0-27-3

14:13 IST

TEA BREAK!

It's time for a tea break! Australia have scored 92 runs for the loss of five wickets in 48 overs. The hosts trail India by 152 runs. India would be delighted with how the second session on Day 2 has gone. Australia could manage just 59 runs in 29 overs while losing three wickets. R Ashwin's triple strike has completely dented the Australian run chase. India are very much on top with match in their control so far.

14:11 IST

Australia are in deep trouble at the moment after losing five wickets in a short span. Just 18 runs have been scored in the last 10 overs, which is an indication of the dominance of the Team India bowlers over the Hosts.

13:58 IST

Skipper Kohli completes a brilliant catch at midwicket to remove Green. Ashwin now has three wickets under his belt and Australians are under the pump here. Green attempted a pull shot but it didn't come out clean as Kohli put in a perfect dive to pull off a screamer. Maiden over. Tim paine is the new man in.

Australia vs India Live Summary, 1st Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2020/21, December 17, 2020

AUS 84/5 (44.3)
Australia trail by 160 runs with 5 wickets remaining
IND 244/10 (93.1)

13:50 IST

Another WICKET!! Ravi Ashwin strikes for the third time. Man dismissed is young Cameron Green who was making his debut. Kudos to skipper Kohli who dived to complete a stunning catch. Australia are in trouble.

13:48 IST

Take a look at how R Ashwin sends Travis Head packing, putting Australia in strife #AUSvIND

Straight back to Ashwin for a simple catch 

Travis Head goes cheaply and Australia in strife #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/bOG0GSbQL6

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 18, 2020

13:13 IST

Ashwin strikes again! Two wickets for Ashwin now and the off-spinner is proving to be Australia's nemesis here. Travis Head goes cheaply after edging his shot to the bowler. He was looking to play on leg with the ball drifting into him but the delivery straightened and took the leading edge to Ashwin. Cameron Green is the new man in and gets off the mark immediately with a single.  

13:07 IST

A wicket for India as Ashwin strikes!! R Ashwin gets the big wicket of Steve Smith. Smith is caught in the slips and a solid catch too. What a start from the off-spinner. 

Australia vs India Live Summary, 1st Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2020/21, December 17, 2020

AUS 64/3 (34)
IND 244/10 (93.1)

12:49 IST

After 30 overs, Australia 59/3 (Marnus Labuschagne 37, Travis Head 3). 

12:46 IST

Australia trail by 199 runs with 7 wickets remaining; Steven Smith - 1, Marnus Labuschagne - 14

12:40 IST

Ravichandran Ashwin has been brought into the attack. It would be interesting to see if he can acheive a much-needed breakthrough for India post Dinner break.

12:36 IST

Australia 41/2 after 24 Overs; Marnus Labuschagne 22, Steven Smith 1.

Another brilliant spell by Shami. This is his second consecutive maiden. Both Shami and Bumrah have able to deliver good line and length and received support from the fielders. 

12:31 IST

Australia 41/2 after 23 Overs,  ( Marnus Labuschagne 22, Steven Smith 1)

Labuschagne has been quite lucky. This time he has been dropped by Shaw at square leg. It was a simple catch but a seemingly lazy Shaw messed it up. Bumrah, however, was not disheartened as he got one past Labuschagne's outside edge immediately before inducing an edge that fell just short of a slip fielder. Just one from the over. 

12:23 IST

Smith, Labuschagne resume run chase post-dinner break.

11:46 IST

Australia vs India Live Summary, 1st Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2020/21, December 17, 2020

AUS 35/2 (19)

Australia trail by 209 runs with 8 wickets remaining

IND 244/10 (93.1)

11:28 IST

Dinner Break!! It's time for the Dinner break, with Australia reaching a score of 35 runs for the loss of two wickets in 19 overs. The hosts trail India by 209 runs.

11:22 IST

Wicket!! Bumrah strikes again. This time the Indian pacer removes Burns. Australia have now lost both their openers.  missed out a yorker from Bumrah angled in from wide of the crease which hit on the boot. Burns tried to go for a DRS review, which eventually came down to the umpire's call that was in favour of India.

11:21 IST

Australia vs India Live Summary, 1st Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2020/21, December 17, 2020

AUS 29/1 (16.5)
Australia trail by 215 runs with 9 wickets remaining
IND 244/10 (93.1)

11:19 IST

Wicket!! Jaspreet Bumrah strikes! The umpire raises his finger against Wade but the batsman takes the review. All three reds so Wade is walking back to the hut. Wade lbw b Bumrah 8 (51)  

10:42 IST

After 10 overs, Australia 12/0; Matthew Wade 6, Joe Burns 5

Mohammed Shami has been brought into the attack. Shami goes full and straight to Burns, the batsman flicks it and collects two runs. Shami is targetting the pads but Burns is watchful. Confident forward defence. Just two from this over. 

10:40 IST

After 7 overs, Australia 8/0 ( Matthew Wade 6, Joe Burns 2).

10:37 IST

Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav keep up the pressure on Aussies. Bumrah with four maidens on the trot and brilliant control of the ball from Umesh Yadav has restricted Australians for big shots initially.  

10:35 IST

India's appeal for caught behind rejected. Team India have opted not to review, having initially appealed a caught behind call. Jasprit Bumrah's short ball delivery to Joe Burns rose sharply, prompting the visitors to claim a catch on the basis that the ball brushed Burns' shirt en route to the keeper.

10:33 IST

Joe Burns is off the mark after working the ball off the pads to long leg, with Burns and Matthew Wade completing a brace.

10:30 IST

No runs in the first 3 overs as Australia begin chasing India's 244 at Adelaide Oval. 
AUS 8/0 (6.3), trail by 236 runs with 10 wickets remaining; IND 244/10 (93.1)

10:28 IST

Joe Burns and Matthew Wade are trying to steal quick runs in order to put pressure on the Indian side. 

10:27 IST

India vs Australia live score, AUS 5-0: Good over for Australia. They open their account with a four. Wade pounces on a short ball and gets the ball to travel to the covers boundary for a four. 

10:07 IST

Umesh Yadav starts the proceedings for India. He starts with a maiden over here.  

10:06 IST

Australia vs India Live Summary, 1st Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2020/21, December 17, 2020

AUS 0/0 (0.2)
Australia trail by 244 runs with 10 wickets remaining
IND 244/10 (93.1)
CRR: 2.62

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10:05 IST

Overs 93.1: WICKET! M Shami (0) is out, c Travis Head b Pat Cummins, India all out for 244.  

10:00 IST

WICKET!! And first-ball duck for Mohammed Shami. Poor performance here by the tail once again. Cummins comes in with a short ball and he gives a simple catch to short leg. India are all out.

09:49 IST

ALL OUT!! Team India are all out for 244! They lost their last four wickets for just 11 runs! Australia have succeeded in putting pressure on India which is evident from its last order battling collapse. Kohli's dismissal did prove to be the turning point.

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WICKET!! India losing wickets in a rush! Umesh Yadav is gone for 6 (13) as he went for the big hit. Yadav was going after every delivery, he skies one and Wade takes a good catch. Score after 93 overs, IND- 244/9

09:40 IST

WICKET!! Team India has had a disappointing start to Day 2 as W Saha depart in quick succession too.  He is out at and with this India lose their eighth wicket.

09:38 IST

1st Test. 89.3: R Ashwin (15) is out, c Tim Paine b Pat Cummins, 233/7 

09:27 IST

Wicket!! And first over of the day, and India have lost Ashwin already. Cummins has done the trick once again, while Ashwin's fall with the bat continues. India have lost their seventh. 

09:11 IST

Action on the Day 2 of the first Ind Vs Australia Day/Night match is about to begin within a few minutes, There is a big responsibility on the shoulders of R Ashwin and Saha, who haven't done much with the bat in Tests in the last two years. 

09:07 IST

And this is what the pitch looks like ahead of play on Day 2. #AUSvsIND

And this is what the pitch looks like ahead of play on Day 2. #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/eDvNRrsBcb

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2020

09:06 IST

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