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Jaiswal, Rahul put India in control

November 23, 2024


Ind 172-0 (57 ovs) & 150 vs Aus 104 | Scorecard

Cummins continues as Jaiswal taps the first ball towards point for one. The Australia captain tries the short ball as Rahul sways out of the way before the next goes down the leg side off the pads for four leg byes.

Rahul takes an easy single on the off-side and Jaiswal avoids the bouncer.

Three singles from five balls before Lyon beats Jaiswal with the flighted delivery which turns away sharply after pitching to go past the outside edge.

Cummins from the other end. A short ball to start with as Rahul defends it on the off-side. The pacer oversteps for a no-ball before Rahul guides the wide ball to thirdman for a single.

Good bouncer from Cummins as Jaiswal ducks under it before he is beaten on the outside edge trying to drive through the covers.

The physio is out to again attend to Jaiswal's arm before he continues. He is beaten next ball as he plays a loose shot to the length delivery angled across.

The short ball is short as Jaiswal is hit on the pads trying to fend it.

Rahul playing for stumps as he watchfully keeps out the over from Lyon.

Medium pacer Labuschagne to bowl the final over of the day. Jaiswal sensibly taps the first ball on the leg side for a single before Rahul ducks under the bouncer, clocked at 134kph.

Another short ball follows and Rahul is happy to let it pass by ducking under before he takes a knock on the gloves as the ball rises quite rapidly on the right-hander.

Rahul gets right back behind the last ball to end a good day for India.

India in control as they reach 172 for no loss at stumps on Day 2, stretching their over all lead to 218 runs.

Jaiswal defended solidly before he played a few shots to be unbeaten on 90 from 193 balls, while Rahul showed great resolve to score 62 from 153 balls.

The duo kept the Australians at bay in the final session, scoring 88 runs in 31 overs.

With three more days to go, India hold the upper-hand and another couple of good sessions on Day 3 can help them put the match beyond Australia.
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