Australia 53/2 at lunch; lead by 158

December 29, 2024 07:04

Mohammed Siraj celebrates

Aus 53-2 (25 ovs) & 474 vs Ind 369 | Scorecard

Spin for the first time as Ravindra Jadeja has been called to bowl the final over of the session. Labuschagne flicks the first ball, a full delivery, through midwicket for three runs before Smith defends the rest of the over.

Australia go into the lunch break on 53/2 in 25 overs, for an overall lead of 158 runs.

Labuschagne survived a fiery spell from Bumrah to be unbeaten on 20, while Smith has made two.

This has been a wonderful performance by the Indian pacers, led by the brilliant Bumrah, who took 1/18 in eight overs across two spells.

Siraj also got back his rhythm as he dismissed Khawaja for 20.

India will look to grab a quick wicket or two after lunch as batting could become easier once the ball starts to get a bit old.

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