Australia’s Head & Smith shine on Day 2 of 3rd Test against India

Australia’s Head & Smith shine with centuries on Day 2 of 3rd Test against India.

Highlights: Travis Head and Steve Smith’s Centuries Put Australia on Top to Reach 405/7

India vs Australia Day 2 of the 3rd Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane saw great batting from Travis Head and Steve Smith. The pair made sure that Australia got into a good position as the scorecard read 405/7 at stumps. But for India, there was only one solitary ray of hope-five wickets by Jasprit Bumrah.  Score Card Aus Vs Ind, 3^rd Test

Key Highlights of Day 2

• Travis Head and Steve Smith shine.
• Travis Head scored a brilliant 152 off 160 balls, after his 140 in the 2nd Test, and with Steve Smith (101 off 190 balls), he added to a fourth-wicket partnership that reached 241 runs.
• The knock by Smith was his 33rd Test century and a return to form.

Performance of Jasprit Bumrah

• He was the best of the bowling line up for India as he could resist pressure, with figures of 5/72.
• His sharp bowling dismissed key Australian batters, including both centurions, Head and Smith.

Challenges for Indian Bowlers

• Mohammed Siraj (1/97) was troubled by leg discomfort and could not shine.
• Ravindra Jadeja (0/76) did not have a single impact, while debutant Akash Deep (0/78) bowled fine but was unlucky all along.

Day 3: What to Expect

India’s bowling would look to finish the Australian innings as early as possible on Day 3 and then it would be India’s turn to bat. It will be an enormous task to get close to the Australian’s huge total. Top-order partnerships would be crucial to keep the game in the contest.

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Playing XIs

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Rohit Sharma (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood