#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of day two of second Test
What's the story
The Indian cricket team fought their way back against Australia on Day 2 of the second Test in Perth. Ishant Sharma led the charge earlier to bundle out Aussies for 326 runs. And then skipper Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 82 to get India to a position of safety at stumps. Here are the key things that defined today's play.
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India are 172/3 at stumps on Day 2
Australia started Day 2 at 277/6. The hosts lost 4 wickets for 49 runs earlier in the day. Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane batted superbly to get India to 172/3. Mitchell Starc picked two wickets. The Test match is nicely poised at the moment.
Partnerships
Two crucial partnerships help India breathe
Kohli was instrumental for India and is 18 runs away from another ton outside the subcontinent. The Indian captain shared two crucial partnerships that helped the side big time. 74 runs were added by Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara (24) that jailed the side out. An unbeaten 90-run stand for the fourth wicket with Rahane gave India the space to breathe.
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Indian openers below-par once again
Indian openers faltered once again with the bat. Both Murali Vijay (0) and KL Rahul (2) suffered early exits. India were pegged back right at the start. The problem continues to haunt India and it is likely now both players may get the axe.
Bowling
Australia make India work for the runs
Australia have bowled well as a unit. Interestingly, Nathan Lyon was handed 22 overs and he hardly gave anything away. Mitchell Starc was superb with the ball and got rewarded with two wickets. The others supported him well. Australia made India work for the runs and the contest between bat and ball was brilliant to watch.