Kuhnemann removes Kohli, Australia put India under the pump
NEW DELHI :Debutant Matt Kuhnemann dismissed Virat Kohli for his first wicket in test cricket as Australia reduced India to 179-7 at tea on day two of the second test on Saturday.
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India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon Takes 5 Wickets As Australia End Day 2 On A High vs India
Australia extended their lead to 62 runs against India at the end of day 2 of the second Test in New Delhi on Saturday. The visitors were on 61 for one when stumps were called. Earlier, Axar Patel (74) and Ravichandran Ashwin (37) added 114 runs before Australia bowled out India for 262 for a one-run lead. Shreyas Iyer completed a stellar catch as Usman Khawaja (6) was sent back by Ravindra Jadeja (1/23).
Watch: India vs Australia - Shreyas Iyer Stuns Fans And Experts With Phenomenal Catch To Dismiss Usman Khawaja
Shreyas Iyer stunned both experts and fans as he took a blinder to dismiss Usman Khawaja during Day 2 of the second Test match between India and Australia on Saturday. It was a straightish delivery from Ravindra Jadeja and Khawaja made up his mind early to paddle sweep it towards fine leg. However, Shreyas, who was fielding at leg gully, moved swiftly towards his left and pulled off a stunning catch to make sure that the Australia opener was not able to repeat his first innings heroics. Incidentally, Shreyas was dismissed during India's first innings due to a brilliant catch from Peter Handscomb.
India 262 all out replying to Australia's 263
NEW DELHI : India were dismissed for 262 in reply to Australia's first innings total of 263 on day two of the second test on Saturday.
Watch: India vs Australia - Peter Handscomb's Unbelievable Catch Leaves Shreyas Iyer Stunned
Peter Handscomb pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Shreyas Iyer cheaply on Day 2 of the second Test encounter between India and Australia in New Delhi on Saturday. Nathan Lyon was the star for Australia as the spinner claimed four wickets in the first session and one of the wickets was that of Iyer. Iyer was cramped for room and the delivery from Nathan Lyon went flying from the inside edge. Handscomb, who was placed at short leg, could not collect the ball cleanly at first but he kept his calm and made sure to complete the catch in his second attempt to deal a heavy blow to the hosts.
Lyon wrecks India to drag Australia back into contest
NEW DELHI : Off-spinner Nathan Lyon dragged Australia back into the contest in the second test against India after claiming four wickets to reduce the hosts to 88 for four on day two of the match in New Delhi on Saturday.
Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Ravindra Jadeja 'Pathaan', Stump Mic Catches Conversation
Despite bowling out Australia for 263 on Day 1 of the second Test, Team India failed to stamp its authority as Usman Khawaja (81) and Peter Handscomb (72*) managed to rescue the visitors in Delhi. However, India, who took a 1-0 in the series after beating Australia in the series-opener in Nagpur, head into Day 2, slightly ahead in the contest. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets to his name, while spin wizards Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin scalped six wickets apiece.
Watch: India vs Australia - Ravichandran Ashwin Leaves Mohammed Shami Surprised With Bizarre Celebration
Ravichandran Ashwin made the headlines once again during Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Australia in New Delhi but this time, it was because of a bizarre celebration. Mohammed Shami dismissed Nathan Lyon for 10 and as the Indian cricketers celebrated, Ashwin twisted Shami's ears. Shami was caught off guard by the action, but the duo shared a laugh afterwards. Even India legend Sunil Gavaskar joined in the fun as he said on the commentary - “I think if you ask Ashwin a bit later, he will say that he was practicing another kind of delivery.”