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'Disappointed' Pat Cummins says Australia to review shot choice

pre-determined ploy to use sweep shots to counter spin backfired for them at the Kotla pitch in Delhi. An over-reliance on sweep shots hastened their collapse on the third day of the second Test as they suffered a six-wicket loss to hosts India, who now take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the four-match series.The visitors resumed on 61 for 1 but lost their remaining nine wickets in just over 90 minutes to fold for 113 in a dismal morning session on a tricky, low-bouncing Kotla pitch.

India inch closer to World Test Championship final with 6-wicket win over Australia

six-wicket victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.India improved their win-percentage to 64.06 after an easy win but their place in the June final at The Oval is still not guaranteed as Sri Lanka can play a spoilsport if results go against them.Following India's triumph, the race for the final is now reduced to three sides with South Africa having no chance of reaching the summit clash.The highest South Africa can rise to is 55 percent, which is less than the lowest amount that India can finish on.

On slow and low Kotla track, Aussies sweep their way to self-destruction

Going into the morning session of the third day, Australia had a slight upper hand with a 62-run lead and nine wickets in hand, promising an exciting finish in front of a 20,000 plus Test loving crowd.The visitors were expected to continue their aggressive approach they showed on Saturday evening but overemphasis on the sweep shot brought about their dramatic downfall as they lost nine wickets for 52 runs in 19.1 overs on a balmy Sunday morning.

Ravindra Jadeja claims career best figures to put India on top in Delhi Test

Ravindra Jadeja bowled a sensational spell in the morning session on Day 3 of the second Test to trigger an astonishing Australian collapse in their second innings. Jadeja returned figures of 7 for 42 as he registered his career best figures in the longest format.The 34-year-old was the wrecker-in-chief as Australia lost 9 wickets for just 52 runs in just over 90 minutes of play. Claiming his 12th Test fifer, Jadeja ran through the Aussie batting order, bagging six wickets in the session to put India on top.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India Look To Make Early Inroads Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India would hoping to make early inroads on Day 3 of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while Australia would be eager to extend their lead. Australia raced to 61 for one at stumps on Day 2 after Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Usman Khawaja for six after a reverse sweep flew straight to leg slip. They led India by 62 runs.

Watch: R Ashwin Comes Close To Running Out Marnus Labuschagne At Non-Striker's End

Ravichandran Ashwin, the man who made non-striker's run-out cool, again came close to doing the same in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia in New Delhi. With Marnus Labuschagne at the non-striker's end, Ashwin stopped short of delivering the ball in the 19th over of the innings on Day 1. While Ashwin completed his full action, he didn't deliver the ball to turn around and check the position of Labuschagne. The latter took his crease quickly after spotting Ashwin's action.

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.

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.

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'Disappointed' Pat Cummins says Australia to review shot choice

India inch closer to World Test Championship final with 6-wicket win over Australia

On slow and low Kotla track, Aussies sweep their way to self-destruction

Ravindra Jadeja claims career best figures to put India on top in Delhi Test

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India Look To Make Early Inroads Against Australia

Watch: R Ashwin Comes Close To Running Out Marnus Labuschagne At Non-Striker's End

Watch: India vs Australia - Shreyas Iyer Stuns Fans And Experts With Phenomenal Catch To Dismiss Usman Khawaja

Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Ravindra Jadeja 'Pathaan', Stump Mic Catches Conversation