India vs Australia 2nd Test Live Cricket Score: India On Top As Ravichandran Ashwin Eliminates Matthew Wade, Steve Smith At MCG

Marnus Labuschagne survives after successful DRS review

Marnus Labuschagne survives, following a successful DRS review that initially received LBW from the referee on the field. Labuschagne couldn’t catch Ravichandran Ashwin’s break, and the ball hit him on the back of the thigh. The ball was seen to bounce while the ball tracking was checked, resulting in the Australian surviving.

Travis Head pushes the ball for a single

Travis Head pushes a short delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin away from the bowler, completing a single.

Nice Mayank Agarwal course

Mayank Agarwal saves a run, as Rishabh Pant is duped by an unexpected rebound, with the ball running to the limit of the thin leg after a deflection.

FOUR!

Marnus Labuschagne gets his third limit of the innings, after a short and wide delivery of Ravindra Jadeja. Labuschagne directed the ball in front of the squad on the offside.

FOUR!

Marnus Labuschagne hits his second inning cap, following a flatter and wider delivery from Ravindra Jadeja. Labuschagne passed the ball over Ajinkya Rahane on the slip, and Mayank Agarwal couldn’t keep the ball from reaching the fence.

50 for Australia

Marnus Labuschagne helps Australia hit the 50-run mark with a single, following a full delivery by Ravichandran Ashwin. Labuschagne threw the ball in front of the square on the side.

Ravindra Jadeja is playing her 50th Test for Team India

Ravindra Jadeja participates in her 50th Test Match for the Indian team. Jadeja has made an impact with his fielding, completing a strong catch.

Is @imjadejaTest number 50 for #TeamIndia.

He first caught an impressive catch and now he’s ready to throw his first lap! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Epfql5yyll

– BCCI (@BCCI) December 26, 2020

FOUR!

Marnus Labuschagne gets his first inning limit, taking advantage of a short delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin to put the ball out of cover.

Labuschagne, Head completes a quick single

Labuschagne and Head complete a quick single, after the latter drove in the full delivery to the right of mid-off.

Ravindra Jadeja in the attack

Ravindra Jadeja has entered the attack, spinning it from both ends.

Travis Head finally goes off the mark

Travis Head goes off the mark after playing 16 deliveries, hitting the ball for more cover.

Marnus Labuschagne hits the gap

Marnus Labuschagne punches the ball into the gap at the cover point, after making room.

Marnus Labuschagne hits the ball in front of the middle gate

Marnus Labuschagne hits a good length delivery in front of the wicket midway, completing a single.

India loses its first review

India loses its first review after a call from LBW against Marnus Labuschagne. Height was an issue with Labuschagne hitting quite high.

SHUTTER! Steve Smith c Cheteshwar Pujara b Ravichandran Ashwin 0 (8)

Steve Smith comes out for a duck, skirting the ball to Cheteshwar Pujara on a leg slide. Ravichandran Ashwin lands his second wicket, celebrating with great enthusiasm. Travis Head is the new man in.

Marnus Labuschagne hits the ball in front of the center

Marnus Labuschagne hits a shorter delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin off Ravindra Jadeja midway, completing a single.

SHUTTER! Matthew Wade c Ravindra Jadeja b Ravichandran Ashwin 30 (39)

Matthew Wade goes out for 30 runs of 39 deliveries, after charging across the field and attempting to land a big shot against Ravichandran Ashwin. However, Wade was not in control, which resulted in an opportunity for Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja managed to hold out despite a collision with Shubman Gill. Steve Smith is the new man of.

Almost disaster! But Jadeja stood firm and kept the catch! @hcltech | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/SUaRT7zQGx

– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2020

FOUR!

Matthew Wade scores his third limit of innings, rowing a flat delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin well.

Labuschagne chops in front of the tip

Marnus Labuschagne cuts the ball in front of the point, completing a quick single off Matthew Wade.

Matthew Wade hits the ball through the decks

Matthew Wade threw a long ball from Umesh Yadav through the decks, completing three runs with Marnus Labuschagne.

Matthew Wade sweeps the ball back with his square leg

Matthew Wade sweeps a full ball from Ravichandran Ashwin to the back square leg, completing a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin in the attack

Ravichandran Ashwin has entered the attack. Can Ashwin get some quick layoffs?

Matthew Wade keeps attacking

Matthew Wade drives through the decks, hitting the gap and giving himself a chance to complete three runs in a large garden.

Marnus Labuschagne shoots the ball behind the square

Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Wade complete two races, after a short delivery that the former put behind the square.

Matthew Wade cuts the ball through the wicket

Matthew Wade and Marnus Labuschagne completed three runs, after the former cut the ball through the wicket.

Marnus Labuschagne goes off the mark

Marnus Labuschagne goes off the mark, after a fine distance clip.

FOUR!

Matthew Wade gets his second inning limit. Wade played a punch on a full delivery from Umesh Yadav, crushing her midway.

FOUR!

Matthew Wade gets the first Australian innings limit after a full delivery from Umesh Yadav.

Shubman Gill fails to hold on to the thick outer rim

Shubman Gill is unable to hold on behind a thick outer edge of Matthew Wade, despite attempting a dive.

Single point back

Matthew Wade heads the ball back one point, completing a single off a field error by Ajinkya Rahane.

Wade finds the gap, while Australia goes off the mark

Matthew Wade directs a delivery thrown between point and cover, completing three runs alongside Joe Burns.

Jasprit Bumrah begins with a maiden

Bumrah has started the match with a maid, leaving Joe Burns in a state of discomfort. Umesh Yadav will share the new ball.

Joe Burns and Matthew Wade are ready to start innings

Joe Burns and Matthew Wade are ready to start the Australian entries. Jasprit Bumrah will open the opening.

Lineups

India XI: Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (week), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia XI: Joe Burns, Matthew Wade, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Tim Paine (c & wk), Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

Australia wins the toss and chooses to bat

Australia captain Tim Paine won the draw and opted to bat against India.

Australia won the toss and opted to hit first in the Boxing Day Test at MCG. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/vNykQz71G0

– BCCI (@BCCI) December 25, 2020

MCG to pay special tribute to Dean Jones

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of day 1 of the second round between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.