Australia:185 / 10 (72.2)| Live Cricket Score, Today Match BetweenAustralia vs India:- Zee News

Well then, after a tidy and disciplined bowling performance, the Aussies will aim to replicate the same with the bat. However, it will be a challenge in itself to face Jasprit Bumah and Co. with the new ball, on a surface that has been really tough to bat on. Stick around with us asÂ Australia's response with the bat is just a few moments away.

With all the recognized batters in the sheds, Washington Sundar offered some resistance but he too, couldn't last long in the middle either. A few punches from the lower order, including those vital boundaries by Bumrah propelled India to go past 180. The Australian bowling attack performed in unison as Boland and Starc were the chief destructors, while Cummins snagged a couple, and Lyon with a solitary wicket.Â

Post Lunch, Scott Boland struck again, enticing Kohli to edge one outside off. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja then got together and offered stubborn resistance against a disciplined Aussie attack. Their partnership showed glimpses of stability, though runs came at a premium. Pant curbed his customary approach and adapted to the conditions, limiting to just block and leave for a fair bit,Â but Boland returned to deliver a decisive blow as he got rid of Pant and Reddy off successive balls. Jadej

A job well done by Australia with the ball, to say the least. And an equally disappointing performance with the bat from the Indians that can be seen over a sorry-looking batting card.Â After losing the toss on a greenish surface under overcast skies, Australia made the most of the conditions with relentless pressure from both ends. The openers fell early, leaving India in trouble before Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. However, a lapse in concentration

Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, ! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Pat CumminsÂ gets rid of his counterpart and wraps up the Indian innings!

Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Clean strike! Off-cutter by Pat, around off, on a length, Bumrah picks the change of pace as he stays low to make the connection and clobbers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, No run.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Play and a miss!

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, At 135.4 kph, on a nagging length, on middle, Bumrah swivels and pulls it aerially towards deep square leg. The ball lands well in front of Sam KonstasÂ in the deep. They cross.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, Dug in short by Boland, trying to keep it away from the batter's reach, Bumrah hops and tries to glide it over the slip cordon but fails to do so.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, No ball! Lands it on a good length, on off, Bumrah backs away and shapes up to launch it over mid on but fails to connect. Boland has overstepped.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, 1 run.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, Leg bye! Angling in, on a length, on middle and leg, Bumrah has a heave across the line. Gets an inside edge onto the pads andÂ the ball rolls on the off side for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Gets a good lift off the deck does Starc, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Siraj hops to deal with it. The ball hits the bat handle and lobs up but falls well away from short leg to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, On a back of a length, on off, Siraj hangs back and pushes it to cover.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, In the air...but Bumrah gets away with it!

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Pitches it right up there, outside off, Siraj leaves nothing in the tank as he swings to launch it down the ground but fails to connect.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, No run.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, Leg bye.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, On the fuller side, on off, Siraj plants his front foot across and eases the drive in the vacant cover region for a single.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, No run.

CLUNK! That is a nasty, nasty blow on the helmet grill! Siraj is in pain and is holding the jaw on the left side of his face. The physio is out in no time to check him up.

Scott Boland to Mohammed Siraj, Ouch, Siraj has copped a tough blow! Boland serves it on a nagging length, on off and middle, Siraj goes for a heave across the line. Gets more of a top edge that catches him on the jaw.

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, Starc switches to over the wicket and digs it in short, over off and middle, climbs onto the batter, Bumrah swings for the pull but the ball sails over his bat.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Attacking the front pad, on a good length, Siraj pats it with a straight bat in the vacant short mid off region for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, A sharp and quick bumper at the left shoulder of the batter, Siraj hurriedly ducks under it.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Slanting in from around the wicket, on a nagging length, on off, Siraj gets behind the line and defends it out.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, No ball! Starc goes into the wicket but the line is down leg, Siraj gets inside the line and lets it go. Starc has overstepped.

Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, ! c Sam Konstas b Mitchell Starc.

Mohammed SirajÂ is the last man in for India.

Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Starc sees the batter backing away and he follows him with a length delivery, Krishna does not go through his completely and just jabs at it aerially. Manages to get it over mid on for a couple of runs.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, BYES! Handy runs these for India. Boland sprays it on leg, on a back of a length, Bumrah gets inside the line to help it away but misses. The ball goes further away after going past the stumps. The keeper Alex CareyÂ dived to his left but stood no chance.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Two in two for the Indian skipper! On the fuller side, on off, Bumrah gets the ball in his arc and crunches it over the bowler's head. Boland ducks as the ball flies past him for four more runs.

Scott Boland to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Smacked! On a good length, around off, Bumrah goes deep in the crease and drills it to the right of the bowler for a boundary.

Scott Boland to Prasidh Krishna, Slanting into the pads, on a length, Krishna gets his bat out in front to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and it rolls in front of square leg for a single.

Scott Boland to Prasidh Krishna, No run.

Scott Boland to Prasidh Krishna, Boland returns to the attack, replacing Cummins. Serves it on a nagging length, outside off, Krishna backs away and swings to go back over the bowler's head but misses.

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Streaky but India will take it any which way they come! Starc switches to around the wicket and digs it in short, on off, Bumrah swivels as he tries to take the short ball on. Gets a top edge that flies over the keeper for a boundary. India get past the 150-run mark!

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, Swing and a miss! Pushed across the batter, on a nagging length, around off, Bumrah clears his front leg and goes for a heave across the line. Loses his shape in the process and he fails to get any bat on it.

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, This takes off again from a shortish length, Bumrah attempts to get up and under the ball as he walks inside the line but fails to connect.

Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, No run.

Sundar just can't believe his luck and has a slow march back to the pavilion. Jasprit BumrahÂ walks in at number 10 now.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, A polite enquiry for caught behind! Pat CumminsÂ has a word with Carey and takes the review. This is banged into the deck, sliding down leg from around the wicket, Sundar walks inside the line of the ball and hops to help the pull away but misses. The ball passes close to the glove as it goes through to the keeper. There is a spike on UltraEdge when the ball is close to the glove but the split screen at that very moment shows that there is a gap between th

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, ! Cleverly done! At 134.8 kph, on a back of a length, around off, Sundar goes deep in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive. Taps the ball on its head and glides it between gully and backward point for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Sundar.

Sundar is down on the haunches as he takes a huge blow where it hurts the most. He is agonizing in pain and the physio runs out to attend to him. This has been a tough, tough surface to bat on, to say the least.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Ouch, that has hit Sundar on the box!

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Beauty! Bowled from wide of the crease, on a short of a good length, angling in and then going away, Sundar does well to drop his wrists and tuck his bat inside the line of the ball.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Starts from around the wicket, on a back of a length, over off, Sundar rides the bounce and fends it down the deck.

Pat CumminsÂ replaces Beau Webster.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Short length, on off, Sundar climbs on the bounce and pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hard length, just outside off, Sundar sways away from the line. Just didn't bounce as much as Sundar anticipated as he loses his balance and falls over while leaving the ball.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Attacks the line of the stumps on a good length, Washington SundarÂ tucks it across to short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Short of a good length, just outside off, Sundar leans back and lets the ball through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hard length, on the middle and leg, at 142.7 kph, Sundar gets inside the line and taps it to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, A wild swing and a miss! Starc bangs it short and outside off, Washington SundarÂ tries to take on the width and executes the uppercut but swooshing his bat hard at it. But only manages to meet thin air.

Beau Webster to Prasidh Krishna, Hard length, angling back into the pads, Prasidh KrishnaÂ misses to get any bat on it and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, 1 run.

Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, ! Good placement again from Sundar! Back of a length, outside off, Washington SundarÂ gets in a good position and punches it through backward point for a boundary.

Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, ! Good shot! Sundar gets off the mark after 16 balls! A half-volley from Webster, on the stumps, Washington SundarÂ knocks it straight down the ground for a cracking boundary.

Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, At the stumps, on a fuller length, Washington SundarÂ blocks it across to short mid-wicket.

Beau Webster to Washington Sundar, Hurls it full and just outside off, nipping away off the seam. Washington SundarÂ prods half-forward and leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Prasidh Krishna, Around the stumps, a thunderous yorker on off, just dug out by Krishna off the inside edge.

Prasidh KrishnaÂ is in at number 9.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, ! A huge confident shout for LBW and up goes the finger! Jadeja is trapped in front and goes for a review though. By the looks on his face, he is a bit tentative but challenges the on-field decision.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, ! That was intentionally played! Banged in short by Starc, outside off, Ravindra JadejaÂ climbs on the bounce and places the ball between the gully and the third slip for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja,Â Short and outside off. Left alone by Jadeja.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Hurls it outside off on a length, left alone by Jadeja.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Flicked away neatly!

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Close leave! Full again and jagging back in a long way from outside off, Ravindra JadejaÂ strides across and leaves. The ball wasn't that far from the off-pole.

Drinks break! Australia have maintained a firm grip on the proceedings, showcasing excellent discipline and bowling in partnerships. They have ensured relentless pressure from both ends, giving the Indian batters no breathing room. Scott Boland has been instrumental, leaving India reeling with his incisive spells. With only the tail left to follow, the touristsÂ find themselves scrambling to post a competitive total and all their hopes rest on this last recognised batting pair.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off at a gentle pace, left alone watchfully.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hits the deck hard, around off, nipping away. Sundar keeps his bat inside the line and makes a watchful leave.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Another one, wayward down leg on a length. Sundar leaves. Carey dives full-stretch to his right and parries the ball off his glove towards short fine. Two byes taken.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, A sharp bouncer from Starc, outside off, Washington SundarÂ arches back and lets it fly to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Hits the deck hard, on a fraction fuller length, on middle and leg, Sundar brings the bat in front of the pads and pushes it firmly to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Fairly outside off on a good length, Washington SundarÂ lets it through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Mitchell StarcÂ replaces Scott Boland! Runs in hard from over the stumps and sprays it down leg. Washington SundarÂ misses to flick as it just keeps sliding away.Â

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, that was an intense leave.Â

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten yet again!

Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, On a good length, outside off, left alone by Sundar.

Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, No run.

Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, Boland gets more bounce on a good length, over top of off, Jadeja keeps the bat inside the line and lets it through.

Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No ball!

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.Coming in from around the wicket, bowls it full and outside off. This one swings away and seams off the wicket as well. Ravindra JadejaÂ leaves it be.Â

Scott Boland to Washington Sundar, No run.

Washington SundarÂ comes out to face the hat-trick ball.

Scott Boland to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! BOLAND ON A HAT TRICK NOW!

Nitish Kumar ReddyÂ is in at number 7.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, ! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Pant's patience diminishes away after 98 deliveries of resistanceÂ as he tries to get out of the shell. Another start for Pant and he couldn't extend it into a substantial score!

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Straight up on a fuller length, Jadeja presses forward and places it to the backward point region for a quick single.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone to the keeper.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Pitched fuller and around off, Rishabh PantÂ stides across and drives it firmly through cover-point. The ball is chased down by Nathan Lyon in the deep and the batters hurry back for the second run.Â

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, BEATEN! A gentle-paced delivery, in and around off. It lands and straightens up before zipping past Pant's outside edge.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Almost a yorker, right into the blockhole, on off, Rishabh PantÂ digs it out and squeezes it off the inside edge of the bat. It hits his boots and rolls near him.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Shapes away from a fuller length, and outside off, Rishabh PantÂ lets it be.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Beau WebsterÂ replaces Nathan LyonÂ now! Hurls it on a good length, in the channel around off, and gets it to nip away a shy bit. Rishabh PantÂ drops his wrists as the ball passes close to the bat.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in from outside off, on a fuller length, Ravindra JadejaÂ closes the bat face early for a flick but inside edges it onto the front pad. This is good probing bowling from Boland.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and in front of the stumps, Jadeja flicks it along the ground to wide of mid on. Cummins chases it to the deep and the batters cross for a couple of runs.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! Angles it in, and then seams away from the batter, around off, and on a good length. Ravindra JadejaÂ goes on the back foot to block in front but the ball just deviates away and beats the outside edge.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched fuller and outside off, Jadeja strides across and drives it to cover.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on off, and fuller in length, Pant hangs back and cuts it away, but finds the fielder at backward point.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Flat and quick at 93.9 kph, on off, Pant blocks it out off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Good length, outside off, Pant gets on the back foot and drags it across to mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, floated up around off, Pant leans on and eases it out in the off side.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Dragged length, on off, Pant rocks back and pulls it toward mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, angling into the batter, nipping back in a touch. Jadeja looks to tuck it across but gets an inside edge onto the pads again. A tough interrogation from Boland here.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, This one stays low from a good length, angling across off, Ravindra JadejaÂ gets on the back foot to block but inside edges it onto the front pad.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Length, on off, Pant taps it off the back foot with soft hands and collects a single at cover-point.

Halt! The physio is out again to attend to Pant. Pant is ready to resume.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, climbing from the surface, around off, left alone by Pant.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Short of a good length, outside off, Rishabh PantÂ gets inside the line and knocks it to short mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, full and around off, Jadeja gets a good stride ahead and defends it right under his bat.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter and fuller on the stumps, Jadeja leans on and pushes it firmly back to Lyon.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Slows it up, on a good length, Ravindra JadejaÂ tucks it across to short mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Overthrows! Slow and short of a good length, around off, Rishabh PantÂ hangs back and punches it to cover-point and rushes off for a single. Beau WebsterÂ there picks and throws in a motion at the non-striker's end but has a shy. With no proper back up there, the ball races away to the fence in the off side. Five runs!

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Lyon with a slip and a backward short leg in place, drops it on a good length, around off, Jadeja rocks back and cuts it past backward point for a single.

Who will operate from the other end?

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling onto the pads, on a good length, Jadeja misses to flick and the ball deflects off the thigh pad toward wide of short fine. The batters cross and getÂ a leg bye.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, around off, Ravindra JadejaÂ gets on the back foot to block,Â and gets a thick outside edge towards the gully fielder. Marnus LabuschagneÂ dives forward and takes it on the bounce.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched outside off on a length, left alone by Jadeja.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Another sharp deviation away from the off stump as this is landed on a fuller length. Jadeja checks the ball closely and makes the leave.

All in readiness for the third session to commence. The two umpires and the players have made their way out to the centre. Scott BolandÂ will kickstart proceedings with the ball for Australia. Boland to Jadeja first up. Three slips and a gully in place. Let's play...

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Boland with three regular slips and a gully in place starts off from around the stumps. Lands it on a fullish length, nips away from outside off, Ravindra JadejaÂ shows no interest to poke at it.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Pat Cummins continued to shuffle his bowlers masterfully, ensuring they stayed fresh and ready to apply pressure. The Australian bowlers responded well, maintaining discipline and consistently probing away at the Indian batters. Despite the constant challenges, Pant andÂ Jadeja held firm. Pant, in particular, started to find some rhythm towards the end of the session, picking up a couple of boundaries. The question now is whether he will continue to curb his natural attacking instincts, as he di

SESSION SUMMARYÂ - 25 overs, 50 runs, and 1 wicket. End of a gritty session of Test cricket! The session run rate of 2 clearly reflects the pressure the Aussie bowlersÂ exerted in the afternoon session,Â making scoring difficult for the Indians. As play resumed after Lunch, Virat Kohli continued to adapt with his adjusted stance. However, his resilience was short-lived as Scott Boland induced a tentative poke outside off.Â Â Rishabh Pant endured a testing period, facing relentless movement and s

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Four!

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off, turning away. Ravindra JadejaÂ softly taps it towards short point.Â

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, This is fuller in length, on middle and curving toward leg, Rishabh PantÂ gets across to flick but plays over it and wears it on the front pad.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins keeps the ploy to bowl it short and angling on the bodyline again. Rishabh PantÂ ducks.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Halt! Pant has copped a nasty blow on the box and the physio is out to check on him.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Oops!

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Around the wickets, on a fuller length, jagging back in from off, Rishabh PantÂ does well to negotiate it and blocks it out in front.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Four!

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Floated up, on middle, goes straight on. Rishabh PantÂ punches it towards mid off.Â

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, A huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved. Cummins has a chat with Smith for a brief moment and decides to not go upstairs. Hustles from around the wickets and lands it fuller does Cummins. It is angled into the left-hander towards the leg stump line, Ravindra JadejaÂ plays all over it and misses on the inside edge. The ball pings him on the front pad. Possibly sliding down the leg side.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again, over the top of middle, Jadeja sits under it and lets it sailÂ through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, A sharp bouncer angling across off, Ravindra JadejaÂ arches back and sways out of the line of the ball.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Switches to over the wickets now. Lands it on a good length, around off, Ravindra JadejaÂ camps back and knocks it near short cover.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, angling further in from middle. Jadeja clips it to short mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched right up at the stumps, Ravindra JadejaÂ gets behind the line and pushes it to short cover.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Halt!

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, ! Deposited comfortably.Â

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, nearly nearly!

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off, holds its line after pitching. Ravindra JadejaÂ lunges on the front foot and shoulders arms.Â

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length, Rishabh PantÂ does well to knock it out on the front foot.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Much fuller and on middle, Ravindra JadejaÂ clips it along the carpet for a single at deep backward square leg.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Length, on the pads, from over the stumps now. Jadeja hops on the back foot and punches it onto the surface.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Attacks the off-pole, on a good length, Jadeja gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Hard length, skidding through from outside off, Jadeja offers no shot.

Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat CumminsÂ now replaces Starc. Runs in hard from around the stumps, and bangs it short and into the bodyline, Ravindra JadejaÂ ducks under it safely.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, On a similar line and length, on middle stump. Rishabh PantÂ covers the line of the ball and defends it firmly towards mid on.Â

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Fuller and on the off stump, goes straight on. Rishabh PantÂ lunges forward to defend it towards mid on.Â

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Sharp bouncer on off, Rishabh PantÂ arches back to let it sail back. Alex CareyÂ leaps in the air and gets it parried away behind him from the gloves. The batters cross.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A muted appeal for caught behind, but only Travis Head stationed at the short leg region looked interested on it. No reaction from Carey, but Cummins enquires with Starc about it and decides not to review it. Short and angling down leg, Rishabh PantÂ tries to pull but misses and the ball deflects off the thigh pad on the way to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Pitched up, and close to the off-pole, on a fuller length, Rishabh PantÂ opens the bat face and eases it to the point region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, ! A four after an eternity for India! Back of a length, outside off, a genuine loosener from Starc and Pant cashes on it. Rises with the bounce, and cuts it square towards wide of backward point for a cracking boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Swings and misses! Width on offer by Starc, outside off, Pant with no footwork tries to slash it away but the ball passes above the angled bat.

Beau Webster to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Comes in from around the wicket, bowls it full and outside off, seams away. Rishabh PantÂ shoulders arms.Â

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, outside off, Jadeja leaves this harmless delivery.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, A steep bumper now, just outside off, Ravindra JadejaÂ leans back and arches away from the line to make the leave.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowled outside off on a length, Ravindra JadejaÂ leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Starc bowls it on the fullish length, around off, Jadeja strides ahead and blocks it out solidly.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a good length and outside off, Jadeja leans back and leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, goodness me! That was hard to play!

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Pitched up, full and on middle, Rishabh PantÂ defends it out.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Good length,Â on the off stump. Pant blocks itÂ to cover-point.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, EDGED AND JUST SHORT! Pant had his heart in the mouth for a brief moment!

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Nips away from outside off, on a fullish length, Rishabh PantÂ shoulders arms at it.

Beau Webster to Rishabh Pant, Beau WebsterÂ is back into the attack, replacing Boland. Hurls it outside off on a fuller length, Rishabh PantÂ prods half-forward and decides to leave.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Nice and full, outside off, no shot offered by Jadeja. A bit of a wayward over from Starc this.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Almost a half-tracker, but sliding way down the leg stump line. Jadeja moves out of the line and Carey leaps in the air to grab it.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Brings the stumps into play now as this is angled into the batter, on middle and leg. Ravindra JadejaÂ gets inside the line and tucks away this fuller-length delivery to short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, fairly outside off again from Starc. It shoots off the surface as Jadeja offers no shot at it.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length, on the fifth stump line, Ravindra JadejaÂ sees the ball sail through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and outside off, ignored by Jadeja.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, And again! Pant cops another blow at the uncomfortable area! Angling in, on middle and leg, Rishabh PantÂ is hurried as the ball skids through and jags back in. Tries to play it across but it pins him on the waistÂ area.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Ouch! He won't show it, but that must have stung him on the box!

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on middle, Jadeja tucks it across to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! A snorter of a delivery from Boland! That in-between length, just on the off-stump line. It lands and just straightens off the deck, squaring Jadeja for room. The ball just flirts past the outside edge.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Bangs it hard, short on the bodyline, Ravindra JadejaÂ ducks underneath it and lets it sail over to the keeper.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Around the stumps, attacking the stumps, on a fuller length, Ravindra JadejaÂ defends it off the outer half of the bat to short cover.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, At 142.7 kph, on the fuller side, on off, Pant lets the ball come to him and just eases the drive square of the wicket. Gets it through point for two runs more.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Seaming back in, on a nagging length, around off, Pant holds his bat high and makes the leave as the ball sneaks past the off pole.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Attacking the front pad and the length stays full, Pant brings his wrists into play and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A full delivery, outside off, Pant lets it be.

That has hit right on the flush of the helmet and the physio from the Indian dugout rushes out to the middle. A mandatory concussion test is in place for Pant. Also, Drinks have been taken in the meantime!

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Oh, that's a nasty blow!

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Sprayed down leg by Starc, on a back of a length, left alone by Pant.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes back of a length again but this one nips inward. Ravindra JadejaÂ is cramped up for room as he awkwardly fends it back down towards short leg.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes from around wicket this time, goes back of a length, outside off. Ravindra JadejaÂ makes a watchful leave.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Coming in from over the stumps, bowls it full and across. Ravindra JadejaÂ gets his bat out of the line of the ball to let it go through.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten!Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, outside off, seams away. Ravindra JadejaÂ lunges forward to defend it right underneath his eyes and the ball rolls towards point.Â

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Tight leave! Nipping back in, on a hard length, over the off pole, Pant trusts the bounce of the surface and makes the leave.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Attacking the off stump, on a length, Pant jabs it off the front foot to mid on.

That one struck right near his left bicepÂ and Pant is getting attended by the physio now. An ice pack is being applied to the bruised area while the other players help themselves with some fluids. Some strapping was done on that stungÂ area and Pant is good to continue now.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Ouch, that has hurt!

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Beaten! A scrambled seam delivery, on a good length, Pant pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A hint of nibble back into the left-hander, on a nagging length, Pant leaves it alone.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, EDGED AND DROPED! And can you believe it. The culprit it Steven Smith.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off, goes straight on. Ravindra JadejaÂ defends it off the front foot towards cover.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes from over the wicket now, bowls it full and on the middle stump, angling across. Ravindra JadejaÂ sways his bat out of the line of the ball and lets it go through.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and wide outside off, seams away. Ravindra JadejaÂ leaves it alone.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, On a similar length, this one nips inward this time. Ravindra JadejaÂ right behind it comfortably to defend it back towards the bowler.Â

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten!

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins goes back to over the wicket, on off, on a length, Pant stabs it down on the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, On a length, angling across, outside off, left alone by Pant.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Lands it on a good length, outside off, Pant shoulders arms.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, On a good length, on off, Pant pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, 3 runs.

Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, No run.

Ravindra JadejaÂ is in at number 6.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, ! c Beau Webster b Scott Boland.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Nearly a mix-up!Â On a nagging length, on middle, Kohli nudges it off the front foot towards mid-wicket and sets off. He is halfway down the track when he gets sent back by Pant.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, From around the wicket, straying at the pads, on a length, Pant whips it to the left of mid on for a single.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, 3 runs.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a length, outside off, Kohli gets across and defends it right under his eyes with his bat close to the front pad.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, No run.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, At 134.2 kph, around off, on a hard length, Kohli drops it down beside the pitch on the off side and takes a quick single.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Pant isn't looking comfortable here against Boland!

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, Oh, so nearly went back onto the stumps!

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, This is on a hard length, on middle and leg, Kohli nudges it through backward square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Continues to bring the stumps into play, on a good length, Pant pushes it back to Cummins.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, Pant gets behind the line of the ball and solidly defends it out.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Banged in short, over off, Pant sways away from the line of the ball quickly and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Another one that goes across the batter, on a short of a good length, Pant lets it be.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pushed across the batter, on a length, left alone by Pant.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! Easy pickings! Pat errs in line as this is on the pads, full in length, Pant lets the ball come to him and glances it to the left of deep fine leg for a boundary.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, No run.

An interesting and perhaps a sharpÂ observation by Justin Langer on-air regarding Kohli's stance.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, No run.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Hurls it full in length, around off, Kohli presses forward to block it out. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards gully.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, This is on a good length, on off, Pant pats it in front of cover and takes a single.

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, A huge shout for LBW but the remains unmoved!

Scott Boland to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Length delivery, around off, Kohli gets in the line of the ball and firms the drive but it goes straight to Head at mid off.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Very full, on off, Kohli looks to drive it down the ground but mistimes the drive to mid off.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Gets a good lift off the deck as Cummins digs it in short, at the ribs, Kohli rises with the bounce and fends it down safely on the leg side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, On the fuller side, on the pads, Pant glances it down to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Keeps it just outside off, on a good length, Pant shoulders arms this time.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat CumminsÂ to share the attack from the far end. He is 7-1-17-0 so far.Â

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No ball! Pat starts with a full delivery, at the stumps, Pant pushes it back to the bowler. Cummins has overstepped.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, A big, big shout for LBW but turned down again!

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by Kohli.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Drags the length back now, on off, Kohli gets on his toes and keeps it out on the off side.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitches it up, on off, Kohli knocks it with a straight bat to mid off.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, No run.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Bangs it into the deck from over the wicket, over off, Kohli rides the bounce and stabs it down on the off side.

Welcome back for the post-Lunch session! The umpires and players are out to the middle. Australia players scatter out to the field as well. Virat KohliÂ is joined by Rishabh PantÂ as the two batters walk to the crease.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

That's Lunch on Day 1 at the SCG, and what a first session it's been! The Aussie bowlers have been right on the money, asking questions, and have created chances constantly, keeping the Indian batters on their toes. Looking ahead, conditions should ease up for batting as the day wears on. Kohli will be joined by a new batter at the crease and India will have to rebuild once again from scratch. Australia's aim would be to prevent the partnerships from settling in.Â We've got a fascinating post-Lu

Cummins kept the bowling changes coming, making the most of a pitch that had the ball dancing around. India's scoring rate crawled along as the batters battled both bounce and movement. After that early scare, Kohli seemed to have got his nerves settled and played the ball inside the line and closer to the body. However, both the batters did well enough to neutralize any further casualties before that brain fade moment as Gill ran out of patience and nicked it to the slips on the stroke of Lunch

The introduction of Scott Boland proved to be a good one as he made immediate inroads, sending Jaiswal packing in the very first over. And all of a sudden, both openers were back in the pavilion within the first hour of play. Boland nearly added Kohli to his tally, targeting the right-hander's well-documented weakness outside off-stump, but fortune smiled on the batter as he survived the testing spell.

Overcast skies, grassy pitch with a fair bit of movement either way. A bowler's treat to start with as Australia were invited bowl first. The Indian openers did start off cautiously with Jaiswal being watchful and KL Rahul not poking at anything served outside off. Cummins and Starc examined both of them for a fair bit and set up a strong tone with the ball. Â Starc drew first blood, inducing a tentative push from Rahul that resulted in a soft dismissal.

LUNCH, DAY 1 - 25 overs, 57 runs and 3 wickets! Australia's session fair and square. The hosts have managed to sendÂ the top three of the opposition back into the sheds and are firmly in the driver's seat at the moment. India would be very disappointed as after two quick breakthroughs, things did settle up nicely for them as the Gill and Kohli alliance was blossoming at a gentle pace. However, Test cricket is all about sustainability and the ability to maintain the patience level, where Gill mis

Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill, ! EDGED AND TAKEN! Nathan LyonÂ strikes on the stroke of Lunch break!

Nathan Lyon to Shubman Gill, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, 1 run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on middle stump, turning in. Virat KohliÂ flicks it towards mid-wicket.Â

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on middle, turning in. Virat KohliÂ leans forward and works it towards mid on.Â

Quite possibly the last over before the Lunch break! Here's Lyon with his second over.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

Both Kohli and Gill have taken their guard outsideÂ the crease to negate any movement, and seeing that, Alex CareyÂ comes close to the stumps now.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Angling in, around off, on a length, left alone by Gill.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Bowls it full, outside off, at 125.9 kph, Gill plays it in front of his body as he looks to drive it away. Miscues the shot off the inner half of the bat towards mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Drops it short, on middle, Kohli rocks back and nudges it on the bounce to short leg.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, No run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Outside off, on a length, Gill gives the bowler the charge and then shoulders arms.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Beaten! Bowled with an upright seam, in the channel on off, drawing the batter forward, Gill looks to defend with his bat close to the front pad. The ball holds its line and zips past the outside edge.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

A short leg in place in the form of Travis Head.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Attacking the stumps, on a length, Gill presents a straight bat out in front of the front pad and defends.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on middle. Shubman GillÂ tucks it off his hips towards mid-wicket.Â

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, ! Smartly done by Shubman GillÂ

Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, That tempting line, full and outside off, inviting the drive, Kohli resists and lets it be.

Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, No run.

Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, At 125.1 kph, on off, on a length, Kohli defends it with the full face of the bat.

Beau Webster to Virat Kohli, Shaping in, on the fuller side, on off, Kohli gets a good stride in to block it out.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, 1 run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Nipping back in, bashed in on a hard length, on off, Gill takes a couple of steps down the track to play at it. Gets an inside edge back onto the pads.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside leg stump, zips through. Virat KohliÂ looks to flick it but misses off his hips.Â

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, No ball!

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, 2 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, BYES! That one took off.Â

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Similar delivery, outside leg stump. Virat KohliÂ looks to access the fine leg region through his flick but misses again.Â

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Wayward down leg, zips through. Virat Kohli shuffles across andÂ looks to flick but misses.Â

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, A loud shout for LBW! Beau WebsterÂ gestures that it was sliding down leg and Australia do not take the review.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Slanting in and the length stays full, on off, Gill strides forward and pushes it to mid on.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No run.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, Keeps it full again, on off, Gill knocks it with a straight bat towards mid off.

It is time for the debutant to roll his arm now. Beau WebsterÂ is introduced into the attack, replacing Scott Boland.

Beau Webster to Shubman Gill, No ball! A false start for the debutant!

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and outside off, holds its line. Virat KohliÂ lunges forward to defend it right underneath his eyes.Â

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, No run.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Gill hangs on the back foot and steers it down towards gully.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, No run.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Full and zeroing at the stumps, Shubman GillÂ lunges and pats it to the right of the bowler.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, No run.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, LEG BYES! Too straight again from Boland, on the pads, on a length, Gill is a bit late on the flick as his bat gets stuck after hitting the front pad. The ball rolls off the pads and races away to the deep fine leg fence.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Good work by Carey! Sliding down the leg side, on a nagging length, Shubman GillÂ misses the tickle. Alex CareyÂ moves to his left quickly and sticks out his left hand to make the stop.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Short and wide on off, an easy leave for Shubman Gill.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, No run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, ! Oh my word! That was intensely close to the leg stump.Â

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitched up by Boland, around off, Virat KohliÂ blocks it out right under his eyes.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, No run.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Makes the batter play this time does Boland as he attacks the stumps, on a length, Virat KohliÂ gets his bat out in front of the front pad and defends it down the deck.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Lands it on a back of a length, outside off, Virat KohliÂ watches it carefully and lets it be.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, On the fuller side, in and around the off-stump line, at 132.5 kph, left alone by Kohli.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Beaten!

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, No run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, outside off, zips through. Shubman GillÂ rocks on the front foot and awkwardly defends it with a closed face of the bat towards cover.Â

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a good length, holds it line as it goes through. Virat KohliÂ shoulders arms off after lunging on the front foot.Â

Drinks break! What an eventful start we haveÂ had to this Test. The Virat Kohli decision is already shaping up to be a major talking point. Australia have been disciplined with their lines and lengths, keeping the pressure on the batters. They will aim to maintain this probing approach as the session progresses.Â As for India, they will be aiming to navigate the rest of the session without any casualties. The conditions are expected to ease as the day progresses, so it's all about weathering thi

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, No run.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, A loud appeal for LBW, but not given! The Aussies have challenged the on-field decision and opted for a review! Full in length, and nipping back into the stumps from outside off, Shubman GillÂ gets across the line to flick it away but gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets pinned on the front pad and the ball lobs off the pad towards the point region where Marnus LabuschagneÂ takes it diving forward. However, the appeal is for LBW and the UltraEdge comes up, sho

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitched fuller and on middle, Virat KohliÂ gets inside the line and flicks it through the right of square leg. The ball slows down a bit on the way to the ropes and Sam KonstasÂ from the square leg region gives it a long chase doing the hard yards. He slides and just about manages to flick the ball inside the field before the ropes. Three runs taken!

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Length-delivery, fairly outside off, left alone by Kohli.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Curves back into the right-hander, around off, on a good length, Virat KohliÂ gets inside the line, covering the stumps and shoulders his arms and wears the ball high on the thigh pad.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Angling across middle on a fuller length, Shubman GillÂ tucks it off the back foot to long leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, 3 runs.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, No run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, just outside off, seams in. Shubman GillÂ leaves it alone.Â

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Full and onto middle stump, swerving inwards through the air. Shubman GillÂ leans on it flicks it off his legs, towards mid-wicket for a quick single.Â

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Full in length and angling across off, Kohli leaves it alone.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, attacking the off peg, Shubman GillÂ gets behind the line and taps it in front of backward point for a quick single.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Pitched fuller and well outside off, deviating sharply away as well. Shubman GillÂ offers no shot and lets it be.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Outside off on a good length, nipping away a shy bit. Gill leaves it alone.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, This one nips back in a long way from outside off, on a good length, Shubman GillÂ watches the ball all the way to the keeper as he offers no shot at it. A tight leave.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Drags the length back now, over off, Kohli shoulders arms. The ball brushes the back thigh pad on the way through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Tighter line and the length stays full, Virat KohliÂ gets on the front foot and presents the full face of the bat. Knocks it to the right of mid off for another brace.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, 2 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Slightly fuller but not close enough to make the batter play, Virat KohliÂ presses forward and holds his bat high to make the leave.

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Angled across, on a back of a length, Shubman GillÂ hangs back and pushes it through covers for a single.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, No run.

Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, EDGED, BUT KOHLI SURVIVES IN THE END!

Has that been taken? Steven Smith is absolutely convinced, and the Aussies are cock-a-hoop! Virat KohliÂ stands his ground as the third umpire is called into action. The replays do seem to suggest that Smith may have grassed it.

Virat KohliÂ makes his way out to the centre.

Scott Boland to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! c Beau Webster b Scott Boland.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Whoa! BUZZERS!Â

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Hard length, fairly outside off, Shubman GillÂ taps his front foot out, and watches the ball sail through to the keeper.

Scott BolandÂ comes into the attack as the first change.

Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, With three customary slips in position and a gully as well, Boland bowls it on a nagging length, just outside off, Shubman GillÂ has a feel for it, but keeps his bat inside the line of the ball.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Very full and straight on off, Shubman GillÂ prods ahead and knocks it with a straight bat face in front of short cover. Runs a quick single to retain the strike.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Lands it on a fuller length, angling in from middle, Shubman GillÂ flicks it solidly, but straight along the groundÂ to square leg.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ gets right behind the line and blocks it solidly off the back foot.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, That in-between length, with a slight away shape, on middle, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ hops on the back foot and tucks it to short mid-wicket with soft hands.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full in length, and swinging in down the leg side. Jaiswal walks down the track, but misses to flick.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and at the stumps, Jaiswal flicks it to Boland at mid-wicket who fumbles in the field and allows a quick single.Â

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Gill is off the mark! Angling into the batter, on a fullish length, Shubman GillÂ flicks it across to deep fine leg for a comfortable single.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 1 run.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hard length andÂ just outside the off stump. Left alone by Jaiswal.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Shubman GillÂ walks in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, ! TAKEN! Mitchell StarcÂ strikes early for Australia. A soft dismissal for Rahul and India lose their first wicket!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full in length, and on the middle stump. Rahul getsÂ forward and blocks it to mid off with a straight bat.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Angling outside off on a fractionally fuller length, KL RahulÂ is patient and lets the ball through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Maintains tight line and length, just a bit outside off on a hard length, KL RahulÂ gets on the back foot and keeps his bat inside the line.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Starc continues and pitches it up, across off on a fuller length, KL RahulÂ gets on the front foot and keeps his bat behind the pads as the ball carries through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good leave from Jaiswal! On a nagging length, nipping in a touch, in front of the pegs, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ walks a step ahead, and makes a leave as he hangs his bat in the air.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! A pearler from Cummins!

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Straight and full, angling to middle from leg. Yashasvi JaiswalÂ commits on the front foot and blocks it solidly in front.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Onto the pads now, on a hard length, KL RahulÂ gets inside the line and glances off the hips to deep backward square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Outside off, on a good length, KL RahulÂ keeps his bat away from the line of the ball as it goes through to the keeper. Good bounce and carry there!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps, on off, and full in length, KL RahulÂ waits for the ball to come at him and responds with a solid front foot block.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Lovely stroke from KL! Pitched up, full and outside off, KL RahulÂ strides across and presents the full face of the blade. Drives it through the covers, but, it just slows down on the way to the ropes and is chased down by Nathan LyonÂ from the inner ring. Three runs taken to end the over.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Keeps the line of attack outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul does not poke at it.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Tight lines and lengths from Starc! This is on the fourth stump line, on a fraction fuller length, KL RahulÂ commits on the front foot and hides his bat behind the pads to let it sail through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, A very sharp deviation off the surface! Lands it across off on a good length, deviating sharply away from the batter, KL RahulÂ leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This one goes straight on the pads, on a good length, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ gets inside the line and works it across to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Totally squared him up! Short of a good length, moving away from the batter, on off, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ prepares for a back foot punch but gets beaten.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched fuller on middle and leg, angling into the batter, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ walks ahead to negate the movement. Flicks it across but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad. The ball deflects off the thigh pad and rolls to wide of square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, AND AGAIN! This one lands right on the seam and leaves the left-hander from a good length, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ gets on the back foot to defend but the ball whistles past his outside edge.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN AGAIN! Slightly on the fuller side, around off, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ with a half-stride forward tries to block but it keeps going away with the angle and beats the bat.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! A genuine play and a miss!

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched a bit fuller in length, on the stumps, Jaiswal hangs back and knocks it on the pitch with soft hands.

Who will steam in from the other end? It will be the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Cummins starts off with three slips and from over the stumps. Bashes the hard length, right on top of the middle and off, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ deals well with this spongy bounce and hops across to drop it onto the surface.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, In front of the stumps, on a good length, KL RahulÂ gets a bit across and tucks it to the leg side. A good first over for both sides.Â

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, a close leave! Hard length, nibbling away from off, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ closely watches it and makes a tight leave.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs it hard onto the surface does Starc, attacking the body line on the leg stump, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ rides the bounce and uses his wrists to drop the ball in front of the square leg region. Takes a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Jaiswal and India are off the mark!

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, with a very minimal away movement on middle, Yashasvi JaiswalÂ hangs back and tucks it in front of mid-wicket.

We are done with the national anthems and it's now time to set the ball rolling in Sydney. Pat CumminsÂ and Co. are in a huddle before taking their respective positions in the field. KL Rahul is back at the top of the order alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Mitchell StarcÂ has the new ball in hand and he is raring to go. Three slips and a gully await. The wait is over. Here we go!

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Before we get underway, it's time for the pre-match formalities. Ravi Shastri and Mark Taylor bring the trophy out and place it on the pedestal. Pat CumminsÂ and Jasprit BumrahÂ lead their respective sides out for the national anthems. First up, it will be India's national anthem, followed by that of Australia.

PITCH REPORT -Â Sunil Gavaskar is pitchside. He says it is a very grassy pitch with 7mm of grass all over the deck. He alsoÂ reckons that he hasn't seen so much grass on the first day of any of the last four Tests. Adds thatÂ batting won't be easy at all, especially with overhead conditions. He believes that the ball will skid and swing either way and the batters might have a hard time initially against the new ball.

Live visuals show Mark Waugh handing Beau Webster his maiden Test cap. The Tasmanian all-rounder, surrounded by friends and family, becomes the 469th player to represent Australia in Test cricket. Meanwhile, in the Indian camp, Virat Kohli is doing all the talking in the huddle.

The captain of Australia, Pat CumminsÂ says that they would have batted first as well. Hopes toÂ get the ball to swing around early under overcast conditions. Mentions that the last week in Melbourne was amazing and it is always a wonderful occasion here. Shares that every summer, the support for Test cricket keeps getting bigger, and it's truly heartening to see. Informs about the one change with Beau WebsterÂ making his Test debut, replacing Mitchell Marsh.

Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India says that they have played some really good cricket and hopes to put up a good show. About the pitch, he says it doesn't look like it has many demons. Also says that there's not much grass covering and doesn't look very spicy either. Mentions they always need to digest the defeat and that they have a go. Adds that the chat was to keep the spirits and positives high. Informs there are two changes. On Rohit, he says that the skipper has shown great lea

India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (In for Akash Deep).

Australia (Playing XI) - Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(WK), Pat Cummins(C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.Â

TOSS - IndiaÂ have won the toss and they will BAT first.