We are back for the reply from Australia! The Indian players are already out in the middle and they are discussing some tactics.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! RUN OUT! Comical running costs the wicket of Siraj and India has been bowled out for 109 here. Fuller one around pads, Axar flicks this to square leg and runs the first hard and jogs back for the second but Siraj was not anticipating the second and was jogging around. a good throw from the deep towards the non-striking end sees Siraj short of his crease.

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Australia are ahead in the game, but they know that they cannot be complacent and will need to bat out of their skins on this pitch to take any kind of lead here. The star of the show for them was Matthew Kuhnemann wtih his first ever five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He was well supported by Nathan Lyon who took three wickers while Todd Murphy picked up Virat Kohli once again. It was a good all-round show for them, and now the onus will be on their batters to back up the good job done by t

India have been bowled out for just 109 runs! They would be disappointed with their batting effort here. The pitch was tough to bat on as it was spinning a lot, but some of the shots from Indian batters were also not upto the mark. They weren't able to build any sort of partnerships in the middle. The contributions from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and a few lusty blows from Umesh Yadav in the end took them over the 100-run mark. However, they would have seen the pitch and with the likes of Rav

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted on leg, Axar Patel defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Length dragged back a bit, Mohammed Siraj defends this in front of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Solid in defense has been Mohammed Siraj so far as he blocks this out too.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Fuller and on off, Mohammed Siraj edges this wide of slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up and on off, Mohammed Siraj defends this.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, ! Five-wicket haul for Matthew Kuhnemann as he removes Umesh Yadav. On a length and on leg, Umesh Yadav looks to push this to off but gets beaten by the low bounce of this and the ball has hit his pads. Aussies appeal and the umpire had no doubt in raising his finger.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in for India.

Matthew Kuhnemann (8-1-16-4) is back on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this off his front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes once more! Ravichandran Ashwin cannot repeat his heroics from his previous games. This is flighted nicely around middle inviting the batter forward, Ravichandran Ashwin obliges and tries to defend, but the turn away takes the slightest of outside edges and Alex Carey takes a sharp catch behind the stumps to his right. He also takes the bails off for the stumping. There is an appeal for caught behind

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Quicker around middle, Axar Patel defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around off, Nathan Lyon pushes this sweeper cover for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel pushes this to long off for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Off-break short in length, Axar Patel defends this off his back foot.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! A counter attack from the lower-order batter. Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav clears his front leg and smashes this past the cow corner for a boundary. He is having fun out in the middle.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up around leg, Umesh Yadav goes for the big heave again but misses out and it deflects off his pads.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, On a length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this out.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav drills this back onto the stumps on the non-striking end.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! In the air and it flies over the deep square leg fielder for a maximum. Fuller around pads, Umesh Yadav slog sweeps this for a maximum. Some crucial runs for India.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, ! BOOM! Umesh Yadav makes his intent clear here! This is looped up, full and on middle, Umesh Yadav slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Full and wide outside off, Axar Patel cuts this to backward point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Another short delivery, on middle, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards mid off.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short again and outside off, Axar Patel punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, On middle, blocked out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, A bit short and on off, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Axar Patel gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to block.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Slower through the air, on off, Umesh Yadav prods forward and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Umesh Yadav leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge. There is another huge shout for caught behind, but turned down.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Floated, full and on off, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards short covers.

Umesh Yadav walks out to replace Ravichandran Ashwin.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on off, keeps low, Ravichandran Ashwin knocks it to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, A mix-up in the middle, but no harm done! This is floated and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin uses his feet and defends it with the inner half towards square leg, Axar Patel sets off for the run, but he is sent back haflway down the pitch. However, the fielder is a bit late to get to the ball and Patel survives.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and short, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it to the right of short covers for one.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Slightly shorter and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it back towards the bowler where Nathan Lyon gets a hand to it and makes a half stop.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on leg, Axar Patel knocks it towards mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel blocks it out.

Nathan Lyon to bowl from the other end.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short and around off, Axar Patel chops it towards cover-point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker one, full and on middle, turning away, Ravichandran Ashwin dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin leans on and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, A bit short and on middle, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards long on for a run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Flatter and down the leg again, Axar Patel misses his flick once more as Alex Carey collects it well behind the stumps.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Fires this one full and down the leg, Axar Patel misses his flick.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin steers it towards point for a single.

We are back for the second session! The players are making their out to the middle now. Axar Patel and ​​​​Ravichandran Ashwin has the responsibility to build a partnership for India. Matthew Kuhnemann has the ball in his hand.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

It was Matthew Kuhnemann who started off the proceeding for the Aussies with the wicket of Rohit Sharma and then Shubman Gill. Soon Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy were introduced too and they both also got into the scheme of things and scalped a few wickets too. Kuhnemann has been the bowler of the session picking up three really crucial wickets well helped by Lyon who also scalped three and Murphy scalped the wicket of Virat Kohli for the third time in three matches. They will be looking to

This session belonged to the visitors as India find themselves in a situation of bother with seven wickets down for just 84 runs! The hosts started off well for the first five overs but ever since spin was introduced in the 6th over it has all been Australia. The spinners got into the attack and frame of schemes really quick and shifted the momentum right in favor of the visitors. Wickets kept falling on regular intervals and India has been pinned back by the mighty Aussies. A lot depends o

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc attemps the yorker, but bowls a low full toss, on off, Axar Patel mistimes his drive towards short covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length and around leg, Ravichandran Ashwin helps it towards fine leg for a run and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes a bit fuller but down the leg side, Ravichandran Ashwin misses his flick and Alex Carey collects it behind the stumps moving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Ravichandran Ashwin ducks under it.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc comes around the wicket and lands this short of a length, on middle, angling in, Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it down the pitch.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Back of a length and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shortish and on leg, Ravichandran Ashwin gets hurried a bit, but keeps it down towards short leg in the end.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! LBW! Australia takes a great review! Nathan Lyon gets rid of Srikar Bharat now. He flights this one up, full and on middle, turning in a bit, Srikar Bharat prods forward to keep it out, but he puts his bat behind his pads and the turn in means the ball hits his front pad first. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Steven Smith takes the review after some discussion with Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey and it turns out to be good decision as

Ravichandran Ashwin walks out to join Axar Patel.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Shortish and around leg, Srikar Bharat tickles it towards short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Floated, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat blocks it out down the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up and around off, fuller too, Srikar Bharat leans on to defend, but misses and gets hit high on his pads as he ball rolls towards slip.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, A bit short and on middle, Srikar Bharat pushes it back to the bowler.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Fires in a yorker, on middle, angling in, Axar Patel digs it out towards silly point.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it towards the bowler where Todd Murphy dives to his left to stop it.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel leans on to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fires this one full and on the pads, Srikar Bharat clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, ! BANG! Srikar Bharat goes big now! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat goes down and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for the first maximum of thie Test match.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat knocks it towards short covers.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted and around off, turning further away, Axar Patel leaves it alone.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! Nice shot! This is short and outside off, Axar Patel moves back quickly and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, Axar Patel looks to defend, but gets an outside edge towards backward point.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Lyon lands this a bit short, on middle, keeps low, Axar Patel moves back and pats it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel knocks it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel keeps it out to the off side.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Darts this one full and on middle, Axar Patel drills it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, grips and turns away, Axar Patel looks to play, but misses it completely.

Axar Patel walks out to join Srikar Bharat.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, ! LBW! Todd Murphy gets the big fish, Virat Kohli! He flights this up around off, turning in slightly, Virat Kohli prods forward to clip it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets rapped around the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Kohli takes the review. UltraEdge shows bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. Virat Kohli has to go back and Australian players are delighted to see the back of him

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it with the inner half towards short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, bit short and on off, Virat Kohli steers it towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Flatter, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat negotiates it towards silly point again.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Srikar Bharat prods forward and defends it as the ball falls just short of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and around off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it wide of short covers for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli leans on and keeps it out past second slip and towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it out towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann (5-0-13-3) comes back into the attack.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Floated, short and outside off, turning away, Virat Kohli gets surprised by the bounce and bunts it down towards point.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Kohli uses the depth of the crease as he flicks this length delivery towards mid wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli looks to block this too but gets beaten on the outside.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli defends this with conviction.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli blocks this out in front.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off with a bit of pace, Virat Kohli guides this to point for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli finds the gap on the on side for a single to end the over.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around pads, Srikar Bharat pushes this towards mid wicket for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and lands this full on middle, Srikar Bharat strides out to defends but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one around middle, Srikar Bharat defends this off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Off-break from around the wicket drifting down leg, Srikar Bharat looks to flick but misses out. Good take from Carey behind the wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli gets an outside edge but safely in front of cover-point for no run.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around pads, Virat Kohli defends this towards short leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit around middle, Virat Kohli defends this right down the surface on the on side.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle Virat Kohli defends this off the pads.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Short in length around pads, Virat Kohli guides this to the short fine leg fielder.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Full and wide outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this to the off side.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! Srikar Bharat is oozing with confidence here as this time he connects one well for a boundary. Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat slogs this towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and it turns off the surface, Srikar Bharat looks to play the slog sweep but misses out completely as the ball hits his pads. Aussies appeal for this and the umpire turns this one down but they opt for DRS. The ball tracker shows that the ball was missing the stumps and the on-field decision stays. Australia loses a review.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Beautifully bowled as this goes away with the arm, Srikar Bharat leans ahead to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. Alex Carey takes the bails off in a flash but the foot of Bharat is grounded.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flighted on middle, Virat Kohli tucks this to short leg for no run.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fuller and quicker outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this off the front foot.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, On a length angling away from stumps, Virat Kohli guides this to point and takes a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Short in length from around the wicket, Srikar Bharat pushes this to wide of short cover for a quick single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli pushes this to long on for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Way too short on off, Virat Kohli milks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy has been introduced into the attack now.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short in length around the pads, Virat Kohli gently taps this in front for short fine leg and runs a quick single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli is quick to hop onto his back foot and defend this back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyes.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives it a bit more air on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this to the on side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and blocks this in front.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, textbook stuff in terms of defending by Virat Kohli.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit, Virat Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, ! That's glorious from Virat Kohli. Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this through the mid wicket channel for a boundary. He is looking relatively comfortable on a tricky track.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, ! Lucky escape for the champion batter. Fuller around leg, Virat Kohli clips this towards fine leg from the toe end of his bat for a boundary. This was turning and kept really low.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Short in length around middle, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Flighted around middle, Srikar Bharat taps this to short leg for nothing.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Length dragged back a bit, Srikar Bharat pushes this to short cover for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, ! TAKEN! What is happening in Indore? India is in a situation of bother as they lose their 4th wicket without 50 on the score board. Short and wide outside off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to slap this through mid off but hits this straight in the hands of Matthew Kuhnemann at short cover who makes no mistake and accepts this with both hands. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller on off, Virat Kohli gets low and defends this in front. The ball kept a tad low here.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Short in length around off, Virat Kohli defends this to slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli prods forward and blocks this out.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, On a length around pads, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Drinks! We are witnessing something extraordinary here. India have lost half their side now with only the half of the first session completed. The wicket is really difficult for the batters and Australian spinners have taken full advantage of that. They will be looking to get the wicket of Virat Kohli as they know that could make a huge difference. India needs to build a partnership to get back in the game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Srikar Bharat walks out to bat now.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shreyas Iyer, ! DRAGGED ON! Team India is falling apart like a pack of cards here. Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cut but gets a bottom edge that travels back onto the root of timber and the bails get dislodged. This track is not for the admirers of back foot stroke play as the bounce is a bit up and down here. India goes 5 down in no time and is looking shell-shocked.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up outside off, Virat Kohli drives this to long off for a comfortable rotation of strike.

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller around pads, Shreyas Iyer strides in front and blocks this out to the on side.

Shreyas Iyer comes out to the middle now with India in a bit of a trouble.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Brillant delivery from the gaffer, and Ravindra Jadeja is struck on his crease as he gets hit on the pads, floater with a bit of pace, Ravindra Jadeja jumps onto his back foot to block this but gets beaten by the pace of this. The ball hits his pads and the umpire had no doubt raising his finger to give Jadeja his marching orders. India asks for a DRS as Jadeja thinks he has edged this and the ultra-edge shows a clear spike so umpire NItin is asked to ov

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up down leg, Ravindra Jadeja works this to short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks this to short leg for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, keeps very low, Virat Kohli prods forward and keeps it out with the bottom half of the bat towards second slip.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Another one that keeps low, Virat Kohli makes room and manages to push it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and on off, Virat Kohli moves back and knocks it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja eases it towards long on for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit short an on middle, Ravindra Jadeja moves back and works it towards short mid-wicket.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on leg, Virat Kohli flicks it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his right and gets a hand to it, the ball rolls towards the sweeper cover fence, but Cameron Green chases it and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Ravindra Jadeja misses as he looks to keep it out.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! TIMBER! Nathan Lyon gets a big wicket now! A dream delivery for an off-spinner. Lyons bowls this quicker, short and outside off, grips and turns in sharply, Cheteshwar Pujara initially goes on the front foot, but then decides to go on the back foot and plays all over it as the ball goes on to rattle the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara goes back to the hut for a low score and India are in a spot of bother.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it wide of long on where Mitchell Starc slides to his right and stops it. A single is taken.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, BEATEN! This is slower through the air, on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Virat Kohli leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it, but gets an outside edge past slips towards third man where the fielder chases it down and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Ravindra Jadeja walks in next.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A beauty to start with! Mitchell Starc begins with a good-length delivery around off, angling away, Rohit Sharma tries to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. However, there is a bit of a sound and there is an appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Australia players discuss for a bit but decides against the review. UltraEdge shows that there was an edge.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Nathan Lyon starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon replaces Mitchell Starc.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, TURN AND BOUNCE! This is tossed up, full and lands around leg, turns away with extra bounce, Virat Kohli looks to flick, but misses and the ball hits Alex Carey around his shoulders.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, A bit short, on off, keeps low too, Virat Kohli watches it through and forces it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, on middle, Virat Kohli knocks it past the bowler towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on middle, Virat Kohli dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, ! TAKEN! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes again! Both the Indian openers are now back in the hut. This is floated, full and on middle inviting the batter forward, Shubman Gill obliges and tries to defend on the front foot, but the turn away takes the outside edge and Steven Smith at first slip takes a sharp catch. India two down now!

Virat Kohli replaces Shubman Gill.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on leg, Shubman Gill looks to flick, but gets a leading edge along the ground towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it wide of mid on for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a length and around leg, Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it through backward square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Full again and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara pushes it towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes fuller and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara knocks it towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Buzzers! This is on a good length and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards short mid-wicket and sets off for the run, the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end as Gill puts the dive in. However, the back up is not good and the ball races towards the deep extra cover fence for a boundary. Five runs added to the total!

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, This is on a hard length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it down the pitch.

Cheteshwar Pujara walks out to replace the Indian skipper.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, ! STUMPED! Matthew Kuhnemann draws first blood! Rohit Sharma tries to take on the bowler, but absolutely throws his wicket away here. Matthew Kuhnemann flights this up, on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma skips down the track and goes for the big slog on the leg side, but gets beaten by the turn away and Alex Carey does the rest behind the stumps leaving Sharma halfway down the pitch. He would be disappointed with this shot as there was no n

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Quicker, full and on off, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on off, turning away again, Rohit Sharma goes for the sweep, but misses it completely.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Floated, short and on middle, turning away and keeps low too, Rohit Sharma works it towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Matthew Kuhnemann starts with flatter delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A yorker this time around off, Rohit Sharma jams it out towards point.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Nice variation! Mitchell Starc bowls the off-cutter, on off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma is early into his drive and misses it.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Good shot! Mitchell Starc pitches this one up around off, Rohit Sharma stays there and lofts it over short covers. The timing is not that good, but it still has enough legs to go over the fence for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again and on middle, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it towards short extra covers.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back towards the bowler.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Easy pickings! Cameron Green continues with his fuller length, on off, Shubman Gill takes a coupls of steps forward and times his drive perfectly through covers for another boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and around leg, Shubman Gill drills it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards mid off.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Up and over! Cameron Green serves this full again and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill slashes hard at it, and the ball goes over the slips towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, This is fuller in length and around off, Shubman Gill goes for the drive on the up, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets an outside edge as the ball goes on two bounces towards second slip. The ball is not carrying on this wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma connects this time alright! Mitchell Starc lands this short of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma accepts the room and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and around off, Rohit Sharma tries to cut close from his body, but misses again.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and on off, angling away again, Rohit Sharma plays for the inswing and misses it completely.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper as Alex Carey collects it on two bounces.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full and on middle, shaping in, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Length again, on middle, Shubman Gill dead bats it to the off side.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, Shubman Gill leans on and leaves it alone.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on middle, nips away a bit, Shubman Gill looks to flick it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets a leading edge through covers. Two runs taken!

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill lets it go to the keeper.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Shubman Gill gets off the mark in style! Cameron Green serves this full and outside off, Shubman Gill strides out a bit and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Cameron Green starts with a hard-length delivery, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it towards short covers.

Cameron Green steps up to share this red cherry with Mitchell Starc from the other end.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma keeps it out to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma and India are underway! Mitchell Starc pitches it up, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma stays there and clips it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a hard length and on off, shaping in sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets hit on the pads as the ball goes towards the keeper. There is another stiffled appeal, but the finger stays down. However, Ball Tracking shows three reds and Australia gives another life to Rohit Sharma.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller and way outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A low full toss, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it towards square leg where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

We are all set to start! The two umpires walk out to the middle followed by the players of Australia who are taking their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma will have a new opening partner for this game as Shubman Gill gets a chance to show his skills in this series. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (In for KL Rahul), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav (In for Mohammad Shami), Mohammed Siraj. 

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (C), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green (In for David Warner), Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc (In for Pat Cummins), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann

TOSS-: India has won the coin flip and Rohit Sharma has decided to BAT first.

Steven Smith, the stand-in captain of Australia says that the pitch looks a bit dry and it is no surprise that Rohit Sharma elected to bat first. Adds that they will need to execute their plans better in this game and put the Indian batters under pressure. Tells that they had time to rest and reflect and they will need to stick to the basics which they did not do in the second innings in the last Test match. Says that Pat Cummins has gone back home due his mother's illness and thoughts are w

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says the morale of the team is really high. The team has played a lot of cricket but it is a bit different here. He also adds that it is important for everyone to stay focused and do well in every game. On changes in the squad, he says that Shubman Gill will replace KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav comes in for Mohammad Shami.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , no run, slower ball, lofts the ball very high and deep. Zampa camps under it and takes the catch.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, low full toss, slower ball, looks to sweep, no signal from the umpire.no sin

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his century..

Starc to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out, back to the bowler.

Starc to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single, moves to 99.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and wide, outside off, misses.

Starc to Chandimal, , full outside off, drives at it, gets a thick outside edge, runs fine.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his 100.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out back to the bowler.

Faulkner to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind pint.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, full and wide outside off, misses.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , full toss, drives at it, gets a thick edge to third man.

Hastings to Aponso, no run, full, pushed back down the wicket..

Hastings to MDK Perera, , no run, quicker short ball, pulled straight to Warner at straight mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, , lofts back over the bowler's head, all the way over the rope. First 6 of the innings.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, batsman moves miles across his stumps so Hastings bowls it wide outside off.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, attempted scoop, takes the glove, Wade with a valiant effort but can't take the catch.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, two runs, glides to third man for a couple..

Faulkner to MDK Perera, , inside edge, French cut, almost dragged on, runs to the boundary instead.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, no run, drives into the covers, sent back by his partner.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, pushes to long on for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, wide, slower ball, called wide.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, one run, chipped on the bounce to Warner at extra cover, his throw just misses from side on.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side for another wide.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, closes the face, plays the ball onto the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, works a single to the on side..

Hastings to Chandimal, wide, slower ball bouncer, over the batsman's head.

Hastings to MDK Perera, one run, short, pulled to mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, dabs a cut straight to point.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, defends to the fielder at extra cover.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, pushes into the off side for a single.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, cuts backward of point for a couple.

Faulkner to Chandimal, leg bye, takes the pad and runs to third man..

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, advances, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, glances fine

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, takes the pad and drops on the crease.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, whipped from outside off backward of square.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, squares the batsman up, takes a leading edge and rolls back up the wicket,.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, defends back past the bowler on the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off again. Just too good for the batsman.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off, bat reaching for it but couldn't find it.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives down the ground for a single.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, drives through point for a single.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, drives back to the bowler..

Zampa to MDK Perera, APPEAL, leg bye, big shout for LBW, given not out. The Aussies send it upstairs and it's umpires call so it remains not out.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, tossed up, pushed out on the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, takes the pad but it's missing leg.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, one run, punches through the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, pushes through the off side for a single..

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten all ends up, ball straightens past the outside edge.

Starc to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, dabbed out behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives straight to Finch who throws at the stumps, ricochets away for a single.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, drives straight to mid off.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, pushes out on the off side.

Zampa to Prasanna, , no run, shorter ball, pulls straight to Bailey at deep mid wicket..

Zampa to Prasanna, no run, beaten outside off, almost bowled.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, stroked to long off for a single.

Zampa to Prasanna, one run, dragged to the on side,

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, chopped out on the off side.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, forward in defence.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, defends back to the bowler..

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, slower ball outside off, bat drawn to it but misses the edge.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, squared up, takes a leading edge through the covers.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, one run, short of a length, pulled forward of square.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, dabs to short third man, Bailey misses the throw again with the batsman short of his ground.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, , flicked off the pads backward of square, lovely shot.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the gap on the off side for a single..

Hastings to Prasanna, one run, pushes into the gap on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short ball, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, big swing and a miss.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, flicked through mid wicket for a couple.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, good ball just outside off, full, takes a thick edge and runs to third man.

Starc to Gunathilaka, one run, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Gunathilaka, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, up in the block hole, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Dilshan, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Dilshan, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, a bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Dilshan is playing his last ODI for Sri Lanka and so the players welcome him to the crease with a guard of honour.

Play will be underway in about 10 minutes.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat.

Marsh, Hastings and Hazlewood come into the Australian team, no changes for Sri Lanka.

Welcome to this, the 3rd match in this 5 match series between Sri Lanks and Australia.

We are back for the reply from Australia! The Indian players are already out in the middle and they are discussing some tactics.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! RUN OUT! Comical running costs the wicket of Siraj and India has been bowled out for 109 here. Fuller one around pads, Axar flicks this to square leg and runs the first hard and jogs back for the second but Siraj was not anticipating the second and was jogging around. a good throw from the deep towards the non-striking end sees Siraj short of his crease.

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Australia are ahead in the game, but they know that they cannot be complacent and will need to bat out of their skins on this pitch to take any kind of lead here. The star of the show for them was Matthew Kuhnemann wtih his first ever five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He was well supported by Nathan Lyon who took three wickers while Todd Murphy picked up Virat Kohli once again. It was a good all-round show for them, and now the onus will be on their batters to back up the good job done by t

India have been bowled out for just 109 runs! They would be disappointed with their batting effort here. The pitch was tough to bat on as it was spinning a lot, but some of the shots from Indian batters were also not upto the mark. They weren't able to build any sort of partnerships in the middle. The contributions from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and a few lusty blows from Umesh Yadav in the end took them over the 100-run mark. However, they would have seen the pitch and with the likes of Rav

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted on leg, Axar Patel defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Length dragged back a bit, Mohammed Siraj defends this in front of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Solid in defense has been Mohammed Siraj so far as he blocks this out too.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Fuller and on off, Mohammed Siraj edges this wide of slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up and on off, Mohammed Siraj defends this.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, ! Five-wicket haul for Matthew Kuhnemann as he removes Umesh Yadav. On a length and on leg, Umesh Yadav looks to push this to off but gets beaten by the low bounce of this and the ball has hit his pads. Aussies appeal and the umpire had no doubt in raising his finger.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in for India.

Matthew Kuhnemann (8-1-16-4) is back on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this off his front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes once more! Ravichandran Ashwin cannot repeat his heroics from his previous games. This is flighted nicely around middle inviting the batter forward, Ravichandran Ashwin obliges and tries to defend, but the turn away takes the slightest of outside edges and Alex Carey takes a sharp catch behind the stumps to his right. He also takes the bails off for the stumping. There is an appeal for caught behind

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Quicker around middle, Axar Patel defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around off, Nathan Lyon pushes this sweeper cover for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel pushes this to long off for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Off-break short in length, Axar Patel defends this off his back foot.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! A counter attack from the lower-order batter. Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav clears his front leg and smashes this past the cow corner for a boundary. He is having fun out in the middle.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up around leg, Umesh Yadav goes for the big heave again but misses out and it deflects off his pads.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, On a length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this out.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav drills this back onto the stumps on the non-striking end.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! In the air and it flies over the deep square leg fielder for a maximum. Fuller around pads, Umesh Yadav slog sweeps this for a maximum. Some crucial runs for India.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, ! BOOM! Umesh Yadav makes his intent clear here! This is looped up, full and on middle, Umesh Yadav slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Full and wide outside off, Axar Patel cuts this to backward point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Another short delivery, on middle, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards mid off.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short again and outside off, Axar Patel punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, On middle, blocked out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, A bit short and on off, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Axar Patel gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to block.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Slower through the air, on off, Umesh Yadav prods forward and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Umesh Yadav leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge. There is another huge shout for caught behind, but turned down.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Floated, full and on off, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards short covers.

Umesh Yadav walks out to replace Ravichandran Ashwin.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on off, keeps low, Ravichandran Ashwin knocks it to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, A mix-up in the middle, but no harm done! This is floated and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin uses his feet and defends it with the inner half towards square leg, Axar Patel sets off for the run, but he is sent back haflway down the pitch. However, the fielder is a bit late to get to the ball and Patel survives.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and short, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it to the right of short covers for one.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Slightly shorter and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it back towards the bowler where Nathan Lyon gets a hand to it and makes a half stop.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on leg, Axar Patel knocks it towards mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel blocks it out.

Nathan Lyon to bowl from the other end.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short and around off, Axar Patel chops it towards cover-point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker one, full and on middle, turning away, Ravichandran Ashwin dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin leans on and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, A bit short and on middle, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards long on for a run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Flatter and down the leg again, Axar Patel misses his flick once more as Alex Carey collects it well behind the stumps.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Fires this one full and down the leg, Axar Patel misses his flick.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin steers it towards point for a single.

We are back for the second session! The players are making their out to the middle now. Axar Patel and ​​​​Ravichandran Ashwin has the responsibility to build a partnership for India. Matthew Kuhnemann has the ball in his hand.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

It was Matthew Kuhnemann who started off the proceeding for the Aussies with the wicket of Rohit Sharma and then Shubman Gill. Soon Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy were introduced too and they both also got into the scheme of things and scalped a few wickets too. Kuhnemann has been the bowler of the session picking up three really crucial wickets well helped by Lyon who also scalped three and Murphy scalped the wicket of Virat Kohli for the third time in three matches. They will be looking to

This session belonged to the visitors as India find themselves in a situation of bother with seven wickets down for just 84 runs! The hosts started off well for the first five overs but ever since spin was introduced in the 6th over it has all been Australia. The spinners got into the attack and frame of schemes really quick and shifted the momentum right in favor of the visitors. Wickets kept falling on regular intervals and India has been pinned back by the mighty Aussies. A lot depends o

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc attemps the yorker, but bowls a low full toss, on off, Axar Patel mistimes his drive towards short covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length and around leg, Ravichandran Ashwin helps it towards fine leg for a run and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes a bit fuller but down the leg side, Ravichandran Ashwin misses his flick and Alex Carey collects it behind the stumps moving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Ravichandran Ashwin ducks under it.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc comes around the wicket and lands this short of a length, on middle, angling in, Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it down the pitch.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Back of a length and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shortish and on leg, Ravichandran Ashwin gets hurried a bit, but keeps it down towards short leg in the end.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! LBW! Australia takes a great review! Nathan Lyon gets rid of Srikar Bharat now. He flights this one up, full and on middle, turning in a bit, Srikar Bharat prods forward to keep it out, but he puts his bat behind his pads and the turn in means the ball hits his front pad first. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Steven Smith takes the review after some discussion with Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey and it turns out to be good decision as

Ravichandran Ashwin walks out to join Axar Patel.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Shortish and around leg, Srikar Bharat tickles it towards short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Floated, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat blocks it out down the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up and around off, fuller too, Srikar Bharat leans on to defend, but misses and gets hit high on his pads as he ball rolls towards slip.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, A bit short and on middle, Srikar Bharat pushes it back to the bowler.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Fires in a yorker, on middle, angling in, Axar Patel digs it out towards silly point.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it towards the bowler where Todd Murphy dives to his left to stop it.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel leans on to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fires this one full and on the pads, Srikar Bharat clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, ! BANG! Srikar Bharat goes big now! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat goes down and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for the first maximum of thie Test match.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat knocks it towards short covers.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted and around off, turning further away, Axar Patel leaves it alone.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! Nice shot! This is short and outside off, Axar Patel moves back quickly and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, Axar Patel looks to defend, but gets an outside edge towards backward point.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Lyon lands this a bit short, on middle, keeps low, Axar Patel moves back and pats it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel knocks it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel keeps it out to the off side.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Darts this one full and on middle, Axar Patel drills it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, grips and turns away, Axar Patel looks to play, but misses it completely.

Axar Patel walks out to join Srikar Bharat.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, ! LBW! Todd Murphy gets the big fish, Virat Kohli! He flights this up around off, turning in slightly, Virat Kohli prods forward to clip it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets rapped around the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Kohli takes the review. UltraEdge shows bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. Virat Kohli has to go back and Australian players are delighted to see the back of him

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it with the inner half towards short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, bit short and on off, Virat Kohli steers it towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Flatter, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat negotiates it towards silly point again.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Srikar Bharat prods forward and defends it as the ball falls just short of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and around off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it wide of short covers for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli leans on and keeps it out past second slip and towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it out towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann (5-0-13-3) comes back into the attack.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Floated, short and outside off, turning away, Virat Kohli gets surprised by the bounce and bunts it down towards point.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Kohli uses the depth of the crease as he flicks this length delivery towards mid wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli looks to block this too but gets beaten on the outside.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli defends this with conviction.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli blocks this out in front.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off with a bit of pace, Virat Kohli guides this to point for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli finds the gap on the on side for a single to end the over.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around pads, Srikar Bharat pushes this towards mid wicket for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and lands this full on middle, Srikar Bharat strides out to defends but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one around middle, Srikar Bharat defends this off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Off-break from around the wicket drifting down leg, Srikar Bharat looks to flick but misses out. Good take from Carey behind the wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli gets an outside edge but safely in front of cover-point for no run.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around pads, Virat Kohli defends this towards short leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit around middle, Virat Kohli defends this right down the surface on the on side.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle Virat Kohli defends this off the pads.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Short in length around pads, Virat Kohli guides this to the short fine leg fielder.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Full and wide outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this to the off side.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! Srikar Bharat is oozing with confidence here as this time he connects one well for a boundary. Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat slogs this towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and it turns off the surface, Srikar Bharat looks to play the slog sweep but misses out completely as the ball hits his pads. Aussies appeal for this and the umpire turns this one down but they opt for DRS. The ball tracker shows that the ball was missing the stumps and the on-field decision stays. Australia loses a review.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Beautifully bowled as this goes away with the arm, Srikar Bharat leans ahead to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. Alex Carey takes the bails off in a flash but the foot of Bharat is grounded.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flighted on middle, Virat Kohli tucks this to short leg for no run.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fuller and quicker outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this off the front foot.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, On a length angling away from stumps, Virat Kohli guides this to point and takes a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Short in length from around the wicket, Srikar Bharat pushes this to wide of short cover for a quick single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli pushes this to long on for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Way too short on off, Virat Kohli milks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy has been introduced into the attack now.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short in length around the pads, Virat Kohli gently taps this in front for short fine leg and runs a quick single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli is quick to hop onto his back foot and defend this back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyes.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives it a bit more air on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this to the on side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and blocks this in front.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, textbook stuff in terms of defending by Virat Kohli.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit, Virat Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, ! That's glorious from Virat Kohli. Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this through the mid wicket channel for a boundary. He is looking relatively comfortable on a tricky track.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, ! Lucky escape for the champion batter. Fuller around leg, Virat Kohli clips this towards fine leg from the toe end of his bat for a boundary. This was turning and kept really low.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Short in length around middle, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Flighted around middle, Srikar Bharat taps this to short leg for nothing.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Length dragged back a bit, Srikar Bharat pushes this to short cover for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, ! TAKEN! What is happening in Indore? India is in a situation of bother as they lose their 4th wicket without 50 on the score board. Short and wide outside off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to slap this through mid off but hits this straight in the hands of Matthew Kuhnemann at short cover who makes no mistake and accepts this with both hands. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller on off, Virat Kohli gets low and defends this in front. The ball kept a tad low here.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Short in length around off, Virat Kohli defends this to slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli prods forward and blocks this out.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, On a length around pads, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Drinks! We are witnessing something extraordinary here. India have lost half their side now with only the half of the first session completed. The wicket is really difficult for the batters and Australian spinners have taken full advantage of that. They will be looking to get the wicket of Virat Kohli as they know that could make a huge difference. India needs to build a partnership to get back in the game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Srikar Bharat walks out to bat now.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shreyas Iyer, ! DRAGGED ON! Team India is falling apart like a pack of cards here. Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cut but gets a bottom edge that travels back onto the root of timber and the bails get dislodged. This track is not for the admirers of back foot stroke play as the bounce is a bit up and down here. India goes 5 down in no time and is looking shell-shocked.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up outside off, Virat Kohli drives this to long off for a comfortable rotation of strike.

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller around pads, Shreyas Iyer strides in front and blocks this out to the on side.

Shreyas Iyer comes out to the middle now with India in a bit of a trouble.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Brillant delivery from the gaffer, and Ravindra Jadeja is struck on his crease as he gets hit on the pads, floater with a bit of pace, Ravindra Jadeja jumps onto his back foot to block this but gets beaten by the pace of this. The ball hits his pads and the umpire had no doubt raising his finger to give Jadeja his marching orders. India asks for a DRS as Jadeja thinks he has edged this and the ultra-edge shows a clear spike so umpire NItin is asked to ov

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up down leg, Ravindra Jadeja works this to short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks this to short leg for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, keeps very low, Virat Kohli prods forward and keeps it out with the bottom half of the bat towards second slip.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Another one that keeps low, Virat Kohli makes room and manages to push it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and on off, Virat Kohli moves back and knocks it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja eases it towards long on for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit short an on middle, Ravindra Jadeja moves back and works it towards short mid-wicket.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on leg, Virat Kohli flicks it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his right and gets a hand to it, the ball rolls towards the sweeper cover fence, but Cameron Green chases it and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Ravindra Jadeja misses as he looks to keep it out.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! TIMBER! Nathan Lyon gets a big wicket now! A dream delivery for an off-spinner. Lyons bowls this quicker, short and outside off, grips and turns in sharply, Cheteshwar Pujara initially goes on the front foot, but then decides to go on the back foot and plays all over it as the ball goes on to rattle the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara goes back to the hut for a low score and India are in a spot of bother.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it wide of long on where Mitchell Starc slides to his right and stops it. A single is taken.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, BEATEN! This is slower through the air, on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Virat Kohli leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it, but gets an outside edge past slips towards third man where the fielder chases it down and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Ravindra Jadeja walks in next.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A beauty to start with! Mitchell Starc begins with a good-length delivery around off, angling away, Rohit Sharma tries to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. However, there is a bit of a sound and there is an appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Australia players discuss for a bit but decides against the review. UltraEdge shows that there was an edge.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Nathan Lyon starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon replaces Mitchell Starc.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, TURN AND BOUNCE! This is tossed up, full and lands around leg, turns away with extra bounce, Virat Kohli looks to flick, but misses and the ball hits Alex Carey around his shoulders.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, A bit short, on off, keeps low too, Virat Kohli watches it through and forces it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, on middle, Virat Kohli knocks it past the bowler towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on middle, Virat Kohli dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, ! TAKEN! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes again! Both the Indian openers are now back in the hut. This is floated, full and on middle inviting the batter forward, Shubman Gill obliges and tries to defend on the front foot, but the turn away takes the outside edge and Steven Smith at first slip takes a sharp catch. India two down now!

Virat Kohli replaces Shubman Gill.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on leg, Shubman Gill looks to flick, but gets a leading edge along the ground towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it wide of mid on for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a length and around leg, Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it through backward square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Full again and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara pushes it towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes fuller and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara knocks it towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Buzzers! This is on a good length and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards short mid-wicket and sets off for the run, the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end as Gill puts the dive in. However, the back up is not good and the ball races towards the deep extra cover fence for a boundary. Five runs added to the total!

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, This is on a hard length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it down the pitch.

Cheteshwar Pujara walks out to replace the Indian skipper.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, ! STUMPED! Matthew Kuhnemann draws first blood! Rohit Sharma tries to take on the bowler, but absolutely throws his wicket away here. Matthew Kuhnemann flights this up, on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma skips down the track and goes for the big slog on the leg side, but gets beaten by the turn away and Alex Carey does the rest behind the stumps leaving Sharma halfway down the pitch. He would be disappointed with this shot as there was no n

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Quicker, full and on off, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on off, turning away again, Rohit Sharma goes for the sweep, but misses it completely.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Floated, short and on middle, turning away and keeps low too, Rohit Sharma works it towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Matthew Kuhnemann starts with flatter delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A yorker this time around off, Rohit Sharma jams it out towards point.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Nice variation! Mitchell Starc bowls the off-cutter, on off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma is early into his drive and misses it.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Good shot! Mitchell Starc pitches this one up around off, Rohit Sharma stays there and lofts it over short covers. The timing is not that good, but it still has enough legs to go over the fence for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again and on middle, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it towards short extra covers.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back towards the bowler.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Easy pickings! Cameron Green continues with his fuller length, on off, Shubman Gill takes a coupls of steps forward and times his drive perfectly through covers for another boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and around leg, Shubman Gill drills it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards mid off.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Up and over! Cameron Green serves this full again and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill slashes hard at it, and the ball goes over the slips towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, This is fuller in length and around off, Shubman Gill goes for the drive on the up, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets an outside edge as the ball goes on two bounces towards second slip. The ball is not carrying on this wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma connects this time alright! Mitchell Starc lands this short of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma accepts the room and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and around off, Rohit Sharma tries to cut close from his body, but misses again.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and on off, angling away again, Rohit Sharma plays for the inswing and misses it completely.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper as Alex Carey collects it on two bounces.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full and on middle, shaping in, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Length again, on middle, Shubman Gill dead bats it to the off side.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, Shubman Gill leans on and leaves it alone.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on middle, nips away a bit, Shubman Gill looks to flick it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets a leading edge through covers. Two runs taken!

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill lets it go to the keeper.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Shubman Gill gets off the mark in style! Cameron Green serves this full and outside off, Shubman Gill strides out a bit and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Cameron Green starts with a hard-length delivery, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it towards short covers.

Cameron Green steps up to share this red cherry with Mitchell Starc from the other end.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma keeps it out to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma and India are underway! Mitchell Starc pitches it up, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma stays there and clips it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a hard length and on off, shaping in sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets hit on the pads as the ball goes towards the keeper. There is another stiffled appeal, but the finger stays down. However, Ball Tracking shows three reds and Australia gives another life to Rohit Sharma.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller and way outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A low full toss, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it towards square leg where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

We are all set to start! The two umpires walk out to the middle followed by the players of Australia who are taking their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma will have a new opening partner for this game as Shubman Gill gets a chance to show his skills in this series. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (In for KL Rahul), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav (In for Mohammad Shami), Mohammed Siraj. 

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (C), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green (In for David Warner), Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc (In for Pat Cummins), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann

TOSS-: India has won the coin flip and Rohit Sharma has decided to BAT first.

Steven Smith, the stand-in captain of Australia says that the pitch looks a bit dry and it is no surprise that Rohit Sharma elected to bat first. Adds that they will need to execute their plans better in this game and put the Indian batters under pressure. Tells that they had time to rest and reflect and they will need to stick to the basics which they did not do in the second innings in the last Test match. Says that Pat Cummins has gone back home due his mother's illness and thoughts are w

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says the morale of the team is really high. The team has played a lot of cricket but it is a bit different here. He also adds that it is important for everyone to stay focused and do well in every game. On changes in the squad, he says that Shubman Gill will replace KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav comes in for Mohammad Shami.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , no run, slower ball, lofts the ball very high and deep. Zampa camps under it and takes the catch.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, low full toss, slower ball, looks to sweep, no signal from the umpire.no sin

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his century..

Starc to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out, back to the bowler.

Starc to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single, moves to 99.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and wide, outside off, misses.

Starc to Chandimal, , full outside off, drives at it, gets a thick outside edge, runs fine.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his 100.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out back to the bowler.

Faulkner to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind pint.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, full and wide outside off, misses.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , full toss, drives at it, gets a thick edge to third man.

Hastings to Aponso, no run, full, pushed back down the wicket..

Hastings to MDK Perera, , no run, quicker short ball, pulled straight to Warner at straight mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, , lofts back over the bowler's head, all the way over the rope. First 6 of the innings.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, batsman moves miles across his stumps so Hastings bowls it wide outside off.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, attempted scoop, takes the glove, Wade with a valiant effort but can't take the catch.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, two runs, glides to third man for a couple..

Faulkner to MDK Perera, , inside edge, French cut, almost dragged on, runs to the boundary instead.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, no run, drives into the covers, sent back by his partner.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, pushes to long on for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, wide, slower ball, called wide.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, one run, chipped on the bounce to Warner at extra cover, his throw just misses from side on.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side for another wide.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, closes the face, plays the ball onto the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, works a single to the on side..

Hastings to Chandimal, wide, slower ball bouncer, over the batsman's head.

Hastings to MDK Perera, one run, short, pulled to mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, dabs a cut straight to point.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, defends to the fielder at extra cover.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, pushes into the off side for a single.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, cuts backward of point for a couple.

Faulkner to Chandimal, leg bye, takes the pad and runs to third man..

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, advances, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, glances fine

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, takes the pad and drops on the crease.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, whipped from outside off backward of square.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, squares the batsman up, takes a leading edge and rolls back up the wicket,.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, defends back past the bowler on the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off again. Just too good for the batsman.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off, bat reaching for it but couldn't find it.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives down the ground for a single.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, drives through point for a single.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, drives back to the bowler..

Zampa to MDK Perera, APPEAL, leg bye, big shout for LBW, given not out. The Aussies send it upstairs and it's umpires call so it remains not out.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, tossed up, pushed out on the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, takes the pad but it's missing leg.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, one run, punches through the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, pushes through the off side for a single..

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten all ends up, ball straightens past the outside edge.

Starc to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, dabbed out behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives straight to Finch who throws at the stumps, ricochets away for a single.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, drives straight to mid off.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, pushes out on the off side.

Zampa to Prasanna, , no run, shorter ball, pulls straight to Bailey at deep mid wicket..

Zampa to Prasanna, no run, beaten outside off, almost bowled.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, stroked to long off for a single.

Zampa to Prasanna, one run, dragged to the on side,

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, chopped out on the off side.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, forward in defence.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, defends back to the bowler..

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, slower ball outside off, bat drawn to it but misses the edge.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, squared up, takes a leading edge through the covers.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, one run, short of a length, pulled forward of square.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, dabs to short third man, Bailey misses the throw again with the batsman short of his ground.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, , flicked off the pads backward of square, lovely shot.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the gap on the off side for a single..

Hastings to Prasanna, one run, pushes into the gap on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short ball, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, big swing and a miss.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, flicked through mid wicket for a couple.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, good ball just outside off, full, takes a thick edge and runs to third man.

Starc to Gunathilaka, one run, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Gunathilaka, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, up in the block hole, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Dilshan, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Dilshan, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, a bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Dilshan is playing his last ODI for Sri Lanka and so the players welcome him to the crease with a guard of honour.

Play will be underway in about 10 minutes.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat.

Marsh, Hastings and Hazlewood come into the Australian team, no changes for Sri Lanka.

Welcome to this, the 3rd match in this 5 match series between Sri Lanks and Australia.

We are back for the reply from Australia! The Indian players are already out in the middle and they are discussing some tactics.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! RUN OUT! Comical running costs the wicket of Siraj and India has been bowled out for 109 here. Fuller one around pads, Axar flicks this to square leg and runs the first hard and jogs back for the second but Siraj was not anticipating the second and was jogging around. a good throw from the deep towards the non-striking end sees Siraj short of his crease.

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Australia are ahead in the game, but they know that they cannot be complacent and will need to bat out of their skins on this pitch to take any kind of lead here. The star of the show for them was Matthew Kuhnemann wtih his first ever five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He was well supported by Nathan Lyon who took three wickers while Todd Murphy picked up Virat Kohli once again. It was a good all-round show for them, and now the onus will be on their batters to back up the good job done by t

India have been bowled out for just 109 runs! They would be disappointed with their batting effort here. The pitch was tough to bat on as it was spinning a lot, but some of the shots from Indian batters were also not upto the mark. They weren't able to build any sort of partnerships in the middle. The contributions from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and a few lusty blows from Umesh Yadav in the end took them over the 100-run mark. However, they would have seen the pitch and with the likes of Rav

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted on leg, Axar Patel defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Length dragged back a bit, Mohammed Siraj defends this in front of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Solid in defense has been Mohammed Siraj so far as he blocks this out too.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Fuller and on off, Mohammed Siraj edges this wide of slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up and on off, Mohammed Siraj defends this.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, ! Five-wicket haul for Matthew Kuhnemann as he removes Umesh Yadav. On a length and on leg, Umesh Yadav looks to push this to off but gets beaten by the low bounce of this and the ball has hit his pads. Aussies appeal and the umpire had no doubt in raising his finger.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in for India.

Matthew Kuhnemann (8-1-16-4) is back on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this off his front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes once more! Ravichandran Ashwin cannot repeat his heroics from his previous games. This is flighted nicely around middle inviting the batter forward, Ravichandran Ashwin obliges and tries to defend, but the turn away takes the slightest of outside edges and Alex Carey takes a sharp catch behind the stumps to his right. He also takes the bails off for the stumping. There is an appeal for caught behind

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Quicker around middle, Axar Patel defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around off, Nathan Lyon pushes this sweeper cover for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel pushes this to long off for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Off-break short in length, Axar Patel defends this off his back foot.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! A counter attack from the lower-order batter. Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav clears his front leg and smashes this past the cow corner for a boundary. He is having fun out in the middle.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up around leg, Umesh Yadav goes for the big heave again but misses out and it deflects off his pads.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, On a length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this out.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav drills this back onto the stumps on the non-striking end.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! In the air and it flies over the deep square leg fielder for a maximum. Fuller around pads, Umesh Yadav slog sweeps this for a maximum. Some crucial runs for India.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, ! BOOM! Umesh Yadav makes his intent clear here! This is looped up, full and on middle, Umesh Yadav slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Full and wide outside off, Axar Patel cuts this to backward point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Another short delivery, on middle, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards mid off.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short again and outside off, Axar Patel punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, On middle, blocked out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, A bit short and on off, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Axar Patel gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to block.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Slower through the air, on off, Umesh Yadav prods forward and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Umesh Yadav leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge. There is another huge shout for caught behind, but turned down.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Floated, full and on off, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards short covers.

Umesh Yadav walks out to replace Ravichandran Ashwin.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on off, keeps low, Ravichandran Ashwin knocks it to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, A mix-up in the middle, but no harm done! This is floated and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin uses his feet and defends it with the inner half towards square leg, Axar Patel sets off for the run, but he is sent back haflway down the pitch. However, the fielder is a bit late to get to the ball and Patel survives.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and short, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it to the right of short covers for one.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Slightly shorter and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it back towards the bowler where Nathan Lyon gets a hand to it and makes a half stop.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on leg, Axar Patel knocks it towards mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel blocks it out.

Nathan Lyon to bowl from the other end.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short and around off, Axar Patel chops it towards cover-point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker one, full and on middle, turning away, Ravichandran Ashwin dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin leans on and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, A bit short and on middle, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards long on for a run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Flatter and down the leg again, Axar Patel misses his flick once more as Alex Carey collects it well behind the stumps.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Fires this one full and down the leg, Axar Patel misses his flick.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin steers it towards point for a single.

We are back for the second session! The players are making their out to the middle now. Axar Patel and ​​​​Ravichandran Ashwin has the responsibility to build a partnership for India. Matthew Kuhnemann has the ball in his hand.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

It was Matthew Kuhnemann who started off the proceeding for the Aussies with the wicket of Rohit Sharma and then Shubman Gill. Soon Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy were introduced too and they both also got into the scheme of things and scalped a few wickets too. Kuhnemann has been the bowler of the session picking up three really crucial wickets well helped by Lyon who also scalped three and Murphy scalped the wicket of Virat Kohli for the third time in three matches. They will be looking to

This session belonged to the visitors as India find themselves in a situation of bother with seven wickets down for just 84 runs! The hosts started off well for the first five overs but ever since spin was introduced in the 6th over it has all been Australia. The spinners got into the attack and frame of schemes really quick and shifted the momentum right in favor of the visitors. Wickets kept falling on regular intervals and India has been pinned back by the mighty Aussies. A lot depends o

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc attemps the yorker, but bowls a low full toss, on off, Axar Patel mistimes his drive towards short covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length and around leg, Ravichandran Ashwin helps it towards fine leg for a run and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes a bit fuller but down the leg side, Ravichandran Ashwin misses his flick and Alex Carey collects it behind the stumps moving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Ravichandran Ashwin ducks under it.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc comes around the wicket and lands this short of a length, on middle, angling in, Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it down the pitch.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Back of a length and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shortish and on leg, Ravichandran Ashwin gets hurried a bit, but keeps it down towards short leg in the end.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! LBW! Australia takes a great review! Nathan Lyon gets rid of Srikar Bharat now. He flights this one up, full and on middle, turning in a bit, Srikar Bharat prods forward to keep it out, but he puts his bat behind his pads and the turn in means the ball hits his front pad first. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Steven Smith takes the review after some discussion with Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey and it turns out to be good decision as

Ravichandran Ashwin walks out to join Axar Patel.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Shortish and around leg, Srikar Bharat tickles it towards short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Floated, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat blocks it out down the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up and around off, fuller too, Srikar Bharat leans on to defend, but misses and gets hit high on his pads as he ball rolls towards slip.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, A bit short and on middle, Srikar Bharat pushes it back to the bowler.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Fires in a yorker, on middle, angling in, Axar Patel digs it out towards silly point.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it towards the bowler where Todd Murphy dives to his left to stop it.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel leans on to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fires this one full and on the pads, Srikar Bharat clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, ! BANG! Srikar Bharat goes big now! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat goes down and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for the first maximum of thie Test match.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat knocks it towards short covers.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted and around off, turning further away, Axar Patel leaves it alone.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! Nice shot! This is short and outside off, Axar Patel moves back quickly and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, Axar Patel looks to defend, but gets an outside edge towards backward point.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Lyon lands this a bit short, on middle, keeps low, Axar Patel moves back and pats it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel knocks it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel keeps it out to the off side.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Darts this one full and on middle, Axar Patel drills it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, grips and turns away, Axar Patel looks to play, but misses it completely.

Axar Patel walks out to join Srikar Bharat.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, ! LBW! Todd Murphy gets the big fish, Virat Kohli! He flights this up around off, turning in slightly, Virat Kohli prods forward to clip it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets rapped around the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Kohli takes the review. UltraEdge shows bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. Virat Kohli has to go back and Australian players are delighted to see the back of him

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it with the inner half towards short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, bit short and on off, Virat Kohli steers it towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Flatter, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat negotiates it towards silly point again.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Srikar Bharat prods forward and defends it as the ball falls just short of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and around off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it wide of short covers for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli leans on and keeps it out past second slip and towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it out towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann (5-0-13-3) comes back into the attack.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Floated, short and outside off, turning away, Virat Kohli gets surprised by the bounce and bunts it down towards point.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Kohli uses the depth of the crease as he flicks this length delivery towards mid wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli looks to block this too but gets beaten on the outside.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli defends this with conviction.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli blocks this out in front.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off with a bit of pace, Virat Kohli guides this to point for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli finds the gap on the on side for a single to end the over.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around pads, Srikar Bharat pushes this towards mid wicket for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and lands this full on middle, Srikar Bharat strides out to defends but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one around middle, Srikar Bharat defends this off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Off-break from around the wicket drifting down leg, Srikar Bharat looks to flick but misses out. Good take from Carey behind the wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli gets an outside edge but safely in front of cover-point for no run.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around pads, Virat Kohli defends this towards short leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit around middle, Virat Kohli defends this right down the surface on the on side.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle Virat Kohli defends this off the pads.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Short in length around pads, Virat Kohli guides this to the short fine leg fielder.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Full and wide outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this to the off side.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! Srikar Bharat is oozing with confidence here as this time he connects one well for a boundary. Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat slogs this towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and it turns off the surface, Srikar Bharat looks to play the slog sweep but misses out completely as the ball hits his pads. Aussies appeal for this and the umpire turns this one down but they opt for DRS. The ball tracker shows that the ball was missing the stumps and the on-field decision stays. Australia loses a review.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Beautifully bowled as this goes away with the arm, Srikar Bharat leans ahead to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. Alex Carey takes the bails off in a flash but the foot of Bharat is grounded.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flighted on middle, Virat Kohli tucks this to short leg for no run.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fuller and quicker outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this off the front foot.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, On a length angling away from stumps, Virat Kohli guides this to point and takes a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Short in length from around the wicket, Srikar Bharat pushes this to wide of short cover for a quick single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli pushes this to long on for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Way too short on off, Virat Kohli milks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy has been introduced into the attack now.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short in length around the pads, Virat Kohli gently taps this in front for short fine leg and runs a quick single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli is quick to hop onto his back foot and defend this back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyes.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives it a bit more air on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this to the on side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and blocks this in front.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, textbook stuff in terms of defending by Virat Kohli.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit, Virat Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, ! That's glorious from Virat Kohli. Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this through the mid wicket channel for a boundary. He is looking relatively comfortable on a tricky track.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, ! Lucky escape for the champion batter. Fuller around leg, Virat Kohli clips this towards fine leg from the toe end of his bat for a boundary. This was turning and kept really low.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Short in length around middle, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Flighted around middle, Srikar Bharat taps this to short leg for nothing.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Length dragged back a bit, Srikar Bharat pushes this to short cover for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, ! TAKEN! What is happening in Indore? India is in a situation of bother as they lose their 4th wicket without 50 on the score board. Short and wide outside off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to slap this through mid off but hits this straight in the hands of Matthew Kuhnemann at short cover who makes no mistake and accepts this with both hands. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller on off, Virat Kohli gets low and defends this in front. The ball kept a tad low here.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Short in length around off, Virat Kohli defends this to slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli prods forward and blocks this out.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, On a length around pads, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Drinks! We are witnessing something extraordinary here. India have lost half their side now with only the half of the first session completed. The wicket is really difficult for the batters and Australian spinners have taken full advantage of that. They will be looking to get the wicket of Virat Kohli as they know that could make a huge difference. India needs to build a partnership to get back in the game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Srikar Bharat walks out to bat now.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shreyas Iyer, ! DRAGGED ON! Team India is falling apart like a pack of cards here. Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cut but gets a bottom edge that travels back onto the root of timber and the bails get dislodged. This track is not for the admirers of back foot stroke play as the bounce is a bit up and down here. India goes 5 down in no time and is looking shell-shocked.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up outside off, Virat Kohli drives this to long off for a comfortable rotation of strike.

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller around pads, Shreyas Iyer strides in front and blocks this out to the on side.

Shreyas Iyer comes out to the middle now with India in a bit of a trouble.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Brillant delivery from the gaffer, and Ravindra Jadeja is struck on his crease as he gets hit on the pads, floater with a bit of pace, Ravindra Jadeja jumps onto his back foot to block this but gets beaten by the pace of this. The ball hits his pads and the umpire had no doubt raising his finger to give Jadeja his marching orders. India asks for a DRS as Jadeja thinks he has edged this and the ultra-edge shows a clear spike so umpire NItin is asked to ov

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up down leg, Ravindra Jadeja works this to short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks this to short leg for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, keeps very low, Virat Kohli prods forward and keeps it out with the bottom half of the bat towards second slip.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Another one that keeps low, Virat Kohli makes room and manages to push it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and on off, Virat Kohli moves back and knocks it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja eases it towards long on for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit short an on middle, Ravindra Jadeja moves back and works it towards short mid-wicket.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on leg, Virat Kohli flicks it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his right and gets a hand to it, the ball rolls towards the sweeper cover fence, but Cameron Green chases it and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Ravindra Jadeja misses as he looks to keep it out.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! TIMBER! Nathan Lyon gets a big wicket now! A dream delivery for an off-spinner. Lyons bowls this quicker, short and outside off, grips and turns in sharply, Cheteshwar Pujara initially goes on the front foot, but then decides to go on the back foot and plays all over it as the ball goes on to rattle the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara goes back to the hut for a low score and India are in a spot of bother.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it wide of long on where Mitchell Starc slides to his right and stops it. A single is taken.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, BEATEN! This is slower through the air, on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Virat Kohli leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it, but gets an outside edge past slips towards third man where the fielder chases it down and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Ravindra Jadeja walks in next.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A beauty to start with! Mitchell Starc begins with a good-length delivery around off, angling away, Rohit Sharma tries to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. However, there is a bit of a sound and there is an appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Australia players discuss for a bit but decides against the review. UltraEdge shows that there was an edge.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Nathan Lyon starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon replaces Mitchell Starc.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, TURN AND BOUNCE! This is tossed up, full and lands around leg, turns away with extra bounce, Virat Kohli looks to flick, but misses and the ball hits Alex Carey around his shoulders.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, A bit short, on off, keeps low too, Virat Kohli watches it through and forces it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, on middle, Virat Kohli knocks it past the bowler towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on middle, Virat Kohli dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, ! TAKEN! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes again! Both the Indian openers are now back in the hut. This is floated, full and on middle inviting the batter forward, Shubman Gill obliges and tries to defend on the front foot, but the turn away takes the outside edge and Steven Smith at first slip takes a sharp catch. India two down now!

Virat Kohli replaces Shubman Gill.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on leg, Shubman Gill looks to flick, but gets a leading edge along the ground towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it wide of mid on for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a length and around leg, Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it through backward square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Full again and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara pushes it towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes fuller and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara knocks it towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Buzzers! This is on a good length and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards short mid-wicket and sets off for the run, the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end as Gill puts the dive in. However, the back up is not good and the ball races towards the deep extra cover fence for a boundary. Five runs added to the total!

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, This is on a hard length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it down the pitch.

Cheteshwar Pujara walks out to replace the Indian skipper.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, ! STUMPED! Matthew Kuhnemann draws first blood! Rohit Sharma tries to take on the bowler, but absolutely throws his wicket away here. Matthew Kuhnemann flights this up, on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma skips down the track and goes for the big slog on the leg side, but gets beaten by the turn away and Alex Carey does the rest behind the stumps leaving Sharma halfway down the pitch. He would be disappointed with this shot as there was no n

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Quicker, full and on off, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on off, turning away again, Rohit Sharma goes for the sweep, but misses it completely.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Floated, short and on middle, turning away and keeps low too, Rohit Sharma works it towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Matthew Kuhnemann starts with flatter delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A yorker this time around off, Rohit Sharma jams it out towards point.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Nice variation! Mitchell Starc bowls the off-cutter, on off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma is early into his drive and misses it.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Good shot! Mitchell Starc pitches this one up around off, Rohit Sharma stays there and lofts it over short covers. The timing is not that good, but it still has enough legs to go over the fence for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again and on middle, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it towards short extra covers.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back towards the bowler.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Easy pickings! Cameron Green continues with his fuller length, on off, Shubman Gill takes a coupls of steps forward and times his drive perfectly through covers for another boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and around leg, Shubman Gill drills it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards mid off.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Up and over! Cameron Green serves this full again and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill slashes hard at it, and the ball goes over the slips towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, This is fuller in length and around off, Shubman Gill goes for the drive on the up, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets an outside edge as the ball goes on two bounces towards second slip. The ball is not carrying on this wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma connects this time alright! Mitchell Starc lands this short of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma accepts the room and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and around off, Rohit Sharma tries to cut close from his body, but misses again.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and on off, angling away again, Rohit Sharma plays for the inswing and misses it completely.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper as Alex Carey collects it on two bounces.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full and on middle, shaping in, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Length again, on middle, Shubman Gill dead bats it to the off side.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, Shubman Gill leans on and leaves it alone.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on middle, nips away a bit, Shubman Gill looks to flick it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets a leading edge through covers. Two runs taken!

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill lets it go to the keeper.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Shubman Gill gets off the mark in style! Cameron Green serves this full and outside off, Shubman Gill strides out a bit and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Cameron Green starts with a hard-length delivery, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it towards short covers.

Cameron Green steps up to share this red cherry with Mitchell Starc from the other end.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma keeps it out to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma and India are underway! Mitchell Starc pitches it up, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma stays there and clips it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a hard length and on off, shaping in sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets hit on the pads as the ball goes towards the keeper. There is another stiffled appeal, but the finger stays down. However, Ball Tracking shows three reds and Australia gives another life to Rohit Sharma.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller and way outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A low full toss, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it towards square leg where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

We are all set to start! The two umpires walk out to the middle followed by the players of Australia who are taking their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma will have a new opening partner for this game as Shubman Gill gets a chance to show his skills in this series. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (In for KL Rahul), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav (In for Mohammad Shami), Mohammed Siraj. 

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (C), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green (In for David Warner), Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc (In for Pat Cummins), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann

TOSS-: India has won the coin flip and Rohit Sharma has decided to BAT first.

Steven Smith, the stand-in captain of Australia says that the pitch looks a bit dry and it is no surprise that Rohit Sharma elected to bat first. Adds that they will need to execute their plans better in this game and put the Indian batters under pressure. Tells that they had time to rest and reflect and they will need to stick to the basics which they did not do in the second innings in the last Test match. Says that Pat Cummins has gone back home due his mother's illness and thoughts are w

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says the morale of the team is really high. The team has played a lot of cricket but it is a bit different here. He also adds that it is important for everyone to stay focused and do well in every game. On changes in the squad, he says that Shubman Gill will replace KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav comes in for Mohammad Shami.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , no run, slower ball, lofts the ball very high and deep. Zampa camps under it and takes the catch.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, low full toss, slower ball, looks to sweep, no signal from the umpire.no sin

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his century..

Starc to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out, back to the bowler.

Starc to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single, moves to 99.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and wide, outside off, misses.

Starc to Chandimal, , full outside off, drives at it, gets a thick outside edge, runs fine.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his 100.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out back to the bowler.

Faulkner to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind pint.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, full and wide outside off, misses.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , full toss, drives at it, gets a thick edge to third man.

Hastings to Aponso, no run, full, pushed back down the wicket..

Hastings to MDK Perera, , no run, quicker short ball, pulled straight to Warner at straight mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, , lofts back over the bowler's head, all the way over the rope. First 6 of the innings.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, batsman moves miles across his stumps so Hastings bowls it wide outside off.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, attempted scoop, takes the glove, Wade with a valiant effort but can't take the catch.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, two runs, glides to third man for a couple..

Faulkner to MDK Perera, , inside edge, French cut, almost dragged on, runs to the boundary instead.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, no run, drives into the covers, sent back by his partner.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, pushes to long on for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, wide, slower ball, called wide.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, one run, chipped on the bounce to Warner at extra cover, his throw just misses from side on.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side for another wide.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, closes the face, plays the ball onto the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, works a single to the on side..

Hastings to Chandimal, wide, slower ball bouncer, over the batsman's head.

Hastings to MDK Perera, one run, short, pulled to mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, dabs a cut straight to point.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, defends to the fielder at extra cover.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, pushes into the off side for a single.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, cuts backward of point for a couple.

Faulkner to Chandimal, leg bye, takes the pad and runs to third man..

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, advances, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, glances fine

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, takes the pad and drops on the crease.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, whipped from outside off backward of square.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, squares the batsman up, takes a leading edge and rolls back up the wicket,.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, defends back past the bowler on the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off again. Just too good for the batsman.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off, bat reaching for it but couldn't find it.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives down the ground for a single.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, drives through point for a single.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, drives back to the bowler..

Zampa to MDK Perera, APPEAL, leg bye, big shout for LBW, given not out. The Aussies send it upstairs and it's umpires call so it remains not out.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, tossed up, pushed out on the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, takes the pad but it's missing leg.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, one run, punches through the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, pushes through the off side for a single..

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten all ends up, ball straightens past the outside edge.

Starc to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, dabbed out behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives straight to Finch who throws at the stumps, ricochets away for a single.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, drives straight to mid off.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, pushes out on the off side.

Zampa to Prasanna, , no run, shorter ball, pulls straight to Bailey at deep mid wicket..

Zampa to Prasanna, no run, beaten outside off, almost bowled.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, stroked to long off for a single.

Zampa to Prasanna, one run, dragged to the on side,

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, chopped out on the off side.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, forward in defence.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, defends back to the bowler..

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, slower ball outside off, bat drawn to it but misses the edge.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, squared up, takes a leading edge through the covers.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, one run, short of a length, pulled forward of square.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, dabs to short third man, Bailey misses the throw again with the batsman short of his ground.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, , flicked off the pads backward of square, lovely shot.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the gap on the off side for a single..

Hastings to Prasanna, one run, pushes into the gap on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short ball, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, big swing and a miss.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, flicked through mid wicket for a couple.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, good ball just outside off, full, takes a thick edge and runs to third man.

Starc to Gunathilaka, one run, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Gunathilaka, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, up in the block hole, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Dilshan, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Dilshan, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, a bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Dilshan is playing his last ODI for Sri Lanka and so the players welcome him to the crease with a guard of honour.

Play will be underway in about 10 minutes.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat.

Marsh, Hastings and Hazlewood come into the Australian team, no changes for Sri Lanka.

Welcome to this, the 3rd match in this 5 match series between Sri Lanks and Australia.

We are back for the reply from Australia! The Indian players are already out in the middle and they are discussing some tactics.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! RUN OUT! Comical running costs the wicket of Siraj and India has been bowled out for 109 here. Fuller one around pads, Axar flicks this to square leg and runs the first hard and jogs back for the second but Siraj was not anticipating the second and was jogging around. a good throw from the deep towards the non-striking end sees Siraj short of his crease.

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Australia are ahead in the game, but they know that they cannot be complacent and will need to bat out of their skins on this pitch to take any kind of lead here. The star of the show for them was Matthew Kuhnemann wtih his first ever five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He was well supported by Nathan Lyon who took three wickers while Todd Murphy picked up Virat Kohli once again. It was a good all-round show for them, and now the onus will be on their batters to back up the good job done by t

India have been bowled out for just 109 runs! They would be disappointed with their batting effort here. The pitch was tough to bat on as it was spinning a lot, but some of the shots from Indian batters were also not upto the mark. They weren't able to build any sort of partnerships in the middle. The contributions from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and a few lusty blows from Umesh Yadav in the end took them over the 100-run mark. However, they would have seen the pitch and with the likes of Rav

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted on leg, Axar Patel defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Length dragged back a bit, Mohammed Siraj defends this in front of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Solid in defense has been Mohammed Siraj so far as he blocks this out too.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Fuller and on off, Mohammed Siraj edges this wide of slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up and on off, Mohammed Siraj defends this.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, ! Five-wicket haul for Matthew Kuhnemann as he removes Umesh Yadav. On a length and on leg, Umesh Yadav looks to push this to off but gets beaten by the low bounce of this and the ball has hit his pads. Aussies appeal and the umpire had no doubt in raising his finger.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in for India.

Matthew Kuhnemann (8-1-16-4) is back on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this off his front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes once more! Ravichandran Ashwin cannot repeat his heroics from his previous games. This is flighted nicely around middle inviting the batter forward, Ravichandran Ashwin obliges and tries to defend, but the turn away takes the slightest of outside edges and Alex Carey takes a sharp catch behind the stumps to his right. He also takes the bails off for the stumping. There is an appeal for caught behind

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Quicker around middle, Axar Patel defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Short in length around off, Nathan Lyon pushes this sweeper cover for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up around middle, Axar Patel pushes this to long off for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted around middle, Axar Patel blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Off-break short in length, Axar Patel defends this off his back foot.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! A counter attack from the lower-order batter. Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav clears his front leg and smashes this past the cow corner for a boundary. He is having fun out in the middle.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up around leg, Umesh Yadav goes for the big heave again but misses out and it deflects off his pads.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, On a length around middle, Umesh Yadav defends this out.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, Fuller around middle, Umesh Yadav drills this back onto the stumps on the non-striking end.

Todd Murphy to Umesh Yadav, ! In the air and it flies over the deep square leg fielder for a maximum. Fuller around pads, Umesh Yadav slog sweeps this for a maximum. Some crucial runs for India.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, ! BOOM! Umesh Yadav makes his intent clear here! This is looped up, full and on middle, Umesh Yadav slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Full and wide outside off, Axar Patel cuts this to backward point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Another short delivery, on middle, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards mid off.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short again and outside off, Axar Patel punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, On middle, blocked out.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, A bit short and on off, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Axar Patel gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to block.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Slower through the air, on off, Umesh Yadav prods forward and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Umesh Yadav leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge. There is another huge shout for caught behind, but turned down.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Umesh Yadav, Floated, full and on off, Umesh Yadav pushes it towards short covers.

Umesh Yadav walks out to replace Ravichandran Ashwin.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on off, keeps low, Ravichandran Ashwin knocks it to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, A mix-up in the middle, but no harm done! This is floated and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin uses his feet and defends it with the inner half towards square leg, Axar Patel sets off for the run, but he is sent back haflway down the pitch. However, the fielder is a bit late to get to the ball and Patel survives.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and short, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it to the right of short covers for one.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Slightly shorter and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it back towards the bowler where Nathan Lyon gets a hand to it and makes a half stop.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on leg, Axar Patel knocks it towards mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel blocks it out.

Nathan Lyon to bowl from the other end.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Short and around off, Axar Patel chops it towards cover-point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker one, full and on middle, turning away, Ravichandran Ashwin dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Gives this one some air, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin leans on and keeps it out to the off side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, A bit short and on middle, Axar Patel moves back and pushes it towards long on for a run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Flatter and down the leg again, Axar Patel misses his flick once more as Alex Carey collects it well behind the stumps.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Axar Patel, Fires this one full and down the leg, Axar Patel misses his flick.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin steers it towards point for a single.

We are back for the second session! The players are making their out to the middle now. Axar Patel and ​​​​Ravichandran Ashwin has the responsibility to build a partnership for India. Matthew Kuhnemann has the ball in his hand.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

It was Matthew Kuhnemann who started off the proceeding for the Aussies with the wicket of Rohit Sharma and then Shubman Gill. Soon Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy were introduced too and they both also got into the scheme of things and scalped a few wickets too. Kuhnemann has been the bowler of the session picking up three really crucial wickets well helped by Lyon who also scalped three and Murphy scalped the wicket of Virat Kohli for the third time in three matches. They will be looking to

This session belonged to the visitors as India find themselves in a situation of bother with seven wickets down for just 84 runs! The hosts started off well for the first five overs but ever since spin was introduced in the 6th over it has all been Australia. The spinners got into the attack and frame of schemes really quick and shifted the momentum right in favor of the visitors. Wickets kept falling on regular intervals and India has been pinned back by the mighty Aussies. A lot depends o

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc attemps the yorker, but bowls a low full toss, on off, Axar Patel mistimes his drive towards short covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length and around leg, Ravichandran Ashwin helps it towards fine leg for a run and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes a bit fuller but down the leg side, Ravichandran Ashwin misses his flick and Alex Carey collects it behind the stumps moving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Ravichandran Ashwin ducks under it.

Mitchell Starc to Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc comes around the wicket and lands this short of a length, on middle, angling in, Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it down the pitch.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Back of a length and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shortish and on leg, Ravichandran Ashwin gets hurried a bit, but keeps it down towards short leg in the end.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! LBW! Australia takes a great review! Nathan Lyon gets rid of Srikar Bharat now. He flights this one up, full and on middle, turning in a bit, Srikar Bharat prods forward to keep it out, but he puts his bat behind his pads and the turn in means the ball hits his front pad first. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Steven Smith takes the review after some discussion with Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey and it turns out to be good decision as

Ravichandran Ashwin walks out to join Axar Patel.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Shortish and around leg, Srikar Bharat tickles it towards short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Floated, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat blocks it out down the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up and around off, fuller too, Srikar Bharat leans on to defend, but misses and gets hit high on his pads as he ball rolls towards slip.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, A bit short and on middle, Srikar Bharat pushes it back to the bowler.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Fires in a yorker, on middle, angling in, Axar Patel digs it out towards silly point.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it towards the bowler where Todd Murphy dives to his left to stop it.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel leans on to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fires this one full and on the pads, Srikar Bharat clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, ! BANG! Srikar Bharat goes big now! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat goes down and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for the first maximum of thie Test match.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat knocks it towards short covers.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flighted and around off, turning further away, Axar Patel leaves it alone.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, ! Nice shot! This is short and outside off, Axar Patel moves back quickly and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, Axar Patel looks to defend, but gets an outside edge towards backward point.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Lyon lands this a bit short, on middle, keeps low, Axar Patel moves back and pats it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Floated, full and on off, Axar Patel knocks it towards the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Axar Patel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Axar Patel keeps it out to the off side.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Darts this one full and on middle, Axar Patel drills it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Todd Murphy to Axar Patel, Flatter, full and on off, grips and turns away, Axar Patel looks to play, but misses it completely.

Axar Patel walks out to join Srikar Bharat.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, ! LBW! Todd Murphy gets the big fish, Virat Kohli! He flights this up around off, turning in slightly, Virat Kohli prods forward to clip it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets rapped around the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Kohli takes the review. UltraEdge shows bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. Virat Kohli has to go back and Australian players are delighted to see the back of him

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it with the inner half towards short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Quicker one, bit short and on off, Virat Kohli steers it towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Flatter, full and on middle, Srikar Bharat negotiates it towards silly point again.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Srikar Bharat prods forward and defends it as the ball falls just short of silly point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and around off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it wide of short covers for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli leans on and keeps it out past second slip and towards point.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it out towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann (5-0-13-3) comes back into the attack.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Floated, short and outside off, turning away, Virat Kohli gets surprised by the bounce and bunts it down towards point.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Kohli uses the depth of the crease as he flicks this length delivery towards mid wicket for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli looks to block this too but gets beaten on the outside.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli defends this with conviction.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli blocks this out in front.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off with a bit of pace, Virat Kohli guides this to point for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli finds the gap on the on side for a single to end the over.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around pads, Srikar Bharat pushes this towards mid wicket for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and lands this full on middle, Srikar Bharat strides out to defends but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Quicker one around middle, Srikar Bharat defends this off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Off-break from around the wicket drifting down leg, Srikar Bharat looks to flick but misses out. Good take from Carey behind the wicket.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli gets an outside edge but safely in front of cover-point for no run.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around pads, Virat Kohli defends this towards short leg.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit around middle, Virat Kohli defends this right down the surface on the on side.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around middle Virat Kohli defends this off the pads.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Short in length around pads, Virat Kohli guides this to the short fine leg fielder.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Full and wide outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this to the off side.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, ! Srikar Bharat is oozing with confidence here as this time he connects one well for a boundary. Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat slogs this towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives this a bit more air and it turns off the surface, Srikar Bharat looks to play the slog sweep but misses out completely as the ball hits his pads. Aussies appeal for this and the umpire turns this one down but they opt for DRS. The ball tracker shows that the ball was missing the stumps and the on-field decision stays. Australia loses a review.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this to short fine leg.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Beautifully bowled as this goes away with the arm, Srikar Bharat leans ahead to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. Alex Carey takes the bails off in a flash but the foot of Bharat is grounded.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flighted on middle, Virat Kohli tucks this to short leg for no run.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Fuller and quicker outside off, Srikar Bharat defends this off the front foot.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, On a length angling away from stumps, Virat Kohli guides this to point and takes a single.

Todd Murphy to Srikar Bharat, Short in length from around the wicket, Srikar Bharat pushes this to wide of short cover for a quick single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli pushes this to long on for a single.

Todd Murphy to Virat Kohli, Way too short on off, Virat Kohli milks this to short mid wicket.

Todd Murphy has been introduced into the attack now.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short in length around the pads, Virat Kohli gently taps this in front for short fine leg and runs a quick single.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floater outside off, Virat Kohli is quick to hop onto his back foot and defend this back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Fuller outside off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and defends this in front.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, Virat Kohli defends this right under his eyes.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Lyon gives it a bit more air on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this to the on side.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Fuller around off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and blocks this in front.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around off, textbook stuff in terms of defending by Virat Kohli.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Length dragged back a bit, Virat Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, ! That's glorious from Virat Kohli. Fuller around middle, Virat Kohli flicks this through the mid wicket channel for a boundary. He is looking relatively comfortable on a tricky track.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, ! Lucky escape for the champion batter. Fuller around leg, Virat Kohli clips this towards fine leg from the toe end of his bat for a boundary. This was turning and kept really low.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Short in length around middle, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller around middle, Srikar Bharat pushes this to long on for a single.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Flighted around middle, Srikar Bharat taps this to short leg for nothing.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Length dragged back a bit, Srikar Bharat pushes this to short cover for no run.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Tossed up around off, Srikar Bharat blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Srikar Bharat, Fuller on middle, Srikar Bharat defends this right under his eyelid.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, ! TAKEN! What is happening in Indore? India is in a situation of bother as they lose their 4th wicket without 50 on the score board. Short and wide outside off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to slap this through mid off but hits this straight in the hands of Matthew Kuhnemann at short cover who makes no mistake and accepts this with both hands. 

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller on off, Virat Kohli gets low and defends this in front. The ball kept a tad low here.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Short in length around off, Virat Kohli defends this to slip for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up around middle, Virat Kohli prods forward and blocks this out.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Srikar Bharat, On a length around pads, Srikar Bharat nudges this to mid wicket for a single.

Drinks! We are witnessing something extraordinary here. India have lost half their side now with only the half of the first session completed. The wicket is really difficult for the batters and Australian spinners have taken full advantage of that. They will be looking to get the wicket of Virat Kohli as they know that could make a huge difference. India needs to build a partnership to get back in the game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Srikar Bharat walks out to bat now.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shreyas Iyer, ! DRAGGED ON! Team India is falling apart like a pack of cards here. Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cut but gets a bottom edge that travels back onto the root of timber and the bails get dislodged. This track is not for the admirers of back foot stroke play as the bounce is a bit up and down here. India goes 5 down in no time and is looking shell-shocked.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up outside off, Virat Kohli drives this to long off for a comfortable rotation of strike.

Nathan Lyon to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller around pads, Shreyas Iyer strides in front and blocks this out to the on side.

Shreyas Iyer comes out to the middle now with India in a bit of a trouble.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Brillant delivery from the gaffer, and Ravindra Jadeja is struck on his crease as he gets hit on the pads, floater with a bit of pace, Ravindra Jadeja jumps onto his back foot to block this but gets beaten by the pace of this. The ball hits his pads and the umpire had no doubt raising his finger to give Jadeja his marching orders. India asks for a DRS as Jadeja thinks he has edged this and the ultra-edge shows a clear spike so umpire NItin is asked to ov

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks this out with a front foot defensive stroke.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up down leg, Ravindra Jadeja works this to short fine leg.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller around pads, Ravindra Jadeja flicks this to short leg for no run.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, keeps very low, Virat Kohli prods forward and keeps it out with the bottom half of the bat towards second slip.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Another one that keeps low, Virat Kohli makes room and manages to push it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length and on off, Virat Kohli moves back and knocks it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja eases it towards long on for a single.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit short an on middle, Ravindra Jadeja moves back and works it towards short mid-wicket.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on leg, Virat Kohli flicks it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his right and gets a hand to it, the ball rolls towards the sweeper cover fence, but Cameron Green chases it and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Ravindra Jadeja misses as he looks to keep it out.

Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, ! TIMBER! Nathan Lyon gets a big wicket now! A dream delivery for an off-spinner. Lyons bowls this quicker, short and outside off, grips and turns in sharply, Cheteshwar Pujara initially goes on the front foot, but then decides to go on the back foot and plays all over it as the ball goes on to rattle the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara goes back to the hut for a low score and India are in a spot of bother.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it wide of long on where Mitchell Starc slides to his right and stops it. A single is taken.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, BEATEN! This is slower through the air, on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Virat Kohli leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it, but gets an outside edge past slips towards third man where the fielder chases it down and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Ravindra Jadeja walks in next.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A beauty to start with! Mitchell Starc begins with a good-length delivery around off, angling away, Rohit Sharma tries to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. However, there is a bit of a sound and there is an appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Australia players discuss for a bit but decides against the review. UltraEdge shows that there was an edge.

Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Nathan Lyon starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it towards deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Lyon replaces Mitchell Starc.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, TURN AND BOUNCE! This is tossed up, full and lands around leg, turns away with extra bounce, Virat Kohli looks to flick, but misses and the ball hits Alex Carey around his shoulders.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, A bit short, on off, keeps low too, Virat Kohli watches it through and forces it towards long off for a single and gets off the mark.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, on middle, Virat Kohli knocks it past the bowler towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on middle, Virat Kohli dead bats it onto the pitch.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, ! TAKEN! Matthew Kuhnemann strikes again! Both the Indian openers are now back in the hut. This is floated, full and on middle inviting the batter forward, Shubman Gill obliges and tries to defend on the front foot, but the turn away takes the outside edge and Steven Smith at first slip takes a sharp catch. India two down now!

Virat Kohli replaces Shubman Gill.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on leg, Shubman Gill looks to flick, but gets a leading edge along the ground towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it wide of mid on for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a length and around leg, Cheteshwar Pujara flicks it through backward square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Full again and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara pushes it towards short covers.

Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes fuller and on off, Cheteshwar Pujara knocks it towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Buzzers! This is on a good length and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards short mid-wicket and sets off for the run, the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end as Gill puts the dive in. However, the back up is not good and the ball races towards the deep extra cover fence for a boundary. Five runs added to the total!

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, This is on a hard length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it down the pitch.

Cheteshwar Pujara walks out to replace the Indian skipper.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, ! STUMPED! Matthew Kuhnemann draws first blood! Rohit Sharma tries to take on the bowler, but absolutely throws his wicket away here. Matthew Kuhnemann flights this up, on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma skips down the track and goes for the big slog on the leg side, but gets beaten by the turn away and Alex Carey does the rest behind the stumps leaving Sharma halfway down the pitch. He would be disappointed with this shot as there was no n

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Quicker, full and on off, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short covers.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Looped up, full and on off, turning away again, Rohit Sharma goes for the sweep, but misses it completely.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Rohit Sharma, Floated, short and on middle, turning away and keeps low too, Rohit Sharma works it towards mid on.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Shubman Gill, Matthew Kuhnemann starts with flatter delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A yorker this time around off, Rohit Sharma jams it out towards point.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Nice variation! Mitchell Starc bowls the off-cutter, on off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma is early into his drive and misses it.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Good shot! Mitchell Starc pitches this one up around off, Rohit Sharma stays there and lofts it over short covers. The timing is not that good, but it still has enough legs to go over the fence for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again and on middle, Rohit Sharma defends it towards short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it towards short extra covers.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back towards the bowler.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Easy pickings! Cameron Green continues with his fuller length, on off, Shubman Gill takes a coupls of steps forward and times his drive perfectly through covers for another boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and around leg, Shubman Gill drills it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards mid off.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Up and over! Cameron Green serves this full again and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill slashes hard at it, and the ball goes over the slips towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, This is fuller in length and around off, Shubman Gill goes for the drive on the up, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets an outside edge as the ball goes on two bounces towards second slip. The ball is not carrying on this wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma connects this time alright! Mitchell Starc lands this short of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma accepts the room and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and around off, Rohit Sharma tries to cut close from his body, but misses again.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and on off, angling away again, Rohit Sharma plays for the inswing and misses it completely.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full again outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper as Alex Carey collects it on two bounces.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Full and on middle, shaping in, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Length again, on middle, Shubman Gill dead bats it to the off side.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, Shubman Gill leans on and leaves it alone.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on middle, nips away a bit, Shubman Gill looks to flick it away, but close the face of the bat early and gets a leading edge through covers. Two runs taken!

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, On a length and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill lets it go to the keeper.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, ! Shubman Gill gets off the mark in style! Cameron Green serves this full and outside off, Shubman Gill strides out a bit and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill, Cameron Green starts with a hard-length delivery, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it towards short covers.

Cameron Green steps up to share this red cherry with Mitchell Starc from the other end.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma keeps it out to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, ! Rohit Sharma and India are underway! Mitchell Starc pitches it up, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma stays there and clips it wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a hard length and on off, shaping in sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to defend, but gets hit on the pads as the ball goes towards the keeper. There is another stiffled appeal, but the finger stays down. However, Ball Tracking shows three reds and Australia gives another life to Rohit Sharma.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller and way outside off, angling away, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A low full toss, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it towards square leg where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

We are all set to start! The two umpires walk out to the middle followed by the players of Australia who are taking their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma will have a new opening partner for this game as Shubman Gill gets a chance to show his skills in this series. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (In for KL Rahul), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav (In for Mohammad Shami), Mohammed Siraj. 

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (C), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green (In for David Warner), Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc (In for Pat Cummins), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann

TOSS-: India has won the coin flip and Rohit Sharma has decided to BAT first.

Steven Smith, the stand-in captain of Australia says that the pitch looks a bit dry and it is no surprise that Rohit Sharma elected to bat first. Adds that they will need to execute their plans better in this game and put the Indian batters under pressure. Tells that they had time to rest and reflect and they will need to stick to the basics which they did not do in the second innings in the last Test match. Says that Pat Cummins has gone back home due his mother's illness and thoughts are w

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says the morale of the team is really high. The team has played a lot of cricket but it is a bit different here. He also adds that it is important for everyone to stay focused and do well in every game. On changes in the squad, he says that Shubman Gill will replace KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav comes in for Mohammad Shami.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , no run, slower ball, lofts the ball very high and deep. Zampa camps under it and takes the catch.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, low full toss, slower ball, looks to sweep, no signal from the umpire.no sin

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his century..

Starc to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out, back to the bowler.

Starc to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single, moves to 99.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, full and wide, outside off, misses.

Starc to Chandimal, , full outside off, drives at it, gets a thick outside edge, runs fine.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, drives through the off side to bring up his 100.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, Yorker, digs it out back to the bowler.

Faulkner to Aponso, one run, opens the face and runs it behind pint.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, thick edge to third man for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, full and wide outside off, misses.

Faulkner to Chandimal, , full toss, drives at it, gets a thick edge to third man.

Hastings to Aponso, no run, full, pushed back down the wicket..

Hastings to MDK Perera, , no run, quicker short ball, pulled straight to Warner at straight mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, , lofts back over the bowler's head, all the way over the rope. First 6 of the innings.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, batsman moves miles across his stumps so Hastings bowls it wide outside off.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, attempted scoop, takes the glove, Wade with a valiant effort but can't take the catch.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, two runs, glides to third man for a couple..

Faulkner to MDK Perera, , inside edge, French cut, almost dragged on, runs to the boundary instead.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, no run, drives into the covers, sent back by his partner.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, pushes to long on for a single.

Faulkner to Chandimal, wide, slower ball, called wide.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, one run, chipped on the bounce to Warner at extra cover, his throw just misses from side on.

Faulkner to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side for another wide.

Faulkner to Chandimal, one run, closes the face, plays the ball onto the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, works a single to the on side..

Hastings to Chandimal, wide, slower ball bouncer, over the batsman's head.

Hastings to MDK Perera, one run, short, pulled to mid wicket.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, dabs a cut straight to point.

Hastings to MDK Perera, no run, defends to the fielder at extra cover.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, pushes into the off side for a single.

Hastings to Chandimal, two runs, cuts backward of point for a couple.

Faulkner to Chandimal, leg bye, takes the pad and runs to third man..

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, advances, takes the pad and rolls out on the off side.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, glances fine

Faulkner to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, takes the pad and drops on the crease.

Faulkner to Chandimal, two runs, whipped from outside off backward of square.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, squares the batsman up, takes a leading edge and rolls back up the wicket,.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, defends back past the bowler on the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off again. Just too good for the batsman.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten outside off, bat reaching for it but couldn't find it.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives down the ground for a single.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, drives through point for a single.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, drives back to the bowler..

Zampa to MDK Perera, APPEAL, leg bye, big shout for LBW, given not out. The Aussies send it upstairs and it's umpires call so it remains not out.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, tossed up, pushed out on the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, no run, takes the pad but it's missing leg.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the off side.

Zampa to MDK Perera, one run, punches through the off side.

Starc to MDK Perera, one run, pushes through the off side for a single..

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, beaten all ends up, ball straightens past the outside edge.

Starc to MDK Perera, wide, dragged down the leg side.

Starc to MDK Perera, no run, full, dabbed out behind point.

Starc to Chandimal, one run, drives straight to Finch who throws at the stumps, ricochets away for a single.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, drives straight to mid off.

Starc to Chandimal, no run, pushes out on the off side.

Zampa to Prasanna, , no run, shorter ball, pulls straight to Bailey at deep mid wicket..

Zampa to Prasanna, no run, beaten outside off, almost bowled.

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, stroked to long off for a single.

Zampa to Prasanna, one run, dragged to the on side,

Zampa to Chandimal, one run, chopped out on the off side.

Zampa to Chandimal, no run, forward in defence.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, defends back to the bowler..

Hazlewood to Prasanna, no run, slower ball outside off, bat drawn to it but misses the edge.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, squared up, takes a leading edge through the covers.

Hazlewood to Prasanna, one run, short of a length, pulled forward of square.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, one run, dabs to short third man, Bailey misses the throw again with the batsman short of his ground.

Hazlewood to Chandimal, , flicked off the pads backward of square, lovely shot.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, dabs into the gap on the off side for a single..

Hastings to Prasanna, one run, pushes into the gap on the off side.

Hastings to Chandimal, one run, short ball, pulled to fine leg.

Hastings to Chandimal, no run, slower ball, big swing and a miss.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, flicked through mid wicket for a couple.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, good ball just outside off, full, takes a thick edge and runs to third man.

Starc to Gunathilaka, one run, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Gunathilaka, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Gunathilaka, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Starc to Dilshan, one run, up in the block hole, played with a dead bat to the on side, quick single taken.

Starc to Dilshan, no run, shoulders arms outside off.

Starc to Dilshan, two runs, full on the pads, turned to fine leg, a bit of a fumble so they come back for a second.

Dilshan is playing his last ODI for Sri Lanka and so the players welcome him to the crease with a guard of honour.

Play will be underway in about 10 minutes.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat.

Marsh, Hastings and Hazlewood come into the Australian team, no changes for Sri Lanka.

Welcome to this, the 3rd match in this 5 match series between Sri Lanks and Australia.