Australia have been bowled out for 469! Having begun the day at the overnight score of 327-3, they have added 142 runs losing 7 wickets in the process. Steven Smith and Travis Head began the day on a positive note with the former reaching the three-figure mark in the very first over. After they managed to get rid of Travis Head, India adjusted their lines and lengths well and kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. Despite the frequent loss of wickets, Australian batters were able t

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, ! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj takes the last wicket and that brings an end to the Australian inning! This is a pretty good fightback from India after having a difficult Day 1 as they have claimed 7 wickets in about one and a half sessions. This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins looks to make room by moving to the leg side and tries to slap the ball away. He ends up hitting this straight down the throat of Ajinkya Rahane at cov

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins goes deep in the crease and dabs this into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside off. Pat Cummins looks to heave across the line but finds the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this one outside the off pole on a fullish length. Scott Boland is happy to leave this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Into the pads on a fuller length. Scott Boland dabs this towards mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Loops this one full and keeps it straight. Scott Boland defends this solidly and gets a thumbs up from Pat Cummins. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this full as well and at the stumps. Scott Boland smothers this into the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Scott Boland is steady as he blocks this one out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Ravindra Jadeja angles this into the stumps on a shortish length. Scott Boland blocks this back down the pitch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Scott Boland clips this towards deep square leg for a single to open his account. 

Scott Boland is the last man in. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, ! TIMBER! You-miss-and-I-hit stuff from Mohammed Siraj! He fires this on full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clears his front foot out of the way and looks to heave the ball away but does not connect. The ball pegs the off pole back and Australia lose their ninth wicket. The partnership was frustrating the Indian bowlers and they will be thrilled to get a breakthrough. India will now want to wrap up this inning as soon as possible and will be thrille

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, BYES! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this away but misses. Goes past the outstretched hands of KS Bharat and ​​​​Australia get four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Angles this in from outside the off pole on a fullish length. Nathan Lyon miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Bowls a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj is brought back into the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj starts with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Pat Cummins taps this towards point and takes one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon taps this back down the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Goes straight this time on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon defends this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this quicker in the air on a fuller length and outside off. Nathan Lyon pushes this to the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards deep point for a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, In line with the stumps on a good length once again. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Gets this to come back into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon is saved by and inside edge onto his pads. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon looks to work this leg side but gets a slightly inside edge onto his pads. A stifled appeal by the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, ! Top shot by a tailender! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon gets on his toes and punches this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Pat Cummins gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Goes short this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Slightly wide outside off on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon pushes this into the off side for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon dabs this into the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this really full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins attempts to pull this away and gets and under edge onto his body. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps this time on a good length. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Nathan Lyon looks to push this away without moving his feet and gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this towards backward point and takes a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon defends this solidly back towards the bowler. 

Nathan Lyon is the new man in. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon pushes this towards cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Ravindra Jadeja traps Alex Carey in front of the wicket and this was why he was brought into the attack!  He tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the Indian players but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma goes for a review this time and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates three reds and the onfield decision has to

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, ! That is a clean hit! Ravindra Jadeja goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey clears his front foot out of the way and smashes this over long on for six runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Lets this go with the arm outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this but misses. KS Bharat does not hold on and claims there was no edge.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Pat Cummins pushes this to long off for an easy single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets the ball to keep its line outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to get bat on this but gets beaten. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Onto the pads this time on a good length. Alex Carey tucks this towards square leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but strays into the pads. Alex Carey clips this to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a yorker length and just outside off. Pat Cummins digs this out towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On the pads again, four runs again! Strays around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey does not miss out as he clips it through mid-wicket and collects four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Swinging in, around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey drives it without much timing to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy pickings! Drifts onto the pads, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey flicks it off his pads towards deep square leg for yet another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Gets this to nip back in on a fuller length and into the stumps. Alex Carey gets a slightly inside edge onto the pads which saves him. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! A tad bit of luck gives Australia bonus runs here! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards deep backward point for four runs.

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami goes full from 'round the wicket and into the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl on a good length and just away from the off stump. Pat Cummins judges the line well and leaves this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey dabs this towards backward point and sets off for a quick single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly short this time and outside off. Alex Carey gets an under edge back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets this to move away from the left-hander on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey hangs his bat to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and on and off-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls the back of a length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to punch this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Strays onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this down to deep backward square leg and collects a single to keep strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy picking for Alex Carey and he does not miss out! Mohammad Shami angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this nicely towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Angles this into the stumps from outside off. Pat Cummins keeps his head still and clips this through mid-wicket for three runs.

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Pat Cummins knocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Strays well down leg side on a fullish length. Pat Cummins misses his flick and KS Bharat does well to collect the ball diving to his left. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami starts off with a good-length delivery bowled in the channel just outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this into the off side. 

It will be Mohammad Shami to steam in from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts with a maiden! This is bowled on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Alex Carey swings his blade and misses. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not move his feet this time and looks to hit the ball on the up but gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl wide outside off on a fuller length. Alex Carey pushes this towards the mid off fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Alex Carey looks to go hard at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey knocks this to the left of the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the session with a fullish delivery just outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards mid off. 

The post-Lunch session is about to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins stride out to the centre followed by the Indian players. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Here we go... 

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

SESSION SUMMARY - 73 runs, 23 overs, 2 wickets. An absorbing session of Test cricket comes to an end and one would feel that it will be Australia who will be the happier of the two sides going into the break. After Rohit Sharma called it right and put Australia into bat, they were rocked early, losing Usman Khawaja in the 4th over. David Warner struggled initially but he found good support at the other end from Marnus Labuschagne. The duo showed good application in overcast conditions and

SESSION SUMMARY - 95 runs, 24 overs, 4 wickets. Having failed to win even a single session on Day 1, the first session on Day 2 has belonged to India. After a tough Day 1 with the ball, India were expected to fight back on Day 2 but could not set the tone early as they consistently missed their lines and lengths, allowing the two Australian batters to get their eye in. Mohammed Siraj's short-ball ploy to Travis Head eventually worked, giving India hope. It was then Mohammad Shami who dismis

SESSION SUMMARY - 97 runs, 28 overs, 1 wicket. Another session that has belonged to the Aussies as they have scored at a brisk rate post Lunch and with seven wickets in hand, they are well on course to reach a good first-inning total. After negotiating the difficult pitch in the first session they looked to build on their start but were pegged back when they lost Marnus Labuschagne right after the break. Travis Head walked out to the middle and did not allow the pressure to build as he playe

SESSION SUMMARY - 157 runs, 34 overs, 0 wickets. A session that has been absolutely dominated by the Australians as they have scored at a rapid rate and taken this game away from the Indians. They came into this final part of Day 1 looking to take the initiative and have done so successfully courtesy of an outstanding century by Travis Head who reached the landmark in just 106 balls. His batting effort took the wind out of the sails of the Indian bowlers as they looked completely ineffective w

After a great effort with the bat on Day 1, Travis Head and Steven Smith picked up where they left off and it took only two balls for the latter to reach his hundred. At the other end, Travis Head was at his fluent best and brought up his 150 before departing. Once this partnership was broken, Australia lost their way a bit by losing wickets at regular intervals. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins then joined hands and safely negotiated the remaining passage of play in the first session. Despite the los

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside off. Pat Cummins feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. That will be LUNCH on DAY 2!

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this through cover point and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Short this time and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not get tempted and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Alex Carey punches this straight towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Goes full once again, and this time outside off. Alex Carey knocks this back towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami starts from 'round the wicket and bowls this full, at the stumps. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Short once again and angled down leg. Pat Cummins gets his hands out of the way and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, BYES! Mohammed Siraj has got his radar all wrong here! This is bowled short and going down leg. The ball continues to sway away from KS Bharat and goes to the fence for four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls short this time and into the batter. Alex Carey fends this away awkwardly into the leg side where there is no fielder placed. They take a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, ! Alex Carey smacks this away to the fence! The field was set for the short ball but Mohammed Siraj goes for the really full delivery just outside off. Alex Carey makes room and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a back of a length and going down leg. Alex Carey shuffles into the line of the stumps and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. It is well over the batter's head as he leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide for height. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj bowls this just outside the off stump on a good length. Alex Carey defends this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Pat Cummins finally opens his account with a brace! This is full and in line with the stumps. Cummins clips this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this towards cover but still can not get off the mark. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and a touch wider outside off. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this alone as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside off. Pat Cummins shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins gets his front foot forward and looks to drive but gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey strokes this towards deep cover for an easy single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Continues to pull his length back but this time going down leg. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Slightly back of a length and just outside off. Pat Cummins stands up tall and fends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Goes back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Pat Cummins taps this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Alex Carey pulls this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but gets this to pitch on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey gets slightly squared up and dabs this into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj serves this on a good length and outside off. Alex Carey defends this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, LEG BYES! Strays on to the pads on a good length. Pat Cummins looks to play this fine but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this watchfully towards point. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins lets this one go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Pat Cummins is surprised by the extra bounce and looks to fend this away with his eyes shut. The ball lands safely in the backward point region. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Delivers this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins tucks this into the leg side and looks for a run. Sends back Alex Carey at the last moment and he could have been out if there was another direct hit. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this one alone. 

Pat Cummins comes in at number 9.

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, This is a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey bumps this back over the bowler's head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, ! RUN OUT! Mitchell Starc has taken an unnecessary run and gifted his wicket away here! All the credit goes to Axar Patel (sub) though who has pulled off a remarkable piece of fielding to send the pace bowler back to the shed! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc dabs this towards mid off and looks for a quick single. Axar Patel is off the blocks quickly and the ball is towards his favored hand. He gets down low

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Beaten once again! This one is on a good length and just outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc pokes at this one and gets beaten all ends up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Goes fuller and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc attempts the expansive drive through the off side but misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey sways back and guides this down to third man for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj attacks the stumps on a good length. Mitchell Starc knocks this through cover-point and takes one. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Gets this one nip back in as well from outside off on a good length. Alex Carey blocks this firmly back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Goes full and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc guides this towards deep backward point for another single. Brings up the 400 for Australia!

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Pulls his length back a fraction, and gets it into the batter. Alex Carey tucks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Angles this into the batter once again from outside off on a fullish length. Alex Carey taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and still outside off. Alex Carey knocks this straight to the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur also starts from 'round the wicket on a fuller length and into the stumps from outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc taps this into the gap with soft hands and they take a couple of runs. Australia are inching towards the 400-run mark. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, On a good length this time and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Short this time and wide outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc looks to cut this away hard but misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Alex Carey taps this towards cover-point and sets off for a single to retain strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this through point and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, BYES! Fires this one full and going well down leg. KS Bharat is unable to catch the ball despite a dive and it will be four byes. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the over from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Alex Carey miscues his shot back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Comes 'round the wicket now and strays onto the pads on a good length. Mitchell Starc flicks this through mid-wicket for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length as well. Mitchell Starc knocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to pitch on an off-stump line and on a good length. Mitchell Starc looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls into the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length and slightly wider outside off. Alex Carey guides this down to deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur serves this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Angles this one in from well outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to punch this into the off side but gets beaten once again. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. Mitchell Starc shoulders his arms to this one as well. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length this time but still outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to play at this one and does not connect. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc is happy to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes a tad bit fuller and continues to attack the stumps. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, A wicket maiden from Shardul Thakur and he has given India a glimmer of hope here! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc hangs his bat out again and gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Mitchell Starc blocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Pulls his length back a fraction and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc looks to play at it and gets beaten by the extra bounce. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to angle away from the left-hander on a good length and outside off. Mitchell Starc is watchful as he lets the ball go through the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! CHOPPED ON! What a massive wicket for India and it is none other than that man Shardul Thakur! How often has this man given India crucial breakthroughs and he has dismissed the set Steven Smith when he was looking absolutely comfortable at the wicket! He bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter the stumps. Australia lose their thrid wicket of the morning

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey defends this awkwardly into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, ! A streaky boundary from Alex Carey and he will be thanking his luck here! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to drive through the line but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a risky single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Great delivery from Umesh Yadav! Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith pokes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge by the lateral movement. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and wider outside off. Steven Smith goes hard at the ball and miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a fullish length and into the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket. 

DRINKS - The Indian pace bowlers did not start well feeding Steven Smith with some easy deliveries to rush to his century. They did get things right eventually and it resulted in the wicket of Travis Head after he crossed 150 but the scoring rate has been pretty high in the first hour. Cameroon Green could not get going with both of the front-line bowlers for India claiming one wicket each. They will need a few quick wickets before they go into Lunch if they want to keep their hopes alive while

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Another shout for LBW and turned down again! Back of a length and seaming in, around leg, Alex Carey looks to tuck it across the line and misses. Wears it high on the front pad and Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough to go for the review. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Alex Carey plays across the line and wears it on the front pad. Rohit Sharma has a word with KS Bharat and opts not to review. The ball looked to be missing leg in real-time. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Moving away, outside off, on a length, Alex Carey is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Alex Carey leans and pushes it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On a good length and outside off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward a nd looks to defend it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer part of the bat and the ball rolls through backward point for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angling in, just outside off from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Length delivery at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it to short mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Shaping away, outside off, on a full length, Steven Smith defends it out off the front foot. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to go full and on middle, Steven Smith drives with a straight bat to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Leg bye! Drifts on the pads, on a fuller length, Alex Carey misses the clip. The ball rolls off his pads to square leg for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Keeps it full and on middle, Alex Carey pushes it with a straight bat towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Fuller and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it wide of mid on and sets off for a single. Siraj picks the ball up and hits at the batter's end but Carey was well in. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, In the air...but safe! Shaping in sharply, on a good length, on off and middle, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball lobs towards the slip cordon but luckily for Carey, the ball drops well in front of Ajinkya Rahane at third slip. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Lands it a bit too wide outside off, Alex Carey covers his off stump and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Tailing in, on off, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Keeps it outside off, on a hard length, Alex Carey shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, ! CAUGHT! Cameron Green departs now and India sense an opening here! Shami goes wide of the crease and pitches this one up, wide outside off, Cameron Green goes for the drive away from the body. His feet went nowhere and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which is taken safely by Shubman Gill at second slip to his right. Australia have now lost half their side.  

Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stands tall and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Siraj pitches this one up, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off his pads and gets it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith gets surprised by the extra bounce and fends it past gully. Shardul Thakur performs the chase but is unable to prevent the boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Banged in short and around middle, Steven Smith sways away and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fulller this time and on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. Siraj has a few words to say to Smith in his follow through. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steven Smith shuffles and works it to short mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Lands it on off, on a good length, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shortens his length a bit and bowls it on off, Steven Smith opens the bat face and guides it past gully for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in sharply, on middle, Steven Smith looks to clip it away but closes the bat face early. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another one on a good length, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball once again. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it back of a length, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and dabs it to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it into the wicket but down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Tailing in, on middle, Mohammed Siraj hangs back and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Bangs it in short once again, on middle, Cameron Green ducks and leaves the ball alone.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, On the pads, on a hard length, Cameron Green tucks it in the vacant square leg region and comes back with ease for the second run. 

Cameron Green makes his way out to the middle after a long wait.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Goes full and swinging in, on middle, Cameron Green pushes it towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, ! Cameron Green is up and running! Siraj serves it slightly short and outside off, Cameron Green stays on the back foot and cuts it past backward point. Opens his account with a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj gets his reward for bowling the short stuff! Head departs not before playing a remarkable knock! Siraj bowls it into the wicket, on middle and leg, Travis Head moves to the off side and tries to glance it fine. Gets a fine tickle on it and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Siraj is pumped and India will be relieved to see the back of Travis Head. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Nicely driven! Shami lands it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Angling down leg, on a length, Steven Smith shuffles and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Changes his length and bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Persists with short length and on middle, Travis Head shuffles and fends it on the leg side for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Dispatched by Travis Head! Shami goes short this time and on middle, Travis Head backs away and latches onto the pull shot. Hits it wide of deep mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, NO BALL! Nails the yorker, on leg, Travis Head clips it off his toes but straight to square leg. Shami will have to re-bowl this one as he has overstepped. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it on a hard length, on middle, Travis Head walks across in the crease to swat it away. Misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Another bumper, on middle, Travis Head is in no position to pull but still goes through with the shot. Slices it in the air but luckily for him, the ball drops between square leg and mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Short and punished! Siraj looks to go short again but bowls it at a niche height, on middle and leg, Travis Head is up to the task as he pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Banged in short and at the batter by Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head takes one hand off the bat and fends it a bit uppishly towards gully. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Good running! On a good length and on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of mid on and takes a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Steven Smith stands tall and punches it towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps, Steven Smith clips it straight to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Shaping in, around leg, Travis Head tries to flick this one away but misses and wears it on the front pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith tucks it to deep backward square leg for one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a hard length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball dies on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On off by Mohammad Shami, on a good length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Cut away! Slightly short and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and cuts this one past backward point. Collects a boundary to bring up his 150. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angling in on off and middle, on a length, Travis Head stays back and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another bumper at the batter, Steven Smith ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and around off, Steven Smith drives without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitches it up, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Steven Smith ducks and the ball sails over his head for a wide. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith rises and punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets the ball go. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Beaten! Lands it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Serves it around off, shaping away, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and pushes it to mid on for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Drifting on the pads, on a length Travis Head gets on his toes and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, At the stumps, on a good length, the ball nips back in and Travis Head does well to keep it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Seaming in, on a good length, on off, Travis Head hangs back and punches it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it full and wide outside off, Travis Head is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Beauty to end the over! In the channel outside off, shaping away, on a hard length, Steven Smith has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and just outside off, Steven Smith moves across in the crease and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! On a good length and swinging in, around off, Steven Smith shuffles and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad and Siraj goes in appeal. The umpire is unmoved though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, HUNDRED for Steven Smith! Classy shot to bring up the three-figure mark! Keeps it full and on the stumps, swinging in, Steven Smith walks across and flicks it through mid-wicket for four more. Removes his helmet and soaks in the applause from the crowd and his teammates. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Bowls it full and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith brings his wrists into the play and clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Australia are underway on Day 2! Siraj starts off on a back of a length, around leg, Travis Head hops and drops it on the leg side for a single. 

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players are in a huddle around the match ball before taking their respective positions on the field. Steven Smith and Travis Head stride out to the middle and will look to build on their 251-run partnership. Mohammed Siraj has the ball in his hand which is relatively new and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and he says that the weather is really nice for cricket. Adds that at this time on Day 1, it was cloudy but it is sunny right now. Mentions that it was tough to bat early in the first session but got easier through the day. He is joined by Kumar Sangakkara who claims that it is easy to get strayed by the heavy cover of grass but it is tufty and with the indentations on the pitch, it is likely to hold the ball. Adds that it caused the ball to sit up

On the other hand, India were off to a perfect start, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami setting the tone for them. India even managed to reduce Australia to 76-3, but they were unable to keep the pressure on. They kept offering freebies to the opposition batters and now face the uphill task of restricting Australia. With the ball still relatively new, India will be hoping to make some early inroads in the first session. Can India fight their way back into the game? We shall find out soon

After being put in to bat under overcast conditions, Australia were dealt an early blow as Usman Khawaja departed without troubling the scorers. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne applied themselves well and cashed in later, when shot making became easier. Both batters departed on either side of the Lunch break, but Travis Head and Steven Smith got together and put their side in a commanding position. With conditions still good for batting, Australia will look to bat for as long as possibl

Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 2 of the 2021–23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. The opening day of the final certainly lived up to expectations, and it was Australia who dominated all three sessions to take the ascendancy at the end of Day 1.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

A day that has belonged to Australia and they will be eager to press their advantage further on Day 2. India will feel like they allowed this match to slip out of their hands and will have to regroup in order to come back in this game. The action continues on Thursday 8th June as we shall have Day 2 of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!

The man of the moment for Australia, Travis Head is in for a chat after scoring the first century in a World Test Championship final. He says that it is an exceptionally good job after losing the toss this morning. Mentions that there is still plenty of help with the second new ball. Adds that they need to do a lot of hard work on Day 2. Shares that he was trying to get into good positions. Also says that it was testing times but he tried to work and adjust his way through those periods. Ends by

Rohit Sharma cited the conditions for electing to bowl first which they haven't done since 2015 but the pacers found help only in the first hour of play. Mohammed Siraj managed to dismiss Usman Khawaja on a duck but Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner put on a 69-run partnership to negotiate the new ball and take their team to a decent position. Warner departed just before Lunch as he gloved a leg-side delivery from Shardul Thakur to the keeper but the first session still belonged to the A

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Sublime timing! Shami serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary. Moves to 95 with this boundary and that will be Stumps on Day 1!

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, outside off, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Swinging away, on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Good running! Angles it on off, on a hard length, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it through point and collects three runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slanting in, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. Final over of the day coming up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Sprays it way outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a full length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses and the ball is pouched safely by KS Bharat diving to his left. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around leg, on a hard length, Travis Head hops and drops it in front of mid on for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is enjoying batting against the new ball here! Siraj serves it full, on middle, Head presents a straight bat and drives it wide of mid on for four more runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to motor along! Full and swinging away, outside off, Travis Head gets into a good position and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it just outside off, on a length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Streaky! Fuller this time and on off, Travis Head looks to defend it off the front foot. Gets an outside edge that rolls towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head stays on the back foot and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, the ball is too close to cut and Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Travis Head pokes at the away going delivery and is lucky not to edge this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angled in on middle, on a hard length, Travis Head hangs back and defends it on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Classy shot! Goes full in search of swing, outside off, Steven Smith leans into the drive and gets it through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and swinging in, on off, Steven Smith defends it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pitched up, outside off, Travis Head drives it to towards mid off where Shardul Thakur dives to his right and keeps it to one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around off, swinging away, on a good length, Travis Head shapes to defend but withdraws his bat at the last moment. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Shaping away, outside off, on a length, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Hard length, outside off, Steven Smith hangs back to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends this from the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends it back towards the bowler.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Another well-directed short ball. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and blocks this out.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head attempts another pull and gets and under edge past the stumps to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and wide outside off. Steven Smith raises his arms and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bangs this in short and outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this but goes off his gloves towards point for a single to bring up the 300 for Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, Steven Smith watchfully defends it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith shimmies down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Slaps it wide of long off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head goes back and works it to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith drives it down to long off for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and defends. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on off, Travis Head drives it hard towards mid off for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, Steven Smith watchfully blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, At 133 kph, on middle, on a hard length, Steven Smith shuffles and defends it to mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Swinging away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and outside off, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Floats it up, outside off, Travis Head gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again, on off, Steven Smith knocks it down to long off for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on off, Travis Head pushes it toward backward point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full on the stumps, Steven Smith clips it towards mid on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on fuller length, Steven Smith gets forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and outside off, Travis Head slashes at the delivery and misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Close! Angled in, around off, Travis Head hangs back to defend. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper and beats the outside edge of Head's bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is toying with the field here! Comes from over the wicket and bangs it in short, on off, Travis Head backs away and ramps it over the keeper's head for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Dispatched! Full and outside off from 'round the wicket, Travis Head gets into a good position and smokes it over extra cover for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Banged in short, around off, Steven Smith stands tall and pulls it down to fine leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, outside off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on a full length, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and works it to deep cover for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and outside off, Steven Smith drives and finds extra cover once again. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and quicker, around off, Steven Smith drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Steven Smith keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short this time and outside off, Travis Head slices it towards deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and outside off, Steven Smith uses his feet and drives it to deep cover for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a yorker length, around off, Steven Smith digs this one out on the leg side and takes a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On the stumps, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Serves it on middle and leg, on a fullish length, Steven Smith clips it towards mid-wicket where Cheteshwar Pujara makes a good stop. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and blocks it out down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pitched up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and defends it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on off and middle, Travis Head watchfully blocks this one out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flighted this time, full on middle, Travis Head gets forward and works it to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Nicely played! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head rocks on the back foot in a flash and punches it wide of deep point for a boundary. 200-run stand comes up between Head and Smith. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Quicker this time and full, on off, Steven Smith pushes it to mid off and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angling down leg, Travis Head gets inside the line to glance it fine. He misses and wears it on the knee. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish and outside off, Travis Head looks to cut this one away but mistimes it to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Keeps it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head pushes it straight to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled away, on a good length, Travis Head punches and finds cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! A gift and Travis Head accepts it gleefully! Strays down leg, on a length, Travis Head does not miss out as he swats it towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and on middle, Steven Smith works this one straight to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around middle and leg, Steven Smith drops this one towards leg side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and pushes it to short cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads on a full length, Steven Smith uses his feet and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length and angled across, outside off, Travis Head punches it straight to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish on middle and leg, Travis Head swivels to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith hangs back and defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Ajinkya Rahane at second slip. A half-stop allows Smith to collect a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Good-length delivery, on off, Travis Head gets squared up and defends it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Darted in, on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Exquisite! Floated up, full and outside off, Steven Smith leans and reaches out. Creams the drive through covers for four more runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around leg, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Clever batting! Full and on off, Steven Smith puts the dancing shoes on and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller on middle and leg, Travis Head gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket. Rohit Sharma dives but does not succeed in stopping the single. 

Ravindra Jadeja (8-0-19-0) has been brought back into the attack. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in on the pads, Travis Head goes back to flick it fine but misses. Wears it on the back leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in sharply, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles across to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball trickles behind the wicket for a dot. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Drifts on leg once again, Steven Smith flicks it through square leg. Wants to run three but slips and has to settle for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of mid on for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Begins his spell with a full delivery, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms. Shardul Thakur has overstepped here. 

Drinks break! Australia are cruising along here with the centurion Travis Head being the aggressor among the two batters. At the other end, Steven Smith is playing a steady knock and offering good support to Head. As far as India are concerned, nothing has gone their way this session. With the game slowly but steadily slipping away from them, Rohit Sharma and Co. need to regroup in this break. Can India claw their way back into the game here on Day 1? Let's find out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Travis Head looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball lobs and falls back down the pitch. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length into the stumps. Travis Head pushes this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A well-directed bouncer once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes for the pull shot and does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A fraction short and on the leg-stump line. Travis Head attempts to whip this away but finds backward square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks to pull this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head looks to be unstoppable here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith ends this over with a sweetly-timed boundary! Mohammed Siraj delivers this full and at the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards the deep square leg fence and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and onto the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this away but finds the square leg fielder once again. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj comes 'round the wicket to the right-hander and bowls this on a good length at the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and bowled at the batter. Travis Head gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length on a leg-stump line. Travis Head looks to flick this fine but gets this to the right of the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FIVE WIDES! Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. This is well over the batter's head and the keeper as well as it runs away to the fence for five wides. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, That is HUNDRED for Travis Head and he has played a remarkable innings here! This is short and outside off. Travis Head mistimes his pull towards deep square leg but gets the run to reach his landmark in just 106 deliveries! 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, What a jaffa of a delivery by Mohammad Shami! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head sways out of the way in time and the ball goes through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Travis Head tucks this straight to the fielder at backward square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and angles this into the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this towards the fielder at mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Another back-of-a-length delivery going down leg. Steven Smith ducks out of the way of this one as well. He has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another short delivery directed at the batter. Steven Smith ducks under this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith defends this solidly. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of luck going Travis Head's way and he is now one run away from his century! This is banged in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to fend this away and the ball lobs off his gloves into the vacant backward square leg region for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length and outside off. Travis Head flashes hard at this one and gets beaten. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short and well outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a good length as well. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Persists with the line outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith guides this into the gap towards deep backward point and picks up a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Beaten! Mohammad Shami still bowling those deliveries that are troubling the batters! This is on a good length as well and just outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith judges this length well and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, That is FIFTY for Steven Smith and he has shown massive resolve here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on with soft hands and sets off for a run. Also brings up the 150-run partnership between these two batters. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards the mid on fielder. 

Halt! Travis Head has taken a blow on the helmet and out comes the physio for the mandatory concussion check. The test is complete and we are all good to go now. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and pitching outside the leg-stump line. Travis Head manages to whip this towards deep backward square leg for a single to get off strike. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Gets hit on the helmet this time! Mohammed Siraj continues to bowl a bouncer and this time it is well-directed. Travis Head looks to pull this one as well but misses and gets knocked on the head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head reaches for this and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj (13-4-40-1) returns to the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of aggression from Mohammed Siraj! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to sway out of the way and gets flattened onto the ground. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this one well outside the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith is willing to wait for his half-century as he leaves this one alone.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside the off stump, Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and defends this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and outside off. Steven Smith remains watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles down the pitch and knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A fraction fuller bowled outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami induces the outside edge but goes past the slip cordon! Bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Travis Head pushes at this and gets it to third man for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith looks to be joining the party here as runs are flowing for him as well! This is bowled full as well and at the stumps. Steven Smith gets his front foot out of the way and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith knocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! That is a cracking on-drive and runs have flown far too freely in this session for India's liking! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith drills this towards long on for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off stump, some extra bounce on offer. Steven Smith dabs this watchfully into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and into the pads from 'round the wicket. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head pushes this towards cover and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is helping himself to some free runs here and he moves into the 90s now! This is also short and there is width on offer outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the upper cut once again and gets more bat on it which sends the ball over third man for six runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing a remarkable inning here and the Indian bowlers have no answers! This is bowled back of a length and wide outside off. Travis Head opts for the upper cut and finds the third man fence for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and at the stumps. Steven Smith clips this to deep square leg and collects a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and well outside off. Steven Smith lets this go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head miscues his cut towards point and steals a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Strays onto the pads in a good length. Travis Head tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! This partnership continues to flourish and Australia are putting up a formidable score here! This is a fraction short and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards deep point for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump from over the wicket. Steven Smith decides to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Fuller this time, and angled into the stumps. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav comes 'round the wicket as well and bowls this short, outside off. Travis Head tries to pull but mistimes it towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a run to end the over. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Falls just short of first slip! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith looks to block this tentatively and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to Virat Kohli. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Travis Head pushes this towards deep point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this away but miscues it back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Just over the fielder and it flashes to the fence for four runs! This is slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Travis Head slaps this hard and just manages to beat the gully fielder for four runs to deep backward point. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at square leg. Just one run from the over and India managing to keep things a bit tight now. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets squared up a bit but manages to knock this towards mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back of a length this time and outside off. Steven Smith punches this towards cover-point as he plays yet another dot ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards the cover fielder as he looks to be watchful. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Steven Smith gets on his toes and defends this back down the pitch.

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head guides this towards deep backward point for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a maiden! This is an in-swinger angled into the stumps from outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Steven Smith clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith feels for this one gingerly and gets beaten.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and gets this one a fraction closer to the stumps. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a gentle out-swinger served wide outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith does not play at this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Steven Smith pulls this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith gets his bat down in time and blocks this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angling down leg on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the stumps and looks to play this fine. He misses and there is a stifled appeal from the bowler and the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Straying into the pads on a good length. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball goes down to fine leg off his pads for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Travis Head starts this over with a boundary as well! Umesh Yadav bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Travis Head gets is timing bang on and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs, 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets this to wide long off and takes another run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Flighted full and outside off, Steven Smith shimmies down the wicket and flicks this down to long on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith drives this towards the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floats this one full and outside off. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and dabs this back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Travis Head begins from where he left off before the break! Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and outside off. Travis Head drills this to deep cover for four runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Slightly short and just outside off. Travis Head eases this down to long on for a single. 100-run partnership comes up between these two. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, A maiden over from Umesh Yadav with the only run coming off a leg bye. This is outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith chooses to shoulder his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav starts this spell with a fullish delivery onto the pads. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball rolls to the leg side off his pads for a leg bye. 

We are back for the third and final session on Day 1. Out come the two umpires followed by the Indian players. Steven Smith and Travis Head will resume the innings for Australia. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Let's play... 

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

India needed wickets early and would have felt absolutely pumped up when Mohammad Shami grabbed one on his very first delivery of this session. They would have liked to press their advantage forward at that time but the bowlers lacked the required discipline to keep things tight. They served far too many loose deliveries and allowed the opponents to score freely which released all the pressure that they had built. The introduction of Ravindra Jadeja caused a few problems for the batters and th

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On an off stump-line and on a shortish length. Steven Smith knocks this towards cover. That will be Tea on Day 1! 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and outside off, Travis Head punches it to the right of extra cover for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, outside off, Travis Head covers his off stump and lets the ball go. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on middle and leg, Travis Head clips it to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, on off, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Serves it on a hard length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, on middle, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and defends it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! Shaping away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops short of Shubman Gill at second slip. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Slightly fuller, on off, Travis Head dabs it to deep point for one more run. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Hammered! Short and wide, outside off, Travis Head picks the length early and cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Travis Head pushes this one to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Steven Smith drives and finds the mid on fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter again, on middle, Steven Smith blocks this one out down the wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, full on off, Steven Smith drives it straight to mid on.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it short and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter this time and on off, Travis Head goes back and punches it to deep point for a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it full and turning in, Travis Head goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another maiden by Umesh Yadav! Shortish length, on off, Steven Smith stands tall and blocks this one out solidly. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and blocks it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another outswinger, on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and clips it to mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Full this time and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith leans forward and pushes it to mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith shuffles and keeps this one out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head rocks back and bunts it back to the bowler. Another tidy over by Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith uses his feet and works it in front of deep square leg for another single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and on off, Steven Smith cuts it straight to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter now and on middle, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full around off, Travis Head gets it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it short and on off, Travis Head goes back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, At 137 kph, in the channel outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith shuffles to work it on the leg side but misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much straighter this time, around off, Steven Smith shoulders arms to his away going delivery. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav begins with a fullish delivery outside the off stump with not much pace on it. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fires this one full and at the stumps. Travis Head knocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Drifts onto the pads, on a short length, Steven Smith nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter and around off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and quicker, around off, Steven Smith looks to punch but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets forward and keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Beauty! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to defend. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FIFTY for Travis Head! Brings up his fifty with a sublime shot! Thakur lands it on a hard length, angling across, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it along the ground. Gets it wide of deep point for a boundary. This has been a fine knock by Head who has been quick to punish the loose deliveries. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, At the batter, on a short length, Travis Head works it off the back foot to deep square leg for one more. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in short, around leg, Travis Head ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Full and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it to deep square leg and gets to the other end. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! NIcely played! Floated up, full and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and drives it hard and wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, full on middle, Travis Head keeps it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on leg, Travis Head flicks it straight to short fine leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Quicker, on middle, Travis Head closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge. The ball drops short of the man at extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Pushed through quicker, on off, Travis Head pushes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets it go. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith nudges it to square leg once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off the pads towards Ajinkya Rahane at square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled in, outside off, from 'round the wicket, Travis Head pushes it to deep cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Keeps it short and on off, Travis Head works it wide of cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and on middle, Travis Head punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head flicks it hesitantly and gets an inside edge. The ball drops to the right of Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Touch slower, on off, Travis Head watchfully pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, on leg, Travis Head uses his feet and clips it towards mid-wicket for a dot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on middle, Travis Head punches and finds extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls it shortish, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length, around leg, Travis Head nudges this one off the back foot to deep square leg for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it around off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles and works it wide of mid on for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Slightly shorter and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin may as well be a big miss in this game as there seems to be a bit on offer for the spinners as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, An appeal for caught behind by Shardul Thakur but turned down! Fuller and outside off, Travis Head pokes at this delivery away from the body. He is lucky to not edge this one behind. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled across, on a good length, Travis Head hangs back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on middle, Steven Smith uses his feet and bunts it back to Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the pads, on a fuller length, Travis Head flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full on middle, Travis Head pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Leg bye! Darted in, around leg, Steven Smith misses the glance. The ball comes off his thigh pad and lobs over leg slip for a leg bye. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter and around off, Travis Head opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Starts off with a shortish delivery, on off, Travis Head rocks back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Keeps it full on the stumps, Steven Smith shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for yet another boundary. An expensive over by Shardul Thakur, 16 runs came off it. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Beautiful shot! Thakur serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith frees his arms and creams the drive through covers for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Bowls it on a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith walks inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses it and wears it on the thigh pad. Rohit Sharma indicates that the ball would have gone over the stumps and India do not review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shortish length and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith reaches out and punches it to wide mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Fuller this time and going away, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. Thakur has overstepped once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Around middle, on a length, Travis Head tucks it off his hips to square leg for one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL AND ! Bowls it slightly short and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and slashes at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. Shardul Thakur has overstepped as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on the pads, Steven Smith flicks it off his toes to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head rises and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A shout for caught behind but turned down! Another bumper, going away, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and goes for the pull but misses. Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough and opts not to review. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, the ball jags back in sharply and catches Travis Head on the ribs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the channel outside off, on a length, Travis Head shapes to cut but the ball keeps a bit low and he ends up mistiming it to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Angling away, around off, on a hard length, Travis Head whips it along the ground to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length and angling across, on off, Travis Head hops and pushes it towards cover. 

Drinks break! Despite losing Marnus Labuschagne early in the session, this first hour after Lunch has belonged to Australia. Travis Head has come out with a positive approach and has been quick to punish loose deliveries. However, Steven Smith finds himself struggling at the crease but has done well not to throw his wicket away. After not a great first session, it was important for India to start well in the second session. Mohammad Shami struck with his first ball of the session and gave Ind

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves the ball alone with a flourish of his bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith has clipped this beautifully off his pads! Shardul Thakur serves this full and in line with the stumps. Easy pickings for Steven Smith as the ball races to the deep square leg fence for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, A tad bit shorter and outside off. Travis Head works this past backward point and collects a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Gets this one closer to the off stump on a good length. Travis Head stands his ground and punches this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls this full and way outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the booming drive but misses out.

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Travis Head dabs this towards gully and Ajinkya Rahane makes a good stop to prevent the single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith goes across the stumps and clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith is not tempted and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. This partnership is blossoming nicely for Australia and they will hope these two batters can continue the good work. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off pole. Steven Smith blocks this awkwardly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length this time and just outside off. Travis Head punches this off the back foot towards deep point and collects a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj delivers this really full and at the pads. Travis Head taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps and continues to bowl full. Steven Smith dabs this back to the bowler and complains about something that seemed to distract him. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fires this one really full but seems to be straying down leg. Steven Smith plays all over this one and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the bowler but the umpire is happy to keep his finger down. Rohit Sharma also reckons that this is going down leg and does not opt for a review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith is watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is happy to raise his arms and leave this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but has to adjust his shot. Gets an under edge towards the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this full but onto the pads. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a run. He reaches 30 in just 22 deliveries. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A maiden over for Mohammed Siraj. This is also well wide outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to gather it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this well outside off and slightly back of a length. Steven Smith is not interested in playing at this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and flicks this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this to nip back in on a good length and from outside off. Steven Smith defends this well back towards the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but does not take it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this a tad bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith rocks back and punches this towards cover-point to take an easy run. He will retain strike for the next over. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Outside the off stump once again on a good length. Steven Smith continues to raise his arms and leave the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Almost a chance for India! Shardul Thakur bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head looks to tuck this leg side but gets a leading edge towards backward point. The gully fielder makes a diving attempt but the ball falls short and they take one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL! Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and allows the ball to keep its line outside off. Travis Head feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. Shardul has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angles this into the pads once again on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep backward square leg and will keep the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Delivers this on a good length and angles it in from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full this time and just outside off. Travis Head digs this out towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! This is all about hand-speed from Travis Head as he uses his bottom hand to find the fence once again! This is a fraction short and outside off. Travis Head flourishes his blade and sends the ball towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing an outstanding counter-attacking knock here and can easily take the game away from India! Mohammad Shami strays onto the pads on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside off. Travis Head rocks back and knocks this towards cover. Shardul Thakur makes a good stop and prevents a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this closer to the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid on and looks for a single but decides against it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but misses and gets hit in the groin area. A grimace from the batter. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is well outside the line of the stumps and gets cramped for room. The ball hits the pads and rolls into the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head gets up on his toes and tucks this down to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is going along his merry way and brings up the 100 for Australia! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and at the stumps. Travis Head flicks this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length. Steven Smith dabs this back towards the bowler. Another great over by Mohammad Shami.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head decides to leave the ball but is a bit late. It takes the bottom of the bat and goes towards deep backward point for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Steven Smith tries to flick this leg side but misses and the ball goes towards backward square leg for a leg bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Gets one to nip back in from outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and leaves the ball alone. The ball just misses the off pole and Steven Smith looks surprised by the in-swinger. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and closer to the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles into the off side and clips this straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to keep his strike rate high! Mohammed Siraj goes full and at the stumps. Travis Head uses his wrists well and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. The fielder gives chase but the ball has enough legs to get over the ropes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Steven Smith punches this off the back foot towards deep cover and the ball is pulled back inside the rope. The batters collect three runs though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to work this towards leg but misses and the ball goes off his pads into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets on his toes and guides this towards deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith looks to work this leg side but gets squared up and the ball rolls down the pitch back to the bowler off his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and offers a bit of width outside off. Steven Smith taps this with soft hands towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another short ball directed at the batter. Steven Smith looks to pull this one away but misses and there is an inquiry for caught behind. the umpire remains unmoved and Rohit Sharma does not opt for a review

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and outside off. Steven Smith ducks under this one and the ball swerves away after passing the batter. KS Bharat does well behind the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith gets this fine enough to the fence! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and attacks this stumps. Steven Smith gets across and glances this towards fine leg for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this just outside off. Travis Head stands tall and defends this towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is timing the ball beautifully here and gets his second boundary! Mohammed Siraj bowls this a shade fuller and outside off. Travis Head allows the ball to come onto the bat and works this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes back to bowling full and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this with no real timing towards the mid on fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith moves around the crease and gets behind the line of the ball to tap this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith dabs this towards the cover fielder. No run there. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is off the mark and it will not be a maiden-wicket over for Mohammad Shami with this boundary! He serves this on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Travis Head gets bat on this and guides it towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Travis Head feels for the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Continues to attack the stumps and it is a touch fuller this time. Travis Head clips this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami goes 'round the wicket and serves this back of a length, outside off. Travis Head leaves this one alone.

Travis Head comes in at number 5.

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TIMBER! Mohammad Shami gets rewarded with a wicket on his first ball in the second session! He has bowled beautifully all morning and it is a wonder he was held back in the second hour of play! He delivers this on a good length and gets it to nip back in sharply from outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on to peg the off pole back and this is just the start India want

It will be Mohammad Shami to operate from the other end.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Ends this over with a good-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well across the line and dabs this back towards the bowler. Three runs from the first over after Lunch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling full and on and off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and wide outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards fine leg and Mohammad Shami does well to stop the ball with his foot. The batters take a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and defends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

We are back for the post-Lunch session. The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by the two Australian batters. The Indian players stride out to the centre and take their respective field positions. Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will resume the innings for Australia. Mohammed Siraj will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go... 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Mohammed Siraj starts after Lunch with a banged-in delivery bowled well down leg side. Steven Smith leaves this alone and the umpire calls it wide. 

As far as India are concerned, they did manage to dismiss David Warner in the penultimate over before Lunch but they will be a bit disappointed with their bowling effort. It was Mohammed Siraj who set the tone early by dismissing Usman Khawaja in his second over. Mohammad Shami kept it tight at his end as well by bowling probing lines and lengths. That said, India had only one wicket to show for their efforts in the first hour. After the drinks break, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur were br

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A dot ball to end the session! This is served full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets his front foot forward and defends this solidly towards cover. That will be LUNCH on DAY 1! 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time but strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well behind the line of the ball and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this one down leg on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and does not offer a shot. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this one short as well and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this past backward square leg and takes a single to open his account. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith walks down the wicket and leaves the ball alone. 

Steven Smith is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! A wicket against the run of play for India and the dangerous David Warner has to depart 7 runs short of his half-century! Shardul Thakur has always shown the knack of getting breakthroughs and he has taken a crucial wicket here for his side! He bangs this in short and going down leg. David Warner looks to pull this away but only manages to glove this to the right of the keeper. KS Bharat takes a remarkable catch with a full length div

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Comes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. David Warner leaves this one alone in an exaggerated manner. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! The Indian bowlers have lacked any sort of penetration recently and David Warner seems to be well set now! Shardul Thakur delivers this full and outside off. David Warner strokes this beautifully towards deep cover for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings for Marnus Labuschagne and he does not miss out on this one! Umesh Yadav strays onto the pads on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne gets enough bat on this as he glances this towards fine leg for four runs. This partnership is building nicely for Australia here. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this closer to the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne gets his bat behind the line of the ball and pats this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this one outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne continues to play the anchor role as he shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A fraction full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly towards the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this outside the leg stump on a good length. David Warner looks to tuck this down leg but misses and the ball rolls through backward square leg off his thigh pad for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner digs this out back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Persists with the fuller length and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards square leg for another dot ball to end the over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump with the keeper standing up to the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length once again and on an off-stump line. Marnus Labuschagne gets well behind the line of the ball and blocks this to the left of the mid on fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly to the left of the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this through the square leg region for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne leans towards the ball and pushes this towards backward point.

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a leg-stump line and on a good length. David Warner gets cramped for room and taps this towards mid-wicket. A maiden over for Umesh Yadav and he seems to be getting a bit of rhythm here. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this on a good length and just outside off. David Warner remains watchful this time and allows the keeper to collect it. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, This is on a good length once again and outside off. David Warner looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and gets beaten under his bat. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. David Warner gets on his toes and dabs this into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Slightly short and on an off-stump line. David Warner blocks this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and angles this away from the left-hander. David Warner shoulders his arms to the ball. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes really full this time and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne punches this towards point and is unable to beat the fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another huge LBW appeal from Shardul Thakur! Gets this ball to nip back in on a good length and from just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets well forward as he looks to defend and gets hit flush on the pads. Shardul Thakur is convinced this is out but the umpire remains unconvinced. Rohit Sharma goes for the review again and UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat. Ball Tracking shows the ball is going over the leg pole and India lose their review

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Marnus Labuschagne finally shows some positive intent! This is bowled back of a length and with width offered outside off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts this with great timing towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and going down leg as he sees David Warner walk down the wicket. The batter lets this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is way outside the off stump on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one. A good comeback by Umesh Yadav as he concedes just 1 run this time. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets forward and blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Nasty delivery from Umesh Yadav and Marnus Labuschagne takes yet another blow! This is bowled back of a length and into the batter. Marnus Labuschagne is surprised by the extra bounce and gets hit on the gloves. The ball falls safely and Marnus Labuschagne continues to survive. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is delivered well outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is content in letting this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Short this time and wide outside off. David Warner slaps this to deep point where there is a fielder placed now and gets a single. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards cover-point. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this with care towards the mid on fielder. Shardul Thakur bowls a maiden to follow up after the 16-run over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes a touch fuller and angled into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block but gets beaten and hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma discusses with his keeper and the slip cordon before going upstairs for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat is involved and Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. Marnus Labuschagne survives and India do not lose their review. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne anticipated the outswinger and ends up getting beaten on the inside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this slightly wide outside off on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! A great over for Australia with four boundaries coming in it and David Warner is well on his way! Umesh Yadav continues to bowl wide outside off and back of a length. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for four more runs. 16 runs have come from this over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! The third boundary in the over and David Warner has moved into the 30s! This is short once again and there is width offered outside off. David Warner swings his blade hard and gets this over the slip cordon for yet another four. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! Umesh Yadav changes the angle but still concedes a boundary! He bowls from 'round the wicket but the length is short and outside off. David Warner cuts this towards deep cover-point for four more runs. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner has punched this into the gap! Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner stands tall and hits this through the infield towards deep point for four runs. The runs are flowing nicely for Australia now. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this nicely but it is stopped well by the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards mid-wicket. Just a boundary coming in this over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Great timing on this one by Marnus Labuschagne! Shardul Thakur bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne ounches this straight towards long on for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Good bowling here by Shardul Thakur has he gets this to shape away from a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Brings this one closer to the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur is getting nice movement away from the batter and Marnus Labuschagne lets this go to the keeper as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur begins with a good-length delivery served outside off and gets good movement away. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful and leaves this one alone. 

Change from both ends as Shardul Thakur comes on from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this outside the off stump on a good length. David Warner shoulders his arms to this one. 5 runs from Umesh Yadav's first over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Beaten! That is more like it from Umesh Yadav! He delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. The ball shapes away from the left-hander slightly and beats the outside edge of David Warner's bat as he looks to feel for this one. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off stump. David Warner stands tall but mishits this to the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a good length and on an off-stump line. David Warner dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner looking good now and seems to have built a bit of confidence! This is served full and outside the off pole. David Warner drives this towards deep cover for four runs. A good start for Australia after the break. 

DRINKS! We reach our first break in this Test match and it has been a watchful start by Australia but the conditions have been favorable for the fast bowlers. They did lose an early wicket but David Warner has looked comfortable in the middle and has kept the scoreboard ticking. Marnus Labuschagne took a vicious hit on his thumb but has managed to preserve his wicket and a decent partnership is building here for the Aussies. India have used their opening bowlers Mohammad Shami and Mohammed

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Umesh Yadav starts with a slightly full delivery just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up and gets this off the outside half of his bat through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Serves it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angling across, outside off, on a good length, David Warner pushes at the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on off and middle, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it off his pads through mid-wicket and runs three before Shardul Thakur slides and pulls it back. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Much fuller and a hint of away movement, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Just outside off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne walks across and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it on a hard length and going away, on off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and drops this one on the leg side. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, shaping away, David Warner covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, ! Shot of authority! Shami goes short and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Warner hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Switches to over the wicket and serves it in the channel outside off, on a length, David Warner opts to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A rare loosener by Mohammad Shami, short and wide outside off, David Warner looks to cut this away going delivery but does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Bowls it on a length, around off, David Warner blocks it out to mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, on a good length, David Warner dabs it away from his body towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in sharply, on off and middle, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne tries to defend from the crease but gets beaten by the inward movement. Wears it on the back leg and the ball would have gone above the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles it in, on middle, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to access the leg side but gets squared up. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Beauty! At 139 kph, on a good length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne fends at the away going delivery and misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it in the channel outside off, swinging away, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, on a full length, Marnus Labuschagne clips it nicely to deep square leg and keeps the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and defends. The ball rolls off his bat and trickles dangerously past the stumps. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time, going away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne covers his off stump and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Keeps it outside off, on a fuller length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Tailing in, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Will there be a bowling change? No change as Mohammad Shami will bowl his fifth over on the trot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up, swinging away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Bowls it on middle, on a hard length, David Warner keeps this one out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, On a good length, on off stump, the ball keeps a bit low but David Warner somehow manages to get his bat down in time. The ball rolls past the stumps safely and Warner is lucky to not drag this one back to the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angled across, on off, on a good length, David Warner punches it wide of mid off where Rohit Sharma moves quickly to his right and denies a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sprays it on the pads, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and tucks it through mid-wicket and collects three runs. 

That would have definitely hurt! Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on his unpadded thump looking to fend the ball away. The physios are out to check on him and have given him a painkiller. Marnus Labuschagne will continue batting and we are set to resume...

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Edged but safe! Keeps it in the channel outside off, swinging away, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up as he tried to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops well short of Shubman Gill at third slip. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch, that must have hurt! Shaping away, outside off, on a hard length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to leave the ball alone but gets surprised by the sharp bounce. Takes a blow on the left thumb and immediately removes his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and drops it in front of cover-point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out off the front foot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back and darts this one in, on off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ball on the length. The ball nips back in sharply and wears it on thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and pushes it with hard hands to mid off where Rohit Sharma slips but makes a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Lands it fuller, on middle, David Warner looks to drive it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls towards backward square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Angling in, on off and middle, David Warner keeps it out on the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Good running! Keeps it full, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on the front foot and pushes it to the right of mid on. Umesh Yadav pulls it back not before the batters run three. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Fuller and on middle as well, David Warner leans and bunts it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Beaten! Tightens his line and bowls it just outside off, David Warner does get cramped for room but still looks to cut it hard. Gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, ! Streaky but they all count! Siraj angles it across, outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and slashes hard. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for his first boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Drifts on the pads, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne drops it wide of short leg and calls Warner for a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and keeps it out on the off side. Siraj walks towards Labuschange in his follow through and has a few words to say. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Much fuller and on middle, David Warner solidly blocks it out towards Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Bye! Lands it just outside off, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball wobbles on its way to KS Bharat and eludes him. The batters sneak in a bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, In the corridor of uncertainty, around off, the ball jags back in sharply and Marnus Labuschagne lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner is underway now! Serves it full and on off, David Warner leans and times the drive past mid off. Umesh Yadav performs the chase and pulls it back. Warner opens his account with three runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner dab it along the ground to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls it full and tailing in, around leg, from 'round the wicket, David Warner gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad. India go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shami and opts not to review as the ball was sliding down leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel outside off, on a good length, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sloppy stuff! Angles it on a good length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and glances it towards fine leg. Mohammad Shami there fumbles a bit and the batters sneak in an extra run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj draws first blood and removes Usman Khawaja! Siraj pitches this one up, around off, from over the wicket, Usman Khawaja runs out of patience and pokes at the away going delivery. Pays the price as the ball catches the outside edge of his bat and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Mohammed Siraj is delighted and so are the rest of the Indian players. Siraj gets his reward for bowling consistent lines and len

Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets squared up a bit and works it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it on a good length and going across, outside off, Usman Khawaja lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time, on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hangs back to defend but does not account for the sharp inward movement. Wears it on the thigh pad for a dot. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, An absolute snorter! Bowls it into the wicket and shaping away, on off, David Warner stays on the back foot to fend this one but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner and Australia are finally underway! Slightly shorter, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on his toes and tucks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner drops this one in front of extra cover but the fielder there gets to the ball quickly and denies the single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Close! Shaping in sharply, on middle, on a good length, David Warner hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Wears it high on the back leg and the ball rolls towards the slip cordon. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, On a hard length and tailing in, on middle, David Warner gets cramped for room and gets it from the inner part of the bat. A slight fumble at short leg but the batters decide not to run on the midfield. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Siraj starts with a maiden as well! Bowls it on middle, fuller as well, Usman Khawaja presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and swinging away, outside off, Usman Khawaja opts not to drive and lets it go.

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Usman Khawaja hangs back and pokes away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Around leg, on a length, Usman Khawaja tucks it off his hips but is unable to get it past Ravindra Jadeja at square leg. Australia yet to open their account. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and swinging in, on middle, Usman Khawaja gets forward and pushes it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Starts on a good length and angling across, outside off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Shami starts with a maiden! Bowls it on a good length and shaping away, outside off, David Warner reaches out and dabs it to backward point. A probing first over by Mohammad Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length this time, around off, David Warner gets on his toes and taps this one towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it at the stumps, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Beauty! Another in-dipper, on off, David Warner accounts for the movement and leaves the ball alone. The ball jags back in sharply past the stumps and KS Bharat dives full length to his right to make a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, David Warner gets surprised by the sharp bounce and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Starts off on a good length, angling in on off, from 'round the wicket, David Warner watchfully gets behind the line and keeps it out to cover. 

We are done with the prematch formalities as we are set for the final to get underway and the umpires walk towards the center. The Indian players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions from Rohit Sharma before taking their respective positions on the field. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the inning for Australia and will want to negotiate the new ball in difficult conditions. Mohammad Shami has the brand new cherry in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play..

We are moments away from the start of the game. The Test Mace is being taken out to the middle as the two sets of players walk out and lineup for their respective national anthems. However, before that, there will a minute of silence for all the people who lost their lives in the train crash in Odisha. We will now have the Indian national anthem followed by the national anthem of Australia. 

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bowl first. Feels that the decision is based on the overhead conditions and reckons that the pitch will not change much. Informs that they are going with four seamers and one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Shares that leaving Ravichandran Ashwin out of the side, who has been a match-winner, is tough. Adds that you got to do the things that are needed for the team. On Ajinkya Rahane's return, he says that Rahane brings a lot to the

Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that they would have bowled first as well but it shouldn’t make much of a difference and hopefully, they can get some spin on Day 4 and 5. Informs that they are going with Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and himself as the fast bowlers. Claims that this pitch should suit Boland and with a bit of grass he will be a weapon for them. Mentions that they have been here for 10 days with some playing county cricket for longer so they are pretty fresh.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of India. They have elected to BOWL first.

Australia have been bowled out for 469! Having begun the day at the overnight score of 327-3, they have added 142 runs losing 7 wickets in the process. Steven Smith and Travis Head began the day on a positive note with the former reaching the three-figure mark in the very first over. After they managed to get rid of Travis Head, India adjusted their lines and lengths well and kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. Despite the frequent loss of wickets, Australian batters were able t

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, ! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj takes the last wicket and that brings an end to the Australian inning! This is a pretty good fightback from India after having a difficult Day 1 as they have claimed 7 wickets in about one and a half sessions. This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins looks to make room by moving to the leg side and tries to slap the ball away. He ends up hitting this straight down the throat of Ajinkya Rahane at cov

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins goes deep in the crease and dabs this into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside off. Pat Cummins looks to heave across the line but finds the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this one outside the off pole on a fullish length. Scott Boland is happy to leave this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Into the pads on a fuller length. Scott Boland dabs this towards mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Loops this one full and keeps it straight. Scott Boland defends this solidly and gets a thumbs up from Pat Cummins. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this full as well and at the stumps. Scott Boland smothers this into the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Scott Boland is steady as he blocks this one out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Ravindra Jadeja angles this into the stumps on a shortish length. Scott Boland blocks this back down the pitch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Scott Boland clips this towards deep square leg for a single to open his account. 

Scott Boland is the last man in. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, ! TIMBER! You-miss-and-I-hit stuff from Mohammed Siraj! He fires this on full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clears his front foot out of the way and looks to heave the ball away but does not connect. The ball pegs the off pole back and Australia lose their ninth wicket. The partnership was frustrating the Indian bowlers and they will be thrilled to get a breakthrough. India will now want to wrap up this inning as soon as possible and will be thrille

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, BYES! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this away but misses. Goes past the outstretched hands of KS Bharat and ​​​​Australia get four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Angles this in from outside the off pole on a fullish length. Nathan Lyon miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Bowls a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj is brought back into the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj starts with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Pat Cummins taps this towards point and takes one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon taps this back down the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Goes straight this time on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon defends this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this quicker in the air on a fuller length and outside off. Nathan Lyon pushes this to the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards deep point for a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, In line with the stumps on a good length once again. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Gets this to come back into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon is saved by and inside edge onto his pads. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon looks to work this leg side but gets a slightly inside edge onto his pads. A stifled appeal by the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, ! Top shot by a tailender! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon gets on his toes and punches this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Pat Cummins gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Goes short this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Slightly wide outside off on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon pushes this into the off side for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon dabs this into the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this really full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins attempts to pull this away and gets and under edge onto his body. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps this time on a good length. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Nathan Lyon looks to push this away without moving his feet and gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this towards backward point and takes a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon defends this solidly back towards the bowler. 

Nathan Lyon is the new man in. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon pushes this towards cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Ravindra Jadeja traps Alex Carey in front of the wicket and this was why he was brought into the attack!  He tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the Indian players but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma goes for a review this time and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates three reds and the onfield decision has to

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, ! That is a clean hit! Ravindra Jadeja goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey clears his front foot out of the way and smashes this over long on for six runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Lets this go with the arm outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this but misses. KS Bharat does not hold on and claims there was no edge.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Pat Cummins pushes this to long off for an easy single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets the ball to keep its line outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to get bat on this but gets beaten. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Onto the pads this time on a good length. Alex Carey tucks this towards square leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but strays into the pads. Alex Carey clips this to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a yorker length and just outside off. Pat Cummins digs this out towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On the pads again, four runs again! Strays around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey does not miss out as he clips it through mid-wicket and collects four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Swinging in, around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey drives it without much timing to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy pickings! Drifts onto the pads, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey flicks it off his pads towards deep square leg for yet another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Gets this to nip back in on a fuller length and into the stumps. Alex Carey gets a slightly inside edge onto the pads which saves him. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! A tad bit of luck gives Australia bonus runs here! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards deep backward point for four runs.

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami goes full from 'round the wicket and into the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl on a good length and just away from the off stump. Pat Cummins judges the line well and leaves this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey dabs this towards backward point and sets off for a quick single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly short this time and outside off. Alex Carey gets an under edge back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets this to move away from the left-hander on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey hangs his bat to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and on and off-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls the back of a length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to punch this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Strays onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this down to deep backward square leg and collects a single to keep strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy picking for Alex Carey and he does not miss out! Mohammad Shami angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this nicely towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Angles this into the stumps from outside off. Pat Cummins keeps his head still and clips this through mid-wicket for three runs.

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Pat Cummins knocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Strays well down leg side on a fullish length. Pat Cummins misses his flick and KS Bharat does well to collect the ball diving to his left. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami starts off with a good-length delivery bowled in the channel just outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this into the off side. 

It will be Mohammad Shami to steam in from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts with a maiden! This is bowled on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Alex Carey swings his blade and misses. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not move his feet this time and looks to hit the ball on the up but gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl wide outside off on a fuller length. Alex Carey pushes this towards the mid off fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Alex Carey looks to go hard at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey knocks this to the left of the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the session with a fullish delivery just outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards mid off. 

The post-Lunch session is about to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins stride out to the centre followed by the Indian players. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Here we go... 

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

SESSION SUMMARY - 73 runs, 23 overs, 2 wickets. An absorbing session of Test cricket comes to an end and one would feel that it will be Australia who will be the happier of the two sides going into the break. After Rohit Sharma called it right and put Australia into bat, they were rocked early, losing Usman Khawaja in the 4th over. David Warner struggled initially but he found good support at the other end from Marnus Labuschagne. The duo showed good application in overcast conditions and

SESSION SUMMARY - 95 runs, 24 overs, 4 wickets. Having failed to win even a single session on Day 1, the first session on Day 2 has belonged to India. After a tough Day 1 with the ball, India were expected to fight back on Day 2 but could not set the tone early as they consistently missed their lines and lengths, allowing the two Australian batters to get their eye in. Mohammed Siraj's short-ball ploy to Travis Head eventually worked, giving India hope. It was then Mohammad Shami who dismis

SESSION SUMMARY - 97 runs, 28 overs, 1 wicket. Another session that has belonged to the Aussies as they have scored at a brisk rate post Lunch and with seven wickets in hand, they are well on course to reach a good first-inning total. After negotiating the difficult pitch in the first session they looked to build on their start but were pegged back when they lost Marnus Labuschagne right after the break. Travis Head walked out to the middle and did not allow the pressure to build as he playe

SESSION SUMMARY - 157 runs, 34 overs, 0 wickets. A session that has been absolutely dominated by the Australians as they have scored at a rapid rate and taken this game away from the Indians. They came into this final part of Day 1 looking to take the initiative and have done so successfully courtesy of an outstanding century by Travis Head who reached the landmark in just 106 balls. His batting effort took the wind out of the sails of the Indian bowlers as they looked completely ineffective w

After a great effort with the bat on Day 1, Travis Head and Steven Smith picked up where they left off and it took only two balls for the latter to reach his hundred. At the other end, Travis Head was at his fluent best and brought up his 150 before departing. Once this partnership was broken, Australia lost their way a bit by losing wickets at regular intervals. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins then joined hands and safely negotiated the remaining passage of play in the first session. Despite the los

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside off. Pat Cummins feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. That will be LUNCH on DAY 2!

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this through cover point and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Short this time and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not get tempted and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Alex Carey punches this straight towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Goes full once again, and this time outside off. Alex Carey knocks this back towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami starts from 'round the wicket and bowls this full, at the stumps. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Short once again and angled down leg. Pat Cummins gets his hands out of the way and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, BYES! Mohammed Siraj has got his radar all wrong here! This is bowled short and going down leg. The ball continues to sway away from KS Bharat and goes to the fence for four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls short this time and into the batter. Alex Carey fends this away awkwardly into the leg side where there is no fielder placed. They take a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, ! Alex Carey smacks this away to the fence! The field was set for the short ball but Mohammed Siraj goes for the really full delivery just outside off. Alex Carey makes room and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a back of a length and going down leg. Alex Carey shuffles into the line of the stumps and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. It is well over the batter's head as he leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide for height. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj bowls this just outside the off stump on a good length. Alex Carey defends this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Pat Cummins finally opens his account with a brace! This is full and in line with the stumps. Cummins clips this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this towards cover but still can not get off the mark. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and a touch wider outside off. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this alone as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside off. Pat Cummins shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins gets his front foot forward and looks to drive but gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey strokes this towards deep cover for an easy single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Continues to pull his length back but this time going down leg. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Slightly back of a length and just outside off. Pat Cummins stands up tall and fends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Goes back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Pat Cummins taps this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Alex Carey pulls this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but gets this to pitch on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey gets slightly squared up and dabs this into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj serves this on a good length and outside off. Alex Carey defends this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, LEG BYES! Strays on to the pads on a good length. Pat Cummins looks to play this fine but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this watchfully towards point. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins lets this one go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Pat Cummins is surprised by the extra bounce and looks to fend this away with his eyes shut. The ball lands safely in the backward point region. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Delivers this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins tucks this into the leg side and looks for a run. Sends back Alex Carey at the last moment and he could have been out if there was another direct hit. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this one alone. 

Pat Cummins comes in at number 9.

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, This is a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey bumps this back over the bowler's head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, ! RUN OUT! Mitchell Starc has taken an unnecessary run and gifted his wicket away here! All the credit goes to Axar Patel (sub) though who has pulled off a remarkable piece of fielding to send the pace bowler back to the shed! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc dabs this towards mid off and looks for a quick single. Axar Patel is off the blocks quickly and the ball is towards his favored hand. He gets down low

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Beaten once again! This one is on a good length and just outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc pokes at this one and gets beaten all ends up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Goes fuller and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc attempts the expansive drive through the off side but misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey sways back and guides this down to third man for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj attacks the stumps on a good length. Mitchell Starc knocks this through cover-point and takes one. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Gets this one nip back in as well from outside off on a good length. Alex Carey blocks this firmly back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Goes full and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc guides this towards deep backward point for another single. Brings up the 400 for Australia!

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Pulls his length back a fraction, and gets it into the batter. Alex Carey tucks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Angles this into the batter once again from outside off on a fullish length. Alex Carey taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and still outside off. Alex Carey knocks this straight to the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur also starts from 'round the wicket on a fuller length and into the stumps from outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc taps this into the gap with soft hands and they take a couple of runs. Australia are inching towards the 400-run mark. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, On a good length this time and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Short this time and wide outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc looks to cut this away hard but misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Alex Carey taps this towards cover-point and sets off for a single to retain strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this through point and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, BYES! Fires this one full and going well down leg. KS Bharat is unable to catch the ball despite a dive and it will be four byes. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the over from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Alex Carey miscues his shot back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Comes 'round the wicket now and strays onto the pads on a good length. Mitchell Starc flicks this through mid-wicket for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length as well. Mitchell Starc knocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to pitch on an off-stump line and on a good length. Mitchell Starc looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls into the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length and slightly wider outside off. Alex Carey guides this down to deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur serves this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Angles this one in from well outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to punch this into the off side but gets beaten once again. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. Mitchell Starc shoulders his arms to this one as well. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length this time but still outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to play at this one and does not connect. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc is happy to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes a tad bit fuller and continues to attack the stumps. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, A wicket maiden from Shardul Thakur and he has given India a glimmer of hope here! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc hangs his bat out again and gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Mitchell Starc blocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Pulls his length back a fraction and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc looks to play at it and gets beaten by the extra bounce. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to angle away from the left-hander on a good length and outside off. Mitchell Starc is watchful as he lets the ball go through the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! CHOPPED ON! What a massive wicket for India and it is none other than that man Shardul Thakur! How often has this man given India crucial breakthroughs and he has dismissed the set Steven Smith when he was looking absolutely comfortable at the wicket! He bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter the stumps. Australia lose their thrid wicket of the morning

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey defends this awkwardly into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, ! A streaky boundary from Alex Carey and he will be thanking his luck here! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to drive through the line but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a risky single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Great delivery from Umesh Yadav! Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith pokes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge by the lateral movement. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and wider outside off. Steven Smith goes hard at the ball and miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a fullish length and into the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket. 

DRINKS - The Indian pace bowlers did not start well feeding Steven Smith with some easy deliveries to rush to his century. They did get things right eventually and it resulted in the wicket of Travis Head after he crossed 150 but the scoring rate has been pretty high in the first hour. Cameroon Green could not get going with both of the front-line bowlers for India claiming one wicket each. They will need a few quick wickets before they go into Lunch if they want to keep their hopes alive while

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Another shout for LBW and turned down again! Back of a length and seaming in, around leg, Alex Carey looks to tuck it across the line and misses. Wears it high on the front pad and Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough to go for the review. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Alex Carey plays across the line and wears it on the front pad. Rohit Sharma has a word with KS Bharat and opts not to review. The ball looked to be missing leg in real-time. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Moving away, outside off, on a length, Alex Carey is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Alex Carey leans and pushes it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On a good length and outside off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward a nd looks to defend it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer part of the bat and the ball rolls through backward point for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angling in, just outside off from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Length delivery at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it to short mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Shaping away, outside off, on a full length, Steven Smith defends it out off the front foot. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to go full and on middle, Steven Smith drives with a straight bat to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Leg bye! Drifts on the pads, on a fuller length, Alex Carey misses the clip. The ball rolls off his pads to square leg for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Keeps it full and on middle, Alex Carey pushes it with a straight bat towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Fuller and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it wide of mid on and sets off for a single. Siraj picks the ball up and hits at the batter's end but Carey was well in. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, In the air...but safe! Shaping in sharply, on a good length, on off and middle, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball lobs towards the slip cordon but luckily for Carey, the ball drops well in front of Ajinkya Rahane at third slip. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Lands it a bit too wide outside off, Alex Carey covers his off stump and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Tailing in, on off, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Keeps it outside off, on a hard length, Alex Carey shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, ! CAUGHT! Cameron Green departs now and India sense an opening here! Shami goes wide of the crease and pitches this one up, wide outside off, Cameron Green goes for the drive away from the body. His feet went nowhere and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which is taken safely by Shubman Gill at second slip to his right. Australia have now lost half their side.  

Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stands tall and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Siraj pitches this one up, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off his pads and gets it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith gets surprised by the extra bounce and fends it past gully. Shardul Thakur performs the chase but is unable to prevent the boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Banged in short and around middle, Steven Smith sways away and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fulller this time and on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. Siraj has a few words to say to Smith in his follow through. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steven Smith shuffles and works it to short mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Lands it on off, on a good length, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shortens his length a bit and bowls it on off, Steven Smith opens the bat face and guides it past gully for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in sharply, on middle, Steven Smith looks to clip it away but closes the bat face early. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another one on a good length, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball once again. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it back of a length, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and dabs it to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it into the wicket but down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Tailing in, on middle, Mohammed Siraj hangs back and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Bangs it in short once again, on middle, Cameron Green ducks and leaves the ball alone.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, On the pads, on a hard length, Cameron Green tucks it in the vacant square leg region and comes back with ease for the second run. 

Cameron Green makes his way out to the middle after a long wait.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Goes full and swinging in, on middle, Cameron Green pushes it towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, ! Cameron Green is up and running! Siraj serves it slightly short and outside off, Cameron Green stays on the back foot and cuts it past backward point. Opens his account with a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj gets his reward for bowling the short stuff! Head departs not before playing a remarkable knock! Siraj bowls it into the wicket, on middle and leg, Travis Head moves to the off side and tries to glance it fine. Gets a fine tickle on it and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Siraj is pumped and India will be relieved to see the back of Travis Head. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Nicely driven! Shami lands it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Angling down leg, on a length, Steven Smith shuffles and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Changes his length and bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Persists with short length and on middle, Travis Head shuffles and fends it on the leg side for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Dispatched by Travis Head! Shami goes short this time and on middle, Travis Head backs away and latches onto the pull shot. Hits it wide of deep mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, NO BALL! Nails the yorker, on leg, Travis Head clips it off his toes but straight to square leg. Shami will have to re-bowl this one as he has overstepped. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it on a hard length, on middle, Travis Head walks across in the crease to swat it away. Misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Another bumper, on middle, Travis Head is in no position to pull but still goes through with the shot. Slices it in the air but luckily for him, the ball drops between square leg and mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Short and punished! Siraj looks to go short again but bowls it at a niche height, on middle and leg, Travis Head is up to the task as he pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Banged in short and at the batter by Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head takes one hand off the bat and fends it a bit uppishly towards gully. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Good running! On a good length and on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of mid on and takes a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Steven Smith stands tall and punches it towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps, Steven Smith clips it straight to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Shaping in, around leg, Travis Head tries to flick this one away but misses and wears it on the front pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith tucks it to deep backward square leg for one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a hard length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball dies on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On off by Mohammad Shami, on a good length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Cut away! Slightly short and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and cuts this one past backward point. Collects a boundary to bring up his 150. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angling in on off and middle, on a length, Travis Head stays back and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another bumper at the batter, Steven Smith ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and around off, Steven Smith drives without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitches it up, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Steven Smith ducks and the ball sails over his head for a wide. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith rises and punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets the ball go. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Beaten! Lands it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Serves it around off, shaping away, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and pushes it to mid on for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Drifting on the pads, on a length Travis Head gets on his toes and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, At the stumps, on a good length, the ball nips back in and Travis Head does well to keep it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Seaming in, on a good length, on off, Travis Head hangs back and punches it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it full and wide outside off, Travis Head is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Beauty to end the over! In the channel outside off, shaping away, on a hard length, Steven Smith has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and just outside off, Steven Smith moves across in the crease and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! On a good length and swinging in, around off, Steven Smith shuffles and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad and Siraj goes in appeal. The umpire is unmoved though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, HUNDRED for Steven Smith! Classy shot to bring up the three-figure mark! Keeps it full and on the stumps, swinging in, Steven Smith walks across and flicks it through mid-wicket for four more. Removes his helmet and soaks in the applause from the crowd and his teammates. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Bowls it full and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith brings his wrists into the play and clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Australia are underway on Day 2! Siraj starts off on a back of a length, around leg, Travis Head hops and drops it on the leg side for a single. 

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players are in a huddle around the match ball before taking their respective positions on the field. Steven Smith and Travis Head stride out to the middle and will look to build on their 251-run partnership. Mohammed Siraj has the ball in his hand which is relatively new and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and he says that the weather is really nice for cricket. Adds that at this time on Day 1, it was cloudy but it is sunny right now. Mentions that it was tough to bat early in the first session but got easier through the day. He is joined by Kumar Sangakkara who claims that it is easy to get strayed by the heavy cover of grass but it is tufty and with the indentations on the pitch, it is likely to hold the ball. Adds that it caused the ball to sit up

On the other hand, India were off to a perfect start, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami setting the tone for them. India even managed to reduce Australia to 76-3, but they were unable to keep the pressure on. They kept offering freebies to the opposition batters and now face the uphill task of restricting Australia. With the ball still relatively new, India will be hoping to make some early inroads in the first session. Can India fight their way back into the game? We shall find out soon

After being put in to bat under overcast conditions, Australia were dealt an early blow as Usman Khawaja departed without troubling the scorers. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne applied themselves well and cashed in later, when shot making became easier. Both batters departed on either side of the Lunch break, but Travis Head and Steven Smith got together and put their side in a commanding position. With conditions still good for batting, Australia will look to bat for as long as possibl

Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 2 of the 2021–23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. The opening day of the final certainly lived up to expectations, and it was Australia who dominated all three sessions to take the ascendancy at the end of Day 1.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

A day that has belonged to Australia and they will be eager to press their advantage further on Day 2. India will feel like they allowed this match to slip out of their hands and will have to regroup in order to come back in this game. The action continues on Thursday 8th June as we shall have Day 2 of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!

The man of the moment for Australia, Travis Head is in for a chat after scoring the first century in a World Test Championship final. He says that it is an exceptionally good job after losing the toss this morning. Mentions that there is still plenty of help with the second new ball. Adds that they need to do a lot of hard work on Day 2. Shares that he was trying to get into good positions. Also says that it was testing times but he tried to work and adjust his way through those periods. Ends by

Rohit Sharma cited the conditions for electing to bowl first which they haven't done since 2015 but the pacers found help only in the first hour of play. Mohammed Siraj managed to dismiss Usman Khawaja on a duck but Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner put on a 69-run partnership to negotiate the new ball and take their team to a decent position. Warner departed just before Lunch as he gloved a leg-side delivery from Shardul Thakur to the keeper but the first session still belonged to the A

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Sublime timing! Shami serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary. Moves to 95 with this boundary and that will be Stumps on Day 1!

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, outside off, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Swinging away, on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Good running! Angles it on off, on a hard length, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it through point and collects three runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slanting in, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. Final over of the day coming up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Sprays it way outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a full length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses and the ball is pouched safely by KS Bharat diving to his left. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around leg, on a hard length, Travis Head hops and drops it in front of mid on for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is enjoying batting against the new ball here! Siraj serves it full, on middle, Head presents a straight bat and drives it wide of mid on for four more runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to motor along! Full and swinging away, outside off, Travis Head gets into a good position and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it just outside off, on a length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Streaky! Fuller this time and on off, Travis Head looks to defend it off the front foot. Gets an outside edge that rolls towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head stays on the back foot and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, the ball is too close to cut and Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Travis Head pokes at the away going delivery and is lucky not to edge this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angled in on middle, on a hard length, Travis Head hangs back and defends it on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Classy shot! Goes full in search of swing, outside off, Steven Smith leans into the drive and gets it through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and swinging in, on off, Steven Smith defends it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pitched up, outside off, Travis Head drives it to towards mid off where Shardul Thakur dives to his right and keeps it to one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around off, swinging away, on a good length, Travis Head shapes to defend but withdraws his bat at the last moment. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Shaping away, outside off, on a length, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Hard length, outside off, Steven Smith hangs back to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends this from the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends it back towards the bowler.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Another well-directed short ball. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and blocks this out.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head attempts another pull and gets and under edge past the stumps to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and wide outside off. Steven Smith raises his arms and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bangs this in short and outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this but goes off his gloves towards point for a single to bring up the 300 for Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, Steven Smith watchfully defends it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith shimmies down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Slaps it wide of long off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head goes back and works it to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith drives it down to long off for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and defends. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on off, Travis Head drives it hard towards mid off for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, Steven Smith watchfully blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, At 133 kph, on middle, on a hard length, Steven Smith shuffles and defends it to mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Swinging away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and outside off, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Floats it up, outside off, Travis Head gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again, on off, Steven Smith knocks it down to long off for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on off, Travis Head pushes it toward backward point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full on the stumps, Steven Smith clips it towards mid on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on fuller length, Steven Smith gets forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and outside off, Travis Head slashes at the delivery and misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Close! Angled in, around off, Travis Head hangs back to defend. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper and beats the outside edge of Head's bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is toying with the field here! Comes from over the wicket and bangs it in short, on off, Travis Head backs away and ramps it over the keeper's head for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Dispatched! Full and outside off from 'round the wicket, Travis Head gets into a good position and smokes it over extra cover for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Banged in short, around off, Steven Smith stands tall and pulls it down to fine leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, outside off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on a full length, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and works it to deep cover for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and outside off, Steven Smith drives and finds extra cover once again. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and quicker, around off, Steven Smith drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Steven Smith keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short this time and outside off, Travis Head slices it towards deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and outside off, Steven Smith uses his feet and drives it to deep cover for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a yorker length, around off, Steven Smith digs this one out on the leg side and takes a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On the stumps, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Serves it on middle and leg, on a fullish length, Steven Smith clips it towards mid-wicket where Cheteshwar Pujara makes a good stop. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and blocks it out down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pitched up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and defends it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on off and middle, Travis Head watchfully blocks this one out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flighted this time, full on middle, Travis Head gets forward and works it to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Nicely played! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head rocks on the back foot in a flash and punches it wide of deep point for a boundary. 200-run stand comes up between Head and Smith. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Quicker this time and full, on off, Steven Smith pushes it to mid off and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angling down leg, Travis Head gets inside the line to glance it fine. He misses and wears it on the knee. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish and outside off, Travis Head looks to cut this one away but mistimes it to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Keeps it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head pushes it straight to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled away, on a good length, Travis Head punches and finds cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! A gift and Travis Head accepts it gleefully! Strays down leg, on a length, Travis Head does not miss out as he swats it towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and on middle, Steven Smith works this one straight to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around middle and leg, Steven Smith drops this one towards leg side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and pushes it to short cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads on a full length, Steven Smith uses his feet and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length and angled across, outside off, Travis Head punches it straight to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish on middle and leg, Travis Head swivels to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith hangs back and defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Ajinkya Rahane at second slip. A half-stop allows Smith to collect a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Good-length delivery, on off, Travis Head gets squared up and defends it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Darted in, on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Exquisite! Floated up, full and outside off, Steven Smith leans and reaches out. Creams the drive through covers for four more runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around leg, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Clever batting! Full and on off, Steven Smith puts the dancing shoes on and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller on middle and leg, Travis Head gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket. Rohit Sharma dives but does not succeed in stopping the single. 

Ravindra Jadeja (8-0-19-0) has been brought back into the attack. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in on the pads, Travis Head goes back to flick it fine but misses. Wears it on the back leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in sharply, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles across to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball trickles behind the wicket for a dot. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Drifts on leg once again, Steven Smith flicks it through square leg. Wants to run three but slips and has to settle for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of mid on for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Begins his spell with a full delivery, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms. Shardul Thakur has overstepped here. 

Drinks break! Australia are cruising along here with the centurion Travis Head being the aggressor among the two batters. At the other end, Steven Smith is playing a steady knock and offering good support to Head. As far as India are concerned, nothing has gone their way this session. With the game slowly but steadily slipping away from them, Rohit Sharma and Co. need to regroup in this break. Can India claw their way back into the game here on Day 1? Let's find out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Travis Head looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball lobs and falls back down the pitch. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length into the stumps. Travis Head pushes this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A well-directed bouncer once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes for the pull shot and does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A fraction short and on the leg-stump line. Travis Head attempts to whip this away but finds backward square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks to pull this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head looks to be unstoppable here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith ends this over with a sweetly-timed boundary! Mohammed Siraj delivers this full and at the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards the deep square leg fence and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and onto the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this away but finds the square leg fielder once again. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj comes 'round the wicket to the right-hander and bowls this on a good length at the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and bowled at the batter. Travis Head gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length on a leg-stump line. Travis Head looks to flick this fine but gets this to the right of the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FIVE WIDES! Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. This is well over the batter's head and the keeper as well as it runs away to the fence for five wides. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, That is HUNDRED for Travis Head and he has played a remarkable innings here! This is short and outside off. Travis Head mistimes his pull towards deep square leg but gets the run to reach his landmark in just 106 deliveries! 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, What a jaffa of a delivery by Mohammad Shami! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head sways out of the way in time and the ball goes through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Travis Head tucks this straight to the fielder at backward square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and angles this into the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this towards the fielder at mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Another back-of-a-length delivery going down leg. Steven Smith ducks out of the way of this one as well. He has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another short delivery directed at the batter. Steven Smith ducks under this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith defends this solidly. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of luck going Travis Head's way and he is now one run away from his century! This is banged in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to fend this away and the ball lobs off his gloves into the vacant backward square leg region for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length and outside off. Travis Head flashes hard at this one and gets beaten. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short and well outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a good length as well. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Persists with the line outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith guides this into the gap towards deep backward point and picks up a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Beaten! Mohammad Shami still bowling those deliveries that are troubling the batters! This is on a good length as well and just outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith judges this length well and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, That is FIFTY for Steven Smith and he has shown massive resolve here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on with soft hands and sets off for a run. Also brings up the 150-run partnership between these two batters. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards the mid on fielder. 

Halt! Travis Head has taken a blow on the helmet and out comes the physio for the mandatory concussion check. The test is complete and we are all good to go now. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and pitching outside the leg-stump line. Travis Head manages to whip this towards deep backward square leg for a single to get off strike. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Gets hit on the helmet this time! Mohammed Siraj continues to bowl a bouncer and this time it is well-directed. Travis Head looks to pull this one as well but misses and gets knocked on the head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head reaches for this and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj (13-4-40-1) returns to the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of aggression from Mohammed Siraj! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to sway out of the way and gets flattened onto the ground. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this one well outside the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith is willing to wait for his half-century as he leaves this one alone.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside the off stump, Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and defends this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and outside off. Steven Smith remains watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles down the pitch and knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A fraction fuller bowled outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami induces the outside edge but goes past the slip cordon! Bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Travis Head pushes at this and gets it to third man for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith looks to be joining the party here as runs are flowing for him as well! This is bowled full as well and at the stumps. Steven Smith gets his front foot out of the way and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith knocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! That is a cracking on-drive and runs have flown far too freely in this session for India's liking! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith drills this towards long on for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off stump, some extra bounce on offer. Steven Smith dabs this watchfully into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and into the pads from 'round the wicket. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head pushes this towards cover and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is helping himself to some free runs here and he moves into the 90s now! This is also short and there is width on offer outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the upper cut once again and gets more bat on it which sends the ball over third man for six runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing a remarkable inning here and the Indian bowlers have no answers! This is bowled back of a length and wide outside off. Travis Head opts for the upper cut and finds the third man fence for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and at the stumps. Steven Smith clips this to deep square leg and collects a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and well outside off. Steven Smith lets this go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head miscues his cut towards point and steals a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Strays onto the pads in a good length. Travis Head tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! This partnership continues to flourish and Australia are putting up a formidable score here! This is a fraction short and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards deep point for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump from over the wicket. Steven Smith decides to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Fuller this time, and angled into the stumps. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav comes 'round the wicket as well and bowls this short, outside off. Travis Head tries to pull but mistimes it towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a run to end the over. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Falls just short of first slip! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith looks to block this tentatively and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to Virat Kohli. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Travis Head pushes this towards deep point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this away but miscues it back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Just over the fielder and it flashes to the fence for four runs! This is slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Travis Head slaps this hard and just manages to beat the gully fielder for four runs to deep backward point. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at square leg. Just one run from the over and India managing to keep things a bit tight now. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets squared up a bit but manages to knock this towards mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back of a length this time and outside off. Steven Smith punches this towards cover-point as he plays yet another dot ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards the cover fielder as he looks to be watchful. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Steven Smith gets on his toes and defends this back down the pitch.

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head guides this towards deep backward point for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a maiden! This is an in-swinger angled into the stumps from outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Steven Smith clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith feels for this one gingerly and gets beaten.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and gets this one a fraction closer to the stumps. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a gentle out-swinger served wide outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith does not play at this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Steven Smith pulls this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith gets his bat down in time and blocks this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angling down leg on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the stumps and looks to play this fine. He misses and there is a stifled appeal from the bowler and the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Straying into the pads on a good length. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball goes down to fine leg off his pads for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Travis Head starts this over with a boundary as well! Umesh Yadav bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Travis Head gets is timing bang on and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs, 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets this to wide long off and takes another run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Flighted full and outside off, Steven Smith shimmies down the wicket and flicks this down to long on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith drives this towards the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floats this one full and outside off. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and dabs this back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Travis Head begins from where he left off before the break! Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and outside off. Travis Head drills this to deep cover for four runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Slightly short and just outside off. Travis Head eases this down to long on for a single. 100-run partnership comes up between these two. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, A maiden over from Umesh Yadav with the only run coming off a leg bye. This is outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith chooses to shoulder his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav starts this spell with a fullish delivery onto the pads. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball rolls to the leg side off his pads for a leg bye. 

We are back for the third and final session on Day 1. Out come the two umpires followed by the Indian players. Steven Smith and Travis Head will resume the innings for Australia. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Let's play... 

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

India needed wickets early and would have felt absolutely pumped up when Mohammad Shami grabbed one on his very first delivery of this session. They would have liked to press their advantage forward at that time but the bowlers lacked the required discipline to keep things tight. They served far too many loose deliveries and allowed the opponents to score freely which released all the pressure that they had built. The introduction of Ravindra Jadeja caused a few problems for the batters and th

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On an off stump-line and on a shortish length. Steven Smith knocks this towards cover. That will be Tea on Day 1! 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and outside off, Travis Head punches it to the right of extra cover for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, outside off, Travis Head covers his off stump and lets the ball go. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on middle and leg, Travis Head clips it to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, on off, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Serves it on a hard length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, on middle, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and defends it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! Shaping away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops short of Shubman Gill at second slip. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Slightly fuller, on off, Travis Head dabs it to deep point for one more run. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Hammered! Short and wide, outside off, Travis Head picks the length early and cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Travis Head pushes this one to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Steven Smith drives and finds the mid on fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter again, on middle, Steven Smith blocks this one out down the wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, full on off, Steven Smith drives it straight to mid on.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it short and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter this time and on off, Travis Head goes back and punches it to deep point for a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it full and turning in, Travis Head goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another maiden by Umesh Yadav! Shortish length, on off, Steven Smith stands tall and blocks this one out solidly. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and blocks it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another outswinger, on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and clips it to mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Full this time and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith leans forward and pushes it to mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith shuffles and keeps this one out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head rocks back and bunts it back to the bowler. Another tidy over by Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith uses his feet and works it in front of deep square leg for another single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and on off, Steven Smith cuts it straight to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter now and on middle, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full around off, Travis Head gets it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it short and on off, Travis Head goes back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, At 137 kph, in the channel outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith shuffles to work it on the leg side but misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much straighter this time, around off, Steven Smith shoulders arms to his away going delivery. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav begins with a fullish delivery outside the off stump with not much pace on it. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fires this one full and at the stumps. Travis Head knocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Drifts onto the pads, on a short length, Steven Smith nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter and around off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and quicker, around off, Steven Smith looks to punch but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets forward and keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Beauty! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to defend. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FIFTY for Travis Head! Brings up his fifty with a sublime shot! Thakur lands it on a hard length, angling across, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it along the ground. Gets it wide of deep point for a boundary. This has been a fine knock by Head who has been quick to punish the loose deliveries. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, At the batter, on a short length, Travis Head works it off the back foot to deep square leg for one more. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in short, around leg, Travis Head ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Full and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it to deep square leg and gets to the other end. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! NIcely played! Floated up, full and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and drives it hard and wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, full on middle, Travis Head keeps it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on leg, Travis Head flicks it straight to short fine leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Quicker, on middle, Travis Head closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge. The ball drops short of the man at extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Pushed through quicker, on off, Travis Head pushes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets it go. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith nudges it to square leg once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off the pads towards Ajinkya Rahane at square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled in, outside off, from 'round the wicket, Travis Head pushes it to deep cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Keeps it short and on off, Travis Head works it wide of cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and on middle, Travis Head punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head flicks it hesitantly and gets an inside edge. The ball drops to the right of Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Touch slower, on off, Travis Head watchfully pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, on leg, Travis Head uses his feet and clips it towards mid-wicket for a dot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on middle, Travis Head punches and finds extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls it shortish, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length, around leg, Travis Head nudges this one off the back foot to deep square leg for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it around off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles and works it wide of mid on for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Slightly shorter and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin may as well be a big miss in this game as there seems to be a bit on offer for the spinners as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, An appeal for caught behind by Shardul Thakur but turned down! Fuller and outside off, Travis Head pokes at this delivery away from the body. He is lucky to not edge this one behind. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled across, on a good length, Travis Head hangs back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on middle, Steven Smith uses his feet and bunts it back to Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the pads, on a fuller length, Travis Head flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full on middle, Travis Head pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Leg bye! Darted in, around leg, Steven Smith misses the glance. The ball comes off his thigh pad and lobs over leg slip for a leg bye. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter and around off, Travis Head opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Starts off with a shortish delivery, on off, Travis Head rocks back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Keeps it full on the stumps, Steven Smith shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for yet another boundary. An expensive over by Shardul Thakur, 16 runs came off it. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Beautiful shot! Thakur serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith frees his arms and creams the drive through covers for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Bowls it on a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith walks inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses it and wears it on the thigh pad. Rohit Sharma indicates that the ball would have gone over the stumps and India do not review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shortish length and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith reaches out and punches it to wide mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Fuller this time and going away, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. Thakur has overstepped once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Around middle, on a length, Travis Head tucks it off his hips to square leg for one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL AND ! Bowls it slightly short and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and slashes at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. Shardul Thakur has overstepped as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on the pads, Steven Smith flicks it off his toes to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head rises and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A shout for caught behind but turned down! Another bumper, going away, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and goes for the pull but misses. Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough and opts not to review. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, the ball jags back in sharply and catches Travis Head on the ribs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the channel outside off, on a length, Travis Head shapes to cut but the ball keeps a bit low and he ends up mistiming it to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Angling away, around off, on a hard length, Travis Head whips it along the ground to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length and angling across, on off, Travis Head hops and pushes it towards cover. 

Drinks break! Despite losing Marnus Labuschagne early in the session, this first hour after Lunch has belonged to Australia. Travis Head has come out with a positive approach and has been quick to punish loose deliveries. However, Steven Smith finds himself struggling at the crease but has done well not to throw his wicket away. After not a great first session, it was important for India to start well in the second session. Mohammad Shami struck with his first ball of the session and gave Ind

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves the ball alone with a flourish of his bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith has clipped this beautifully off his pads! Shardul Thakur serves this full and in line with the stumps. Easy pickings for Steven Smith as the ball races to the deep square leg fence for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, A tad bit shorter and outside off. Travis Head works this past backward point and collects a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Gets this one closer to the off stump on a good length. Travis Head stands his ground and punches this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls this full and way outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the booming drive but misses out.

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Travis Head dabs this towards gully and Ajinkya Rahane makes a good stop to prevent the single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith goes across the stumps and clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith is not tempted and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. This partnership is blossoming nicely for Australia and they will hope these two batters can continue the good work. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off pole. Steven Smith blocks this awkwardly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length this time and just outside off. Travis Head punches this off the back foot towards deep point and collects a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj delivers this really full and at the pads. Travis Head taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps and continues to bowl full. Steven Smith dabs this back to the bowler and complains about something that seemed to distract him. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fires this one really full but seems to be straying down leg. Steven Smith plays all over this one and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the bowler but the umpire is happy to keep his finger down. Rohit Sharma also reckons that this is going down leg and does not opt for a review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith is watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is happy to raise his arms and leave this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but has to adjust his shot. Gets an under edge towards the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this full but onto the pads. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a run. He reaches 30 in just 22 deliveries. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A maiden over for Mohammed Siraj. This is also well wide outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to gather it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this well outside off and slightly back of a length. Steven Smith is not interested in playing at this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and flicks this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this to nip back in on a good length and from outside off. Steven Smith defends this well back towards the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but does not take it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this a tad bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith rocks back and punches this towards cover-point to take an easy run. He will retain strike for the next over. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Outside the off stump once again on a good length. Steven Smith continues to raise his arms and leave the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Almost a chance for India! Shardul Thakur bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head looks to tuck this leg side but gets a leading edge towards backward point. The gully fielder makes a diving attempt but the ball falls short and they take one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL! Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and allows the ball to keep its line outside off. Travis Head feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. Shardul has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angles this into the pads once again on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep backward square leg and will keep the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Delivers this on a good length and angles it in from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full this time and just outside off. Travis Head digs this out towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! This is all about hand-speed from Travis Head as he uses his bottom hand to find the fence once again! This is a fraction short and outside off. Travis Head flourishes his blade and sends the ball towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing an outstanding counter-attacking knock here and can easily take the game away from India! Mohammad Shami strays onto the pads on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside off. Travis Head rocks back and knocks this towards cover. Shardul Thakur makes a good stop and prevents a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this closer to the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid on and looks for a single but decides against it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but misses and gets hit in the groin area. A grimace from the batter. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is well outside the line of the stumps and gets cramped for room. The ball hits the pads and rolls into the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head gets up on his toes and tucks this down to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is going along his merry way and brings up the 100 for Australia! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and at the stumps. Travis Head flicks this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length. Steven Smith dabs this back towards the bowler. Another great over by Mohammad Shami.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head decides to leave the ball but is a bit late. It takes the bottom of the bat and goes towards deep backward point for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Steven Smith tries to flick this leg side but misses and the ball goes towards backward square leg for a leg bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Gets one to nip back in from outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and leaves the ball alone. The ball just misses the off pole and Steven Smith looks surprised by the in-swinger. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and closer to the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles into the off side and clips this straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to keep his strike rate high! Mohammed Siraj goes full and at the stumps. Travis Head uses his wrists well and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. The fielder gives chase but the ball has enough legs to get over the ropes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Steven Smith punches this off the back foot towards deep cover and the ball is pulled back inside the rope. The batters collect three runs though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to work this towards leg but misses and the ball goes off his pads into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets on his toes and guides this towards deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith looks to work this leg side but gets squared up and the ball rolls down the pitch back to the bowler off his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and offers a bit of width outside off. Steven Smith taps this with soft hands towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another short ball directed at the batter. Steven Smith looks to pull this one away but misses and there is an inquiry for caught behind. the umpire remains unmoved and Rohit Sharma does not opt for a review

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and outside off. Steven Smith ducks under this one and the ball swerves away after passing the batter. KS Bharat does well behind the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith gets this fine enough to the fence! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and attacks this stumps. Steven Smith gets across and glances this towards fine leg for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this just outside off. Travis Head stands tall and defends this towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is timing the ball beautifully here and gets his second boundary! Mohammed Siraj bowls this a shade fuller and outside off. Travis Head allows the ball to come onto the bat and works this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes back to bowling full and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this with no real timing towards the mid on fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith moves around the crease and gets behind the line of the ball to tap this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith dabs this towards the cover fielder. No run there. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is off the mark and it will not be a maiden-wicket over for Mohammad Shami with this boundary! He serves this on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Travis Head gets bat on this and guides it towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Travis Head feels for the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Continues to attack the stumps and it is a touch fuller this time. Travis Head clips this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami goes 'round the wicket and serves this back of a length, outside off. Travis Head leaves this one alone.

Travis Head comes in at number 5.

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TIMBER! Mohammad Shami gets rewarded with a wicket on his first ball in the second session! He has bowled beautifully all morning and it is a wonder he was held back in the second hour of play! He delivers this on a good length and gets it to nip back in sharply from outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on to peg the off pole back and this is just the start India want

It will be Mohammad Shami to operate from the other end.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Ends this over with a good-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well across the line and dabs this back towards the bowler. Three runs from the first over after Lunch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling full and on and off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and wide outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards fine leg and Mohammad Shami does well to stop the ball with his foot. The batters take a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and defends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

We are back for the post-Lunch session. The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by the two Australian batters. The Indian players stride out to the centre and take their respective field positions. Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will resume the innings for Australia. Mohammed Siraj will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go... 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Mohammed Siraj starts after Lunch with a banged-in delivery bowled well down leg side. Steven Smith leaves this alone and the umpire calls it wide. 

As far as India are concerned, they did manage to dismiss David Warner in the penultimate over before Lunch but they will be a bit disappointed with their bowling effort. It was Mohammed Siraj who set the tone early by dismissing Usman Khawaja in his second over. Mohammad Shami kept it tight at his end as well by bowling probing lines and lengths. That said, India had only one wicket to show for their efforts in the first hour. After the drinks break, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur were br

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A dot ball to end the session! This is served full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets his front foot forward and defends this solidly towards cover. That will be LUNCH on DAY 1! 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time but strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well behind the line of the ball and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this one down leg on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and does not offer a shot. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this one short as well and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this past backward square leg and takes a single to open his account. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith walks down the wicket and leaves the ball alone. 

Steven Smith is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! A wicket against the run of play for India and the dangerous David Warner has to depart 7 runs short of his half-century! Shardul Thakur has always shown the knack of getting breakthroughs and he has taken a crucial wicket here for his side! He bangs this in short and going down leg. David Warner looks to pull this away but only manages to glove this to the right of the keeper. KS Bharat takes a remarkable catch with a full length div

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Comes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. David Warner leaves this one alone in an exaggerated manner. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! The Indian bowlers have lacked any sort of penetration recently and David Warner seems to be well set now! Shardul Thakur delivers this full and outside off. David Warner strokes this beautifully towards deep cover for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings for Marnus Labuschagne and he does not miss out on this one! Umesh Yadav strays onto the pads on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne gets enough bat on this as he glances this towards fine leg for four runs. This partnership is building nicely for Australia here. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this closer to the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne gets his bat behind the line of the ball and pats this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this one outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne continues to play the anchor role as he shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A fraction full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly towards the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this outside the leg stump on a good length. David Warner looks to tuck this down leg but misses and the ball rolls through backward square leg off his thigh pad for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner digs this out back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Persists with the fuller length and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards square leg for another dot ball to end the over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump with the keeper standing up to the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length once again and on an off-stump line. Marnus Labuschagne gets well behind the line of the ball and blocks this to the left of the mid on fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly to the left of the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this through the square leg region for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne leans towards the ball and pushes this towards backward point.

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a leg-stump line and on a good length. David Warner gets cramped for room and taps this towards mid-wicket. A maiden over for Umesh Yadav and he seems to be getting a bit of rhythm here. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this on a good length and just outside off. David Warner remains watchful this time and allows the keeper to collect it. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, This is on a good length once again and outside off. David Warner looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and gets beaten under his bat. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. David Warner gets on his toes and dabs this into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Slightly short and on an off-stump line. David Warner blocks this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and angles this away from the left-hander. David Warner shoulders his arms to the ball. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes really full this time and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne punches this towards point and is unable to beat the fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another huge LBW appeal from Shardul Thakur! Gets this ball to nip back in on a good length and from just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets well forward as he looks to defend and gets hit flush on the pads. Shardul Thakur is convinced this is out but the umpire remains unconvinced. Rohit Sharma goes for the review again and UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat. Ball Tracking shows the ball is going over the leg pole and India lose their review

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Marnus Labuschagne finally shows some positive intent! This is bowled back of a length and with width offered outside off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts this with great timing towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and going down leg as he sees David Warner walk down the wicket. The batter lets this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is way outside the off stump on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one. A good comeback by Umesh Yadav as he concedes just 1 run this time. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets forward and blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Nasty delivery from Umesh Yadav and Marnus Labuschagne takes yet another blow! This is bowled back of a length and into the batter. Marnus Labuschagne is surprised by the extra bounce and gets hit on the gloves. The ball falls safely and Marnus Labuschagne continues to survive. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is delivered well outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is content in letting this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Short this time and wide outside off. David Warner slaps this to deep point where there is a fielder placed now and gets a single. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards cover-point. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this with care towards the mid on fielder. Shardul Thakur bowls a maiden to follow up after the 16-run over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes a touch fuller and angled into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block but gets beaten and hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma discusses with his keeper and the slip cordon before going upstairs for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat is involved and Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. Marnus Labuschagne survives and India do not lose their review. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne anticipated the outswinger and ends up getting beaten on the inside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this slightly wide outside off on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! A great over for Australia with four boundaries coming in it and David Warner is well on his way! Umesh Yadav continues to bowl wide outside off and back of a length. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for four more runs. 16 runs have come from this over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! The third boundary in the over and David Warner has moved into the 30s! This is short once again and there is width offered outside off. David Warner swings his blade hard and gets this over the slip cordon for yet another four. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! Umesh Yadav changes the angle but still concedes a boundary! He bowls from 'round the wicket but the length is short and outside off. David Warner cuts this towards deep cover-point for four more runs. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner has punched this into the gap! Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner stands tall and hits this through the infield towards deep point for four runs. The runs are flowing nicely for Australia now. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this nicely but it is stopped well by the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards mid-wicket. Just a boundary coming in this over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Great timing on this one by Marnus Labuschagne! Shardul Thakur bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne ounches this straight towards long on for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Good bowling here by Shardul Thakur has he gets this to shape away from a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Brings this one closer to the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur is getting nice movement away from the batter and Marnus Labuschagne lets this go to the keeper as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur begins with a good-length delivery served outside off and gets good movement away. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful and leaves this one alone. 

Change from both ends as Shardul Thakur comes on from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this outside the off stump on a good length. David Warner shoulders his arms to this one. 5 runs from Umesh Yadav's first over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Beaten! That is more like it from Umesh Yadav! He delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. The ball shapes away from the left-hander slightly and beats the outside edge of David Warner's bat as he looks to feel for this one. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off stump. David Warner stands tall but mishits this to the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a good length and on an off-stump line. David Warner dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner looking good now and seems to have built a bit of confidence! This is served full and outside the off pole. David Warner drives this towards deep cover for four runs. A good start for Australia after the break. 

DRINKS! We reach our first break in this Test match and it has been a watchful start by Australia but the conditions have been favorable for the fast bowlers. They did lose an early wicket but David Warner has looked comfortable in the middle and has kept the scoreboard ticking. Marnus Labuschagne took a vicious hit on his thumb but has managed to preserve his wicket and a decent partnership is building here for the Aussies. India have used their opening bowlers Mohammad Shami and Mohammed

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Umesh Yadav starts with a slightly full delivery just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up and gets this off the outside half of his bat through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Serves it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angling across, outside off, on a good length, David Warner pushes at the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on off and middle, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it off his pads through mid-wicket and runs three before Shardul Thakur slides and pulls it back. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Much fuller and a hint of away movement, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Just outside off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne walks across and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it on a hard length and going away, on off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and drops this one on the leg side. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, shaping away, David Warner covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, ! Shot of authority! Shami goes short and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Warner hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Switches to over the wicket and serves it in the channel outside off, on a length, David Warner opts to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A rare loosener by Mohammad Shami, short and wide outside off, David Warner looks to cut this away going delivery but does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Bowls it on a length, around off, David Warner blocks it out to mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, on a good length, David Warner dabs it away from his body towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in sharply, on off and middle, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne tries to defend from the crease but gets beaten by the inward movement. Wears it on the back leg and the ball would have gone above the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles it in, on middle, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to access the leg side but gets squared up. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Beauty! At 139 kph, on a good length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne fends at the away going delivery and misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it in the channel outside off, swinging away, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, on a full length, Marnus Labuschagne clips it nicely to deep square leg and keeps the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and defends. The ball rolls off his bat and trickles dangerously past the stumps. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time, going away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne covers his off stump and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Keeps it outside off, on a fuller length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Tailing in, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Will there be a bowling change? No change as Mohammad Shami will bowl his fifth over on the trot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up, swinging away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Bowls it on middle, on a hard length, David Warner keeps this one out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, On a good length, on off stump, the ball keeps a bit low but David Warner somehow manages to get his bat down in time. The ball rolls past the stumps safely and Warner is lucky to not drag this one back to the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angled across, on off, on a good length, David Warner punches it wide of mid off where Rohit Sharma moves quickly to his right and denies a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sprays it on the pads, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and tucks it through mid-wicket and collects three runs. 

That would have definitely hurt! Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on his unpadded thump looking to fend the ball away. The physios are out to check on him and have given him a painkiller. Marnus Labuschagne will continue batting and we are set to resume...

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Edged but safe! Keeps it in the channel outside off, swinging away, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up as he tried to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops well short of Shubman Gill at third slip. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch, that must have hurt! Shaping away, outside off, on a hard length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to leave the ball alone but gets surprised by the sharp bounce. Takes a blow on the left thumb and immediately removes his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and drops it in front of cover-point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out off the front foot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back and darts this one in, on off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ball on the length. The ball nips back in sharply and wears it on thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and pushes it with hard hands to mid off where Rohit Sharma slips but makes a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Lands it fuller, on middle, David Warner looks to drive it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls towards backward square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Angling in, on off and middle, David Warner keeps it out on the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Good running! Keeps it full, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on the front foot and pushes it to the right of mid on. Umesh Yadav pulls it back not before the batters run three. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Fuller and on middle as well, David Warner leans and bunts it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Beaten! Tightens his line and bowls it just outside off, David Warner does get cramped for room but still looks to cut it hard. Gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, ! Streaky but they all count! Siraj angles it across, outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and slashes hard. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for his first boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Drifts on the pads, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne drops it wide of short leg and calls Warner for a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and keeps it out on the off side. Siraj walks towards Labuschange in his follow through and has a few words to say. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Much fuller and on middle, David Warner solidly blocks it out towards Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Bye! Lands it just outside off, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball wobbles on its way to KS Bharat and eludes him. The batters sneak in a bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, In the corridor of uncertainty, around off, the ball jags back in sharply and Marnus Labuschagne lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner is underway now! Serves it full and on off, David Warner leans and times the drive past mid off. Umesh Yadav performs the chase and pulls it back. Warner opens his account with three runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner dab it along the ground to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls it full and tailing in, around leg, from 'round the wicket, David Warner gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad. India go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shami and opts not to review as the ball was sliding down leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel outside off, on a good length, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sloppy stuff! Angles it on a good length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and glances it towards fine leg. Mohammad Shami there fumbles a bit and the batters sneak in an extra run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj draws first blood and removes Usman Khawaja! Siraj pitches this one up, around off, from over the wicket, Usman Khawaja runs out of patience and pokes at the away going delivery. Pays the price as the ball catches the outside edge of his bat and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Mohammed Siraj is delighted and so are the rest of the Indian players. Siraj gets his reward for bowling consistent lines and len

Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets squared up a bit and works it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it on a good length and going across, outside off, Usman Khawaja lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time, on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hangs back to defend but does not account for the sharp inward movement. Wears it on the thigh pad for a dot. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, An absolute snorter! Bowls it into the wicket and shaping away, on off, David Warner stays on the back foot to fend this one but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner and Australia are finally underway! Slightly shorter, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on his toes and tucks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner drops this one in front of extra cover but the fielder there gets to the ball quickly and denies the single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Close! Shaping in sharply, on middle, on a good length, David Warner hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Wears it high on the back leg and the ball rolls towards the slip cordon. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, On a hard length and tailing in, on middle, David Warner gets cramped for room and gets it from the inner part of the bat. A slight fumble at short leg but the batters decide not to run on the midfield. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Siraj starts with a maiden as well! Bowls it on middle, fuller as well, Usman Khawaja presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and swinging away, outside off, Usman Khawaja opts not to drive and lets it go.

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Usman Khawaja hangs back and pokes away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Around leg, on a length, Usman Khawaja tucks it off his hips but is unable to get it past Ravindra Jadeja at square leg. Australia yet to open their account. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and swinging in, on middle, Usman Khawaja gets forward and pushes it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Starts on a good length and angling across, outside off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Shami starts with a maiden! Bowls it on a good length and shaping away, outside off, David Warner reaches out and dabs it to backward point. A probing first over by Mohammad Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length this time, around off, David Warner gets on his toes and taps this one towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it at the stumps, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Beauty! Another in-dipper, on off, David Warner accounts for the movement and leaves the ball alone. The ball jags back in sharply past the stumps and KS Bharat dives full length to his right to make a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, David Warner gets surprised by the sharp bounce and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Starts off on a good length, angling in on off, from 'round the wicket, David Warner watchfully gets behind the line and keeps it out to cover. 

We are done with the prematch formalities as we are set for the final to get underway and the umpires walk towards the center. The Indian players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions from Rohit Sharma before taking their respective positions on the field. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the inning for Australia and will want to negotiate the new ball in difficult conditions. Mohammad Shami has the brand new cherry in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play..

We are moments away from the start of the game. The Test Mace is being taken out to the middle as the two sets of players walk out and lineup for their respective national anthems. However, before that, there will a minute of silence for all the people who lost their lives in the train crash in Odisha. We will now have the Indian national anthem followed by the national anthem of Australia. 

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bowl first. Feels that the decision is based on the overhead conditions and reckons that the pitch will not change much. Informs that they are going with four seamers and one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Shares that leaving Ravichandran Ashwin out of the side, who has been a match-winner, is tough. Adds that you got to do the things that are needed for the team. On Ajinkya Rahane's return, he says that Rahane brings a lot to the

Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that they would have bowled first as well but it shouldn’t make much of a difference and hopefully, they can get some spin on Day 4 and 5. Informs that they are going with Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and himself as the fast bowlers. Claims that this pitch should suit Boland and with a bit of grass he will be a weapon for them. Mentions that they have been here for 10 days with some playing county cricket for longer so they are pretty fresh.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of India. They have elected to BOWL first.

Australia have been bowled out for 469! Having begun the day at the overnight score of 327-3, they have added 142 runs losing 7 wickets in the process. Steven Smith and Travis Head began the day on a positive note with the former reaching the three-figure mark in the very first over. After they managed to get rid of Travis Head, India adjusted their lines and lengths well and kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. Despite the frequent loss of wickets, Australian batters were able t

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, ! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj takes the last wicket and that brings an end to the Australian inning! This is a pretty good fightback from India after having a difficult Day 1 as they have claimed 7 wickets in about one and a half sessions. This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins looks to make room by moving to the leg side and tries to slap the ball away. He ends up hitting this straight down the throat of Ajinkya Rahane at cov

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins goes deep in the crease and dabs this into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside off. Pat Cummins looks to heave across the line but finds the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this one outside the off pole on a fullish length. Scott Boland is happy to leave this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Into the pads on a fuller length. Scott Boland dabs this towards mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Loops this one full and keeps it straight. Scott Boland defends this solidly and gets a thumbs up from Pat Cummins. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this full as well and at the stumps. Scott Boland smothers this into the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Scott Boland is steady as he blocks this one out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Ravindra Jadeja angles this into the stumps on a shortish length. Scott Boland blocks this back down the pitch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Scott Boland clips this towards deep square leg for a single to open his account. 

Scott Boland is the last man in. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, ! TIMBER! You-miss-and-I-hit stuff from Mohammed Siraj! He fires this on full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clears his front foot out of the way and looks to heave the ball away but does not connect. The ball pegs the off pole back and Australia lose their ninth wicket. The partnership was frustrating the Indian bowlers and they will be thrilled to get a breakthrough. India will now want to wrap up this inning as soon as possible and will be thrille

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, BYES! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this away but misses. Goes past the outstretched hands of KS Bharat and ​​​​Australia get four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Angles this in from outside the off pole on a fullish length. Nathan Lyon miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Bowls a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj is brought back into the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj starts with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Pat Cummins taps this towards point and takes one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon taps this back down the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Goes straight this time on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon defends this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this quicker in the air on a fuller length and outside off. Nathan Lyon pushes this to the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards deep point for a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, In line with the stumps on a good length once again. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Gets this to come back into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon is saved by and inside edge onto his pads. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon looks to work this leg side but gets a slightly inside edge onto his pads. A stifled appeal by the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, ! Top shot by a tailender! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon gets on his toes and punches this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Pat Cummins gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Goes short this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Slightly wide outside off on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon pushes this into the off side for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon dabs this into the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this really full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins attempts to pull this away and gets and under edge onto his body. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps this time on a good length. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Nathan Lyon looks to push this away without moving his feet and gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this towards backward point and takes a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon defends this solidly back towards the bowler. 

Nathan Lyon is the new man in. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon pushes this towards cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Ravindra Jadeja traps Alex Carey in front of the wicket and this was why he was brought into the attack!  He tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the Indian players but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma goes for a review this time and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates three reds and the onfield decision has to

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, ! That is a clean hit! Ravindra Jadeja goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey clears his front foot out of the way and smashes this over long on for six runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Lets this go with the arm outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this but misses. KS Bharat does not hold on and claims there was no edge.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Pat Cummins pushes this to long off for an easy single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets the ball to keep its line outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to get bat on this but gets beaten. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Onto the pads this time on a good length. Alex Carey tucks this towards square leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but strays into the pads. Alex Carey clips this to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a yorker length and just outside off. Pat Cummins digs this out towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On the pads again, four runs again! Strays around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey does not miss out as he clips it through mid-wicket and collects four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Swinging in, around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey drives it without much timing to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy pickings! Drifts onto the pads, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey flicks it off his pads towards deep square leg for yet another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Gets this to nip back in on a fuller length and into the stumps. Alex Carey gets a slightly inside edge onto the pads which saves him. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! A tad bit of luck gives Australia bonus runs here! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards deep backward point for four runs.

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami goes full from 'round the wicket and into the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl on a good length and just away from the off stump. Pat Cummins judges the line well and leaves this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey dabs this towards backward point and sets off for a quick single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly short this time and outside off. Alex Carey gets an under edge back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets this to move away from the left-hander on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey hangs his bat to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and on and off-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls the back of a length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to punch this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Strays onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this down to deep backward square leg and collects a single to keep strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy picking for Alex Carey and he does not miss out! Mohammad Shami angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this nicely towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Angles this into the stumps from outside off. Pat Cummins keeps his head still and clips this through mid-wicket for three runs.

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Pat Cummins knocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Strays well down leg side on a fullish length. Pat Cummins misses his flick and KS Bharat does well to collect the ball diving to his left. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami starts off with a good-length delivery bowled in the channel just outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this into the off side. 

It will be Mohammad Shami to steam in from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts with a maiden! This is bowled on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Alex Carey swings his blade and misses. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not move his feet this time and looks to hit the ball on the up but gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl wide outside off on a fuller length. Alex Carey pushes this towards the mid off fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Alex Carey looks to go hard at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey knocks this to the left of the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the session with a fullish delivery just outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards mid off. 

The post-Lunch session is about to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins stride out to the centre followed by the Indian players. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Here we go... 

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

SESSION SUMMARY - 73 runs, 23 overs, 2 wickets. An absorbing session of Test cricket comes to an end and one would feel that it will be Australia who will be the happier of the two sides going into the break. After Rohit Sharma called it right and put Australia into bat, they were rocked early, losing Usman Khawaja in the 4th over. David Warner struggled initially but he found good support at the other end from Marnus Labuschagne. The duo showed good application in overcast conditions and

SESSION SUMMARY - 95 runs, 24 overs, 4 wickets. Having failed to win even a single session on Day 1, the first session on Day 2 has belonged to India. After a tough Day 1 with the ball, India were expected to fight back on Day 2 but could not set the tone early as they consistently missed their lines and lengths, allowing the two Australian batters to get their eye in. Mohammed Siraj's short-ball ploy to Travis Head eventually worked, giving India hope. It was then Mohammad Shami who dismis

SESSION SUMMARY - 97 runs, 28 overs, 1 wicket. Another session that has belonged to the Aussies as they have scored at a brisk rate post Lunch and with seven wickets in hand, they are well on course to reach a good first-inning total. After negotiating the difficult pitch in the first session they looked to build on their start but were pegged back when they lost Marnus Labuschagne right after the break. Travis Head walked out to the middle and did not allow the pressure to build as he playe

SESSION SUMMARY - 157 runs, 34 overs, 0 wickets. A session that has been absolutely dominated by the Australians as they have scored at a rapid rate and taken this game away from the Indians. They came into this final part of Day 1 looking to take the initiative and have done so successfully courtesy of an outstanding century by Travis Head who reached the landmark in just 106 balls. His batting effort took the wind out of the sails of the Indian bowlers as they looked completely ineffective w

After a great effort with the bat on Day 1, Travis Head and Steven Smith picked up where they left off and it took only two balls for the latter to reach his hundred. At the other end, Travis Head was at his fluent best and brought up his 150 before departing. Once this partnership was broken, Australia lost their way a bit by losing wickets at regular intervals. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins then joined hands and safely negotiated the remaining passage of play in the first session. Despite the los

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside off. Pat Cummins feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. That will be LUNCH on DAY 2!

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this through cover point and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Short this time and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not get tempted and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Alex Carey punches this straight towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Goes full once again, and this time outside off. Alex Carey knocks this back towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami starts from 'round the wicket and bowls this full, at the stumps. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Short once again and angled down leg. Pat Cummins gets his hands out of the way and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, BYES! Mohammed Siraj has got his radar all wrong here! This is bowled short and going down leg. The ball continues to sway away from KS Bharat and goes to the fence for four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls short this time and into the batter. Alex Carey fends this away awkwardly into the leg side where there is no fielder placed. They take a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, ! Alex Carey smacks this away to the fence! The field was set for the short ball but Mohammed Siraj goes for the really full delivery just outside off. Alex Carey makes room and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a back of a length and going down leg. Alex Carey shuffles into the line of the stumps and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. It is well over the batter's head as he leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide for height. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj bowls this just outside the off stump on a good length. Alex Carey defends this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Pat Cummins finally opens his account with a brace! This is full and in line with the stumps. Cummins clips this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this towards cover but still can not get off the mark. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and a touch wider outside off. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this alone as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside off. Pat Cummins shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins gets his front foot forward and looks to drive but gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey strokes this towards deep cover for an easy single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Continues to pull his length back but this time going down leg. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Slightly back of a length and just outside off. Pat Cummins stands up tall and fends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Goes back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Pat Cummins taps this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Alex Carey pulls this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but gets this to pitch on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey gets slightly squared up and dabs this into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj serves this on a good length and outside off. Alex Carey defends this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, LEG BYES! Strays on to the pads on a good length. Pat Cummins looks to play this fine but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this watchfully towards point. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins lets this one go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Pat Cummins is surprised by the extra bounce and looks to fend this away with his eyes shut. The ball lands safely in the backward point region. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Delivers this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins tucks this into the leg side and looks for a run. Sends back Alex Carey at the last moment and he could have been out if there was another direct hit. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this one alone. 

Pat Cummins comes in at number 9.

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, This is a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey bumps this back over the bowler's head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, ! RUN OUT! Mitchell Starc has taken an unnecessary run and gifted his wicket away here! All the credit goes to Axar Patel (sub) though who has pulled off a remarkable piece of fielding to send the pace bowler back to the shed! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc dabs this towards mid off and looks for a quick single. Axar Patel is off the blocks quickly and the ball is towards his favored hand. He gets down low

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Beaten once again! This one is on a good length and just outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc pokes at this one and gets beaten all ends up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Goes fuller and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc attempts the expansive drive through the off side but misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey sways back and guides this down to third man for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj attacks the stumps on a good length. Mitchell Starc knocks this through cover-point and takes one. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Gets this one nip back in as well from outside off on a good length. Alex Carey blocks this firmly back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Goes full and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc guides this towards deep backward point for another single. Brings up the 400 for Australia!

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Pulls his length back a fraction, and gets it into the batter. Alex Carey tucks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Angles this into the batter once again from outside off on a fullish length. Alex Carey taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and still outside off. Alex Carey knocks this straight to the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur also starts from 'round the wicket on a fuller length and into the stumps from outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc taps this into the gap with soft hands and they take a couple of runs. Australia are inching towards the 400-run mark. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, On a good length this time and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Short this time and wide outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc looks to cut this away hard but misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Alex Carey taps this towards cover-point and sets off for a single to retain strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this through point and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, BYES! Fires this one full and going well down leg. KS Bharat is unable to catch the ball despite a dive and it will be four byes. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the over from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Alex Carey miscues his shot back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Comes 'round the wicket now and strays onto the pads on a good length. Mitchell Starc flicks this through mid-wicket for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length as well. Mitchell Starc knocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to pitch on an off-stump line and on a good length. Mitchell Starc looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls into the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length and slightly wider outside off. Alex Carey guides this down to deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur serves this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Angles this one in from well outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to punch this into the off side but gets beaten once again. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. Mitchell Starc shoulders his arms to this one as well. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length this time but still outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to play at this one and does not connect. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc is happy to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes a tad bit fuller and continues to attack the stumps. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, A wicket maiden from Shardul Thakur and he has given India a glimmer of hope here! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc hangs his bat out again and gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Mitchell Starc blocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Pulls his length back a fraction and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc looks to play at it and gets beaten by the extra bounce. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to angle away from the left-hander on a good length and outside off. Mitchell Starc is watchful as he lets the ball go through the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! CHOPPED ON! What a massive wicket for India and it is none other than that man Shardul Thakur! How often has this man given India crucial breakthroughs and he has dismissed the set Steven Smith when he was looking absolutely comfortable at the wicket! He bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter the stumps. Australia lose their thrid wicket of the morning

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey defends this awkwardly into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, ! A streaky boundary from Alex Carey and he will be thanking his luck here! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to drive through the line but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a risky single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Great delivery from Umesh Yadav! Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith pokes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge by the lateral movement. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and wider outside off. Steven Smith goes hard at the ball and miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a fullish length and into the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket. 

DRINKS - The Indian pace bowlers did not start well feeding Steven Smith with some easy deliveries to rush to his century. They did get things right eventually and it resulted in the wicket of Travis Head after he crossed 150 but the scoring rate has been pretty high in the first hour. Cameroon Green could not get going with both of the front-line bowlers for India claiming one wicket each. They will need a few quick wickets before they go into Lunch if they want to keep their hopes alive while

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Another shout for LBW and turned down again! Back of a length and seaming in, around leg, Alex Carey looks to tuck it across the line and misses. Wears it high on the front pad and Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough to go for the review. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Alex Carey plays across the line and wears it on the front pad. Rohit Sharma has a word with KS Bharat and opts not to review. The ball looked to be missing leg in real-time. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Moving away, outside off, on a length, Alex Carey is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Alex Carey leans and pushes it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On a good length and outside off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward a nd looks to defend it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer part of the bat and the ball rolls through backward point for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angling in, just outside off from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Length delivery at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it to short mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Shaping away, outside off, on a full length, Steven Smith defends it out off the front foot. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to go full and on middle, Steven Smith drives with a straight bat to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Leg bye! Drifts on the pads, on a fuller length, Alex Carey misses the clip. The ball rolls off his pads to square leg for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Keeps it full and on middle, Alex Carey pushes it with a straight bat towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Fuller and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it wide of mid on and sets off for a single. Siraj picks the ball up and hits at the batter's end but Carey was well in. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, In the air...but safe! Shaping in sharply, on a good length, on off and middle, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball lobs towards the slip cordon but luckily for Carey, the ball drops well in front of Ajinkya Rahane at third slip. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Lands it a bit too wide outside off, Alex Carey covers his off stump and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Tailing in, on off, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Keeps it outside off, on a hard length, Alex Carey shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, ! CAUGHT! Cameron Green departs now and India sense an opening here! Shami goes wide of the crease and pitches this one up, wide outside off, Cameron Green goes for the drive away from the body. His feet went nowhere and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which is taken safely by Shubman Gill at second slip to his right. Australia have now lost half their side.  

Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stands tall and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Siraj pitches this one up, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off his pads and gets it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith gets surprised by the extra bounce and fends it past gully. Shardul Thakur performs the chase but is unable to prevent the boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Banged in short and around middle, Steven Smith sways away and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fulller this time and on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. Siraj has a few words to say to Smith in his follow through. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steven Smith shuffles and works it to short mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Lands it on off, on a good length, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shortens his length a bit and bowls it on off, Steven Smith opens the bat face and guides it past gully for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in sharply, on middle, Steven Smith looks to clip it away but closes the bat face early. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another one on a good length, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball once again. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it back of a length, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and dabs it to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it into the wicket but down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Tailing in, on middle, Mohammed Siraj hangs back and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Bangs it in short once again, on middle, Cameron Green ducks and leaves the ball alone.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, On the pads, on a hard length, Cameron Green tucks it in the vacant square leg region and comes back with ease for the second run. 

Cameron Green makes his way out to the middle after a long wait.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Goes full and swinging in, on middle, Cameron Green pushes it towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, ! Cameron Green is up and running! Siraj serves it slightly short and outside off, Cameron Green stays on the back foot and cuts it past backward point. Opens his account with a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj gets his reward for bowling the short stuff! Head departs not before playing a remarkable knock! Siraj bowls it into the wicket, on middle and leg, Travis Head moves to the off side and tries to glance it fine. Gets a fine tickle on it and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Siraj is pumped and India will be relieved to see the back of Travis Head. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Nicely driven! Shami lands it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Angling down leg, on a length, Steven Smith shuffles and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Changes his length and bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Persists with short length and on middle, Travis Head shuffles and fends it on the leg side for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Dispatched by Travis Head! Shami goes short this time and on middle, Travis Head backs away and latches onto the pull shot. Hits it wide of deep mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, NO BALL! Nails the yorker, on leg, Travis Head clips it off his toes but straight to square leg. Shami will have to re-bowl this one as he has overstepped. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it on a hard length, on middle, Travis Head walks across in the crease to swat it away. Misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Another bumper, on middle, Travis Head is in no position to pull but still goes through with the shot. Slices it in the air but luckily for him, the ball drops between square leg and mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Short and punished! Siraj looks to go short again but bowls it at a niche height, on middle and leg, Travis Head is up to the task as he pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Banged in short and at the batter by Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head takes one hand off the bat and fends it a bit uppishly towards gully. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Good running! On a good length and on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of mid on and takes a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Steven Smith stands tall and punches it towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps, Steven Smith clips it straight to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Shaping in, around leg, Travis Head tries to flick this one away but misses and wears it on the front pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith tucks it to deep backward square leg for one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a hard length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball dies on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On off by Mohammad Shami, on a good length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Cut away! Slightly short and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and cuts this one past backward point. Collects a boundary to bring up his 150. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angling in on off and middle, on a length, Travis Head stays back and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another bumper at the batter, Steven Smith ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and around off, Steven Smith drives without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitches it up, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Steven Smith ducks and the ball sails over his head for a wide. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith rises and punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets the ball go. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Beaten! Lands it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Serves it around off, shaping away, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and pushes it to mid on for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Drifting on the pads, on a length Travis Head gets on his toes and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, At the stumps, on a good length, the ball nips back in and Travis Head does well to keep it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Seaming in, on a good length, on off, Travis Head hangs back and punches it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it full and wide outside off, Travis Head is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Beauty to end the over! In the channel outside off, shaping away, on a hard length, Steven Smith has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and just outside off, Steven Smith moves across in the crease and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! On a good length and swinging in, around off, Steven Smith shuffles and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad and Siraj goes in appeal. The umpire is unmoved though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, HUNDRED for Steven Smith! Classy shot to bring up the three-figure mark! Keeps it full and on the stumps, swinging in, Steven Smith walks across and flicks it through mid-wicket for four more. Removes his helmet and soaks in the applause from the crowd and his teammates. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Bowls it full and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith brings his wrists into the play and clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Australia are underway on Day 2! Siraj starts off on a back of a length, around leg, Travis Head hops and drops it on the leg side for a single. 

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players are in a huddle around the match ball before taking their respective positions on the field. Steven Smith and Travis Head stride out to the middle and will look to build on their 251-run partnership. Mohammed Siraj has the ball in his hand which is relatively new and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and he says that the weather is really nice for cricket. Adds that at this time on Day 1, it was cloudy but it is sunny right now. Mentions that it was tough to bat early in the first session but got easier through the day. He is joined by Kumar Sangakkara who claims that it is easy to get strayed by the heavy cover of grass but it is tufty and with the indentations on the pitch, it is likely to hold the ball. Adds that it caused the ball to sit up

On the other hand, India were off to a perfect start, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami setting the tone for them. India even managed to reduce Australia to 76-3, but they were unable to keep the pressure on. They kept offering freebies to the opposition batters and now face the uphill task of restricting Australia. With the ball still relatively new, India will be hoping to make some early inroads in the first session. Can India fight their way back into the game? We shall find out soon

After being put in to bat under overcast conditions, Australia were dealt an early blow as Usman Khawaja departed without troubling the scorers. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne applied themselves well and cashed in later, when shot making became easier. Both batters departed on either side of the Lunch break, but Travis Head and Steven Smith got together and put their side in a commanding position. With conditions still good for batting, Australia will look to bat for as long as possibl

Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 2 of the 2021–23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. The opening day of the final certainly lived up to expectations, and it was Australia who dominated all three sessions to take the ascendancy at the end of Day 1.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

A day that has belonged to Australia and they will be eager to press their advantage further on Day 2. India will feel like they allowed this match to slip out of their hands and will have to regroup in order to come back in this game. The action continues on Thursday 8th June as we shall have Day 2 of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!

The man of the moment for Australia, Travis Head is in for a chat after scoring the first century in a World Test Championship final. He says that it is an exceptionally good job after losing the toss this morning. Mentions that there is still plenty of help with the second new ball. Adds that they need to do a lot of hard work on Day 2. Shares that he was trying to get into good positions. Also says that it was testing times but he tried to work and adjust his way through those periods. Ends by

Rohit Sharma cited the conditions for electing to bowl first which they haven't done since 2015 but the pacers found help only in the first hour of play. Mohammed Siraj managed to dismiss Usman Khawaja on a duck but Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner put on a 69-run partnership to negotiate the new ball and take their team to a decent position. Warner departed just before Lunch as he gloved a leg-side delivery from Shardul Thakur to the keeper but the first session still belonged to the A

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Sublime timing! Shami serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary. Moves to 95 with this boundary and that will be Stumps on Day 1!

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, outside off, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Swinging away, on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Good running! Angles it on off, on a hard length, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it through point and collects three runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slanting in, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. Final over of the day coming up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Sprays it way outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a full length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses and the ball is pouched safely by KS Bharat diving to his left. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around leg, on a hard length, Travis Head hops and drops it in front of mid on for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is enjoying batting against the new ball here! Siraj serves it full, on middle, Head presents a straight bat and drives it wide of mid on for four more runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to motor along! Full and swinging away, outside off, Travis Head gets into a good position and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it just outside off, on a length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Streaky! Fuller this time and on off, Travis Head looks to defend it off the front foot. Gets an outside edge that rolls towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head stays on the back foot and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, the ball is too close to cut and Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Travis Head pokes at the away going delivery and is lucky not to edge this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angled in on middle, on a hard length, Travis Head hangs back and defends it on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Classy shot! Goes full in search of swing, outside off, Steven Smith leans into the drive and gets it through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and swinging in, on off, Steven Smith defends it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pitched up, outside off, Travis Head drives it to towards mid off where Shardul Thakur dives to his right and keeps it to one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around off, swinging away, on a good length, Travis Head shapes to defend but withdraws his bat at the last moment. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Shaping away, outside off, on a length, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Hard length, outside off, Steven Smith hangs back to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends this from the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends it back towards the bowler.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Another well-directed short ball. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and blocks this out.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head attempts another pull and gets and under edge past the stumps to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and wide outside off. Steven Smith raises his arms and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bangs this in short and outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this but goes off his gloves towards point for a single to bring up the 300 for Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, Steven Smith watchfully defends it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith shimmies down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Slaps it wide of long off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head goes back and works it to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith drives it down to long off for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and defends. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on off, Travis Head drives it hard towards mid off for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, Steven Smith watchfully blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, At 133 kph, on middle, on a hard length, Steven Smith shuffles and defends it to mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Swinging away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and outside off, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Floats it up, outside off, Travis Head gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again, on off, Steven Smith knocks it down to long off for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on off, Travis Head pushes it toward backward point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full on the stumps, Steven Smith clips it towards mid on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on fuller length, Steven Smith gets forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and outside off, Travis Head slashes at the delivery and misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Close! Angled in, around off, Travis Head hangs back to defend. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper and beats the outside edge of Head's bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is toying with the field here! Comes from over the wicket and bangs it in short, on off, Travis Head backs away and ramps it over the keeper's head for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Dispatched! Full and outside off from 'round the wicket, Travis Head gets into a good position and smokes it over extra cover for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Banged in short, around off, Steven Smith stands tall and pulls it down to fine leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, outside off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on a full length, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and works it to deep cover for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and outside off, Steven Smith drives and finds extra cover once again. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and quicker, around off, Steven Smith drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Steven Smith keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short this time and outside off, Travis Head slices it towards deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and outside off, Steven Smith uses his feet and drives it to deep cover for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a yorker length, around off, Steven Smith digs this one out on the leg side and takes a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On the stumps, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Serves it on middle and leg, on a fullish length, Steven Smith clips it towards mid-wicket where Cheteshwar Pujara makes a good stop. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and blocks it out down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pitched up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and defends it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on off and middle, Travis Head watchfully blocks this one out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flighted this time, full on middle, Travis Head gets forward and works it to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Nicely played! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head rocks on the back foot in a flash and punches it wide of deep point for a boundary. 200-run stand comes up between Head and Smith. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Quicker this time and full, on off, Steven Smith pushes it to mid off and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angling down leg, Travis Head gets inside the line to glance it fine. He misses and wears it on the knee. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish and outside off, Travis Head looks to cut this one away but mistimes it to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Keeps it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head pushes it straight to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled away, on a good length, Travis Head punches and finds cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! A gift and Travis Head accepts it gleefully! Strays down leg, on a length, Travis Head does not miss out as he swats it towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and on middle, Steven Smith works this one straight to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around middle and leg, Steven Smith drops this one towards leg side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and pushes it to short cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads on a full length, Steven Smith uses his feet and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length and angled across, outside off, Travis Head punches it straight to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish on middle and leg, Travis Head swivels to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith hangs back and defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Ajinkya Rahane at second slip. A half-stop allows Smith to collect a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Good-length delivery, on off, Travis Head gets squared up and defends it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Darted in, on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Exquisite! Floated up, full and outside off, Steven Smith leans and reaches out. Creams the drive through covers for four more runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around leg, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Clever batting! Full and on off, Steven Smith puts the dancing shoes on and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller on middle and leg, Travis Head gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket. Rohit Sharma dives but does not succeed in stopping the single. 

Ravindra Jadeja (8-0-19-0) has been brought back into the attack. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in on the pads, Travis Head goes back to flick it fine but misses. Wears it on the back leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in sharply, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles across to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball trickles behind the wicket for a dot. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Drifts on leg once again, Steven Smith flicks it through square leg. Wants to run three but slips and has to settle for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of mid on for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Begins his spell with a full delivery, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms. Shardul Thakur has overstepped here. 

Drinks break! Australia are cruising along here with the centurion Travis Head being the aggressor among the two batters. At the other end, Steven Smith is playing a steady knock and offering good support to Head. As far as India are concerned, nothing has gone their way this session. With the game slowly but steadily slipping away from them, Rohit Sharma and Co. need to regroup in this break. Can India claw their way back into the game here on Day 1? Let's find out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Travis Head looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball lobs and falls back down the pitch. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length into the stumps. Travis Head pushes this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A well-directed bouncer once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes for the pull shot and does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A fraction short and on the leg-stump line. Travis Head attempts to whip this away but finds backward square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks to pull this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head looks to be unstoppable here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith ends this over with a sweetly-timed boundary! Mohammed Siraj delivers this full and at the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards the deep square leg fence and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and onto the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this away but finds the square leg fielder once again. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj comes 'round the wicket to the right-hander and bowls this on a good length at the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and bowled at the batter. Travis Head gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length on a leg-stump line. Travis Head looks to flick this fine but gets this to the right of the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FIVE WIDES! Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. This is well over the batter's head and the keeper as well as it runs away to the fence for five wides. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, That is HUNDRED for Travis Head and he has played a remarkable innings here! This is short and outside off. Travis Head mistimes his pull towards deep square leg but gets the run to reach his landmark in just 106 deliveries! 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, What a jaffa of a delivery by Mohammad Shami! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head sways out of the way in time and the ball goes through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Travis Head tucks this straight to the fielder at backward square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and angles this into the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this towards the fielder at mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Another back-of-a-length delivery going down leg. Steven Smith ducks out of the way of this one as well. He has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another short delivery directed at the batter. Steven Smith ducks under this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith defends this solidly. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of luck going Travis Head's way and he is now one run away from his century! This is banged in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to fend this away and the ball lobs off his gloves into the vacant backward square leg region for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length and outside off. Travis Head flashes hard at this one and gets beaten. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short and well outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a good length as well. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Persists with the line outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith guides this into the gap towards deep backward point and picks up a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Beaten! Mohammad Shami still bowling those deliveries that are troubling the batters! This is on a good length as well and just outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith judges this length well and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, That is FIFTY for Steven Smith and he has shown massive resolve here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on with soft hands and sets off for a run. Also brings up the 150-run partnership between these two batters. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards the mid on fielder. 

Halt! Travis Head has taken a blow on the helmet and out comes the physio for the mandatory concussion check. The test is complete and we are all good to go now. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and pitching outside the leg-stump line. Travis Head manages to whip this towards deep backward square leg for a single to get off strike. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Gets hit on the helmet this time! Mohammed Siraj continues to bowl a bouncer and this time it is well-directed. Travis Head looks to pull this one as well but misses and gets knocked on the head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head reaches for this and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj (13-4-40-1) returns to the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of aggression from Mohammed Siraj! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to sway out of the way and gets flattened onto the ground. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this one well outside the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith is willing to wait for his half-century as he leaves this one alone.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside the off stump, Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and defends this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and outside off. Steven Smith remains watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles down the pitch and knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A fraction fuller bowled outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami induces the outside edge but goes past the slip cordon! Bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Travis Head pushes at this and gets it to third man for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith looks to be joining the party here as runs are flowing for him as well! This is bowled full as well and at the stumps. Steven Smith gets his front foot out of the way and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith knocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! That is a cracking on-drive and runs have flown far too freely in this session for India's liking! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith drills this towards long on for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off stump, some extra bounce on offer. Steven Smith dabs this watchfully into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and into the pads from 'round the wicket. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head pushes this towards cover and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is helping himself to some free runs here and he moves into the 90s now! This is also short and there is width on offer outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the upper cut once again and gets more bat on it which sends the ball over third man for six runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing a remarkable inning here and the Indian bowlers have no answers! This is bowled back of a length and wide outside off. Travis Head opts for the upper cut and finds the third man fence for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and at the stumps. Steven Smith clips this to deep square leg and collects a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and well outside off. Steven Smith lets this go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head miscues his cut towards point and steals a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Strays onto the pads in a good length. Travis Head tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! This partnership continues to flourish and Australia are putting up a formidable score here! This is a fraction short and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards deep point for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump from over the wicket. Steven Smith decides to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Fuller this time, and angled into the stumps. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav comes 'round the wicket as well and bowls this short, outside off. Travis Head tries to pull but mistimes it towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a run to end the over. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Falls just short of first slip! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith looks to block this tentatively and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to Virat Kohli. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Travis Head pushes this towards deep point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this away but miscues it back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Just over the fielder and it flashes to the fence for four runs! This is slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Travis Head slaps this hard and just manages to beat the gully fielder for four runs to deep backward point. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at square leg. Just one run from the over and India managing to keep things a bit tight now. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets squared up a bit but manages to knock this towards mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back of a length this time and outside off. Steven Smith punches this towards cover-point as he plays yet another dot ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards the cover fielder as he looks to be watchful. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Steven Smith gets on his toes and defends this back down the pitch.

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head guides this towards deep backward point for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a maiden! This is an in-swinger angled into the stumps from outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Steven Smith clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith feels for this one gingerly and gets beaten.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and gets this one a fraction closer to the stumps. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a gentle out-swinger served wide outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith does not play at this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Steven Smith pulls this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith gets his bat down in time and blocks this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angling down leg on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the stumps and looks to play this fine. He misses and there is a stifled appeal from the bowler and the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Straying into the pads on a good length. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball goes down to fine leg off his pads for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Travis Head starts this over with a boundary as well! Umesh Yadav bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Travis Head gets is timing bang on and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs, 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets this to wide long off and takes another run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Flighted full and outside off, Steven Smith shimmies down the wicket and flicks this down to long on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith drives this towards the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floats this one full and outside off. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and dabs this back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Travis Head begins from where he left off before the break! Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and outside off. Travis Head drills this to deep cover for four runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Slightly short and just outside off. Travis Head eases this down to long on for a single. 100-run partnership comes up between these two. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, A maiden over from Umesh Yadav with the only run coming off a leg bye. This is outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith chooses to shoulder his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav starts this spell with a fullish delivery onto the pads. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball rolls to the leg side off his pads for a leg bye. 

We are back for the third and final session on Day 1. Out come the two umpires followed by the Indian players. Steven Smith and Travis Head will resume the innings for Australia. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Let's play... 

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

India needed wickets early and would have felt absolutely pumped up when Mohammad Shami grabbed one on his very first delivery of this session. They would have liked to press their advantage forward at that time but the bowlers lacked the required discipline to keep things tight. They served far too many loose deliveries and allowed the opponents to score freely which released all the pressure that they had built. The introduction of Ravindra Jadeja caused a few problems for the batters and th

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On an off stump-line and on a shortish length. Steven Smith knocks this towards cover. That will be Tea on Day 1! 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and outside off, Travis Head punches it to the right of extra cover for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, outside off, Travis Head covers his off stump and lets the ball go. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on middle and leg, Travis Head clips it to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, on off, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Serves it on a hard length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, on middle, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and defends it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! Shaping away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops short of Shubman Gill at second slip. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Slightly fuller, on off, Travis Head dabs it to deep point for one more run. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Hammered! Short and wide, outside off, Travis Head picks the length early and cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Travis Head pushes this one to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Steven Smith drives and finds the mid on fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter again, on middle, Steven Smith blocks this one out down the wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, full on off, Steven Smith drives it straight to mid on.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it short and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter this time and on off, Travis Head goes back and punches it to deep point for a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it full and turning in, Travis Head goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another maiden by Umesh Yadav! Shortish length, on off, Steven Smith stands tall and blocks this one out solidly. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and blocks it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another outswinger, on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and clips it to mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Full this time and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith leans forward and pushes it to mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith shuffles and keeps this one out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head rocks back and bunts it back to the bowler. Another tidy over by Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith uses his feet and works it in front of deep square leg for another single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and on off, Steven Smith cuts it straight to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter now and on middle, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full around off, Travis Head gets it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it short and on off, Travis Head goes back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, At 137 kph, in the channel outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith shuffles to work it on the leg side but misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much straighter this time, around off, Steven Smith shoulders arms to his away going delivery. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav begins with a fullish delivery outside the off stump with not much pace on it. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fires this one full and at the stumps. Travis Head knocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Drifts onto the pads, on a short length, Steven Smith nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter and around off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and quicker, around off, Steven Smith looks to punch but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets forward and keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Beauty! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to defend. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FIFTY for Travis Head! Brings up his fifty with a sublime shot! Thakur lands it on a hard length, angling across, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it along the ground. Gets it wide of deep point for a boundary. This has been a fine knock by Head who has been quick to punish the loose deliveries. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, At the batter, on a short length, Travis Head works it off the back foot to deep square leg for one more. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in short, around leg, Travis Head ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Full and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it to deep square leg and gets to the other end. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! NIcely played! Floated up, full and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and drives it hard and wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, full on middle, Travis Head keeps it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on leg, Travis Head flicks it straight to short fine leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Quicker, on middle, Travis Head closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge. The ball drops short of the man at extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Pushed through quicker, on off, Travis Head pushes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets it go. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith nudges it to square leg once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off the pads towards Ajinkya Rahane at square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled in, outside off, from 'round the wicket, Travis Head pushes it to deep cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Keeps it short and on off, Travis Head works it wide of cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and on middle, Travis Head punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head flicks it hesitantly and gets an inside edge. The ball drops to the right of Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Touch slower, on off, Travis Head watchfully pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, on leg, Travis Head uses his feet and clips it towards mid-wicket for a dot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on middle, Travis Head punches and finds extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls it shortish, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length, around leg, Travis Head nudges this one off the back foot to deep square leg for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it around off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles and works it wide of mid on for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Slightly shorter and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin may as well be a big miss in this game as there seems to be a bit on offer for the spinners as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, An appeal for caught behind by Shardul Thakur but turned down! Fuller and outside off, Travis Head pokes at this delivery away from the body. He is lucky to not edge this one behind. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled across, on a good length, Travis Head hangs back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on middle, Steven Smith uses his feet and bunts it back to Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the pads, on a fuller length, Travis Head flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full on middle, Travis Head pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Leg bye! Darted in, around leg, Steven Smith misses the glance. The ball comes off his thigh pad and lobs over leg slip for a leg bye. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter and around off, Travis Head opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Starts off with a shortish delivery, on off, Travis Head rocks back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Keeps it full on the stumps, Steven Smith shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for yet another boundary. An expensive over by Shardul Thakur, 16 runs came off it. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Beautiful shot! Thakur serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith frees his arms and creams the drive through covers for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Bowls it on a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith walks inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses it and wears it on the thigh pad. Rohit Sharma indicates that the ball would have gone over the stumps and India do not review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shortish length and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith reaches out and punches it to wide mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Fuller this time and going away, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. Thakur has overstepped once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Around middle, on a length, Travis Head tucks it off his hips to square leg for one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL AND ! Bowls it slightly short and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and slashes at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. Shardul Thakur has overstepped as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on the pads, Steven Smith flicks it off his toes to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head rises and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A shout for caught behind but turned down! Another bumper, going away, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and goes for the pull but misses. Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough and opts not to review. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, the ball jags back in sharply and catches Travis Head on the ribs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the channel outside off, on a length, Travis Head shapes to cut but the ball keeps a bit low and he ends up mistiming it to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Angling away, around off, on a hard length, Travis Head whips it along the ground to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length and angling across, on off, Travis Head hops and pushes it towards cover. 

Drinks break! Despite losing Marnus Labuschagne early in the session, this first hour after Lunch has belonged to Australia. Travis Head has come out with a positive approach and has been quick to punish loose deliveries. However, Steven Smith finds himself struggling at the crease but has done well not to throw his wicket away. After not a great first session, it was important for India to start well in the second session. Mohammad Shami struck with his first ball of the session and gave Ind

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves the ball alone with a flourish of his bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith has clipped this beautifully off his pads! Shardul Thakur serves this full and in line with the stumps. Easy pickings for Steven Smith as the ball races to the deep square leg fence for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, A tad bit shorter and outside off. Travis Head works this past backward point and collects a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Gets this one closer to the off stump on a good length. Travis Head stands his ground and punches this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls this full and way outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the booming drive but misses out.

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Travis Head dabs this towards gully and Ajinkya Rahane makes a good stop to prevent the single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith goes across the stumps and clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith is not tempted and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. This partnership is blossoming nicely for Australia and they will hope these two batters can continue the good work. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off pole. Steven Smith blocks this awkwardly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length this time and just outside off. Travis Head punches this off the back foot towards deep point and collects a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj delivers this really full and at the pads. Travis Head taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps and continues to bowl full. Steven Smith dabs this back to the bowler and complains about something that seemed to distract him. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fires this one really full but seems to be straying down leg. Steven Smith plays all over this one and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the bowler but the umpire is happy to keep his finger down. Rohit Sharma also reckons that this is going down leg and does not opt for a review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith is watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is happy to raise his arms and leave this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but has to adjust his shot. Gets an under edge towards the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this full but onto the pads. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a run. He reaches 30 in just 22 deliveries. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A maiden over for Mohammed Siraj. This is also well wide outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to gather it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this well outside off and slightly back of a length. Steven Smith is not interested in playing at this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and flicks this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this to nip back in on a good length and from outside off. Steven Smith defends this well back towards the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but does not take it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this a tad bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith rocks back and punches this towards cover-point to take an easy run. He will retain strike for the next over. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Outside the off stump once again on a good length. Steven Smith continues to raise his arms and leave the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Almost a chance for India! Shardul Thakur bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head looks to tuck this leg side but gets a leading edge towards backward point. The gully fielder makes a diving attempt but the ball falls short and they take one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL! Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and allows the ball to keep its line outside off. Travis Head feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. Shardul has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angles this into the pads once again on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep backward square leg and will keep the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Delivers this on a good length and angles it in from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full this time and just outside off. Travis Head digs this out towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! This is all about hand-speed from Travis Head as he uses his bottom hand to find the fence once again! This is a fraction short and outside off. Travis Head flourishes his blade and sends the ball towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing an outstanding counter-attacking knock here and can easily take the game away from India! Mohammad Shami strays onto the pads on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside off. Travis Head rocks back and knocks this towards cover. Shardul Thakur makes a good stop and prevents a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this closer to the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid on and looks for a single but decides against it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but misses and gets hit in the groin area. A grimace from the batter. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is well outside the line of the stumps and gets cramped for room. The ball hits the pads and rolls into the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head gets up on his toes and tucks this down to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is going along his merry way and brings up the 100 for Australia! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and at the stumps. Travis Head flicks this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length. Steven Smith dabs this back towards the bowler. Another great over by Mohammad Shami.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head decides to leave the ball but is a bit late. It takes the bottom of the bat and goes towards deep backward point for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Steven Smith tries to flick this leg side but misses and the ball goes towards backward square leg for a leg bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Gets one to nip back in from outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and leaves the ball alone. The ball just misses the off pole and Steven Smith looks surprised by the in-swinger. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and closer to the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles into the off side and clips this straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to keep his strike rate high! Mohammed Siraj goes full and at the stumps. Travis Head uses his wrists well and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. The fielder gives chase but the ball has enough legs to get over the ropes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Steven Smith punches this off the back foot towards deep cover and the ball is pulled back inside the rope. The batters collect three runs though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to work this towards leg but misses and the ball goes off his pads into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets on his toes and guides this towards deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith looks to work this leg side but gets squared up and the ball rolls down the pitch back to the bowler off his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and offers a bit of width outside off. Steven Smith taps this with soft hands towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another short ball directed at the batter. Steven Smith looks to pull this one away but misses and there is an inquiry for caught behind. the umpire remains unmoved and Rohit Sharma does not opt for a review

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and outside off. Steven Smith ducks under this one and the ball swerves away after passing the batter. KS Bharat does well behind the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith gets this fine enough to the fence! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and attacks this stumps. Steven Smith gets across and glances this towards fine leg for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this just outside off. Travis Head stands tall and defends this towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is timing the ball beautifully here and gets his second boundary! Mohammed Siraj bowls this a shade fuller and outside off. Travis Head allows the ball to come onto the bat and works this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes back to bowling full and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this with no real timing towards the mid on fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith moves around the crease and gets behind the line of the ball to tap this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith dabs this towards the cover fielder. No run there. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is off the mark and it will not be a maiden-wicket over for Mohammad Shami with this boundary! He serves this on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Travis Head gets bat on this and guides it towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Travis Head feels for the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Continues to attack the stumps and it is a touch fuller this time. Travis Head clips this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami goes 'round the wicket and serves this back of a length, outside off. Travis Head leaves this one alone.

Travis Head comes in at number 5.

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TIMBER! Mohammad Shami gets rewarded with a wicket on his first ball in the second session! He has bowled beautifully all morning and it is a wonder he was held back in the second hour of play! He delivers this on a good length and gets it to nip back in sharply from outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on to peg the off pole back and this is just the start India want

It will be Mohammad Shami to operate from the other end.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Ends this over with a good-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well across the line and dabs this back towards the bowler. Three runs from the first over after Lunch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling full and on and off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and wide outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards fine leg and Mohammad Shami does well to stop the ball with his foot. The batters take a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and defends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

We are back for the post-Lunch session. The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by the two Australian batters. The Indian players stride out to the centre and take their respective field positions. Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will resume the innings for Australia. Mohammed Siraj will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go... 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Mohammed Siraj starts after Lunch with a banged-in delivery bowled well down leg side. Steven Smith leaves this alone and the umpire calls it wide. 

As far as India are concerned, they did manage to dismiss David Warner in the penultimate over before Lunch but they will be a bit disappointed with their bowling effort. It was Mohammed Siraj who set the tone early by dismissing Usman Khawaja in his second over. Mohammad Shami kept it tight at his end as well by bowling probing lines and lengths. That said, India had only one wicket to show for their efforts in the first hour. After the drinks break, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur were br

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A dot ball to end the session! This is served full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets his front foot forward and defends this solidly towards cover. That will be LUNCH on DAY 1! 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time but strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well behind the line of the ball and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this one down leg on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and does not offer a shot. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this one short as well and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this past backward square leg and takes a single to open his account. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith walks down the wicket and leaves the ball alone. 

Steven Smith is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! A wicket against the run of play for India and the dangerous David Warner has to depart 7 runs short of his half-century! Shardul Thakur has always shown the knack of getting breakthroughs and he has taken a crucial wicket here for his side! He bangs this in short and going down leg. David Warner looks to pull this away but only manages to glove this to the right of the keeper. KS Bharat takes a remarkable catch with a full length div

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Comes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. David Warner leaves this one alone in an exaggerated manner. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! The Indian bowlers have lacked any sort of penetration recently and David Warner seems to be well set now! Shardul Thakur delivers this full and outside off. David Warner strokes this beautifully towards deep cover for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings for Marnus Labuschagne and he does not miss out on this one! Umesh Yadav strays onto the pads on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne gets enough bat on this as he glances this towards fine leg for four runs. This partnership is building nicely for Australia here. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this closer to the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne gets his bat behind the line of the ball and pats this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this one outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne continues to play the anchor role as he shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A fraction full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly towards the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this outside the leg stump on a good length. David Warner looks to tuck this down leg but misses and the ball rolls through backward square leg off his thigh pad for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner digs this out back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Persists with the fuller length and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards square leg for another dot ball to end the over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump with the keeper standing up to the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length once again and on an off-stump line. Marnus Labuschagne gets well behind the line of the ball and blocks this to the left of the mid on fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly to the left of the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this through the square leg region for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne leans towards the ball and pushes this towards backward point.

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a leg-stump line and on a good length. David Warner gets cramped for room and taps this towards mid-wicket. A maiden over for Umesh Yadav and he seems to be getting a bit of rhythm here. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this on a good length and just outside off. David Warner remains watchful this time and allows the keeper to collect it. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, This is on a good length once again and outside off. David Warner looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and gets beaten under his bat. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. David Warner gets on his toes and dabs this into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Slightly short and on an off-stump line. David Warner blocks this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and angles this away from the left-hander. David Warner shoulders his arms to the ball. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes really full this time and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne punches this towards point and is unable to beat the fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another huge LBW appeal from Shardul Thakur! Gets this ball to nip back in on a good length and from just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets well forward as he looks to defend and gets hit flush on the pads. Shardul Thakur is convinced this is out but the umpire remains unconvinced. Rohit Sharma goes for the review again and UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat. Ball Tracking shows the ball is going over the leg pole and India lose their review

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Marnus Labuschagne finally shows some positive intent! This is bowled back of a length and with width offered outside off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts this with great timing towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and going down leg as he sees David Warner walk down the wicket. The batter lets this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is way outside the off stump on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one. A good comeback by Umesh Yadav as he concedes just 1 run this time. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets forward and blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Nasty delivery from Umesh Yadav and Marnus Labuschagne takes yet another blow! This is bowled back of a length and into the batter. Marnus Labuschagne is surprised by the extra bounce and gets hit on the gloves. The ball falls safely and Marnus Labuschagne continues to survive. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is delivered well outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is content in letting this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Short this time and wide outside off. David Warner slaps this to deep point where there is a fielder placed now and gets a single. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards cover-point. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this with care towards the mid on fielder. Shardul Thakur bowls a maiden to follow up after the 16-run over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes a touch fuller and angled into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block but gets beaten and hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma discusses with his keeper and the slip cordon before going upstairs for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat is involved and Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. Marnus Labuschagne survives and India do not lose their review. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne anticipated the outswinger and ends up getting beaten on the inside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this slightly wide outside off on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! A great over for Australia with four boundaries coming in it and David Warner is well on his way! Umesh Yadav continues to bowl wide outside off and back of a length. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for four more runs. 16 runs have come from this over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! The third boundary in the over and David Warner has moved into the 30s! This is short once again and there is width offered outside off. David Warner swings his blade hard and gets this over the slip cordon for yet another four. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! Umesh Yadav changes the angle but still concedes a boundary! He bowls from 'round the wicket but the length is short and outside off. David Warner cuts this towards deep cover-point for four more runs. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner has punched this into the gap! Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner stands tall and hits this through the infield towards deep point for four runs. The runs are flowing nicely for Australia now. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this nicely but it is stopped well by the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards mid-wicket. Just a boundary coming in this over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Great timing on this one by Marnus Labuschagne! Shardul Thakur bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne ounches this straight towards long on for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Good bowling here by Shardul Thakur has he gets this to shape away from a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Brings this one closer to the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur is getting nice movement away from the batter and Marnus Labuschagne lets this go to the keeper as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur begins with a good-length delivery served outside off and gets good movement away. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful and leaves this one alone. 

Change from both ends as Shardul Thakur comes on from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this outside the off stump on a good length. David Warner shoulders his arms to this one. 5 runs from Umesh Yadav's first over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Beaten! That is more like it from Umesh Yadav! He delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. The ball shapes away from the left-hander slightly and beats the outside edge of David Warner's bat as he looks to feel for this one. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off stump. David Warner stands tall but mishits this to the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a good length and on an off-stump line. David Warner dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner looking good now and seems to have built a bit of confidence! This is served full and outside the off pole. David Warner drives this towards deep cover for four runs. A good start for Australia after the break. 

DRINKS! We reach our first break in this Test match and it has been a watchful start by Australia but the conditions have been favorable for the fast bowlers. They did lose an early wicket but David Warner has looked comfortable in the middle and has kept the scoreboard ticking. Marnus Labuschagne took a vicious hit on his thumb but has managed to preserve his wicket and a decent partnership is building here for the Aussies. India have used their opening bowlers Mohammad Shami and Mohammed

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Umesh Yadav starts with a slightly full delivery just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up and gets this off the outside half of his bat through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Serves it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angling across, outside off, on a good length, David Warner pushes at the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on off and middle, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it off his pads through mid-wicket and runs three before Shardul Thakur slides and pulls it back. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Much fuller and a hint of away movement, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Just outside off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne walks across and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it on a hard length and going away, on off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and drops this one on the leg side. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, shaping away, David Warner covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, ! Shot of authority! Shami goes short and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Warner hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Switches to over the wicket and serves it in the channel outside off, on a length, David Warner opts to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A rare loosener by Mohammad Shami, short and wide outside off, David Warner looks to cut this away going delivery but does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Bowls it on a length, around off, David Warner blocks it out to mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, on a good length, David Warner dabs it away from his body towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in sharply, on off and middle, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne tries to defend from the crease but gets beaten by the inward movement. Wears it on the back leg and the ball would have gone above the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles it in, on middle, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to access the leg side but gets squared up. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Beauty! At 139 kph, on a good length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne fends at the away going delivery and misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it in the channel outside off, swinging away, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, on a full length, Marnus Labuschagne clips it nicely to deep square leg and keeps the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and defends. The ball rolls off his bat and trickles dangerously past the stumps. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time, going away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne covers his off stump and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Keeps it outside off, on a fuller length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Tailing in, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Will there be a bowling change? No change as Mohammad Shami will bowl his fifth over on the trot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up, swinging away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Bowls it on middle, on a hard length, David Warner keeps this one out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, On a good length, on off stump, the ball keeps a bit low but David Warner somehow manages to get his bat down in time. The ball rolls past the stumps safely and Warner is lucky to not drag this one back to the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angled across, on off, on a good length, David Warner punches it wide of mid off where Rohit Sharma moves quickly to his right and denies a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sprays it on the pads, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and tucks it through mid-wicket and collects three runs. 

That would have definitely hurt! Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on his unpadded thump looking to fend the ball away. The physios are out to check on him and have given him a painkiller. Marnus Labuschagne will continue batting and we are set to resume...

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Edged but safe! Keeps it in the channel outside off, swinging away, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up as he tried to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops well short of Shubman Gill at third slip. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch, that must have hurt! Shaping away, outside off, on a hard length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to leave the ball alone but gets surprised by the sharp bounce. Takes a blow on the left thumb and immediately removes his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and drops it in front of cover-point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out off the front foot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back and darts this one in, on off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ball on the length. The ball nips back in sharply and wears it on thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and pushes it with hard hands to mid off where Rohit Sharma slips but makes a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Lands it fuller, on middle, David Warner looks to drive it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls towards backward square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Angling in, on off and middle, David Warner keeps it out on the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Good running! Keeps it full, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on the front foot and pushes it to the right of mid on. Umesh Yadav pulls it back not before the batters run three. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Fuller and on middle as well, David Warner leans and bunts it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Beaten! Tightens his line and bowls it just outside off, David Warner does get cramped for room but still looks to cut it hard. Gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, ! Streaky but they all count! Siraj angles it across, outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and slashes hard. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for his first boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Drifts on the pads, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne drops it wide of short leg and calls Warner for a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and keeps it out on the off side. Siraj walks towards Labuschange in his follow through and has a few words to say. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Much fuller and on middle, David Warner solidly blocks it out towards Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Bye! Lands it just outside off, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball wobbles on its way to KS Bharat and eludes him. The batters sneak in a bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, In the corridor of uncertainty, around off, the ball jags back in sharply and Marnus Labuschagne lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner is underway now! Serves it full and on off, David Warner leans and times the drive past mid off. Umesh Yadav performs the chase and pulls it back. Warner opens his account with three runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner dab it along the ground to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls it full and tailing in, around leg, from 'round the wicket, David Warner gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad. India go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shami and opts not to review as the ball was sliding down leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel outside off, on a good length, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sloppy stuff! Angles it on a good length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and glances it towards fine leg. Mohammad Shami there fumbles a bit and the batters sneak in an extra run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj draws first blood and removes Usman Khawaja! Siraj pitches this one up, around off, from over the wicket, Usman Khawaja runs out of patience and pokes at the away going delivery. Pays the price as the ball catches the outside edge of his bat and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Mohammed Siraj is delighted and so are the rest of the Indian players. Siraj gets his reward for bowling consistent lines and len

Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets squared up a bit and works it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it on a good length and going across, outside off, Usman Khawaja lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time, on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hangs back to defend but does not account for the sharp inward movement. Wears it on the thigh pad for a dot. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, An absolute snorter! Bowls it into the wicket and shaping away, on off, David Warner stays on the back foot to fend this one but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner and Australia are finally underway! Slightly shorter, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on his toes and tucks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner drops this one in front of extra cover but the fielder there gets to the ball quickly and denies the single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Close! Shaping in sharply, on middle, on a good length, David Warner hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Wears it high on the back leg and the ball rolls towards the slip cordon. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, On a hard length and tailing in, on middle, David Warner gets cramped for room and gets it from the inner part of the bat. A slight fumble at short leg but the batters decide not to run on the midfield. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Siraj starts with a maiden as well! Bowls it on middle, fuller as well, Usman Khawaja presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and swinging away, outside off, Usman Khawaja opts not to drive and lets it go.

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Usman Khawaja hangs back and pokes away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Around leg, on a length, Usman Khawaja tucks it off his hips but is unable to get it past Ravindra Jadeja at square leg. Australia yet to open their account. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and swinging in, on middle, Usman Khawaja gets forward and pushes it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Starts on a good length and angling across, outside off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Shami starts with a maiden! Bowls it on a good length and shaping away, outside off, David Warner reaches out and dabs it to backward point. A probing first over by Mohammad Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length this time, around off, David Warner gets on his toes and taps this one towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it at the stumps, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Beauty! Another in-dipper, on off, David Warner accounts for the movement and leaves the ball alone. The ball jags back in sharply past the stumps and KS Bharat dives full length to his right to make a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, David Warner gets surprised by the sharp bounce and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Starts off on a good length, angling in on off, from 'round the wicket, David Warner watchfully gets behind the line and keeps it out to cover. 

We are done with the prematch formalities as we are set for the final to get underway and the umpires walk towards the center. The Indian players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions from Rohit Sharma before taking their respective positions on the field. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the inning for Australia and will want to negotiate the new ball in difficult conditions. Mohammad Shami has the brand new cherry in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play..

We are moments away from the start of the game. The Test Mace is being taken out to the middle as the two sets of players walk out and lineup for their respective national anthems. However, before that, there will a minute of silence for all the people who lost their lives in the train crash in Odisha. We will now have the Indian national anthem followed by the national anthem of Australia. 

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bowl first. Feels that the decision is based on the overhead conditions and reckons that the pitch will not change much. Informs that they are going with four seamers and one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Shares that leaving Ravichandran Ashwin out of the side, who has been a match-winner, is tough. Adds that you got to do the things that are needed for the team. On Ajinkya Rahane's return, he says that Rahane brings a lot to the

Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that they would have bowled first as well but it shouldn’t make much of a difference and hopefully, they can get some spin on Day 4 and 5. Informs that they are going with Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and himself as the fast bowlers. Claims that this pitch should suit Boland and with a bit of grass he will be a weapon for them. Mentions that they have been here for 10 days with some playing county cricket for longer so they are pretty fresh.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of India. They have elected to BOWL first.

Australia have been bowled out for 469! Having begun the day at the overnight score of 327-3, they have added 142 runs losing 7 wickets in the process. Steven Smith and Travis Head began the day on a positive note with the former reaching the three-figure mark in the very first over. After they managed to get rid of Travis Head, India adjusted their lines and lengths well and kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. Despite the frequent loss of wickets, Australian batters were able t

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, ! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj takes the last wicket and that brings an end to the Australian inning! This is a pretty good fightback from India after having a difficult Day 1 as they have claimed 7 wickets in about one and a half sessions. This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins looks to make room by moving to the leg side and tries to slap the ball away. He ends up hitting this straight down the throat of Ajinkya Rahane at cov

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins goes deep in the crease and dabs this into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside off. Pat Cummins looks to heave across the line but finds the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this one outside the off pole on a fullish length. Scott Boland is happy to leave this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Into the pads on a fuller length. Scott Boland dabs this towards mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Loops this one full and keeps it straight. Scott Boland defends this solidly and gets a thumbs up from Pat Cummins. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Tosses this full as well and at the stumps. Scott Boland smothers this into the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Scott Boland is steady as he blocks this one out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Scott Boland, Ravindra Jadeja angles this into the stumps on a shortish length. Scott Boland blocks this back down the pitch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Scott Boland clips this towards deep square leg for a single to open his account. 

Scott Boland is the last man in. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, ! TIMBER! You-miss-and-I-hit stuff from Mohammed Siraj! He fires this on full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clears his front foot out of the way and looks to heave the ball away but does not connect. The ball pegs the off pole back and Australia lose their ninth wicket. The partnership was frustrating the Indian bowlers and they will be thrilled to get a breakthrough. India will now want to wrap up this inning as soon as possible and will be thrille

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, BYES! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this away but misses. Goes past the outstretched hands of KS Bharat and ​​​​Australia get four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Angles this in from outside the off pole on a fullish length. Nathan Lyon miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon, Bowls a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj is brought back into the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj starts with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Pat Cummins taps this towards point and takes one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon taps this back down the pitch. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Goes straight this time on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon defends this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this quicker in the air on a fuller length and outside off. Nathan Lyon pushes this to the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon blocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards deep point for a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, In line with the stumps on a good length once again. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Gets this to come back into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon is saved by and inside edge onto his pads. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Nathan Lyon looks to work this leg side but gets a slightly inside edge onto his pads. A stifled appeal by the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon knocks this towards the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, ! Top shot by a tailender! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon gets on his toes and punches this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Pat Cummins gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Goes short this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins defends this towards cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Slightly wide outside off on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon pushes this into the off side for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Nathan Lyon blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon dabs this into the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Ravindra Jadeja floats this really full and into the stumps. Nathan Lyon clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins attempts to pull this away and gets and under edge onto his body. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Attacks the stumps this time on a good length. Nathan Lyon clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Nathan Lyon looks to push this away without moving his feet and gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Nathan Lyon, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this towards backward point and takes a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Nathan Lyon defends this solidly back towards the bowler. 

Nathan Lyon is the new man in. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon pushes this towards cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Ravindra Jadeja traps Alex Carey in front of the wicket and this was why he was brought into the attack!  He tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the Indian players but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma goes for a review this time and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates three reds and the onfield decision has to

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, ! That is a clean hit! Ravindra Jadeja goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey clears his front foot out of the way and smashes this over long on for six runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Lets this go with the arm outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this but misses. KS Bharat does not hold on and claims there was no edge.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Pat Cummins pushes this to long off for an easy single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets the ball to keep its line outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to get bat on this but gets beaten. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Onto the pads this time on a good length. Alex Carey tucks this towards square leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but strays into the pads. Alex Carey clips this to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a yorker length and just outside off. Pat Cummins digs this out towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On the pads again, four runs again! Strays around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey does not miss out as he clips it through mid-wicket and collects four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Swinging in, around leg, on a full length, Alex Carey drives it without much timing to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy pickings! Drifts onto the pads, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey flicks it off his pads towards deep square leg for yet another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Gets this to nip back in on a fuller length and into the stumps. Alex Carey gets a slightly inside edge onto the pads which saves him. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! A tad bit of luck gives Australia bonus runs here! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards deep backward point for four runs.

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami goes full from 'round the wicket and into the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl on a good length and just away from the off stump. Pat Cummins judges the line well and leaves this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey dabs this towards backward point and sets off for a quick single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Slightly short this time and outside off. Alex Carey gets an under edge back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Gets this to move away from the left-hander on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey hangs his bat to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and on and off-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls the back of a length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey looks to punch this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Strays onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this down to deep backward square leg and collects a single to keep strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! Easy picking for Alex Carey and he does not miss out! Mohammad Shami angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this nicely towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Angles this into the stumps from outside off. Pat Cummins keeps his head still and clips this through mid-wicket for three runs.

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Pat Cummins knocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Strays well down leg side on a fullish length. Pat Cummins misses his flick and KS Bharat does well to collect the ball diving to his left. 

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami starts off with a good-length delivery bowled in the channel just outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this into the off side. 

It will be Mohammad Shami to steam in from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts with a maiden! This is bowled on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Alex Carey swings his blade and misses. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not move his feet this time and looks to hit the ball on the up but gets beaten.

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl wide outside off on a fuller length. Alex Carey pushes this towards the mid off fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Alex Carey looks to go hard at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey knocks this to the left of the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the session with a fullish delivery just outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards mid off. 

The post-Lunch session is about to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins stride out to the centre followed by the Indian players. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Here we go... 

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

SESSION SUMMARY - 73 runs, 23 overs, 2 wickets. An absorbing session of Test cricket comes to an end and one would feel that it will be Australia who will be the happier of the two sides going into the break. After Rohit Sharma called it right and put Australia into bat, they were rocked early, losing Usman Khawaja in the 4th over. David Warner struggled initially but he found good support at the other end from Marnus Labuschagne. The duo showed good application in overcast conditions and

SESSION SUMMARY - 95 runs, 24 overs, 4 wickets. Having failed to win even a single session on Day 1, the first session on Day 2 has belonged to India. After a tough Day 1 with the ball, India were expected to fight back on Day 2 but could not set the tone early as they consistently missed their lines and lengths, allowing the two Australian batters to get their eye in. Mohammed Siraj's short-ball ploy to Travis Head eventually worked, giving India hope. It was then Mohammad Shami who dismis

SESSION SUMMARY - 97 runs, 28 overs, 1 wicket. Another session that has belonged to the Aussies as they have scored at a brisk rate post Lunch and with seven wickets in hand, they are well on course to reach a good first-inning total. After negotiating the difficult pitch in the first session they looked to build on their start but were pegged back when they lost Marnus Labuschagne right after the break. Travis Head walked out to the middle and did not allow the pressure to build as he playe

SESSION SUMMARY - 157 runs, 34 overs, 0 wickets. A session that has been absolutely dominated by the Australians as they have scored at a rapid rate and taken this game away from the Indians. They came into this final part of Day 1 looking to take the initiative and have done so successfully courtesy of an outstanding century by Travis Head who reached the landmark in just 106 balls. His batting effort took the wind out of the sails of the Indian bowlers as they looked completely ineffective w

After a great effort with the bat on Day 1, Travis Head and Steven Smith picked up where they left off and it took only two balls for the latter to reach his hundred. At the other end, Travis Head was at his fluent best and brought up his 150 before departing. Once this partnership was broken, Australia lost their way a bit by losing wickets at regular intervals. Alex Carey and Pat Cummins then joined hands and safely negotiated the remaining passage of play in the first session. Despite the los

Mohammad Shami to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside off. Pat Cummins feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. That will be LUNCH on DAY 2!

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this through cover point and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Short this time and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey does not get tempted and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Alex Carey punches this straight towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Goes full once again, and this time outside off. Alex Carey knocks this back towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Mohammad Shami starts from 'round the wicket and bowls this full, at the stumps. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Short once again and angled down leg. Pat Cummins gets his hands out of the way and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, BYES! Mohammed Siraj has got his radar all wrong here! This is bowled short and going down leg. The ball continues to sway away from KS Bharat and goes to the fence for four byes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls short this time and into the batter. Alex Carey fends this away awkwardly into the leg side where there is no fielder placed. They take a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, ! Alex Carey smacks this away to the fence! The field was set for the short ball but Mohammed Siraj goes for the really full delivery just outside off. Alex Carey makes room and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a back of a length and going down leg. Alex Carey shuffles into the line of the stumps and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. It is well over the batter's head as he leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide for height. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj bowls this just outside the off stump on a good length. Alex Carey defends this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Pat Cummins finally opens his account with a brace! This is full and in line with the stumps. Cummins clips this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this towards cover but still can not get off the mark. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and a touch wider outside off. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this alone as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and just outside off. Pat Cummins shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins gets his front foot forward and looks to drive but gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey strokes this towards deep cover for an easy single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Continues to pull his length back but this time going down leg. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Slightly back of a length and just outside off. Pat Cummins stands up tall and fends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Goes back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Pat Cummins taps this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Alex Carey pulls this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length but gets this to pitch on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey gets slightly squared up and dabs this into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Mohammed Siraj serves this on a good length and outside off. Alex Carey defends this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, LEG BYES! Strays on to the pads on a good length. Pat Cummins looks to play this fine but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks this watchfully towards point. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins lets this one go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Pat Cummins is surprised by the extra bounce and looks to fend this away with his eyes shut. The ball lands safely in the backward point region. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Delivers this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins tucks this into the leg side and looks for a run. Sends back Alex Carey at the last moment and he could have been out if there was another direct hit. 

Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is happy to leave this one alone. 

Pat Cummins comes in at number 9.

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, This is a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Alex Carey bumps this back over the bowler's head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, ! RUN OUT! Mitchell Starc has taken an unnecessary run and gifted his wicket away here! All the credit goes to Axar Patel (sub) though who has pulled off a remarkable piece of fielding to send the pace bowler back to the shed! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc dabs this towards mid off and looks for a quick single. Axar Patel is off the blocks quickly and the ball is towards his favored hand. He gets down low

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Beaten once again! This one is on a good length and just outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc pokes at this one and gets beaten all ends up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Goes fuller and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc attempts the expansive drive through the off side but misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey sways back and guides this down to third man for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj attacks the stumps on a good length. Mitchell Starc knocks this through cover-point and takes one. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Gets this one nip back in as well from outside off on a good length. Alex Carey blocks this firmly back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Goes full and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc guides this towards deep backward point for another single. Brings up the 400 for Australia!

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Pulls his length back a fraction, and gets it into the batter. Alex Carey tucks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Angles this into the batter once again from outside off on a fullish length. Alex Carey taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and still outside off. Alex Carey knocks this straight to the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur also starts from 'round the wicket on a fuller length and into the stumps from outside off. Alex Carey blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc taps this into the gap with soft hands and they take a couple of runs. Australia are inching towards the 400-run mark. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, On a good length this time and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Short this time and wide outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc looks to cut this away hard but misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Alex Carey taps this towards cover-point and sets off for a single to retain strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this through point and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, BYES! Fires this one full and going well down leg. KS Bharat is unable to catch the ball despite a dive and it will be four byes. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav starts the over from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Alex Carey miscues his shot back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Comes 'round the wicket now and strays onto the pads on a good length. Mitchell Starc flicks this through mid-wicket for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length as well. Mitchell Starc knocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to pitch on an off-stump line and on a good length. Mitchell Starc looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls into the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length and slightly wider outside off. Alex Carey guides this down to deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Alex Carey, Shardul Thakur serves this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Angles this one in from well outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to punch this into the off side but gets beaten once again. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. Mitchell Starc shoulders his arms to this one as well. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length this time but still outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc looks to play at this one and does not connect. 

Umesh Yadav to Mitchell Starc, This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc is happy to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Goes a tad bit fuller and continues to attack the stumps. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, A wicket maiden from Shardul Thakur and he has given India a glimmer of hope here! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Starc hangs his bat out again and gets beaten. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Delivers this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Mitchell Starc blocks this towards mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Pulls his length back a fraction and continues to serve this outside off. Mitchell Starc looks to play at it and gets beaten by the extra bounce. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Starc leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Mitchell Starc, Gets this to angle away from the left-hander on a good length and outside off. Mitchell Starc is watchful as he lets the ball go through the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! CHOPPED ON! What a massive wicket for India and it is none other than that man Shardul Thakur! How often has this man given India crucial breakthroughs and he has dismissed the set Steven Smith when he was looking absolutely comfortable at the wicket! He bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter the stumps. Australia lose their thrid wicket of the morning

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey defends this awkwardly into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, ! A streaky boundary from Alex Carey and he will be thanking his luck here! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to drive through the line but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a risky single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Great delivery from Umesh Yadav! Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith pokes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge by the lateral movement. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and wider outside off. Steven Smith goes hard at the ball and miscues his shot towards mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a fullish length and into the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket. 

DRINKS - The Indian pace bowlers did not start well feeding Steven Smith with some easy deliveries to rush to his century. They did get things right eventually and it resulted in the wicket of Travis Head after he crossed 150 but the scoring rate has been pretty high in the first hour. Cameroon Green could not get going with both of the front-line bowlers for India claiming one wicket each. They will need a few quick wickets before they go into Lunch if they want to keep their hopes alive while

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Another shout for LBW and turned down again! Back of a length and seaming in, around leg, Alex Carey looks to tuck it across the line and misses. Wears it high on the front pad and Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough to go for the review. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Alex Carey plays across the line and wears it on the front pad. Rohit Sharma has a word with KS Bharat and opts not to review. The ball looked to be missing leg in real-time. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Moving away, outside off, on a length, Alex Carey is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Alex Carey leans and pushes it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, ! On a good length and outside off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward a nd looks to defend it with soft hands. Gets it from the outer part of the bat and the ball rolls through backward point for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Angling in, just outside off from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Length delivery at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it to short mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Shaping away, outside off, on a full length, Steven Smith defends it out off the front foot. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to go full and on middle, Steven Smith drives with a straight bat to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Leg bye! Drifts on the pads, on a fuller length, Alex Carey misses the clip. The ball rolls off his pads to square leg for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Alex Carey, Keeps it full and on middle, Alex Carey pushes it with a straight bat towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Fuller and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it wide of mid on and sets off for a single. Siraj picks the ball up and hits at the batter's end but Carey was well in. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, In the air...but safe! Shaping in sharply, on a good length, on off and middle, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball lobs towards the slip cordon but luckily for Carey, the ball drops well in front of Ajinkya Rahane at third slip. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Lands it a bit too wide outside off, Alex Carey covers his off stump and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Tailing in, on off, Alex Carey takes a good stride forward and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Alex Carey, Keeps it outside off, on a hard length, Alex Carey shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, ! CAUGHT! Cameron Green departs now and India sense an opening here! Shami goes wide of the crease and pitches this one up, wide outside off, Cameron Green goes for the drive away from the body. His feet went nowhere and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which is taken safely by Shubman Gill at second slip to his right. Australia have now lost half their side.  

Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Cameron Green, Back of a length and on off, Cameron Green stands tall and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Siraj pitches this one up, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off his pads and gets it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith gets surprised by the extra bounce and fends it past gully. Shardul Thakur performs the chase but is unable to prevent the boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Banged in short and around middle, Steven Smith sways away and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fulller this time and on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. Siraj has a few words to say to Smith in his follow through. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steven Smith shuffles and works it to short mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Lands it on off, on a good length, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shortens his length a bit and bowls it on off, Steven Smith opens the bat face and guides it past gully for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in sharply, on middle, Steven Smith looks to clip it away but closes the bat face early. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another one on a good length, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball once again. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it back of a length, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and dabs it to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it into the wicket but down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets the ball go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Tailing in, on middle, Mohammed Siraj hangs back and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Bangs it in short once again, on middle, Cameron Green ducks and leaves the ball alone.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, On the pads, on a hard length, Cameron Green tucks it in the vacant square leg region and comes back with ease for the second run. 

Cameron Green makes his way out to the middle after a long wait.

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, Goes full and swinging in, on middle, Cameron Green pushes it towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Cameron Green, ! Cameron Green is up and running! Siraj serves it slightly short and outside off, Cameron Green stays on the back foot and cuts it past backward point. Opens his account with a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj gets his reward for bowling the short stuff! Head departs not before playing a remarkable knock! Siraj bowls it into the wicket, on middle and leg, Travis Head moves to the off side and tries to glance it fine. Gets a fine tickle on it and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Siraj is pumped and India will be relieved to see the back of Travis Head. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Nicely driven! Shami lands it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Angling down leg, on a length, Steven Smith shuffles and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Changes his length and bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Persists with short length and on middle, Travis Head shuffles and fends it on the leg side for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Dispatched by Travis Head! Shami goes short this time and on middle, Travis Head backs away and latches onto the pull shot. Hits it wide of deep mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, NO BALL! Nails the yorker, on leg, Travis Head clips it off his toes but straight to square leg. Shami will have to re-bowl this one as he has overstepped. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it on a hard length, on middle, Travis Head walks across in the crease to swat it away. Misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Another bumper, on middle, Travis Head is in no position to pull but still goes through with the shot. Slices it in the air but luckily for him, the ball drops between square leg and mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Short and punished! Siraj looks to go short again but bowls it at a niche height, on middle and leg, Travis Head is up to the task as he pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Banged in short and at the batter by Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head takes one hand off the bat and fends it a bit uppishly towards gully. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Good running! On a good length and on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of mid on and takes a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Steven Smith stands tall and punches it towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps, Steven Smith clips it straight to mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Shaping in, around leg, Travis Head tries to flick this one away but misses and wears it on the front pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith tucks it to deep backward square leg for one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a hard length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball dies on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On off by Mohammad Shami, on a good length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Cut away! Slightly short and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and cuts this one past backward point. Collects a boundary to bring up his 150. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angling in on off and middle, on a length, Travis Head stays back and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another bumper at the batter, Steven Smith ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and around off, Steven Smith drives without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitches it up, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Siraj bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Steven Smith ducks and the ball sails over his head for a wide. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith rises and punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets the ball go. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Beaten! Lands it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Serves it around off, shaping away, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and pushes it to mid on for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Drifting on the pads, on a length Travis Head gets on his toes and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, At the stumps, on a good length, the ball nips back in and Travis Head does well to keep it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Seaming in, on a good length, on off, Travis Head hangs back and punches it to cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it full and wide outside off, Travis Head is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Beauty to end the over! In the channel outside off, shaping away, on a hard length, Steven Smith has a feel for the ball and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and just outside off, Steven Smith moves across in the crease and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! On a good length and swinging in, around off, Steven Smith shuffles and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad and Siraj goes in appeal. The umpire is unmoved though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, HUNDRED for Steven Smith! Classy shot to bring up the three-figure mark! Keeps it full and on the stumps, swinging in, Steven Smith walks across and flicks it through mid-wicket for four more. Removes his helmet and soaks in the applause from the crowd and his teammates. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Bowls it full and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith brings his wrists into the play and clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Australia are underway on Day 2! Siraj starts off on a back of a length, around leg, Travis Head hops and drops it on the leg side for a single. 

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players are in a huddle around the match ball before taking their respective positions on the field. Steven Smith and Travis Head stride out to the middle and will look to build on their 251-run partnership. Mohammed Siraj has the ball in his hand which is relatively new and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and he says that the weather is really nice for cricket. Adds that at this time on Day 1, it was cloudy but it is sunny right now. Mentions that it was tough to bat early in the first session but got easier through the day. He is joined by Kumar Sangakkara who claims that it is easy to get strayed by the heavy cover of grass but it is tufty and with the indentations on the pitch, it is likely to hold the ball. Adds that it caused the ball to sit up

On the other hand, India were off to a perfect start, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami setting the tone for them. India even managed to reduce Australia to 76-3, but they were unable to keep the pressure on. They kept offering freebies to the opposition batters and now face the uphill task of restricting Australia. With the ball still relatively new, India will be hoping to make some early inroads in the first session. Can India fight their way back into the game? We shall find out soon

After being put in to bat under overcast conditions, Australia were dealt an early blow as Usman Khawaja departed without troubling the scorers. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne applied themselves well and cashed in later, when shot making became easier. Both batters departed on either side of the Lunch break, but Travis Head and Steven Smith got together and put their side in a commanding position. With conditions still good for batting, Australia will look to bat for as long as possibl

Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 2 of the 2021–23 World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Kennington Oval in London. The opening day of the final certainly lived up to expectations, and it was Australia who dominated all three sessions to take the ascendancy at the end of Day 1.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

A day that has belonged to Australia and they will be eager to press their advantage further on Day 2. India will feel like they allowed this match to slip out of their hands and will have to regroup in order to come back in this game. The action continues on Thursday 8th June as we shall have Day 2 of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!

The man of the moment for Australia, Travis Head is in for a chat after scoring the first century in a World Test Championship final. He says that it is an exceptionally good job after losing the toss this morning. Mentions that there is still plenty of help with the second new ball. Adds that they need to do a lot of hard work on Day 2. Shares that he was trying to get into good positions. Also says that it was testing times but he tried to work and adjust his way through those periods. Ends by

Rohit Sharma cited the conditions for electing to bowl first which they haven't done since 2015 but the pacers found help only in the first hour of play. Mohammed Siraj managed to dismiss Usman Khawaja on a duck but Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner put on a 69-run partnership to negotiate the new ball and take their team to a decent position. Warner departed just before Lunch as he gloved a leg-side delivery from Shardul Thakur to the keeper but the first session still belonged to the A

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Sublime timing! Shami serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary. Moves to 95 with this boundary and that will be Stumps on Day 1!

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, outside off, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Swinging away, on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, shaping in, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Good running! Angles it on off, on a hard length, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it through point and collects three runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slanting in, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. Final over of the day coming up. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Sprays it way outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a full length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses and the ball is pouched safely by KS Bharat diving to his left. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around leg, on a hard length, Travis Head hops and drops it in front of mid on for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is enjoying batting against the new ball here! Siraj serves it full, on middle, Head presents a straight bat and drives it wide of mid on for four more runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to motor along! Full and swinging away, outside off, Travis Head gets into a good position and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls it just outside off, on a length, Travis Head dabs it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Streaky! Fuller this time and on off, Travis Head looks to defend it off the front foot. Gets an outside edge that rolls towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head stays on the back foot and keeps it out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, the ball is too close to cut and Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, In the corridor of uncertainty, outside off, Travis Head pokes at the away going delivery and is lucky not to edge this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angled in on middle, on a hard length, Travis Head hangs back and defends it on the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Classy shot! Goes full in search of swing, outside off, Steven Smith leans into the drive and gets it through covers for a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Much fuller and swinging in, on off, Steven Smith defends it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pitched up, outside off, Travis Head drives it to towards mid off where Shardul Thakur dives to his right and keeps it to one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Around off, swinging away, on a good length, Travis Head shapes to defend but withdraws his bat at the last moment. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Shaping away, outside off, on a length, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Hard length, outside off, Steven Smith hangs back to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends this from the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith defends it back towards the bowler.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Another well-directed short ball. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and blocks this out.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head attempts another pull and gets and under edge past the stumps to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and wide outside off. Steven Smith raises his arms and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bangs this in short and outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this but goes off his gloves towards point for a single to bring up the 300 for Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller and on off, Steven Smith watchfully defends it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith shimmies down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Slaps it wide of long off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head goes back and works it to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith drives it down to long off for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Bowls it full, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and defends. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on off, Travis Head drives it hard towards mid off for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, Steven Smith watchfully blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Back of a length, on off, Steven Smith keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, At 133 kph, on middle, on a hard length, Steven Smith shuffles and defends it to mid on. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Swinging away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shoulders arms. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and outside off, Travis Head leaves the ball alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Floats it up, outside off, Travis Head gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller again, on off, Steven Smith knocks it down to long off for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on off, Travis Head pushes it toward backward point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full on the stumps, Steven Smith clips it towards mid on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on fuller length, Steven Smith gets forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and outside off, Travis Head slashes at the delivery and misses. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Close! Angled in, around off, Travis Head hangs back to defend. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper and beats the outside edge of Head's bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is toying with the field here! Comes from over the wicket and bangs it in short, on off, Travis Head backs away and ramps it over the keeper's head for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! Dispatched! Full and outside off from 'round the wicket, Travis Head gets into a good position and smokes it over extra cover for four more runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Banged in short, around off, Steven Smith stands tall and pulls it down to fine leg for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Good-length delivery, outside off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On off, on a full length, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and works it to deep cover for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and outside off, Steven Smith drives and finds extra cover once again. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Full and quicker, around off, Steven Smith drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On middle and leg, on a fuller length, Steven Smith keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short this time and outside off, Travis Head slices it towards deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and outside off, Steven Smith uses his feet and drives it to deep cover for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a yorker length, around off, Steven Smith digs this one out on the leg side and takes a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On the stumps, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Serves it on middle and leg, on a fullish length, Steven Smith clips it towards mid-wicket where Cheteshwar Pujara makes a good stop. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fuller again and outside off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and blocks it out down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pitched up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith walks across and defends it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on off and middle, Travis Head watchfully blocks this one out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flighted this time, full on middle, Travis Head gets forward and works it to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Nicely played! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Travis Head rocks on the back foot in a flash and punches it wide of deep point for a boundary. 200-run stand comes up between Head and Smith. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Quicker this time and full, on off, Steven Smith pushes it to mid off and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angling down leg, Travis Head gets inside the line to glance it fine. He misses and wears it on the knee. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish and outside off, Travis Head looks to cut this one away but mistimes it to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Keeps it outside off, on a good length, Travis Head pushes it straight to cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled away, on a good length, Travis Head punches and finds cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, ! A gift and Travis Head accepts it gleefully! Strays down leg, on a length, Travis Head does not miss out as he swats it towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and on middle, Steven Smith works this one straight to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around middle and leg, Steven Smith drops this one towards leg side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fuller, on off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and pushes it to short cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, on off, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and looks to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and blocks it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads on a full length, Steven Smith uses his feet and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length and angled across, outside off, Travis Head punches it straight to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shortish on middle and leg, Travis Head swivels to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! On a hard length and outside off, Steven Smith hangs back and defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Ajinkya Rahane at second slip. A half-stop allows Smith to collect a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Good-length delivery, on off, Travis Head gets squared up and defends it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Darted in, on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Exquisite! Floated up, full and outside off, Steven Smith leans and reaches out. Creams the drive through covers for four more runs. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Around leg, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, ! Clever batting! Full and on off, Steven Smith puts the dancing shoes on and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller on middle and leg, Travis Head gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket. Rohit Sharma dives but does not succeed in stopping the single. 

Ravindra Jadeja (8-0-19-0) has been brought back into the attack. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in on the pads, Travis Head goes back to flick it fine but misses. Wears it on the back leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in sharply, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles across to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball trickles behind the wicket for a dot. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Drifts on leg once again, Steven Smith flicks it through square leg. Wants to run three but slips and has to settle for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Easy pickings! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of mid on for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, In the channel outside off, on a length, Steven Smith takes a good stride forward and defends. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Begins his spell with a full delivery, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms. Shardul Thakur has overstepped here. 

Drinks break! Australia are cruising along here with the centurion Travis Head being the aggressor among the two batters. At the other end, Steven Smith is playing a steady knock and offering good support to Head. As far as India are concerned, nothing has gone their way this session. With the game slowly but steadily slipping away from them, Rohit Sharma and Co. need to regroup in this break. Can India claw their way back into the game here on Day 1? Let's find out. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Travis Head looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball lobs and falls back down the pitch. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length into the stumps. Travis Head pushes this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A well-directed bouncer once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes for the pull shot and does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, A fraction short and on the leg-stump line. Travis Head attempts to whip this away but finds backward square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks to pull this away but misses. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head looks to be unstoppable here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith ends this over with a sweetly-timed boundary! Mohammed Siraj delivers this full and at the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards the deep square leg fence and collects four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and onto the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this away but finds the square leg fielder once again. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj comes 'round the wicket to the right-hander and bowls this on a good length at the pads. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short once again and bowled at the batter. Travis Head gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length on a leg-stump line. Travis Head looks to flick this fine but gets this to the right of the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, FIVE WIDES! Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. This is well over the batter's head and the keeper as well as it runs away to the fence for five wides. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, That is HUNDRED for Travis Head and he has played a remarkable innings here! This is short and outside off. Travis Head mistimes his pull towards deep square leg but gets the run to reach his landmark in just 106 deliveries! 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, What a jaffa of a delivery by Mohammad Shami! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head sways out of the way in time and the ball goes through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Travis Head tucks this straight to the fielder at backward square leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and angles this into the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this towards the fielder at mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Another back-of-a-length delivery going down leg. Steven Smith ducks out of the way of this one as well. He has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another short delivery directed at the batter. Steven Smith ducks under this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith defends this solidly. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of luck going Travis Head's way and he is now one run away from his century! This is banged in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to fend this away and the ball lobs off his gloves into the vacant backward square leg region for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length and outside off. Travis Head flashes hard at this one and gets beaten. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Short and well outside the off pole. Travis Head pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a good length as well. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Persists with the line outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith guides this into the gap towards deep backward point and picks up a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Beaten! Mohammad Shami still bowling those deliveries that are troubling the batters! This is on a good length as well and just outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith judges this length well and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, That is FIFTY for Steven Smith and he has shown massive resolve here! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on with soft hands and sets off for a run. Also brings up the 150-run partnership between these two batters. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards the mid on fielder. 

Halt! Travis Head has taken a blow on the helmet and out comes the physio for the mandatory concussion check. The test is complete and we are all good to go now. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and pitching outside the leg-stump line. Travis Head manages to whip this towards deep backward square leg for a single to get off strike. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Gets hit on the helmet this time! Mohammed Siraj continues to bowl a bouncer and this time it is well-directed. Travis Head looks to pull this one as well but misses and gets knocked on the head. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this short once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head reaches for this and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj (13-4-40-1) returns to the attack. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A bit of aggression from Mohammed Siraj! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Travis Head looks to sway out of the way and gets flattened onto the ground. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this one well outside the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith is willing to wait for his half-century as he leaves this one alone.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside the off stump, Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and defends this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and outside off. Steven Smith remains watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles down the pitch and knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A fraction fuller bowled outside the off stump. Steven Smith taps this towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami induces the outside edge but goes past the slip cordon! Bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Travis Head pushes at this and gets it to third man for a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith looks to be joining the party here as runs are flowing for him as well! This is bowled full as well and at the stumps. Steven Smith gets his front foot out of the way and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith knocks this towards mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! That is a cracking on-drive and runs have flown far too freely in this session for India's liking! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith drills this towards long on for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off stump, some extra bounce on offer. Steven Smith dabs this watchfully into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and into the pads from 'round the wicket. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head pushes this towards cover and takes a run to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is helping himself to some free runs here and he moves into the 90s now! This is also short and there is width on offer outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the upper cut once again and gets more bat on it which sends the ball over third man for six runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing a remarkable inning here and the Indian bowlers have no answers! This is bowled back of a length and wide outside off. Travis Head opts for the upper cut and finds the third man fence for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and at the stumps. Steven Smith clips this to deep square leg and collects a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and well outside off. Steven Smith lets this go through to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head miscues his cut towards point and steals a single. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Strays onto the pads in a good length. Travis Head tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, ! This partnership continues to flourish and Australia are putting up a formidable score here! This is a fraction short and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards deep point for four runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump from over the wicket. Steven Smith decides to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Fuller this time, and angled into the stumps. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a couple of runs. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav comes 'round the wicket as well and bowls this short, outside off. Travis Head tries to pull but mistimes it towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Travis Head flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a run to end the over. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Falls just short of first slip! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith looks to block this tentatively and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to Virat Kohli. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Travis Head pushes this towards deep point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Travis Head looks to pull this away but miscues it back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Just over the fielder and it flashes to the fence for four runs! This is slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Travis Head slaps this hard and just manages to beat the gully fielder for four runs to deep backward point. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at square leg. Just one run from the over and India managing to keep things a bit tight now. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets squared up a bit but manages to knock this towards mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back of a length this time and outside off. Steven Smith punches this towards cover-point as he plays yet another dot ball. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards the cover fielder as he looks to be watchful. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Steven Smith gets on his toes and defends this back down the pitch.

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head guides this towards deep backward point for a single.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a maiden! This is an in-swinger angled into the stumps from outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Steven Smith clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith feels for this one gingerly and gets beaten.

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and gets this one a fraction closer to the stumps. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami starts this spell with a gentle out-swinger served wide outside off and on a good length. Steven Smith does not play at this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Steven Smith pulls this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith gets his bat down in time and blocks this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angling down leg on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the stumps and looks to play this fine. He misses and there is a stifled appeal from the bowler and the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Straying into the pads on a good length. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball goes down to fine leg off his pads for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Travis Head starts this over with a boundary as well! Umesh Yadav bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Travis Head gets is timing bang on and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs, 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets this to wide long off and takes another run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Flighted full and outside off, Steven Smith shimmies down the wicket and flicks this down to long on for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith drives this towards the cover fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floats this one full and outside off. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and dabs this back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! Travis Head begins from where he left off before the break! Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and outside off. Travis Head drills this to deep cover for four runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Slightly short and just outside off. Travis Head eases this down to long on for a single. 100-run partnership comes up between these two. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, A maiden over from Umesh Yadav with the only run coming off a leg bye. This is outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith chooses to shoulder his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps. Steven Smith knocks this straight to the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith stands tall and punches this towards cover. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Umesh Yadav starts this spell with a fullish delivery onto the pads. Travis Head misses his flick and the ball rolls to the leg side off his pads for a leg bye. 

We are back for the third and final session on Day 1. Out come the two umpires followed by the Indian players. Steven Smith and Travis Head will resume the innings for Australia. Umesh Yadav will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Let's play... 

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

India needed wickets early and would have felt absolutely pumped up when Mohammad Shami grabbed one on his very first delivery of this session. They would have liked to press their advantage forward at that time but the bowlers lacked the required discipline to keep things tight. They served far too many loose deliveries and allowed the opponents to score freely which released all the pressure that they had built. The introduction of Ravindra Jadeja caused a few problems for the batters and th

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On an off stump-line and on a shortish length. Steven Smith knocks this towards cover. That will be Tea on Day 1! 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and outside off, Travis Head punches it to the right of extra cover for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, outside off, Travis Head covers his off stump and lets the ball go. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Full again, on middle and leg, Travis Head clips it to mid-wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, on off, Travis Head drives it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Serves it on a hard length and on off, Steven Smith walks across and keeps it out on the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much fuller this time, on middle, Steven Smith presents a straight bat and defends it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Edged but safe! Shaping away, outside off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops short of Shubman Gill at second slip. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Slightly fuller, on off, Travis Head dabs it to deep point for one more run. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, ! Hammered! Short and wide, outside off, Travis Head picks the length early and cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary. 

Umesh Yadav to Travis Head, Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Travis Head pushes this one to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Steven Smith drives and finds the mid on fielder. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter again, on middle, Steven Smith blocks this one out down the wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fired in, full on off, Steven Smith drives it straight to mid on.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it short and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter this time and on off, Travis Head goes back and punches it to deep point for a run. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it full and turning in, Travis Head goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another maiden by Umesh Yadav! Shortish length, on off, Steven Smith stands tall and blocks this one out solidly. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and blocks it out on the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Another outswinger, on a good length, on off, Steven Smith walks across and clips it to mid-wicket. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Full this time and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith leans forward and pushes it to mid off. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, on off, Steven Smith shuffles and keeps this one out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head rocks back and bunts it back to the bowler. Another tidy over by Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, On the pads, on a length, Steven Smith uses his feet and works it in front of deep square leg for another single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and on off, Steven Smith cuts it straight to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter now and on middle, Steven Smith keeps it out on the leg side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full around off, Travis Head gets it from the outer part of the bat to deep point for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Bowls it short and on off, Travis Head goes back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, At 137 kph, in the channel outside off, Steven Smith covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Steven Smith shuffles to work it on the leg side but misses and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a hard length, on off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to mid on. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Much straighter this time, around off, Steven Smith shoulders arms to his away going delivery. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith is happy to let this one go. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav begins with a fullish delivery outside the off stump with not much pace on it. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fires this one full and at the stumps. Travis Head knocks this back towards the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Drifts onto the pads, on a short length, Steven Smith nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Shorter and around off, Steven Smith hangs back and pushes it to cover-point. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short and quicker, around off, Steven Smith looks to punch but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets forward and keeps it out. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Floated up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Beauty! In the channel outside off, on a good length, Travis Head gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to defend. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, FIFTY for Travis Head! Brings up his fifty with a sublime shot! Thakur lands it on a hard length, angling across, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it along the ground. Gets it wide of deep point for a boundary. This has been a fine knock by Head who has been quick to punish the loose deliveries. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Steven Smith walks across and clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a single. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, At the batter, on a short length, Travis Head works it off the back foot to deep square leg for one more. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in short, around leg, Travis Head ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Full and on the pads, Steven Smith clips it to deep square leg and gets to the other end. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, ! NIcely played! Floated up, full and outside off, Travis Head gets the width he needs and drives it hard and wide of mid off for a boundary. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter and on off, Travis Head blocks it out on the off side. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up, full on middle, Travis Head keeps it out off the front foot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fuller and on leg, Travis Head flicks it straight to short fine leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, In the air...but safe! Quicker, on middle, Travis Head closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge. The ball drops short of the man at extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Pushed through quicker, on off, Travis Head pushes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays down leg, on a length, Steven Smith gets inside the line and lets it go. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, On a good length and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back and shaping in, on the pads, Steven Smith nudges it to square leg once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Tailing in, around leg, Steven Smith flicks it off the pads towards Ajinkya Rahane at square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Strays on the pads, on a full length, Steven Smith clips it nicely but straight to square leg. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled in, outside off, from 'round the wicket, Travis Head pushes it to deep cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Keeps it short and on off, Travis Head works it wide of cover and takes a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and on middle, Travis Head punches it off the back foot to cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Travis Head flicks it hesitantly and gets an inside edge. The ball drops to the right of Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Touch slower, on off, Travis Head watchfully pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, on leg, Travis Head uses his feet and clips it towards mid-wicket for a dot. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and turning in, on middle, Travis Head punches and finds extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls it shortish, on off, Steven Smith stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Back of a length, around leg, Travis Head nudges this one off the back foot to deep square leg for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Keeps it around off, on a good length, Steven Smith shuffles and works it wide of mid on for one more run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Slightly shorter and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin may as well be a big miss in this game as there seems to be a bit on offer for the spinners as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, An appeal for caught behind by Shardul Thakur but turned down! Fuller and outside off, Travis Head pokes at this delivery away from the body. He is lucky to not edge this one behind. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Angled across, on a good length, Travis Head hangs back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and on middle, Steven Smith uses his feet and bunts it back to Ravindra Jadeja. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the pads, on a fuller length, Travis Head flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Fired in, full on middle, Travis Head pushes it back to the bowler. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Leg bye! Darted in, around leg, Steven Smith misses the glance. The ball comes off his thigh pad and lobs over leg slip for a leg bye. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter and around off, Travis Head opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for one. 

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Starts off with a shortish delivery, on off, Travis Head rocks back and punches it straight to extra cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Wristy by Steven Smith! Keeps it full on the stumps, Steven Smith shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for yet another boundary. An expensive over by Shardul Thakur, 16 runs came off it. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Beautiful shot! Thakur serves it full and swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith frees his arms and creams the drive through covers for a boundary. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Bowls it on a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith walks inside the line and looks to glance it fine. He misses it and wears it on the thigh pad. Rohit Sharma indicates that the ball would have gone over the stumps and India do not review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Shortish length and moving away, outside off, Steven Smith reaches out and punches it to wide mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Fuller this time and going away, outside off, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. Thakur has overstepped once again. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Around middle, on a length, Travis Head tucks it off his hips to square leg for one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL AND ! Bowls it slightly short and outside off, Travis Head reaches out and slashes at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. Shardul Thakur has overstepped as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fullish delivery, on the pads, Steven Smith flicks it off his toes to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head rises and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A shout for caught behind but turned down! Another bumper, going away, outside off, Travis Head gets on his toes and goes for the pull but misses. Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough and opts not to review. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, the ball jags back in sharply and catches Travis Head on the ribs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, In the channel outside off, on a length, Travis Head shapes to cut but the ball keeps a bit low and he ends up mistiming it to cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Angling away, around off, on a hard length, Travis Head whips it along the ground to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length and angling across, on off, Travis Head hops and pushes it towards cover. 

Drinks break! Despite losing Marnus Labuschagne early in the session, this first hour after Lunch has belonged to Australia. Travis Head has come out with a positive approach and has been quick to punish loose deliveries. However, Steven Smith finds himself struggling at the crease but has done well not to throw his wicket away. After not a great first session, it was important for India to start well in the second session. Mohammad Shami struck with his first ball of the session and gave Ind

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves the ball alone with a flourish of his bat. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith has clipped this beautifully off his pads! Shardul Thakur serves this full and in line with the stumps. Easy pickings for Steven Smith as the ball races to the deep square leg fence for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, A tad bit shorter and outside off. Travis Head works this past backward point and collects a run. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Gets this one closer to the off stump on a good length. Travis Head stands his ground and punches this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Bowls this full and way outside the off pole. Travis Head goes for the booming drive but misses out.

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Travis Head dabs this towards gully and Ajinkya Rahane makes a good stop to prevent the single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith goes across the stumps and clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Well outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith is not tempted and leaves this one alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. This partnership is blossoming nicely for Australia and they will hope these two batters can continue the good work. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A tad bit fuller and outside the off pole. Steven Smith blocks this awkwardly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, On a good length this time and just outside off. Travis Head punches this off the back foot towards deep point and collects a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj delivers this really full and at the pads. Travis Head taps this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps and continues to bowl full. Steven Smith dabs this back to the bowler and complains about something that seemed to distract him. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Fires this one really full but seems to be straying down leg. Steven Smith plays all over this one and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the bowler but the umpire is happy to keep his finger down. Rohit Sharma also reckons that this is going down leg and does not opt for a review. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith is watchful as he blocks this towards mid off. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is happy to raise his arms and leave this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but has to adjust his shot. Gets an under edge towards the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Shardul Thakur bowls this full but onto the pads. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a run. He reaches 30 in just 22 deliveries. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, A maiden over for Mohammed Siraj. This is also well wide outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the keeper to gather it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this well outside off and slightly back of a length. Steven Smith is not interested in playing at this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and flicks this towards mid-wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this to nip back in on a good length and from outside off. Steven Smith defends this well back towards the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but does not take it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this a tad bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith rocks back and punches this towards cover-point to take an easy run. He will retain strike for the next over. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets across and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Outside the off stump once again on a good length. Steven Smith continues to raise his arms and leave the ball alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, BEATEN! Bowls an out-swinger on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, Almost a chance for India! Shardul Thakur bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head looks to tuck this leg side but gets a leading edge towards backward point. The gully fielder makes a diving attempt but the ball falls short and they take one. 

Shardul Thakur to Travis Head, NO BALL! Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and allows the ball to keep its line outside off. Travis Head feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. Shardul has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Angles this into the pads once again on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep backward square leg and will keep the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Delivers this on a good length and angles it in from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Goes full this time and just outside off. Travis Head digs this out towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! This is all about hand-speed from Travis Head as he uses his bottom hand to find the fence once again! This is a fraction short and outside off. Travis Head flourishes his blade and sends the ball towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is playing an outstanding counter-attacking knock here and can easily take the game away from India! Mohammad Shami strays onto the pads on a good length. Travis Head flicks this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside off. Travis Head rocks back and knocks this towards cover. Shardul Thakur makes a good stop and prevents a boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this closer to the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid on and looks for a single but decides against it. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off stump. Steven Smith looks to pull this away but misses and gets hit in the groin area. A grimace from the batter. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is well outside the line of the stumps and gets cramped for room. The ball hits the pads and rolls into the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Travis Head gets up on his toes and tucks this down to fine leg for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is going along his merry way and brings up the 100 for Australia! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and at the stumps. Travis Head flicks this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length. Steven Smith dabs this back towards the bowler. Another great over by Mohammad Shami.

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, On a good length and outside the off stump. Travis Head decides to leave the ball but is a bit late. It takes the bottom of the bat and goes towards deep backward point for a run. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Steven Smith tries to flick this leg side but misses and the ball goes towards backward square leg for a leg bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Gets one to nip back in from outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and leaves the ball alone. The ball just misses the off pole and Steven Smith looks surprised by the in-swinger. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and closer to the off pole. Steven Smith shuffles into the off side and clips this straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head continues to keep his strike rate high! Mohammed Siraj goes full and at the stumps. Travis Head uses his wrists well and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. The fielder gives chase but the ball has enough legs to get over the ropes. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Steven Smith punches this off the back foot towards deep cover and the ball is pulled back inside the rope. The batters collect three runs though. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to work this towards leg but misses and the ball goes off his pads into the leg side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head gets on his toes and guides this towards deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off stump. Travis Head looks for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith looks to work this leg side but gets squared up and the ball rolls down the pitch back to the bowler off his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and offers a bit of width outside off. Steven Smith taps this with soft hands towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Another short ball directed at the batter. Steven Smith looks to pull this one away but misses and there is an inquiry for caught behind. the umpire remains unmoved and Rohit Sharma does not opt for a review

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, Mohammad Shami bangs this in short and outside off. Steven Smith ducks under this one and the ball swerves away after passing the batter. KS Bharat does well behind the wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Steven Smith, ! Steven Smith gets this fine enough to the fence! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and attacks this stumps. Steven Smith gets across and glances this towards fine leg for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this just outside off. Travis Head stands tall and defends this towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is timing the ball beautifully here and gets his second boundary! Mohammed Siraj bowls this a shade fuller and outside off. Travis Head allows the ball to come onto the bat and works this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith gets inside the line and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes back to bowling full and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this with no real timing towards the mid on fielder. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith moves around the crease and gets behind the line of the ball to tap this towards mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith dabs this towards the cover fielder. No run there. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, ! Travis Head is off the mark and it will not be a maiden-wicket over for Mohammad Shami with this boundary! He serves this on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Travis Head gets bat on this and guides it towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Travis Head feels for the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Continues to attack the stumps and it is a touch fuller this time. Travis Head clips this straight to mid-wicket. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Mohammad Shami to Travis Head, Mohammad Shami goes 'round the wicket and serves this back of a length, outside off. Travis Head leaves this one alone.

Travis Head comes in at number 5.

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TIMBER! Mohammad Shami gets rewarded with a wicket on his first ball in the second session! He has bowled beautifully all morning and it is a wonder he was held back in the second hour of play! He delivers this on a good length and gets it to nip back in sharply from outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on to peg the off pole back and this is just the start India want

It will be Mohammad Shami to operate from the other end.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Ends this over with a good-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well across the line and dabs this back towards the bowler. Three runs from the first over after Lunch. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Back to bowling full and on and off-stump line. Steven Smith blocks this solidly towards cover. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Slightly back of a length and wide outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards fine leg and Mohammad Shami does well to stop the ball with his foot. The batters take a couple of runs. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and defends this towards point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. 

We are back for the post-Lunch session. The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by the two Australian batters. The Indian players stride out to the centre and take their respective field positions. Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will resume the innings for Australia. Mohammed Siraj will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go... 

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, WIDE! Mohammed Siraj starts after Lunch with a banged-in delivery bowled well down leg side. Steven Smith leaves this alone and the umpire calls it wide. 

As far as India are concerned, they did manage to dismiss David Warner in the penultimate over before Lunch but they will be a bit disappointed with their bowling effort. It was Mohammed Siraj who set the tone early by dismissing Usman Khawaja in his second over. Mohammad Shami kept it tight at his end as well by bowling probing lines and lengths. That said, India had only one wicket to show for their efforts in the first hour. After the drinks break, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur were br

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A dot ball to end the session! This is served full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets his front foot forward and defends this solidly towards cover. That will be LUNCH on DAY 1! 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, On a good length this time but strays onto the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets well behind the line of the ball and dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Angles this one down leg on a good length. Steven Smith raises his arms and does not offer a shot. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg. 

Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith leaves this one alone. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, Bowls this one short as well and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this past backward square leg and takes a single to open his account. 

Shardul Thakur to Steven Smith, This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith walks down the wicket and leaves the ball alone. 

Steven Smith is the new man in. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! A wicket against the run of play for India and the dangerous David Warner has to depart 7 runs short of his half-century! Shardul Thakur has always shown the knack of getting breakthroughs and he has taken a crucial wicket here for his side! He bangs this in short and going down leg. David Warner looks to pull this away but only manages to glove this to the right of the keeper. KS Bharat takes a remarkable catch with a full length div

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Comes 'round the wicket now and serves this on a good length, outside off. David Warner leaves this one alone in an exaggerated manner. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, ! The Indian bowlers have lacked any sort of penetration recently and David Warner seems to be well set now! Shardul Thakur delivers this full and outside off. David Warner strokes this beautifully towards deep cover for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings for Marnus Labuschagne and he does not miss out on this one! Umesh Yadav strays onto the pads on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne gets enough bat on this as he glances this towards fine leg for four runs. This partnership is building nicely for Australia here. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this closer to the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne gets his bat behind the line of the ball and pats this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this one outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne continues to play the anchor role as he shoulders his arms to this one. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A fraction full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly towards the mid on fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this outside the leg stump on a good length. David Warner looks to tuck this down leg but misses and the ball rolls through backward square leg off his thigh pad for a leg bye. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner digs this out back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Persists with the fuller length and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards square leg for another dot ball to end the over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump with the keeper standing up to the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards cover. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length once again and on an off-stump line. Marnus Labuschagne gets well behind the line of the ball and blocks this to the left of the mid on fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne defends this solidly to the left of the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this through the square leg region for a couple of runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne leans towards the ball and pushes this towards backward point.

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a leg-stump line and on a good length. David Warner gets cramped for room and taps this towards mid-wicket. A maiden over for Umesh Yadav and he seems to be getting a bit of rhythm here. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this on a good length and just outside off. David Warner remains watchful this time and allows the keeper to collect it. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, This is on a good length once again and outside off. David Warner looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and gets beaten under his bat. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. David Warner gets on his toes and dabs this into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Slightly short and on an off-stump line. David Warner blocks this back to the bowler. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and angles this away from the left-hander. David Warner shoulders his arms to the ball. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes really full this time and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne punches this towards point and is unable to beat the fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another huge LBW appeal from Shardul Thakur! Gets this ball to nip back in on a good length and from just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets well forward as he looks to defend and gets hit flush on the pads. Shardul Thakur is convinced this is out but the umpire remains unconvinced. Rohit Sharma goes for the review again and UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat. Ball Tracking shows the ball is going over the leg pole and India lose their review

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Marnus Labuschagne finally shows some positive intent! This is bowled back of a length and with width offered outside off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts this with great timing towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for a run. 

Shardul Thakur to David Warner, Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and going down leg as he sees David Warner walk down the wicket. The batter lets this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is way outside the off stump on a fullish length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one. A good comeback by Umesh Yadav as he concedes just 1 run this time. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets forward and blocks this towards cover-point. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Nasty delivery from Umesh Yadav and Marnus Labuschagne takes yet another blow! This is bowled back of a length and into the batter. Marnus Labuschagne is surprised by the extra bounce and gets hit on the gloves. The ball falls safely and Marnus Labuschagne continues to survive. 

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, This is delivered well outside the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is content in letting this go through to the keeper. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Short this time and wide outside off. David Warner slaps this to deep point where there is a fielder placed now and gets a single. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards cover-point. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this with care towards the mid on fielder. Shardul Thakur bowls a maiden to follow up after the 16-run over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes a touch fuller and angled into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne looks to block but gets beaten and hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma discusses with his keeper and the slip cordon before going upstairs for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat is involved and Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. Marnus Labuschagne survives and India do not lose their review. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne anticipated the outswinger and ends up getting beaten on the inside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and shoulders his arms to this one. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this slightly wide outside off on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! A great over for Australia with four boundaries coming in it and David Warner is well on his way! Umesh Yadav continues to bowl wide outside off and back of a length. David Warner guides this towards deep backward point for four more runs. 16 runs have come from this over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! The third boundary in the over and David Warner has moved into the 30s! This is short once again and there is width offered outside off. David Warner swings his blade hard and gets this over the slip cordon for yet another four. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! Umesh Yadav changes the angle but still concedes a boundary! He bowls from 'round the wicket but the length is short and outside off. David Warner cuts this towards deep cover-point for four more runs. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner opts to leave this one alone. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner has punched this into the gap! Umesh Yadav bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner stands tall and hits this through the infield towards deep point for four runs. The runs are flowing nicely for Australia now. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Umesh Yadav bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this nicely but it is stopped well by the cover fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards mid-wicket. Just a boundary coming in this over. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Great timing on this one by Marnus Labuschagne! Shardul Thakur bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne ounches this straight towards long on for four runs. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Good bowling here by Shardul Thakur has he gets this to shape away from a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Brings this one closer to the off pole on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the square leg fielder. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Another delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Shardul Thakur is getting nice movement away from the batter and Marnus Labuschagne lets this go to the keeper as well. 

Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne, Shardul Thakur begins with a good-length delivery served outside off and gets good movement away. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful and leaves this one alone. 

Change from both ends as Shardul Thakur comes on from the other end. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Continues to serve this outside the off stump on a good length. David Warner shoulders his arms to this one. 5 runs from Umesh Yadav's first over. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Beaten! That is more like it from Umesh Yadav! He delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. The ball shapes away from the left-hander slightly and beats the outside edge of David Warner's bat as he looks to feel for this one. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off stump. David Warner stands tall but mishits this to the cover fielder. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, Bowls this one on a good length and on an off-stump line. David Warner dabs this towards point. 

Umesh Yadav to David Warner, ! David Warner looking good now and seems to have built a bit of confidence! This is served full and outside the off pole. David Warner drives this towards deep cover for four runs. A good start for Australia after the break. 

DRINKS! We reach our first break in this Test match and it has been a watchful start by Australia but the conditions have been favorable for the fast bowlers. They did lose an early wicket but David Warner has looked comfortable in the middle and has kept the scoreboard ticking. Marnus Labuschagne took a vicious hit on his thumb but has managed to preserve his wicket and a decent partnership is building here for the Aussies. India have used their opening bowlers Mohammad Shami and Mohammed

Umesh Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Umesh Yadav starts with a slightly full delivery just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up and gets this off the outside half of his bat through backward point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Serves it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angling across, outside off, on a good length, David Warner pushes at the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on off and middle, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and brings his wrists into play. Clips it off his pads through mid-wicket and runs three before Shardul Thakur slides and pulls it back. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Much fuller and a hint of away movement, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully lets it go. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Just outside off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne walks across and blocks it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it on a hard length and going away, on off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and drops this one on the leg side. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, shaping away, David Warner covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, ! Shot of authority! Shami goes short and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Warner hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Switches to over the wicket and serves it in the channel outside off, on a length, David Warner opts to let this one go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A rare loosener by Mohammad Shami, short and wide outside off, David Warner looks to cut this away going delivery but does not connect. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Bowls it on a length, around off, David Warner blocks it out to mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it outside off, on a good length, David Warner dabs it away from his body towards backward point. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Shaping in sharply, on off and middle, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne tries to defend from the crease but gets beaten by the inward movement. Wears it on the back leg and the ball would have gone above the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles it in, on middle, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to access the leg side but gets squared up. Mishits it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Beauty! At 139 kph, on a good length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne fends at the away going delivery and misses. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it in the channel outside off, swinging away, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball scoots on its way to the keeper. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, on a full length, Marnus Labuschagne clips it nicely to deep square leg and keeps the strike with a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and defends. The ball rolls off his bat and trickles dangerously past the stumps. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time, going away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne covers his off stump and lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Keeps it outside off, on a fuller length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Tailing in, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and clips it straight to mid-wicket. 

Will there be a bowling change? No change as Mohammad Shami will bowl his fifth over on the trot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up, swinging away, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to let this one go. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Bowls it on middle, on a hard length, David Warner keeps this one out on the off side. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, On a good length, on off stump, the ball keeps a bit low but David Warner somehow manages to get his bat down in time. The ball rolls past the stumps safely and Warner is lucky to not drag this one back to the stumps. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Angled across, on off, on a good length, David Warner punches it wide of mid off where Rohit Sharma moves quickly to his right and denies a single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sprays it on the pads, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and tucks it through mid-wicket and collects three runs. 

That would have definitely hurt! Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on his unpadded thump looking to fend the ball away. The physios are out to check on him and have given him a painkiller. Marnus Labuschagne will continue batting and we are set to resume...

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Edged but safe! Keeps it in the channel outside off, swinging away, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up as he tried to defend. Gets an outside edge that drops well short of Shubman Gill at third slip. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch, that must have hurt! Shaping away, outside off, on a hard length, Marnus Labuschagne looks to leave the ball alone but gets surprised by the sharp bounce. Takes a blow on the left thumb and immediately removes his gloves. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and drops it in front of cover-point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out off the front foot. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back and darts this one in, on off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ball on the length. The ball nips back in sharply and wears it on thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne uses his feet and pushes it with hard hands to mid off where Rohit Sharma slips but makes a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Lands it fuller, on middle, David Warner looks to drive it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls towards backward square leg for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Angling in, on off and middle, David Warner keeps it out on the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Good running! Keeps it full, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on the front foot and pushes it to the right of mid on. Umesh Yadav pulls it back not before the batters run three. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Fuller and on middle as well, David Warner leans and bunts it back to the bowler. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Beaten! Tightens his line and bowls it just outside off, David Warner does get cramped for room but still looks to cut it hard. Gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, ! Streaky but they all count! Siraj angles it across, outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and slashes hard. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for his first boundary. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Drifts on the pads, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne drops it wide of short leg and calls Warner for a quick single. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and keeps it out on the off side. Siraj walks towards Labuschange in his follow through and has a few words to say. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Much fuller and on middle, David Warner solidly blocks it out towards Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Bye! Lands it just outside off, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball wobbles on its way to KS Bharat and eludes him. The batters sneak in a bye. 

Mohammad Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, In the corridor of uncertainty, around off, the ball jags back in sharply and Marnus Labuschagne lets it go. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner is underway now! Serves it full and on off, David Warner leans and times the drive past mid off. Umesh Yadav performs the chase and pulls it back. Warner opens his account with three runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner dab it along the ground to backward point. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls it full and tailing in, around leg, from 'round the wicket, David Warner gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad. India go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shami and opts not to review as the ball was sliding down leg. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel outside off, on a good length, shaping away, Marnus Labuschagne watchfully leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Sloppy stuff! Angles it on a good length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and glances it towards fine leg. Mohammad Shami there fumbles a bit and the batters sneak in an extra run. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj draws first blood and removes Usman Khawaja! Siraj pitches this one up, around off, from over the wicket, Usman Khawaja runs out of patience and pokes at the away going delivery. Pays the price as the ball catches the outside edge of his bat and KS Bharat behind the wicket pouches it safely. Mohammed Siraj is delighted and so are the rest of the Indian players. Siraj gets his reward for bowling consistent lines and len

Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets squared up a bit and works it towards mid off. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it on a good length and going across, outside off, Usman Khawaja lets it go through to the keeper. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time, on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it without much timing towards mid off. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, David Warner hangs back to defend but does not account for the sharp inward movement. Wears it on the thigh pad for a dot. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, An absolute snorter! Bowls it into the wicket and shaping away, on off, David Warner stays on the back foot to fend this one but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, David Warner and Australia are finally underway! Slightly shorter, on middle and leg, David Warner gets on his toes and tucks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length and outside off, David Warner drops this one in front of extra cover but the fielder there gets to the ball quickly and denies the single. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Close! Shaping in sharply, on middle, on a good length, David Warner hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Wears it high on the back leg and the ball rolls towards the slip cordon. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, On a hard length and tailing in, on middle, David Warner gets cramped for room and gets it from the inner part of the bat. A slight fumble at short leg but the batters decide not to run on the midfield. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Siraj starts with a maiden as well! Bowls it on middle, fuller as well, Usman Khawaja presents a straight bat and pushes it to mid on. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and swinging away, outside off, Usman Khawaja opts not to drive and lets it go.

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Usman Khawaja hangs back and pokes away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Around leg, on a length, Usman Khawaja tucks it off his hips but is unable to get it past Ravindra Jadeja at square leg. Australia yet to open their account. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and swinging in, on middle, Usman Khawaja gets forward and pushes it down the wicket. 

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, Starts on a good length and angling across, outside off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Shami starts with a maiden! Bowls it on a good length and shaping away, outside off, David Warner reaches out and dabs it to backward point. A probing first over by Mohammad Shami. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Back of a length this time, around off, David Warner gets on his toes and taps this one towards cover. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Keeps it at the stumps, on middle, David Warner hops and defends it towards mid on. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Beauty! Another in-dipper, on off, David Warner accounts for the movement and leaves the ball alone. The ball jags back in sharply past the stumps and KS Bharat dives full length to his right to make a good stop. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on middle, David Warner gets surprised by the sharp bounce and wears it on the thigh pad. 

Mohammad Shami to David Warner, Starts off on a good length, angling in on off, from 'round the wicket, David Warner watchfully gets behind the line and keeps it out to cover. 

We are done with the prematch formalities as we are set for the final to get underway and the umpires walk towards the center. The Indian players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions from Rohit Sharma before taking their respective positions on the field. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the inning for Australia and will want to negotiate the new ball in difficult conditions. Mohammad Shami has the brand new cherry in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play..

We are moments away from the start of the game. The Test Mace is being taken out to the middle as the two sets of players walk out and lineup for their respective national anthems. However, before that, there will a minute of silence for all the people who lost their lives in the train crash in Odisha. We will now have the Indian national anthem followed by the national anthem of Australia. 

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bowl first. Feels that the decision is based on the overhead conditions and reckons that the pitch will not change much. Informs that they are going with four seamers and one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Shares that leaving Ravichandran Ashwin out of the side, who has been a match-winner, is tough. Adds that you got to do the things that are needed for the team. On Ajinkya Rahane's return, he says that Rahane brings a lot to the

Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that they would have bowled first as well but it shouldn’t make much of a difference and hopefully, they can get some spin on Day 4 and 5. Informs that they are going with Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and himself as the fast bowlers. Claims that this pitch should suit Boland and with a bit of grass he will be a weapon for them. Mentions that they have been here for 10 days with some playing county cricket for longer so they are pretty fresh.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of India. They have elected to BOWL first.