INDIA V AUSTRALIA, THIRD TEST, DAY ONE
SCORE: India 109, Australia 4-156
SUMMARY: India captain Rohit Sharma survived two choices that ought to have been out within the opening over of the day, seemingly pointing to extra dominance from the hosts. But Australia, spearheaded by their trio of spinners, responded in critical style, working by way of India in simply 34 overs. Australia misplaced 4 wickets earlier than stumps however they’ve a 47-run lead after their finest day of a difficult sequence.
MAN OF THE MOMENT: Matt Kuhnemann was taking part in for Queensland lower than three weeks in the past, however the left-arm spinner had a day he’ll always remember, tearing by way of India’s top-order to complete with 5-16 – his finest haul in first-class cricket in simply his second Test. He joins Todd Murphy in producing a unprecedented efficiency in his debut sequence.
KEY MOMENT: Nathan Lyon ripping a fierce, low bouncing offbreak into the stumps of India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara set in movement a unprecedented collapse and signified how laborious this pitch can be to bat on.
STAT OF THE DAY: India’s 109 was their fourth-lowest Test whole at dwelling towards Australia and their innings was their shortest when it comes to balls since 2008.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It’s been a whirlwind. Like every night I’m sort of just pinching myself.” – Kuhnemann on his meteoric rise into Test cricket.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
