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IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Steve Smith OUT!

Rohit Sharma holds on this time! Excellent catch in the slip cordon. Steve Smith looks to drive and holds out to Rohit, who dives and takes it really well. A masterful century by Smith comes to an end, and he is applauded by The Gabba. 

Steve Smith – OUT – c Rohit b Bumrah – 101 (190)

AUS 317/4 (83)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Huge similarity to WTC Final

Mark Nicholas, on air, points out how this match is having a bizarre similarity to the WTC Final 2023. In that game, Australia were 76/3, before Smith and Head put up a 285-run partnership.

Today, Australia were 75/3, and Smith and Head have put up a 238-run stand. And it’s still going.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: STEVE SMITH 100!

A fabulous century by arguably the greatest Test batter of this generation. Steve Smith, take a bow. Masterclass. Patient, resilient at the start. And when the time came, he accelerated and put up a scintillating ton. 100 off 185 balls.

Steve Smith – 100* (185)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Akash Deep into the attack

Akash Deep has been trusted with the new ball from the other end. Steve Smith welcomes him with a stunning drive through mid-on for 4. Smith on 99!

AUS 307/3 (81.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head survives

Yashasvi Jaiswal took a diving catch at gully, but Head survives, because the ball hit the ground before it flew off. The umpires double check it, and it is not out.

AUS 302/3 (81)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head starts off with 4

New ball? No problem, says Travis Head. 300 up for Australia. First ball flies away for 4. Head now on 139, just 1 run shy of his score from the Adelaide Test.

AUS 301/3 (80.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: India take second new ball

Right, here comes the new ball that India so badly wanted. This could be Rohit Sharma’s final gamble at breaking this partnership. Jasprit Bumrah comes back into the attack. Can India find the all-important wicket?

AUS 297/3 (80)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: ‘ODI Mode’

David Warner, on air, criticises the field set by Rohit Sharma, saying that having so many fielders near the boundary has allowed Head to play in ‘One-Day’ mode. 

AUS 295/3 (79)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head nearing 150

Travis Head up to 132 with another brilliant shot down the ground that gets him 4. Australia nearing 300. Seems an incredible total, given Australia were on 65 at the 30th over mark.

AUS 290/3 (78)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith enters the nineties

Width again provided by Jadeja and Smith gives it a good whack through extra cover. Four more. Up to 90, and a hundred looks inevitable. 

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Good over by Siraj

Just the one run off Siraj’s over. Kept things tight, and slightly controls the run-rate post-Tea. 

AUS 277/3 (76)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj back

Mohammed Siraj back into the attack, replacing Nitish Reddy, and starts off with a ripper that flies past Head. 

AUS 276/3 (75.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith brimming with confidence

Poor bowling by Jadeja and Reddy post-Tea but Smith is not hestitating to attack at all. Timing to perfection. Another gorgeous cover drive, and brings up the 200-run partnership.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Steve Smith up to 80

Glorious cover drive from Steve Smith. Juicy half-volley and Smith pounces on it with glee. Into the 80s and his strike rate is above 50 now as well. Momentum completely with Australia.

AUS 268/3 (73.4)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: More and more runs

Two more boundaries in Jadeja’s over. Not quite sure what India’s plans are to overcome these 10 overs before the new ball. Steve Smith is increasing his run-scoring rate, and is into the seventies. He looks good for a hundred now too.

AUS 261/3 (73)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Rohit drops Head!

Very difficult chance, but a chance nonetheless! Travis Head edges it towards the slips, Rohit puts in a diving effort and gets fingers on the ball but not enough to hold on. Head survives, India’s misery compiles.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head continues to dominate

First ball from Reddy runs away for 4. Straight down the ground, classy. Reddy responds with some short stuff, which is called a wide.

AUS 242/3 (71.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah-Akash Deep rested

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep will not be bowling any time soon. Nitish Reddy will follow up Jadeja after Tea.

The frontline pacers are being saved to strike with the new ball.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: ‘Head’ache

Ravi Shastri mentioned the term ‘Head’ache on air earlier today, to signify the damage being caused to India by Travis Head so far. Can India stop it in the final session of Day 2?

AUS 234/3 (70)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Second new ball

India will be relying on the second new ball, which can be taken after 80 overs. That will be India’s best bet to stop the rampage put on by Travis Head and Steve Smith at the moment. 10 overs to go till the new ball. Jadeja will start us off post-Tea.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: We are back!

Action is set to resume after Tea. How much more can Travis Head and Steve Smith add? Can India strike with the second new ball? Decisive session coming up, in the context of this Test match.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: India out of ideas

There’s almost a sense of inevitability about Travis Head, and India have not helped proceedings either. The disciplined bowling at the start of the session has faded away, and the field has been opened up by India captain Rohit Sharma, instead of more pressure being put on Head and Smith.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: TEA

TEA on Day 2. Sensational knock by Travis Head, and the duo of him and Steve Smith are still unbeaten. An entire session batted, 130 runs added. 

Head on 103*, Smith 65*

AUS 234/3 (70)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: A daunting statistic

Here’s a crazy stat: Australia have always won a Test match where Travis Head has scored a century. Bad omen for Team India.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: TRAVIS HEAD 100

Special, special knock by Travis Head. 9th Test century. The Gabba rises to applaud one of world cricket’s finest at the moment. A flick through the leg side off Bumrah to get to the milestone.

Travis Head – 101* (115)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: More runs from Smith

Steve Smith has now truly switched gears. This has been an excellent knock, and he has taken his time and played the knock to perfection. 4 more, Reddy going for runs here.

AUS 226/3 (67.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith with the glorious

Beautiful cover drive from Steve Smith. Batting conditions are impeccable right now at The Gabba, and Smith is growing in confidence too! Picks up 3 runs.

AUS 222/3 (67)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head up to 98!

Game-changer. Travis Head. Spectacular shot. Attacks Bumrah, brilliant shot past mid-on and into the fence.

AUS 219/3 (66.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith in the action now!

With not many overs to go till the new ball, Australia are taking their chances. Well past 200 and Smith gets into the act. Pulls it away, through mid-wicket, for 4.

AUS 214/3 (66)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head into the 90s

Travis Head is nearing that century thick and fast. Back-to-back hundreds seem like a matter of time now. Fantastic cut shot off Nitish Reddy to get to 92.

AUS 209/3 (65.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head up to 80

100 balls, 80 runs. 10 boundaries in the process. This has been a fantastic knock by Travis Head, in a pressure situation no less when he walked in to bat.

AUS 196/3 (63.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 50 for Smith!

A resilient, patient, and ultimately classy knock by Steve Smith. 50 off 128 balls. He has done the hard work, he has riden his luck, and he has given Australia a fabulous platform.

AUS 191/3 (63)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Runs flowing for Head

Thick edge, goes over he slip cordon, and towards third man for 4. Up to 70 now, Travis Head. Australia have taken full advantage of the good batting conditions.

AUS 183/83 (61.4)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 100-run partnership

A powerful pull shot for 4 by the mighty Travis Head, and brings up the 100-run partnership between him and Smith. Head has scored 65 of that 100. 

AUS 177/3 (61.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Travis Head 100

No, he hasn’t hit a hundred just yet, but his average for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has now hit the three-figure mark. Sensational consistency and performance from Travis Head. By far the highest run-scorer of the series so far.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 60 overs done

What a difference the second 30 overs have been compared to the first. 105 runs added in the last 30 overs, thanks in large part to Mr. Travis Head.

AUS 170/3 (60 overs)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Four more!

The upper cut once again! No one deep at third man or deep point, and Head takes full advantage. Head up to 57.

AUS 167/3 (59.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith up to 46

Smith just 4 runs away from a fifty. He has hung in there, had his lucky escapes, and ultimately reaped the rewards for his patience and class.

AUS 162/3 (58)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Australia cruising

Drinks, then. This has been a mighty second session so far for Australia. Yes, there have been a few good balls and near chances for India, but mostly, it has been solid work by Smith and Head. 

54 runs added in 13 overs after Lunch.

AUS 158/3 (56)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 50 for Travis Head!

Another high quality innings from Travis Head. 18th Test match half-century. Came in with India’s bowling on top and troubling, and ahs played another special knock. Reaches his half century in just 71 balls. 

AUS 156/3 (55.3)