India vs Australia, Live Score, Latest Updates, 2nd Test: India end on 172/3, trail by 154 as second day comes to close. Cummins tried hard till the last few seconds of the day to get Virat out. Phew, what a battle we witnessed today. Got another edge off the bat, but the ball landed inches away from second slip. Kohli returns unbeaten on 82 and Rahane on 51. The second India vs Australia Test is being telecast on Sony Sports Network. The Australia-India live streaming will take place on sonyliv.com. Click here to know when and where to watch the second Test between Australia and India. Day 1 report: Australia doggedly overcame a green-tinged Perth Stadium pitch in fierce heat to wrest back control of the second test on Friday after India had threatened to take advantage of some favourable bowling conditions on day one. The hosts, 1-0 down in the four-match series after losing the opener in Adelaide, reached stumps on 277 for six with captain Tim Paine unbeaten on 16 and Pat Cummins 11 not out. Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch and Travis Head all made half-centuries but none of them was able to really put their foot down on the gas as India pegged the Australians back on a grassy, drop-in wicket that occasionally played a few tricks. [caption id=“attachment_5725951” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Virat Kohli and Tim Paine, captain of the Indian and Australian teams respectively. AP[/caption] Recalled spin-bowling all-rounder Hanuma Vihari and quick Ishant Sharma claimed two wickets apiece to get the tourists back into the contest after the Australians had won the toss and batted through the first session without losing a wicket. Harris and Finch put together a 112-run opening partnership before India, playing four seamers with no specialist spinner, separated them when the pitch came roaring to life after lunch. The Indian tactics of targeting Finch’s pads were rewarded when quick Jasprit Bumrah trapped him lbw for 50 with a searing, full delivery in the midst of a probing spell. Usman Khawaja, who made an excruciating five off 38 balls, was the second batsman to fall, rashly cutting Umesh Yadav in a desperate attempt to break the shackles after being tied down by the Indian bowlers. Harris also departed before the second break to a rising delivery from Vihari, the opener steering the ball to first slip to end his 141-ball knock of 70. India captain Virat Kohli ensured that India maintained the pressure after tea when he snared a spectacular full-stretched, one-handed catch off Sharma to dismiss Peter Handscomb for seven as Australia crashed to 148-4. Head and Shaun Marsh watchfully dug Australia out of a hole, though, before the latter fell for 45 to a sharp Ajinkya Rahane catch at slip off Vihari. South Australian Head chanced his arm with an 80-ball 58, but needlessly holed out straight after India had taken the second new ball. “I think when you see the ball seaming off good parts of the wicket, dramatically at times, you need to tighten up but also cash in at other times,” said Finch. “We know their four quicks are world class and that it was going to be a challenge.” Vihari praised India’s fight and said the morning session on day two could shape the match. “Our plan was to be disciplined and I think we did very well in that aspect after bouncing back in all three sessions,” he said. “I think the first hour tomorrow will be very crucial. If we get them out below 320 then we are right back in the game.” Most of the 20,746 spectators at the new 60,000-seat stadium spent much of the day seeking refuge under the shelter of the stands with the temperature hitting 39 degrees Celsius. The test is the first at the ground after a 47-year run at the WACA and Australia will be keen to christen their new home by ending a run of six tests without a victory against an India side seeking a first series win Down Under. With inputs from Reuters
India vs Australia, Highlights, 2nd Test at Perth, Day 2, Full Cricket Score: Kohli, Rahane take visitors to 172/3 at Stumps
India vs Australia, Live Score: India end on 172/3, trail by 154 as second day comes to close. Cummins tried hard till the last few seconds of the day to get Virat out. Phew, what a battle we witnessed today. Got another edge off the bat, but the ball landed inches away from second slip. Kohli returns unbeaten on 82 and Rahane on 51.
 "India vs Australia, Highlights, 2nd Test at Perth, Day 2, Full Cricket Score: Kohli, Rahane take visitors to 172/3 at Stumps")
That brings us to close of day’s play. Two of India’s best batsmen are back among runs. For Kohli, it was a matter of time his bat started to do the talking. He missed to convert good starts in Adelaide into big runs. It is Rahane who after a very long time looks like finally getting a big one tomorrow. It is also not about the runs he is scoring but the way he is doing that. Looks free of all negativity and relaxed in the middle. The Indian fans have their fingers crossed.
Australia were punished for inconsistent spell of bowling, especially after Rahane came in. He started to attack and then there was no answer from Paine and Co. They are still 154 runs ahead in the game and as Michael Clarke said at the start of the day , for India to attain stranglehold in the match, they need to score 100 more than Australia’s. Paine needs to stop them from getting there.
We will be back tomorrow at 6.50 am sharp. Till then, take care and bye-bye.
Australian bowlers toiled hard but Indian batsmen were simply world class. More work for them tomorrow
An outrageously skilled day of cricket. According to Expected Wickets (xW) Australia bowled well enough to earn 8.09 (!) wickets but India have batted so well that they have only lost three. Pujara, Kohli & Rahane weathered a storm. #AUSvIND
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) December 15, 2018
Here’s what the Prof. thinks
The big thing or difference I have noticed.. is that the Indian batsmen read length better .. particularly Kohli, Pujara and Rahane.. simple footwork..
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) December 15, 2018
After 69 overs,India 172/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 82 , Ajinkya Rahane 51)
STUMPS, Day 2!
Cummins tried hard till the last few seconds of the day to get Virat out. Phew, what a battle we witnessed today. Got another edge off the bat, but the ball landed inches away from second slip. Kohli returns unbeaten on 82 and Rahane on 51.
After 68 overs,India 169/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 79 , Ajinkya Rahane 51)
Lyon’s last attempt to get a wicket goes in vain. Bowled 22 overs today, tight lines but could not get a single wicket which should be an achievement for Indian cricket team. Last over of the day coming gup.
After 67 overs,India 167/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 78 , Ajinkya Rahane 50)
In the last one and a half hour, Rahane has overshadowed Kohli for sure. Not only that, he has made people talk more about him than the three fast bowlers in the opposition’s ranks which is quite an achievement. Also, Cummins has been brilliant today, the wicket tally might be empty but he was near to a wicket on many occasions.
Not only helped India out of a worrisome position but gradually putting the visitors in a position of command
Top knock by @ajinkyarahane88. With masterly Kohli as anchor, India’s much-vaunted middle order pulling the team out of trouble and into a position of strength if the current pair remains unseparated till close
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 15, 2018
India are halfway there to Australia’s total
Incredible fightback from India. Both Kohli & Rahane taking the game to Australia and bedding in for the contest. Thoughts on the pitch? #AUSvIND
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) December 15, 2018
After 66 overs,India 163/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 74 , Ajinkya Rahane 50)
What a knock from Rahane. Has to be appreciated for the way he came and started taking on the bowlers. He got carried away after reaching the milestone, almost giving a caught and bowl to Lyon.
Some spectacular strokeplay on offer
Oh boy — that straight drive followed by the uppish back foot square drive. The first shot forcing Hazelwood to bowl shorter, the second shot anticipation of that changed length and cashing in. Neat.
— Prem Panicker (@prempanicker) December 15, 2018
After 65 overs,India 160/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 72 , Ajinkya Rahane 49)
Two boundaries in the over as Rahane keeps the score board ticking. What beautiful batting this is from the little man. Just one away from fifty.
After 64 overs,India 148/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 69 , Ajinkya Rahane 40)
Cummins continues. Decent over from him. Hazlewood warming up now. Think he will get one burst before the umpires call it a day.
Summed up very well
Today's been so sublime, so enthralling. Test cricket's always the best cricket but this has been at another level. #AusvInd
— Andrew Faulkner (@AndrewFaulkner9) December 15, 2018
After 63 overs,India 147/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 69 , Ajinkya Rahane 39)
Rahane comfortable on back foot abut every now and then comes down the track to play Lyon, which can be risky. Finch at shirt leg is the most aware fielder on the ground whenever Lyon is bowling. You just never know when that catch arrives.
After 62 overs,India 146/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 69 , Ajinkya Rahane 38)
Kohli stands 4 to 5 inches outside the crease. That is helping him deal with the swing and play the shots on the up. 7 more overs remaining today.
After 61 overs,India 142/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 65 , Ajinkya Rahane 38)
Lyon continues to bowl the same line. Looking for that extra bouncer off the pitch. The shot leg fielder is placed for that purpose.
After 60 overs,India 141/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 64 , Ajinkya Rahane 38)
Cummins has replaced Starc, who was looking a little tired. Kohli dealing in singles at the moment. Rahane too looking good. India in control of things.
After 59 overs,India 140/3 ( Virat Kohli (C) 63 , Ajinkya Rahane 38)
Bowling quicker in the air is Lyon from around the wicket to Kohli. Off the pitch his deliveries usually come at a good speed to the ball. Defending them as he bowls from round the wicket gives a good chance to short leg fielder for a catch.
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