Yashasvi Jaiswal combined game awareness with perfect shot selection while KL Rahul remained technically unflappable in an unbroken opening stand of 172 as India looked set to bat Australia out of the match with an overall lead of 218 runs on the second day of the opening Test here.
After skipper Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing 11th five-wicket haul decimated Australia for 104, young Jaiswal (90 batting, 193 balls) and seasoned Rahul (62 batting, 154 balls) decided to grind it out with some old-fashioned Test match batting by waiting for the loose deliveries and respecting good fast bowling.
The Indians showed their compact defense by scoring 88 runs in 31 overs during the post-tea session as Jaiswal inched towards a coveted ton on his maiden outing on Australian soil. With enough time at their disposal and signs of cracks appearing on the surface, this is going to be India's Test match to lose.
This story is from the November 24, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 24, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Pak Links of Gaurav Gogoi's Wife: Assam Govt Orders FIR
The Assam government has decided to file an FIR against Pakistani national Ali Sheikh, who allegedly had a close professional association with LS MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife, Elizabeth Gogol.
SIFF condemns 'Mrs' movie for bias
The Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), a prominent men's rights organization, has strongly condemned the movie 'Mrs.' for its \"biased and inaccurate portrayal of men\".
'I have never resorted to theatrics or made a scene to get something'
A day after Shiv Sena(UBT)'s lone MLA from the Konkan region Bhaskar Jadhav created shockwaves in the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, the veteran leader denied the accusations that his statement was a political stunt aimed at gaining a position.
Bhagwat stresses on unity of Hindu society
Says it is country's responsible community
10-man Real Madrid draw at Osasuna in charged game
Jude Bellingham's (pic, right) use of an English expletive to curse at the referee left Real Madrid a man down and unable to defend a lead as the La Liga leaders drew at Osasuna 1-1 on Saturday.
Ed Sheeran ends India tour
Singer wrapped up his India tour in Gurugram on February 15. He paused his concert briefly to help a fan who fainted
IPL to kick-off on Mar 22
The much-anticipated schedule of the 18th Indian Premier League was announced by the BCCI on Sunday with the league slated to commence from March 22 until May 25.
AP minister to represent state in textiles exhibition
The govt is aiming to use this event a platform for AP's artisans to connect with national and international markets
Fin minister expresses ire over payment of bills to Rushikonda Palace contractor
Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav expressed his displeasure over the issue of payment of bills to the construction contractor of \"Rushikonda Palace.\"
TTD to build four lane ring road upto Papanashanam
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has decided to construct a four-lane road from outer ring road to Papanasam at a cost of Rs 40 crore to reduce traffic problems in Tirumala.
