Travis Head continued his dominance over India, scoring a brilliant 152 off just 160 balls, while Steve Smith returned to form with his 33rd Test century, contributing 101 runs. Together, they forged a formidable partnership of 241 runs for the fourth wicket, propelling Australia to a commanding total of 405 for 7 by the end of Day 2 of the third Test at The Gabba.
Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, claiming five wickets for 72 runs, marking his 12th five-wicket haul in Tests. However, Mohammed Siraj struggled with discomfort in his leg and finished with figures of 1 for 97. Ravindra Jadeja had a disappointing outing, going wicketless for 76 runs. Despite Bumrah’s efforts, Australia’s batting depth and resilience put them firmly in control of the match as they aim to take a decisive lead in the series.
Highlights of Day 2 of 3rd Test Match between India and Australia
- Australia end Day 2 in full control with the score reading 405/7.
- Australia go past the 400-run mark in the 100th over of the innings
- Mohammed Siraj gets first wicket, dismisses Australia captain Pat Cummins for 22.
- Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head in quick succession, pacer registers five-wicket haul.
- Jasprit Bumrah broke 241-run stand as Steve Smith departed for 101!
- Steve Smith regained his mojo and slammed 33rd century. Australia 308/3.
- Travis Head slammed 9th Test century. Australia 231/3, take control over the game.
- Steve Smith hit half-century as he stitched a 100-run plus partnership with Travis Head.
- Travis Head slammed 18th half-century. Australia 155/3 on Day 2 against India.
- Australia 104/3 (S Smith 25*; J Bumrah 2/26) at Lunch on Day 2 against India in Brisbane.
- Mohammed Siraj felt some discomfort in his knee, and he went off the field. Not a good sign for India.
- Nitish Kumara Reddy ended Marnus Labuschagne’s misery and dismissed him for 12.
- Jasprit Bumrah got the better of Usman Khawaja early on Day 2 as the Aussie opener returned to pavilion after scoring 21.