IND vs AUS: Virat’s Controversial Wicket, Axar Strong Batting, the Match Reached an Exciting Turn

The game of the second day of the second Test of the ongoing series between India and Australia is over. The match at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium stands at such a critical juncture from where one good or bad session can change the whole picture. Although Australia had opportunities to take a stronger hold on this match, which they missed. At the moment his second innings has started and he has a lead of 62 runs but the threat looming over him on Indian pitches is not over yet.

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India Scored 262 Runs in the First Innings on the Basis of Axar

In response to Australia’s first innings 263, Team India scored 262 runs. Axar Patel, who came out to bat at number eight, scored the maximum 74 runs for India. Axar hit 9 fours and 3 sixes in 115 balls to restrict the visitors to a lead of just one run in the first innings. At one stage, India were 66 for 4 while the hosts were at 139 with seven batsmen walking back to the pavilion. From here, Akshar Patel along with R Ashwin handled the Indian innings. Patel and Ashwin shared a strong partnership of 114 runs off 177 balls for the eighth wicket.

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Controversial Decision to Dismiss Virat Kohli

The great Indian batsman Virat Kohli scored the second highest score for India. He scored 44 runs in 84 balls. Just when he looked set for a big innings, he fell victim to a controversial decision by field umpire Nitin Menon. He was given out LBW off the bowling of Matthew Kunhemann. Virat Kohli asks for a review. In the review, the ball was hitting both the pad and the bat at the same time. Everyone felt that Kohli would be declared not out, but it did not happen. With this decision, Virat Kohli himself also became a victim of LBW on the spinning ball of Matthew Kunhemann. After this Virat Kohli demanded a review. In the review, the ball was hitting both the pad and the bat at the same time. Everyone felt that Virat would be given not out, but it did not happen and Virat was given out. Virat Kohli himself also looked angry with this decision.

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Australia has a Lead of 62

By the end of the second day of the Delhi Test, Australia have scored 61 runs for one wicket in the second innings. First innings top scorer Usman Khawaja became the victim of Ravindra Jadeja on a personal score of 6 runs. Till stumps, Travis Head was on 39 and Marnus Labushen was standing at the crease after scoring 16 runs. The Indian team will have the most crucial time in the first session of the third day to make a comeback in the match. In the first session, Indian bowlers will have to attack strongly and try to bring maximum pressure on the visitors. If Rohit Sharma and Co leave even a single session loose, then this bet can slip out of their hands.