India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Rohit Sharma Drops Travis Head, Huge Chance For India Goes Begging | Cricket News

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)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Head up to 49!

Back-to-back boundaries! Travis Head takes Jadeja on, and is now just a run away from another fifty. India’s bane has been relentless once again.

AUS 153/3 (55)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Huge appeal by Jadeja!

Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant go up with a massive caught-behind appeal on Travis Head. Rohit decides not to appeal, and it is the right call.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Both enter 40s

Travis Head and Steve Smith inch closer to their half-centuries. Partnership is well over 50 now. For the first time today, India look a little lost for ideas.

AUS 144/3 (54)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith-Head nearing fifties

Steve Smith is batting on 39, Travis Head is on 38. Looks like a matter of time before both batters are raising their bats, celebrating their half-centuries.

AUS 139/3 (53)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Steve Smith on song

Now Steve Smith looks much more like his old self. Beautifully timed once again and picks up 3 more runs. Saved at the boundary.

AUS 136/3 (51.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: India miss DRS!

Right after Smith’s boundary, Akash Deep follows up with two superb balls that swing past Smith. Replays show that Smith had actually gloved the second delivery, which India did not review!

India review an LBW decision right after that, and that is unsuccessful. Dramatic stuff at The Gabba, but kudos to Akash Deep for the comeback.

AUS 135/3 (50)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith getting in the groove

Straight, handsome, classy, FOUR. Steve Smith oozing class, and is up to 35. No pressure to go bonkers with Travis Head at the other end, and Smith is finding his feet nicely here.

AUS 131/3 (49.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Poor ball, 4!

Pitched up, on the leg side, and Travis Head pushes it towards fine leg again for an easy boundary. Rough start for Jadeja, Head motoring along now.

AUS 127/3 (49)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja now!

First over of spin! 48 overs down, and Ravindra Jadeja is now into the attack. Travis Head welcomes him with a flick to fine leg, and picks up 2.

AUS 123/3 (48.1)