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Twitter Reactions: Steve Smith’s 34th ton eclipses Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli’s effort on Day 2 of the MCG Test – AUS vs IND

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The second day of the crucial fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground brought a rollercoaster of cricketing action. Australia initially dominated with a solid batting performance, but India’s response showed promise and danger, setting the stage for a gripping follow-up.

Steve Smith sizzles with an impressive ton

Australia resumed their innings with an overnight score of 311 for 6, with Steve Smith and Pat Cummins at the crease. Smith, in particular, had sublime touch, crafting his 34th Test century with a score of 140 off 197 balls, a batting masterclass. Cummins played the perfect complement, scoring a valuable 49, and together they formed an important partnership of 112 runs for the seventh wicket. Finally, Australia was left with 474, with jasprit bumrah leading the Indian attack, taking four wickets for 99 runs.

India’s opening counter-attack with Yashasvi Jaiswal

India’s innings began with an early jolt when captain Rohit Sharma was fired for three Pat Cumminsfollowed by KL RahulDeparture for the 27th, also towards Cummins. However, young Yashasvi Jaiswal and the experienced Virat Kohli managed to stabilize the innings, with Jaiswal playing an outstanding innings, scoring 82 off 121 balls, including his half-century. By the end of the afternoon session, India had reached 153 for 2, 321 runs behind but showing signs of counter-attack.

Also READ: AUS vs IND: Fans mercilessly roast Virat Kohli after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unfortunate exit on Day 2 of Melbourne Test

Jaiswal’s wicket causes collapse

The afternoon session was pivotal as India lost momentum. A mix-up led to Jaiswal’s exit, a moment that changed the balance of the game. Kohli, who looked set for a big innings, was caught by Smith Scott Boland for 36. The collapse worsened when Deep Akash Boland dismissed him for a duck, leaving India at 164 for 5 at stumps, with a deficit of 310 runs. RISHABH PANTS and Ravindra Jadeja were the unbeaten hitters, who were given the challenge of rebuilding on Day 3.

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