With India’s best batsman and captain, Virat Kohli returning home on paternal leave, India’s chances of winning the second test match looked very bleak. On top that, India’s primary bowler, Mohammad Shami got injured during the first test match when he was hit by a ball on his hand while facing a short delivery. India playing with a new captain and two new debutants, chances of failing were very high. Yet, the Indian team dominated all throughout the test match and showing exceptional class in batting and bowling. Best moments from the second test match: –
India stopping Australia – With only 195 on the board, the Australian innings came to an end with only Mathew Wade, Labuchagne, and Travis Head scoring well. Ravichandran Ashwin got rid of Steve Smith yet again and this time it was for a duck.
Debutants rocked – Both Shubhman Gill and Mohammad Siraj played their first international test match and it was against mighty Australia. In any case, they both performed exceptionally with Siraj taking a total of 5 wickets at the end of the match and Gill scoring 45 in the first innings and finishing the match in the second innings with a personal score of 35 not out.
Jadeja, pillar of the Indian team – Ravindra Jadeja replaced Hanuma Vihari as an all-rounder providing support to his team with both, batting and bowling. He scored a crucial 57 runs giving India a solid lead to victory!
