AUS v IND 2nd Test : India gains upper hand on Day 2 as Rahane scores a stellar ton

India without the likes of Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma is really putting up a show at the MCG. With 35 runs on the board, debutant Gill impressed the Aussie bowlers with 45 runs but fell for Cummins’ tight lines before Pujara bites the dust for 17.

It seems Australia are making inroads in this game but Captain Rahane has shown a lot of maturity and grit with the help of other batsman. Vihari couldn’t convert the start he got but the most exciting talent Rishabh Pant came all guns blazing showing intent and most importantly sent Aussies a message that he is here to counter attack.

The way he played for his 29 really frustrated Aussies but he went of with flow that brought his downfall eventually. Cool head Rahane continues milking runs on the other side. Then came ‘Sir’ Jadeja who has been at the top of his form these days and supported Rahane big time.

In that order, skipper Ajinkhya Rahane scored 104* off 200 balls and Jadeja’s 40 shielding the lower order should be equally appreciated. Cummins took two wickets, Starc and Lyon shared one each. Aussies fielding has been poor today as they dropped 4 sitters. Heavy wind and slight drizzle after Rahane’s ton forced Umpires to call stumps.