Second Test between Australia (445 & 89/7d) and India (260 & 8/0) ends in a draw as the 5-match series is level 1-1

[jnaveen1980]

You think smith will play that kinda shot for 4 runs if they were not trying to make a game out of this?

lol That is not a shot. He just got strangled down.

 

[Buffet]

You think smith will play that kinda shot for 4 runs if they were not trying to make a game out of this?

Smith was a regualr shot with reflex. Also, Then batsmen should have gone for shots from the get go. No point in not going for it if you plan to bat only 20 overs or so.

 

[Varun]

If we have to bat again, make Rohit open and put Pant at 3. If things go wrong, have Rahul at 5 to save us.

 

[Mrjungshook]

lol That is not a shot. He just got strangled down.

I am taking about the four that he hit.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Rain saving Australia from a massive humiliation. Celebration day for all Aussies and their chamchas.

Worst thing someone has said till now.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Rain is coming guys, Good night.

 

[Buffet]

Worst thing someone has said till now.

yah, lead is 228 so Aus is at 228/5

 

[Buffet]

Cummins woudn't want to come out to bat, he was out bowling only 15 overs ago.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Someone has asked a brilliant question on espn Cricinfo.
With the way australia just batted it may send india into a false sense of self belief for Melbourne.

 

[Hikaru]

Siraj has looked ordinary. Ashwin should replace him imo.

 

[Croma]

SIraj giving some freebie runs with his leg side bowling

 

[Croma]

Four!

12 runs scored off this SIraj over... They are picking up pace... Declaration will be close by.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Four!

12 runs scored off this SIraj over... They are picking up pace... Declaration will be close by.

Open your eyes brother. That man was Akashdeep.

 

[Croma]

SIraj takes out Head.. WOW!

 

[jnaveen1980]

60/6 THey have enough to save or win the test. India's chances are ridiculously low given the rain forecast

 

[Devadwal]

Worst thing someone has said till now.

India has already chased down 324 at the Same venue against australia .

Currently australia 245-6 and don't forget australia only have 2 bowler- Starc and Cummins .

But now not enough over left for india/ Australia to force a result.

One thing is sure if we have enough time left india would have gone for a win even they will not succeed .

 

[Buffet]

Add at least 40 more runs here.

 

[Hikaru]

With more rain likely, 270 should be good to force a win.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Amazing effort, go for the kill now.

 

[Devadwal]

Add at least 40 more runs here.

Why, give india 250 runs to score in 55 overs ( weather permitting)

Why they are afraid ??

 

[Mrjungshook]

India has already chased down 324 at the Same venue against australia .

Currently australia 245-6 and don't forget australia only have 2 bowler- Starc and Cummins .

But now not enough over left for india/ Australia to force a result.

One thing is sure if we have enough time left india would have gone for a win even they will not succeed .

Okay sir, no can beat your fantasies.

 

[Raja111]

Someone has asked a brilliant question on espn Cricinfo.
With the way australia just batted it may send india into a false sense of self belief for Melbourne.

The Aussie top order has been consistently poor across all three Tests, apart from Travis Head. So, dismissing them shouldn't instill any sense of self-belief whatsoever.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Seems 200 target is more than enough to win this test, Aussies are in driving seat.

 

[Mrjungshook]

The Aussie top order has been consistently poor across all three Tests, apart from Travis Head. So, dismissing them shouldn't instill any sense of self-belief whatsoever.

Now with Travis head back in hut?

 

[Devadwal]

Seems 200 target is more than enough to win this test, Aussies are in driving seat.

Than why are they afraid?? Give us 250 target in 55 overs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I know Australia is safe here. But this scorecard looks ugly for them. Atleast a couple of guys got out not exactly while playing shots.

 

[Ab Fan]

Aussies pushing for a win, good mindset. But I think India will survive 50 overs today.

 

[Croma]

Cummins destroying Akash

a 4 and a 6!

 

[Buffet]

Good shot from Cummins.

 

[Raja111]

Now with Travis head back in hut?

Travis Head is the only one who actually attacked and got out. The other five played exactly how they've played in all three Tests and got out in the same manner.

 

[Devadwal]

Australia is saved by rain @Rajdeep

This is repeat of oval test where shami and Bumrah partnership kill any chance of England winning and after indian bowler's were bundled out England in less than 2 session.

Never ever underestimated the indian.

 

[Mrjungshook]

That six was sent straight to akash deep mid wicket.
Lovely hit patty.

 

[Buffet]

Get 30 more runs

 

[jnaveen1980]

Get 30 more runs

They have enough runs.

 

[Hikaru]

They want 275

 

[Devadwal]

They have enough runs.

They are really scared of Pant .

55 over left and still they are not declared when target is already 260.

 

[Croma]

They keep bowling short to Cummins... He keeps slapping them for boundaries and sixes...

Such smart bowling

 

[Buffet]

Aus will need at least 50 overs to push for a win.

50 overs 300 runs. Can be a good target. May even 315 runs in 50 over. So next 5 overs make as many as posisble, to have 50.

 

[jnaveen1980]

INdia won't go after the target for sure

 

[Croma]

and a 6666666666666666666666666666

 

[jnaveen1980]

They keep bowling short to Cummins... He keeps slapping them for boundaries and sixes...

Such smart bowling

He has weakness against short ball. But that has to be bowled by faster bowlers. Not these guys.

 

[Buffet]

They are really scared of Pant .

55 over left and still they are not declared when target is already 260.

260 in 55 overs is not that hard with Jaiswal and Pant.

Need to make it 300 in 50 overs.

 

[Mrjungshook]

INdia won't go after the target for sure

Exactly
Because losing here will do more harm to their championship points and draw will make sure they still have a chance.
Australia has a sl series as well so they know they have many of opportunities.

 

[Devadwal]

INdia won't go after the target for sure

Yes 6 runs per over is not possible .

Why would we take risk when australia is scared to declared.

Stokes would have declared to force a result.

 

[Buffet]

They have enough runs.

Nah, 250-260 runs is not enough.

 

[Croma]

Bumrah is back... Will they take him on?

 

[Champ_Pal]

Aus are too scared to declare.

With more rain in forecast, Aus need as many overs as possible to get all 10 wickets.

 

[Croma]

Cummins skies a catch and Bumrah gets his 3rd

 

[jnaveen1980]

POintless batting by AUstralia lol THey have more than enough. No team can score 270 runs in 1.5 session on day 5 pitch

 

[Champ_Pal]

Took 1 ball for Bumrah to remove Cummins.
What a bowler.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Aus are too scared to declare.

With more rain in forecast, Aus need as many overs as possible to get all 10 wickets.

Tearing my hair out lol

 

[Devadwal]

260 in 55 overs is not that hard with Jaiswal and Pant.

Need to make it 300 in 50 overs.

Only way australia can win if india go for the target and its Only possible when RRR is around 5.

Now with 6RPO india is not going to chase the target .

Very poor captaincy from Cummins in this test. First when australia should have declared overnight score before start of the day 3 and now this.

 

[Mrjungshook]

POintless batting by AUstralia lol THey have more than enough. No team can score 270 runs in 1.5 session on day 5 pitch

Let's be honest. If it was not for championship points I am sure gambhir's ego would have let india go for the target and they are the only team who can actually do this.

 

[Champ_Pal]

POintless batting by AUstralia lol THey have more than enough. No team can score 270 runs in 1.5 session on day 5 pitch

Agreed. Aus are too scared to declare.

Not your typical Aussie mindset.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Cummins returned the favor. That six from Akashdeep was huge

https://twitter.com/x/status/1869233316114694540

 

[Champ_Pal]

With each passing over, the chances of a tame draw are increasing.

 

[Buffet]

POintless batting by AUstralia lol THey have more than enough. No team can score 270 runs in 1.5 session on day 5 pitch

Pitch is not doing that much though.

 

[Rajdeep]

Will India go for the runs?

275 target in around 50 overs.

Very tricky this

 

[jnaveen1980]

Finally they have declared. If rain comes after India loses 2 or 3 wickets then they will be kicking themselves.

 

[Croma]

274 to win in 54 overs?

STarc is pumped

 

[Devadwal]

Bumrah need 1 more wickets to complete his first 10 fer.

Now i hope they will not declared for another 5 overs.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Australia declared for 89/7 and lead by 274

India needs 275 to win.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Will India go for the runs?

275 target in around 50 overs.

Very tricky this

No they shouldn't. Our guys will get caught in slips if they go after this. You need to see off 30 overs to go after this bowling. By the time game will be out of their hands.

 

[Rajdeep]

Lets be honest, India needs rain.

 

[hamzie]

Very risky

 

[Croma]

I think Cummins didnt want Bumrah to get a 10-fer

 

[Champ_Pal]

Declared finally.

Wasted time and overs with brainless batting.

Let’s see how long Indian top order lasts

 

[Mrjungshook]

Bumrah need 1 more wickets to complete his first 10 fer.

Now i hope they will not declared for another 5 overs.

Net slow hai kya?

 

[Savak]

Lol at the Australian Commentators saying the Aussies lost quick wickets because they were looking to score quickly.

The reality is that Bhumrah owns Australia and India is Australia's boogie team.

 

[Hellion]

Lets be honest, India needs rain.

Let's be honest. Australia are the ones who benefited from rain. Didn't exposs their unfit 3 man attack.

 

[Devadwal]

274 to win in 54 overs?

STarc is pumped

25 useless runs for late declaration . if indian top order fall cheaply and we are reached the equation like australia need 4 wickets in just 5 overs than Cummins will regrets for this late declaration forever .

 

[jnaveen1980]

India can totally committ harakiri chasing wide balls. I won't rule that out one bit. Hope rain comes along

 

[Buffet]

Ok 275 runs is good enough. If some one can bowl good spell and rain can stay away then a decent chance to push for a win.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Will India go for the runs?

275 target in around 50 overs.

Very tricky this

We have Rohit and Kohli playing like bums. If India loses openers quickly, India will shut the shop.

 

[Vikram1989]

No they shouldn't. Our guys will get caught in slips if they go after this. You need to see off 30 overs to go after this bowling. By the time game will be out of their hands.

Same strategy as last gabba match.just target in blocks .no need to get in t20 mode rt away as we have far many passengers.

 

[Buffet]

If India wants then threy can now go for win here. It's hard target but not out of reach.

 

[Devadwal]

Best match figues by Indian seamers in Australia
9/86 Jasprit Bumrah Melbourne 2018
9/94 Jasprit Bumrah Brisbane 2024
8/72 Jasprit Bumrah Perth 2024
8/109 Kapil Dev Adelaide 1985

Clever tactics from Cummins to declared so Bumrah Never gets 10 fer.

 

[Devadwal]

If India wants then threy can now go for win here. It's hard target but not out of reach.

No thanks because Australia is scared to declared when lead were 250.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Let's be honest. Australia are the ones who benefited from rain. Didn't exposs their unfit 3 man attack.

The way India's batting has been baring pant, jaiswal (to some extent) and nitish reddy.
You can call ambrose to wake from sleep and tell him to bowl against this Indian batting and he will take 7 wickets and go back to sleep in which one wicket will be obviously of Virat playing at 11th stump line.

 

[kingusama92]

Only 2-3 quick wickets will create a real panic here.