INDIA vs AUSTRALIA 2nd Test Match BGT, 2023
100th Test win for India in the Test cricket history
India wins the match by six wickets as Cheteshwar Pujara tops it off with a four. They now enjoy a 2-0 advantage over the Ausis in the four-match series
India vs Australia 2nd Match Highlights: It’s been a fantastic Test match, but it was another three-day Test and Australia once again lost the plot mentally rather than physically, as India defeated Australia by six wickets to go up 2-0 in the test series that consists of four games.
At the conclusion of yesterday’s play, Australia was ahead thanks to a strong second-innings start from Travis Head. Although Ashwin broke through the top order and Jadeja finished them off with wicket-to-wicket straight balls, as Australia crumbled for a paltry score of 113, he finished with figures that were career highs of 7/42.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India on the chase to win the Second Test
Rahul went out cheaply, while Rohit ran himself out, giving India some trouble during the chase. Even though Kohli and Iyer were dismissed early on, Pujara maintained his position from one end, while KS Bharat added the final touches with his unbroken cameo (23). Now with this victory and 2-0 lead in the series, India keeps the series in their hands, which gives them a big boost in their bid to advance to the WTC Final in lords.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Star Player of the Match With Ball for India
As India romped to victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Jadeja took a career-high 7/42, and Ravichandran Ashwin also claimed three wickets. The squad successfully chased down the target with 6 wickets remaining, with Cheteshwar Pujara leading the way with an unbeaten 31.
As the first spinner to accomplish this feat in over 21 years, Jadeja’s five out of seven wickets were bowled dismissals, setting a record unto itself.
Early in the session, Ashwin got a wicket, reducing Australia to 65/2. The partnership of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne then advanced the innings, scoring 20 more runs until Ashwin dismissed Smith for only nine. In just 19 overs, Australia’s score reached 85/3.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Virat Kohli Could’nt Finish by himself
Todd Murphy refused to allow the Delhi crowd’s hometown hero to bat until the end of the game so that India would win. The spinner misfired a flighted ball outside the off stump in the 18th over of India’s chase, confusing the former Indian captain.
In an attempt to avoid the turn, Kohli moved a short distance down the wicket, but he was caught on the outside edge. Collecting the ball and removing the bails was a flawless move by Alex Carey.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Player of the Match
Ravindra Jadeja receives the man of the match award for his 10 wickets in this test match and also for his dream spell of 7/42 in 12 overs was the gaming-changing spell for Indians. Jadeja was at his best as he was bowling wicket to wicket and giving trouble to the Ausisi batsman, which eventually gave him the wickets and gave India the much-needed victory against Australia.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: What’s Next?
After successfully retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy, India will continue to play the four-match test series. With India having the leading of 2-0 they will go into the third test match on March 1st at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. If India wins this third test match they will win the series with one game remaining.
