Twitter Reacts After Indian Bowlers Lead Visitors Fightback On Day 02
Updated - 18 Dec 2020, 06:15 PM
An enthralling day of Test match cricket at the Adelaide Oval saw as many as 15 wickets tumble as Indian bowlers helped knocked over Australia for 191 to take a 53-run-lead after the culmination of the first innings. At Stumps, India had moved to 1/9 after six overs to take their overall lead to 62.
Starting the day at 6/233, India would have hoped for the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha to take the first innings total close to the 300-run-mark.
But, instead, we saw yet another abject surrender by the Indian lower-order as they folded inside a mere 11 runs with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins doing the bulk of the damage.
India started their bowling attack with Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav, and even though the duo gave nothing away, they were guilty of not making the Australian opening duo of Matthew Wade and Joe Burns play enough deliveries.
But just as it looked like an easy passage of play was in-store for the Aussie openers, the change of end worked wonders from Jasprit Bumrah as he trapped both Wade and Burns LBW. The rub-of-the-green went India’s way in both the DRS reviews taken by the openers with the ball-tracking displaying ‘Umpire’s Call’.
Marnus Labuschagne survived a few nervy calls at the start of his innings. He was squared up by Bumrah on the third delivery that he faced. Saha made a valiant effort but could not grasp the edge.
Labuschagne got yet another life when Jasprit Bumrah dropped a regulation catch at the boundary off the bowling of Mohammed Shami at the stroke of the Dinner break.
Unfortunately, Indian catching was once again pathetic, to say the least. After Jasprit Bumrah, Prithvi Shaw joined the party when he dropped a regulation catch off Labuschagne, giving the right-hander the third chance.
Ravichandran Ashwin led the charge for India; Time Paine scores a crucial 50 after Australia slumped to 7-111
Ashwin looked in beautiful rhythm right from the outset and the rewards came in thick and fast for the off-spinner as he claimed yet another scalp in the form of Travis Head, who was lulled into an ill-fated drive, which he gobbled safely.
Ashwin chipped in with yet another scalp, this time thanks to a screamer of a catch by skipper Virat Kohli at mid-wicket to send back the debutant Cameron Green.
Yadav trapped Marnus plumb in front for 47 before he bounced out Pat Cummins to leave Australia reeling at 7/111.
It could have easily been 8/113 but for another dropped catch by an Indian fielded- this time Mayank Agarwal- who dropped a regulation catch of Tim Paine after the latter top-edged a Jasprit Bumrah bumper.
Paine added another 24 runs with Josh Hazlewood before a stunning catch by Cheteshwar Pujara at 1st slip brought an end to Australia’s innings, 53 runs still in arrears to India.
Prithvi Shaw was once again dismissed by an incoming delivery- this time by Pat Cummins- but Mayank Agarwal and nightwatchman Jasprit Bumrah ensured that India did not lose any more wickets and went at stumps at 1/9.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the 2nd day’s play-
Prithvi Shaw has to go back to the drawing board in whatever manner he can. India need to take a step back from him. Kohli goes after this Test and Gill comes in. Prithvi may squeak in, but should not. Pick a team, not a player. #AUSvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) December 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/im_yash2307/status/1339894801567678464
Lead 53. Umesh 3-40. Has aptly stepped up for Ishant Sharma. Shami was brilliant and probably will get wickets later in the second innings. #AusvInd
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) December 18, 2020
Few would have seen this coming, but Tim Paine has the most fluent innings of the match so far. #INDvAUS
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) December 18, 2020
Ashwin once again underlined the importance of variety in a bowling attack. Before Test, some were suggesting all pace attack because generally spinners struggle with pink ball. But, Ash is a class act and always ready for a challenge. #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) December 18, 2020
The law of Indian bowling –
top order: target the edge
middle order: target the stumps
Tail: target the middle of the bat— Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) December 18, 2020
India's lower order vs Opposition's lower order pic.twitter.com/5aTNEPIhnO
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) December 18, 2020
Tim Paine's best Test innings? #AUSvIND
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) December 18, 2020
Et tu Mayank? What is happening with India's fielding?! #AUSvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) December 18, 2020
The fielders will break the heart of these bowlers eventually.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) December 18, 2020
This is the Umesh Yadav at his best even with the old ball. Marnus Labuschagne Absolute plumb and gone for 47 runs. Three chances but Marnus scored only 47 runs. Brilliant bowling Umesh Yadav. #NZvPAK
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) December 18, 2020
In 13 innings in Australia, this is the fifth time Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed by a ball on his stumps from the quicks. He averages just 19 against such deliveries. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/6B7WObJG5I
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) December 18, 2020
Ball has already started to stay low once in a while…..and Australia has to bat last. ?? c’mon India, let’s not forget that Kangaroos ? have a long and strong tail. Finish strong. #AusvInd ✊
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 18, 2020
While there was talk about pacers before this Test someone I forgot said Ashwin will make an impact. Oh now I remember … https://t.co/kelxfNK4fa
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 18, 2020
At tea on Day 2 Australia 96/5 and Labuschagne 46/3. Who would have thought?! #AUSvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) December 18, 2020
Test Crkt …Lovely Test Crkt..there’s nothing fake about it..!! Come on Indns press the ‘killer instinct’ button now..& don’t release pressure until the job is done…all the best Fellas..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) December 18, 2020
First time Aust have been 5 down for under 100 since Smith and Warner were available again #AusvInd
— Daniel Brettig ? (@danbrettig) December 18, 2020
Unfortunately for the rest of the World the Aussies look like they have found a very very good all rounder in Cameron Green … #AUSvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1339839856764182528
Ashwin showing why he should always been on the team sheet in Tests. Irrespective of opposition, conditions or colour of ball! #AUSvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) December 18, 2020
70/4 and the most important session has not started yet #Twilight #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/WhnagIj2qs
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) December 18, 2020
In 2018, minus Smith, Aust were 4-87 #AusvInd
— Daniel Brettig ? (@danbrettig) December 18, 2020
Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling average:
at Adelaide Oval – 32.84
at other Australian grounds – 55.12#AUSvIND— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) December 18, 2020
Yessss !!! AshWIN ?????? #IndvAus
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) December 18, 2020
india are carrying on their catching form from the T20s #AUSvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) December 18, 2020
ANOTHER chance for Marnus! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/zl25xRJjIX
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 18, 2020
Since the start of 2018, India have caught just 78% of the chances to come their way.
Only West Indies, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh are worse. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/vovDq7MkCD
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) December 18, 2020
The fielders are essential support services to the bowlers. Can't let them down.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 18, 2020
Massive moment that catch drop – But trusting Boom and co. to not let that become a turning point. Such a sight watching this outfit bowl well in tandem .. #INDvAUS
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) December 18, 2020
Bumrah in T20 mode there while dropping the catch. More worried about saving the boundary than pouching the ball. Big miss #AUSvIND
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) December 18, 2020
Pic 1)How we see Bumrah effort
Pic 2)How Bumrah imagined his effort#AUSAvIND pic.twitter.com/3slMIDkv25— Abhinav (@Abhisayss) December 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/ZindaaLash/status/1339817235821461504?s=19
Things were so good for Bumrah until this moment! He was in two minds whether to catch it or to throw it inside boundary! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Teaq7zhSDX
— crictrend.com (@crictrend_) December 18, 2020
What was that, Bumrah? ?
— नम्रता (@_Namrataa) December 18, 2020
Jasprit Bumrah – 2 – 8 in 8 overs. Stuff you like to see. ?#AUSvIND
— Jay (@bhavsarJ2_0) December 18, 2020
Jasprit Bumrah bowling average by spell in Australia:
First spell – 52.00
Second spell – 15.00
Third spell – 6.80#AUSvIND— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) December 18, 2020
Omg! That wasn't a really tough chance. Good short ball.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) December 18, 2020
BOOM BOOM?#AUSvIND
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 18, 2020
Walking wicket walks off.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) December 18, 2020
AUS – 29 for 1, 16 overs.
But it is about showing 'intent' on this pitch 🙂
The conditions demand patience.
And as the KK ball gets softer, even more imperative for India to maintain their discipline.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) December 18, 2020
Runs added after the fall of 5th wkt by India in Tests this year
Wellington, 1st inngs: 64 (101/5-164)
Wellington, 2nd inngs: 43 (148/5-191)
Christchurch, 1st inngs: 48 (194/5-242)
Christchurch, 2nd inngs: 40 (84/5-124)
Adelaide, 1st inngs: 48 (196/5-244)#AUSvIND https://t.co/0EFAA5orKq— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) December 18, 2020
For the first time in this century Australia today took 28 balls to score their first run in a Test innings. #AusvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) December 18, 2020
Bad luck Wade. But happy that the openers batted for 14 overs before losing a wicket.
— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) December 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1339789080792608768?s=19
The Indian cricket team is highly evolved. No tail.
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) December 18, 2020