13:01 (IST)
A very long day comes to an end. India bowled well to curtail Aussies to 338. Great hundred by Steve Smith before Jadeja ran him out. He also took four wickets, two with yorkers (yes you read it right). He was a livewire in the field and produced dividends with the ball. Rohit and Gill gave India a solid base. Both back to the hut now. Gill did score his maiden fifty. Rahane and Pujara in the middle got better with time spent on the pitch. Rahane will face the first ball tomorrow. We will see you again at 3.30 am IST tomorrow. Remember the Day 3 begins at 4.30, so do Day 4 and 5 to make up for overs lost due to rain on Day 1.
See you tomorrow, take care and good bye.
13:00 (IST)
After 45 overs,India 96/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 9 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 5)
Stumps on Day 2, folks!
Starc completes the last over of the day. Some short stuff to finish. Pujara lets everything beyond his reach go. India walk back on Day 2 at 96/2. Mammoth task ahead tomorrow.
12:55 (IST)
After 44 overs,India 96/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 9 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 5)
Lyon is done for the day and India should be feeling lucky as he has bowled with a lot of skill but will go back without opening his wickets account. One more over to go today.
12:52 (IST)
After 43 overs,India 96/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 9 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 5)
Pujara looking assure with each ball being faced. Two overs remaning now. Visitors would be happy go back with eight wickets still in hand. Lyon to bowl his last over of the day next.
12:48 (IST)
After 42 overs,India 96/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 9 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 5)
Lyon continues. Agression from Pujara as he steps out and hits it between mid on and midw-wicket and collects three more. Two back to back 3s from him after playing 33 balls for no runs.
12:44 (IST)
After 41 overs,India 93/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 6 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 5)
Starc continues. Pujara good with the leaves and body behind the bat. Fullish delivery from Starc to finish the over as Pujara pushes it to long off and collects three.
12:40 (IST)
After 40 overs,India 89/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 4)
Close LBW call for Rahane. Lyon brought it in, Rahane padded it but the ball was missing the off stump. Saved. Just 1 off the over.
12:35 (IST)
After 39 overs,India 88/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 3)
Starc back on. Did not look at his best early on, here's another chance to shine. Coming round the wicket to Pujara, good ploy. Different lengths as well. Yorkers, bouncers and back of length all in one over.
12:29 (IST)
After 38 overs,India 88/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 3)
Oh again, that odd ball stays low this time off the spinner, and that too off Lyon. Came in sharply and stayed low, would have been a clear LBW or bowled had Rahane missed that. Last phase of the day's play has become very, very exciting.
12:26 (IST)
After 37 overs,India 86/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 1)
Cummins continues. The fourth ball of the over stayed very low but Pujara was alert enough to bring the bat down in time. Hit the toe of his bat. It will create doubts in the batsman's mind for sure. Some nice solid blocks in the over.
12:22 (IST)
After 36 overs,India 86/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 1)
Lyon completes a quick over. Rahane gives respect to all six balls. He is 1 off 14 and not in hurry. A maiden.
12:19 (IST)
After 35 overs,India 86/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 1)
Cummins continues, mix of good length, back of a length and he keeps nipping it in too Pujara. Another maiden for him. Pujara will take his time against Cummins.
12:15 (IST)
After 34 overs,India 86/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 1)
Lyon continues. Rahane playing him cautiously. India cannot afford to lose one more wicket here. Two of India's most experienced batters in the middle, need to bat long.
12:12 (IST)
After 33 overs,India 86/2 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 3 , Ajinkya Rahane (C) 1)
After an error-free 50, comes a ball that draws him forward and takes the outside edge to the fielder. Rahane has come in to bat at No 4. Cummins yet again the demolisher. India would hope he continues the good form.
12:07 (IST)
OUT! Gill's gone. Great length from Cummins, draws Gill foward and the ball takes the outside edge to Gully where Green takes a good low catch to his left. A good inning comes to an end just like that. Shubman Gill c Green b Cummins 50(101)
12:05 (IST)
After 32 overs,India 85/1 ( Shubman Gill 50 , Cheteshwar Pujara 3)
Fifty for Gill. His first. Fine, fine knock so far. There is calmness and ease in him. And along with a great skill set, he is set to bat for India for many many years. Must be one of the many fifties and tons to follow. Lyon completes another good over.
12:02 (IST)
After 31 overs,India 84/1 ( Shubman Gill 49 , Cheteshwar Pujara 3)
Cummins from one end and Lyon from another, a difficult period for Pujara and Gill. They keep coming at you, discipline and consistency is their forte. Some good leaves and blocks from Pujara in the over before ball beating the outside edge.
11:58 (IST)
After 30 overs,India 84/1 ( Shubman Gill 49 , Cheteshwar Pujara 3)
Lyon getting spin and bounce, Pujara in two minds whether to play on front foot or on back foot. One came in sharply, hit top of his right pad, almost hit the top of off. Was a late leave by Pujara. He is unsure of playing Lyon on front foot and shaky on back foot. He is off the mark though with a 3.
11:54 (IST)
After 29 overs,India 81/1 ( Shubman Gill 49 , Cheteshwar Pujara 0)
Cummins back on. If there's one bowler, Gill has had issued playing it is Cummins. He seams one away again and Gill was in two minds playing that. Gill just one short of a fine half century.
11:49 (IST)
After 28 overs,India 75/1 ( Shubman Gill 43 , Cheteshwar Pujara 0)
Lyon continues. Gill using his feet well against the spinner. Four off the first ball. Lyon goes round the wicket with leg slip and short leg in place. Gill collects one nevertheless. Pujara also had a packed leg side field. Dot to finish.
11:46 (IST)
FOUR! Gill steps out against Lyon and drives him through covers for four more
11:45 (IST)
After 27 overs,India 70/1 ( Shubman Gill 38 , )
Hazlewood dismissed Rohit, who was getting restless for no reason. Checked the shot at last minute after deciding to have a go at the bowler on front foot. Opening partnership now broken.
11:43 (IST)
OUT! Rohit is gone, Hazlewood removes with with a stunning low catch off his own bowling. Rohit checked the shot at the last minute and it hung in air, for Hazlewood to catch it in his follow through. India one wicket down. Rohit c and b Hazlewood 26(77)
11:39 (IST)
After 26 overs,India 68/0 ( Rohit Sharma 24 , Shubman Gill 38)
Lyon vs Gill, he pitches the first ball full and Gill drives it beautifully for four through extra cover. Lovely shot and class written all over it. Two off the last ball.
11:36 (IST)
After 25 overs,India 62/0 ( Rohit Sharma 24 , Shubman Gill 32)
Kind of a pact between Rohit and Gill hold one end each. Finally, a single off the last ball of the Hazlewood over. So it will be Gill vs Lyon in the next over.
11:32 (IST)
After 24 overs,India 61/0 ( Rohit Sharma 24 , Shubman Gill 31)
Brilliant review taken by India and Rohit, that looked out in real time. Rohit had stepped out but checked his shot last minute, the ball came in, bounced and caught Rohit off guard, fortunately for Rohit, it did not touch the glove or bat before going to the short leg fielder. Lyon that he had him but the no evidence to give it out.
11:25 (IST)
After 23 overs,India 61/0 ( Rohit Sharma 24 , Shubman Gill 31)
Gill continues to play like he is into his 90th Test. There is such an ease and calm in his batting and on back foot, he is at home. The pull shots are coming off pretty well and you tell that with the sound coming off the bat. He is majestic to watch and maybe after preparing himself at tough MCG, the good batting conditions at SCG is the place where he gets his first big one. He looks set to be honest although he is still on 31.
11:22 (IST)
FOUR! That is just beautiful, wow, Gill gets another short one, in total control he pulls it on back foot for four runs.
11:21 (IST)
After 22 overs,India 52/0 ( Rohit Sharma 24 , Shubman Gill 27)
Wade cops a blow at short leg on his shoulder now with Rohit sweeping. In morning he was doing the same to Vihari. Rohit is looking to bring sweeps into play and this will make Lyon very happy, he has the tendency to miscue these sweeps.
11:17 (IST)
After 21 overs,India 50/0 ( Rohit Sharma 22 , Shubman Gill 27)
Great assurance in Gill's display of guts and skill. He faced the World No 1 pacer in back to back overs and managed to come on top. Hazlewood comes on was interested with a caught behind against Gill but umpire Reifell turned it down. Aussies did not go for review and rightly so, there was no bat involved.
11:15 (IST)
Big praise from a legend for a batter who's just two matches old in Test cricket!
For someone playing only his 2nd test match @RealShubmanGill looks very assured at the wicket. Good solid defence, positive stroke play and clarity of thought. Definitely has a very bright future for India in all the 3 formats. #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 8, 2021
11:13 (IST)
After 20 overs,India 50/0 ( Rohit Sharma 22 , Shubman Gill 27)
Lyon continues, with the same line of attack to Rohit and Rohit has so far been patient. The battle continues. Pitching it outside off and spinning it in. Rohit okay to defend it all. Another maiden.
11:10 (IST)
After 19 overs,India 50/0 ( Rohit Sharma 22 , Shubman Gill 27)
Cummins continues. Fifty-run stand comes up between Rohit and Gill. This is a solid base for India. Cummins now going short against Gill.
11:06 (IST)
After 18 overs,India 48/0 ( Rohit Sharma 22 , Shubman Gill 25)
Lyon continues. Nice lines from Lyon to Rohit, he is beginning to look good with each passing over. Good little contest between him and Rohit. A maiden.
11:04 (IST)
After 17 overs,India 48/0 ( Rohit Sharma 22 , Shubman Gill 25)
Cummins continues. Gill is patient. Is in hurry. Defended well for first five balls before collecting two off the last ball. Just two off the over. For the last few overs it has been Lyon vs Rohit and Cummins vs Gill.
11:02 (IST)
After 16 overs,India 46/0 ( Rohit Sharma 22 , Shubman Gill 23)
Lyon got too predictable with length, Rohit confirmed the length and then stepped out to smash a six. Four balls later, he paddle sweeps Lyon because there was no at fine leg. He is playing with the field really well.
11:02 (IST)
FOUR! Rohit paddle sweeps Lyon for four to fine leg region where there was no one placed
10:57 (IST)
SIX! Lyon flights the ball and this time Rohit steps out and clears the long on boundary ropes easily.
10:56 (IST)
After 15 overs,India 34/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 22)
Great contest between Gill and Cummins, who are KKR teammates. Gill must have played Cummins a lot on the nets. And here at SCG, they are up against each other. Gill has so far been very defensive against him but the odd bad ball has been hit for runs as well.
10:52 (IST)
After 14 overs,India 34/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 22)
First sight of Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, as he comes into the attack. Rohit confidently defends him throughout the over on front foot. Lyon starts off with a maiden.
10:48 (IST)
After 13 overs,India 34/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 22)
Cummins goes slightly short and Gill begins to look much more comfortable. He needs to hit the same good length and bring it in to Gill to test his skills. He went wider and shorter and Gill is always ready to hit those balls for four.
10:47 (IST)
FOUR! Short and wide from Cummins, Gill cheekily ramp shot to collect four to wide third man
10:44 (IST)
After 12 overs,India 28/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 16)
Hazlewood continues. One of those tracks where if the batsmen negate the new ball, there are plenty of runs and Rohit, Gill have played 12 overs now. They need to carry on.
10:40 (IST)
After 11 overs,India 28/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 16)
Cummins from the other end. Nice line. Seaming it in consistently to Gill, who is blocking well. Gill vs Cummins would be exciting to watch in the coming overs.
10:36 (IST)
After 10 overs,India 26/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 14)
Hazlewood starts off with a jaffa, Rohit had no answer to it. Seams away sharply after pitching on good length. Rohit has looked solid in his short stay so far, has looked to bat with straight bat. Short balls have been pulled. Is in no hurry to score. Huge LBW appeal against him, but Aussies did not go for a review after umpire turned it down, seems height was an issue.
10:32 (IST)
Players return after tea. Hazlewood to bowl the first over of the third session. 36 overs to be bowled.
10:11 (IST)
After 9 overs,India 26/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 14)
Make that three maidens in a row, as Cummins bowls out the final over of the session. India head to tea with the scoreboard reading 26/0 — both openers getting off to decent starts on a pitch that is still a lively one to bat on. We’ll be back in 20 minutes time for the final session of the second day.
10:08 (IST)
After 8 overs,India 26/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 14)
Loud appeal for caught-behind by Tim Paine off the fourth delivery after an out swinger from Hazlewood travels close to Rohit’s outside edge, with almost nobody joining him, not even the bowler. Another maiden for Hazlewood.
10:03 (IST)
After 7 overs,India 26/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 14)
First bowling change of the innings, with Pat Cummins replacing Mitchell Starc. The top-ranked pacer starts off the day with a maiden. Gill plays another lovely drive off the fifth, but is intercepted by an agile Labuschagne at extra cover.
09:59 (IST)
After 6 overs,India 26/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shubman Gill 14)
Gill tucks the ball away through square leg for a single off the first delivery. Dot off the next three, before Rohit brings out the pull shot — a white-ball classic of his — to a short delivery from Hazlewood off the fifth, collecting a second boundary in the process. Five off the over.
India vs Australia 2020 Live score and latest update of 3rd Test at Sydney: A very long day comes to an end. India bowled well to curtail Aussies to 338. Great hundred by Steve Smith before Jadeja ran him out. He also took four wickets, two with yorkers (yes you read it right). He was a livewire in the field and produced dividends with the ball. Rohit and Gill gave India a solid base. Both back to the hut now. Gill did score his maiden fifty. Rahane and Pujara in the middle got better with time spent on the pitch. Rahane will face the first ball tomorrow. We will see you again at 3.30 am IST tomorrow. Remember the Day 3 begins at 4.30, so do Day 4 and 5 to make up for overs lost due to rain on Day 1. See you tomorrow, take care and good bye.
Following David Warner's departure for five, the hosts recovered to 166 for two at stumps after more than three hours' play was lost due to persistent drizzle at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Labuschagne was not out 67 while Steve Smith reached double figures for the first time this series with an attacking unbeaten 31. Pucovski contributed 62 in an impressive maiden Test innings.
Fellow debutant Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj, in only his second Test, shared the wickets in a clash both sides are desperate to win with the four-match series level at 1-1.
After captain Tim Paine won the toss and chose to bat in front of 8,692 socially-distanced fans, just under the quarter of capacity allowed, the rain started falling 35 minutes into the opening session.
It was enough time for Siraj to grab the key wicket of Warner on his return from injury, caught by Cheteshwar Pujara to put Australia on the back foot.
But a 100-run partnership between Pucovski and Labuschagne swung the momentum back in Australia's favour before the 22-year-old fell lbw to Saini.
"It was a pretty incredible experience, it meant everything to me to be honest," said Pucovski on making his debut.
"It was a very nice batting wicket and I'm hopeful with the amount of batting that's in now and what we've got to come that we can post a really good total."
The patient Labuschagne, who has been Australia's best batsman this series, survived an edge off Jasprit Bumrah on 11, which just failed to carry to slip, but was otherwise authoritative.
He brought up his ninth Test 50 with a boundary off Siraj, while ominously Smith looked to have regained his touch at the other end.
The former captain hit five boundaries in his 31 which came off 64 balls.
"Nice to spend a bit of time out there and nice to stitch in a partnership with Marnus," said Smith.
Siraj said the Indian bowlers had found it tough to make headway on the Sydney wicket.
"It is a flat wicket and good to bat on. Our plan was to build pressure and hit the area," he said.
"The wicket is easy for the batsman. Even the bouncer is not working."
Dropped catches
Pucovski resumed on 14 and Labuschagne two when play finally restarted at 3 pm after the lengthy rain delay.
Australia have high hopes for Pucovski, who scored two double centuries in the Sheffield Shield this season but had been sidelined with a concussion, the ninth of his short career.
India tried to unsettle him early on with short balls and he rode his luck, being dropped twice.
The first came on 26 when Ravi Ashwin enticed a thin edge, only for wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant to miss what should have been a simple catch.
Three overs later and Pant did it again.
Pucovski, on 32, got a glove to a rising Siraj ball and as Pant dived, the ball popped out of his hand. He made another grab and seemed to have caught it, but replays showed the ball hit the ground first.
He then survived a run-out opportunity after a misunderstanding with Labuschagne, but refocused to bring up his 50 with a boundary off Saini.
But Saini, in the team for the injured Umesh Yadav, finally snared his first Test wicket, trapping Pucovski to snap what was shaping as a dangerous partnership.
Veteran Warner missed the first two Tests in Adelaide and Melbourne with a groin injury and his return was highly anticipated. But he didn't last long.
He showed intent with a two off his first ball but his natural aggression quickly brought him undone, swinging at a full Siraj delivery which took at outside edge and flew to Pujara at slip.
With inputs from AFP
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