India vs Australia 2nd Test Live Cricket Score: Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head Steady Australia After Setbacks | Cricket News

Travis Head punches the ball through cover

Travis Head hangs on the back foot punching the short ball from Mohammed Siraj into the gap through cover. Head and Labuschagne complete a couple.

FOUR!

Travis Head gets his second boundary of the innings following a fuller delivery from Mohammed Siraj. Head hit the ball past Siraj with the fielder at mid-off unable to stop the shot. 100 up for Australia.

FOUR!

Travis Head scores his first boundary of the innings, slicing the ball behind point with the ball going on to hit the third man fence.

Labuschagne hit on the helmet

Marnus Labuschagne has been hit on the helmet, after reacting late to a short delivery from Mohammed Siraj. The batsman is ready to resume, following the mandatory concussion check with the physio.

50-run partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head

Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head have completed a 50-run partnership, with the duo helping the hosts rebuild following the loss of early wickets.

Umesh Yadav is back into the attack

Umesh Yadav has been brought back into the attack, having conceded 23 runs in six overs so far.

Marnus Labuschagne hits the ball to deep extra cover

Labuschagne and Head complete four runs by running between the wickets, after the former drove the ball through the covers.

Travis Head hits the ball through the gap at mid-wicket

Travis Head hit a full and straight delivery from Mohammed Siraj, through the gap at mid-wicket, completing three runs with Marnus Labuschagne.

Ball beats everyone

Ravichandran Ashwin bowled a delivery down the leg side, which Travis Head failed to connect off, followed by Rishabh Pant being unable to stop the ball. The ball went on to hit the fence.

Travis Head punches the ball wide of mid-off

Travis Head punched the short ball wide of mid-off, completing a single.

Marnus Labuschagne clips down to fine leg

Marnus Labuschagne clips a delivery bowled on the pads, down to fine leg for a single.

Marnus Labuschagne finds the gap at extra cover

Marnus Labuschagne finds the gap at extra cover following a shorter delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin, punching the ball between cover and mid-off.

Travis Head punches the ball between point and cover

Travis Head punches a short delivery from Mohammed Siraj through the gap between cover and point, completing a double.

Maiden by Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin bowls a maiden off his first over in the second session, bowling from round the wicket. Australia 67/3 after 29 overs

Travis Head dabs the ball in front of cover

Travis Head dabs the ball in front of cover for a sharp single, having been handed no room by Mohammed Siraj.

Time for the Lunch Break!

Its time for the Lunch Break on Day 1 of the second Test at the MCG. Australia have reached a score of 65 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, after 27 overs. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne are the batsmen at the crease for the hosts.

It has been a fine morning session for #TeamIndia as they reduce Australia to 65-3 after being asked to bowl first. #AUSvIND

Details – https://t.co/bG5EiYj0Kv pic.twitter.com/oaIJHPGUm3

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 26, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne survives following successful DRS review

Marnus Labuschagne survives, following a successful DRS review having been initially given out LBW by the on-field umpire. Labuschagne failed to pick Ravichandran Ashwin’s off break, with the ball hitting him on the back-thigh. The ball was seen bouncing over while checking ball-tracking, resulting in the Australian surviving.

Travis Head nudges the ball for a single

Travis Head nudges a short delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin wide of the bowler, completing a single.

Fine fielding by Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal saves a run, as Rishabh Pant is deceived by some unexpected bounce, with the ball running down to the fine leg boundary following a deflection.

FOUR!

Marnus Labuschagne gets his third boundary of the innings, following a short and wide delivery from Ravindra Jadeja. Labuschagne directed the ball in front of square on the off-side.

FOUR!

Marnus Labuschagne gets his second boundary of the innings, following a flatter and wider delivery from Ravindra Jadeja. Labuschagne dabbed the ball past Ajinkya Rahane at slip, with Mayank Agarwal unable to stop the ball from reaching the fence.

50-up for Australia

Marnus Labuschagne helps Australia reach the 50-run mark with a single, following a full delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin. Labuschagne flicked the ball in front of square on the on-side.

Ravindra Jadeja is playing his 50th Test for Team India

Ravindra Jadeja is featuring in his 50th Test match for the Indian team. Jadeja has made an impact with his fielding, completing a sharp catch.

It is @imjadeja‘s 50th Test for #TeamIndia.

He first grabbed a stunning catch and is now ready to bowl his first over! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Epfql5yyll

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 26, 2020

FOUR!

Marnus Labuschagne gets his first boundary of the innings, taking advantage of a short delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin to place the bal wide of cover.

Labuschagne, Head complete a quick single

Labuschagne and Head complete a quick single, after the latter drove the full delivery to the right of mid-off.

Ravindra Jadeja into the attack

Ravindra Jadeja has been introduced into the attack, making it spin from both ends.

Travis Head finally gets off the mark

Travis Head gets off the mark after playing 16 deliveries, hitting the ball to extra cover.

Marnus Labuschagne punches into the gap

Marnus Labuschagne punches the ball into the gap wide of cover-point, after making room.

Marnus Labuschagne tucks the ball in front of mid-wicket

Marnus Labuschagne tucks a good length delivery in front of mid-wicket, completing a single.

India lose their first review

India lose their first review following an LBW call against Marnus Labuschagne. Height was an issue with Labuschagne struck pretty high.

WICKET! Steve Smith c Cheteshwar Pujara b Ravichandran Ashwin 0 (8)

Steve Smith departs for a duck, edging the ball to Cheteshwar Pujara at leg slip. Ravichandran Ashwin gets his second wicket, celebrating with great enthusiasm. Travis Head is the new man in.

Marnus Labuschagne punches the ball in front of mid-off

Marnus Labuschagne punches a shorter delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin in front of Ravindra Jadeja at mid-off, completing a single.

WICKET! Matthew Wade c Ravindra Jadeja b Ravichandran Ashwin 30 (39)

Matthew Wade departs for 30 runs off 39 deliveries, after charging down the pitch and attempting to get a big hit against Ravichandran Ashwin. However, Wade was not in control resulting in an opportunity for Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja managed to hold on despite a collision with Shubman Gill. Steve Smith is the new man in.

Almost disaster! But Jadeja held his ground and held the catch! @hcltech | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/SUaRT7zQGx

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2020

FOUR!

Matthew Wade scores his third boundary of the innings, paddling a flat delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin fine.

Labuschagne chops in front of point

Marnus Labuschagne chops the ball in front of point, completing a quick single with Matthew Wade.

Matthew Wade hits the ball through the covers

Matthew Wade punched a length ball from Umesh Yadav through the covers, completing three runs with Marnus Labuschagne.

Matthew Wade sweeps the ball to backward square leg

Matthew Wade sweeps a full ball from Ravichandran Ashwin to backward square leg, completing a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin into the attack

Ravichandran Ashwin has been introduced into the attack. Can Ashwin get some quick dismissals?

Matthew Wade continues to attack

Matthew Wade drives through the covers, hitting in the gap handing an opportunity to complete three runs on a big outfield.