India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli hits fifty
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Dec 27, 2018, 05:38 ISTHighlights
- Virat Kohli reached his fifty off 110 balls.
- The 100-run stand between Pujara and Kohli came off 214 deliveries.
- This is the third 100-run partnership for the third wicket against Australia in 2018.
Pujara congratulates Kohli for his fifty at the MCG. (AFP Photo)LIVE BLOG | LIVE SCORECARD
OVERS 96.2: FOUR! Starc continues, Pujara cuts to the third man fence for his eighth boundary
OVERS 90.3: Pujara edges a Starc delivery to the third man fence
OVERS 89.6: 20th Test fifty for Virat Kohli as he flicks to mid-wicket for three
Pat Cummins bowls the first over of the day
Powerhouse Indian pair Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli built on an impressive 76 from debutant Mayank Agarwal to pile pain on Australia in the crunch third Test.
On a docile, batsman-friendly Melbourne Cricket Ground wicket, India ground their way to 215 for two at stumps on day one with the rock-like Pujara not out 68 and superstar Kohli unbeaten on 47 as the bowlers toiled in hot conditions for little reward.
Pat Cummins was the pick of the attack, taking two for 40.
India came into the Boxing Day clash with a new pair of inexperienced openers after the misfiring Murali Vijay and KL Rahul were axed, suggesting a hint of panic as Kohli's men look to win their first-ever series in Australia.
But the exciting Agarwal rose to the challenge in front of 73,500 fans after India won an important toss and opted to bat on a pitch that is expected to deteriorate as the match wears on.
OVERS 96.2: FOUR! Starc continues, Pujara cuts to the third man fence for his eighth boundary
OVERS 90.3: Pujara edges a Starc delivery to the third man fence
OVERS 89.6: 20th Test fifty for Virat Kohli as he flicks to mid-wicket for three
Pat Cummins bowls the first over of the day
Powerhouse Indian pair Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli built on an impressive 76 from debutant Mayank Agarwal to pile pain on Australia in the crunch third Test.
On a docile, batsman-friendly Melbourne Cricket Ground wicket, India ground their way to 215 for two at stumps on day one with the rock-like Pujara not out 68 and superstar Kohli unbeaten on 47 as the bowlers toiled in hot conditions for little reward.
Pat Cummins was the pick of the attack, taking two for 40.
India came into the Boxing Day clash with a new pair of inexperienced openers after the misfiring Murali Vijay and KL Rahul were axed, suggesting a hint of panic as Kohli's men look to win their first-ever series in Australia.
But the exciting Agarwal rose to the challenge in front of 73,500 fans after India won an important toss and opted to bat on a pitch that is expected to deteriorate as the match wears on.
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