IND v AUS 3rd Test, Day 2: India 96-2; Smith scores century

Steve Smith scored Australia's first century of the series to drive the hosts to 338 all out but India stood firm with 96 for two to leave the third test in the balance at the end of the second day on Friday. (Source: AP)

India spinner Ravindra Jadeja took 4-62 and brilliantly ran out Smith for 131 to end Australia's first innings before tea and the home pace attack managed only to oust India's openers before the close of play. (Source: Reuters)

Josh Hazlewood celebrated his 30th birthday by ending Rohit Sharma's first innings of the series caught and bowled for 26 before Pat Cummins had Shubman Gill caught at gully just after the young opener had reached his maiden half century. (Source: AP)

The obdurate Cheteshwar Pujara, unbeaten on nine, and his captain Ajinkya Rahane, who had scored five not out, will resume India's innings on day three as the tourists look to break the 1-1 deadlock in the four-match series. (Source: AP)

Resuming Day 2 on 166-2, Australia would have been looking to bat through much of the day for a tally well in excess of 400 but they lost their last seven wickets for the addition of only 132 runs, most of them scored by Smith. (Source: AP)

Fittingly, Jadeja had the last word, showcasing his fielding skills with a direct hit from square leg to run out a diving Smith and close the Australian innings. (Source: AP)