In the World Test Championship Final between India and Australia, the second day saw India finishing at 151 runs for the loss of five wickets by the end of play. They are currently trailing Australia by a significant margin of 318 runs in the first innings.
Australia had a solid start in their first innings, resuming from their overnight score of 327 for three at The Oval. However, the Indian pacers managed to restrict them effectively after struggling against Steve Smith and Travis Head, who both scored centuries on the first day.
Travis Head played aggressively and scored a remarkable 163 runs, while Steve Smith displayed his class by reaching his 31st Test hundred before being dismissed for a solid 121.
Among the Indian bowlers, Mohammed Siraj was the most successful, taking four wickets for 108 runs in 28.3 overs. Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur also contributed with two wickets each.
Australia was eventually bowled out for 469 runs in their first innings, spanning 121.3 overs. Now, India faces the challenge of chasing down the significant total set by Australia.
In India’s second innings, they have scored 151 runs for the loss of five wickets in 38 overs. Ajinkya Rahane is unbeaten on 29 runs, and Ravindra Jadeja has contributed with 48 runs. Nathan Lyon took one wicket for Australia, causing a bit of a setback for India.
The match is finely poised with India needing to make up for their first innings deficit and Australia aiming to take crucial wickets to gain a strong advantage.