Team India misplaced their 5 massive wickets for simply 151 runs on Day 2 of the continuing World Test Championship last towards Australia at The Oval. After bundling out Australia at 469, the Indian top-order had a tricky time dealing with the bowling assault led by Pat Cummins. Only Ravindra Jadeja offered India with some momentum as he scored 48 off 51 balls however received dismissed by Nathan Lyon. Ajinkya Rahane hit an excellent 89 to salvage some satisfaction for India.

Rahane, who performed his final Test match for India in January 2022, received praised by former South Africa batter AB de Villiers for his good method.

“I’ve never seen Rahane move so well! Technique is sound and playing it late,” wrote de Villiers, whereas replying on famend cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle’s tweet. .

I’ve by no means seen Rahane transfer so effectively! Technique is sound and taking part in it late

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) June 8, 2023

Notably, Rahane was given LBW out for 17 on Pat Cummins’ supply however he took a DRS evaluate and it was discovered that the Australia skipper had overstepped, which gave a brand new life to Rahane.

India had been reeling at 151 for 5 at stumps in response to Australia’s first innings rating of 469, trailing by 318 runs.

While the Indian bowlers failed to make use of the bouncer successfully on day one, the likes of Shubman Gill (13) and Cheteshwar Pujara (14) dedicated the cardinal sin of misjudging the road and size on a pitch with variable bounce.

Credit also needs to go to the relentless Australian tempo trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, who received rather more out of The Oval floor than their Indian counterparts.

Australia added 142 runs to their in a single day whole for the lack of seven wickets earlier than being bowled out one hour into the afternoon session. Mohammed Siraj cleaned up the tail and was the decide of India’s bowlers with 4 wickets.

(With PTI Inputs)