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2nd Test: India win Boxing Day Test by 8 wickets to level series at 1-1

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 29, 2020, 10:15:30 IST

2nd Test: India win Boxing Day Test by 8 wickets to level series at 1-1

Stay updated with Times of India for Live Cricket Score, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of 2nd Test match between India and Australia

08:54 (IST) Dec 29

Of course, not. Easy-peasy.

Tense anybody?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 1609211149000

08:50 (IST) Dec 29

Skipper Rahane (8*) is the best man India can have in this pressure chase, especially with a young and in-form Gill (20*) at the other end. India 36/2, need 34 more to win.

08:44 (IST) Dec 29

And another boundary for Gill (19* off 16 balls) in that Starc over. This time, though, an edge that runs through the vacant fourth-slip region. India 32/2, need 38 more to win.

08:42 (IST) Dec 29

Pressure-relieving shot from Gill as he drives Starc on the up through point for a four. India 27/2, need 43 more to win.

08:35 (IST) Dec 29

Another wicket! And it's Pujara (3), who nicks Cummins straight to the gully fielder. India stutter in chase of 70, and are 19/2 now.

08:28 (IST) Dec 29

OUT! Mayank Agarwal's (5) poor form continues and Starc delivers the first blow to India, who are 16/1 and need 54 more to win.

08:27 (IST) Dec 29

Australia match a 32-year-old unwanted record

It's the first time since 1988 that Australia have had a home Test without any batsman making a half century… https://t.co/46GUJ3kDUQ
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) 1609208156000

08:24 (IST) Dec 29

A confident start is exactly what India needed to settle nerves. And those two boundaries by Gill will do him and the Indian camp a lot of good.

08:21 (IST) Dec 29

Copybook and pleasing to the eye. Gill (10) drives Starc straight for another boundary. The new Indian openers fan-base continues to increase. India 13/0, need 57 more to win.

08:16 (IST) Dec 29

Shubman Gill welcomes Cummins with a crunching boundary. India 6/0, chasing 70 win win.

08:11 (IST) Dec 29

So will the Australian bowlers make India nervous with some early blows or will the Indian batsmen have it easy. We are underway with this chase of 70-run target.

07:47 (IST) Dec 29

Staggering stat

For the first time in this century, Australia failed to reach 200 in 100 overs. They were 196-9 at 100-over mark today. #AusvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) 1609207462000

07:46 (IST) Dec 29

India need 70 to win and level the series

Sustained aggression by India’s bowlers most admirable in both Tests. Australia battled hard, last 4 wickets more t… https://t.co/hN8j0I9lF3
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) 1609207779000

07:39 (IST) Dec 29

Australia added 67 runs for four wickets in the extended morning session, after a lot of promise from the partnership between Green (45) and Cummins (22). But Bumrah (2/54) broke that stand with the second new ball by sending Cummins back and then Siraj (3/37) took care of Green and Lyon before Ashwin (2/71) came back to remove last man Hazlewood.

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07:30 (IST) Dec 29

BOWLED! And Australia have been bowled out for 200. INDIA NEED 70 TO WIN. Hazlewood (10) decided to leave an off-spinner ftom Ashwin, which clips his off-stump. That will be Lunch as well on Day 4.

07:24 (IST) Dec 29

LBW appeal against Starc by Ashwin. Umpire says not out. Rahane decides to review. And it stays not out. Australia 199/9, lead by 68 runs.

07:22 (IST) Dec 29

Ashwin is back into the attack. And almost a run-out in his over, had Siraj's throw been on target. Australia 199/9, lead by 68 runs.

07:09 (IST) Dec 29

Off the mark with a five

Has a player ever gotten off the mark with a five? Hoff SR: 500 😎 Live #AUSvIND: https://t.co/qwpaGhOixs https://t.co/IDlGrTW1U2
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 1609205552000

07:07 (IST) Dec 29

The morning session has been extended by 30 minutes, unless the last Aussie wicket falls. Australia 193/9, lead by 62 runs.

06:57 (IST) Dec 29

GONE! Nathan Lyon has gloved one from Siraj to Pant and is walking back for 3. Australia 185/9, lead by 54 runs.

2nd Test: India win Boxing Day Test by 8 wickets to level series at 1-1

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