Nagpur: India have taken a 50+ run lead in the first innings of the first Test against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma scored a century in the first innings. He lost his wicket after scoring 120 runs.
This competition started yesterday. Australia won the toss and batted first and scored 177 runs. The Indian team finished the first day’s match with 77 runs for the loss of 1 wicket.
Ashwin and Rohit Sharma opened the match on the second day. The two put on a partnership of 42 runs. Ashwin faced 62 balls and was dismissed for 23 runs. Pujara, Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who came later, all lost their wickets and left in a hurry. At the other end, Rohit stood and swayed.
Rohit formed an alliance with Jadeja who played as the 7th batsman. The two put on a partnership of 61 runs. Rohit scored his 9th century in Test cricket. He was out after scoring 120 runs off 212 balls.
Australia’s debutant Murphy bowled brilliantly and dismissed Rahul, Ashwin, Pujara, Kohli and KS Bharat. At the tea break on the second day, India scored 226 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.
Now the Indian team has a lead of 50+ runs in the first innings. As the third session began, Rohit lost his wicket. Debutant KS Bharat also lost his wicket. India have now scored 240 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 83.1 overs.
