Steve O'Keefe sums up the second day well. "It's been a good day, everything went to plan," he says.
It sure has, from an Australian perspective.
Can it continue on Saturday? Join me tomorrow for another intriguing day.
STUMPS! What a day for the Aussies! The tourists in a strong position after day two in Pune. Smith 59*: https://t.co/XqvYc0QYaV #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/9rVfZKrbi5
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) February 24, 2017
Stumps day two - Australia 4-143, lead of 298 runs
Jadeja back into the attack for the last over of a stunning day two - one India would like to forget. Anyway, odd he was rested for so long, leaving the two pacemen to do the work in the last half hour. He immediately beats the bat of Mitch Marsh.
Marsh, though, survives on 21, Steve Smith is 59 not out.
The three highest fourth-innings totals to win Tests in India are 387, 276 and 276 (plus 347 to tie). #IndvAus
— Ric Finlay (@RicFinlay) February 24, 2017
Considering the record of better (on paper) sides recently, this is an exceptional performance from Australia. Thus far, at least pic.twitter.com/lvAOt8SB67
— Hassan Cheema (@mediagag) February 24, 2017
@ProfDeano The skipper @stevesmith49 leading the way ✔️ - just need a free spirit knock from @mitchmarsh235 & we can make it tough from here
— Liam Pickering (@lennyp23) February 24, 2017
Lead of almost 300 here - surely that's enough for victory. Australia, though, will keep going. Marsh looking in decent touch.
Thanks to everyone over the last few weeks for messages and support! Very happy to be back in Melbourne today and get recovery started 👍 pic.twitter.com/DTkXwxO05K
— Sam Harper (@sammyharps1) February 24, 2017
Mitch March will never get a better time to show his power & skills. No pressure now as Australia have a huge lead, time to swing hard ! 👍
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) February 24, 2017
Mitch Marsh on 0 given not out by Nigel Llong. Replays show decision was correct. India had called for a DRS.
Back to topMatt Renshaw falls
Renshaw falls. Looked like his ethos was to get quick runs and then get out. Couple of steps down the wicket, caught at long off by Ishant off Jayant. Aust 4-113 - lead of 268.
Australia reach 100
There's the century on the board for the loss of three wickets. Overall lead is 255.
Jayant Yadav into the attack.
Very smart innings by Renshaw, not to mention courageous. Taking Ashwin on to push field out, then milking singles #INDvAUS
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) February 24, 2017
Good over for Australia - 13 from Ashwin. Renshaw taking to him. Wonder if Renshaw feels he doesn't have much left in the tank, so quick runs the best way to go.
Why do teams put their youngest or sub-fielder under the lid. 1 of the toughest positions, put you best fielder there, right @AlexBlackwell2
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) February 24, 2017
Costly fielding errors
Smith given a third life - thick bat-pad but grassed by sub off Ashwin. Ouch. Kohli ready to explode.
Feeling awful for Renshaw.. but not as awful as he's feeling himself 🤢#IndvAus
— AlisonMitchell (@AlisonMitchell) February 24, 2017
Please Please @CricketAus make @ShaneWarne a Selector.... It could be our only way of retaining the Ashes this winter ... #Cheers
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 24, 2017
Renshaw hit on forearm
Renshaw hit on the forearm by Umesh. Doc Peter Brukner runs out to assess. Been a rugged match for the Q'lander. He doesn't look well. Now hunched over. He may have to go off again.
Kohli turns to pace
Umesh Yadav, fresh from his four wickets in the first innings, is brought into the attack for the first time in this innings. Good move to change things up. Goes past the edge of Renshaw's blade.
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