Match Blog: Australia Lead India by 48 Runs at End of Day Two

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• Australia end day two of the second Test against India at 237/6 at Bengaluru.
  
• The visitors have attained a lead of 48 runs.
  
• Shaun Marsh was the top scorer for Australia with 66 runs.
  
• India’s Ravindra Jadeja picked up three wickets for 49 runs.
  

Australia Lead by 48 Runs at the End of Day's Play

India bowled their heart out on day two of the second Test against Australia at Bengaluru, but Australia still managed to attain a lead of 48 runs.

Matt Renshaw (60) and Shaun Marsh (66) capitalised on their starts and helped Australia to tick the scoreboard as wickets tumbled around them.

India will have to wrap up Australia’s innings as soon as possible on day three, if they want to stay in the game. At the moment, Australia have their noses in front.

India have done well to ensure that the game hasn't run away from them; though the lead is already enough to irritate

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 5, 2017

Just 197 in the day but Australia will consider it a good day's cricket.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 5, 2017

Only 197 runs scored in 90 overs, but not a dull moment through the day. Great contest of skill, will and ambition by both teams #INDvAUS

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 5, 2017

Honours with Aus tho. Fine last session after losing 2 wickets at stroke of tea. Pressure back on India. Lead of 48 already substantial

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 5, 2017

First Wicket For Umesh Yadav After 21 Overs

Umesh Yadav finally manages to get a wicket! Shaun Marsh tries to flick a delivery on the leg-side but presents a simple catch for Karun Nair and gets out for a well-made 66 runs.

Two balls, later, Yadav finds Starc’s edge, but Saha puts down a difficult chance.

It’s all happening here.

Australia: 221/6 after 101 overs.

Australia Gain Lead!

The Australians have got their noses in front as far as the scores are concerned. They have managed to gain lead in 91.2 overs with five wickets in hand.

Shaun Marsh is going strong at 52 runs and Matthew Wade has faced 31 balls without much trouble.

Australia: 192/5 after 92 overs.

Battle of attrition this; of inches, not miles. Patience will be an invaluable asset to possess especially for India's bowlers

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 5, 2017

Marsh's Sixth Test Fifty

Shaun Marsh brings up his sixth Test fifty in 183 balls. It has been a fantastic innings by the Australian batsman. He has been on point from ball one and has not looked trouble against spin or pace at all.

As wickets have tumbled around him, he dug in and kept batting positively. Australia trail India’s score by just two runs now.

Australia: 187/5 after 90 overs.