While Tim Paine played a captain’s innings of 73 not out to limit the damage, India will be disappointed with a string of dropped catches. Australia had started the day by skittling the last four Indian batsmen at a cost of 11 runs in less than half an hour to dismiss the tourist for 244. With one run from 29 deliveries, it was Smith’s lowest score since he got a duck in the first Test against South Africa in November 2016. Paine’s resolute 73 off 99 deliveries, combined with some more poor catching from the Indian fielders, kept the home side in touch heading into day three, however. 1ST TEST, DAY 2INDIA 244 in 93.1 overs (Kohli 74, Starc 4/53) & 9/1 in six overs (Mayank 5*, Cummins 1/6) lead AUSTRALIA 191 in 72.1 overs (Paine 73*, Ashwin 4/55) by 62 runs

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 18, 2020 13:30 UTC