Dropped on 37 and 48 before tea, Labuschagne feasted on India's makeshift attack in a 113-run partnership with Matthew Wade (45) before Australia's number three was out slogging for 108. Both the new boys had their moments, with Sundar claiming Steve Smith (36) as his first Test wicket when the master batsman chipped a half-volley to short mid-wicket. Natarajan dismissed Labuschagne and Wade, the latter falling with a typically reckless cross-bat swipe. But from there, the tourists could not find another wicket until Australia had reached 200. Labuschagne attacked with gusto after tea, bringing up his fifth Test century with an all-run four and a glorious cover drive.

Source: bd News24 January 15, 2021 04:52 UTC