The Indian cricket team found themselves in a dire situation on the first day of the third test match against Australia. After choosing to bat first, India were reduced to a mere 84/7 by the end of the first session, with Australian bowlers wreaking havoc on the Indian batting lineup.
The Australian spin trio of Matthew Kuhnemann, Lyon, and Todd Murphy were particularly impressive. He picked up two crucial wickets in his debut spell, including the prized scalp of Indian former captain Virat Kohli, who was dismissed after playing a solid innings of 22 runs.
Nathan Lyon and Murphy also joined the party, picking up two wickets each to leave India reeling at 84/7 at lunch.
It was a disappointing performance from the Indian batters, who failed to deal with the relentless pressure put on them by the Australian bowlers. Virat Kohli was the top scorer for India in the first session, scoring 22 runs off 58 balls. None of the other batsmen were able to get going, with several falling to poor shot selection and questionable decision making.
The second session of the day will be crucial for India, as they look to avoid a humiliating collapse and put up a competitive total. R Ashwin and Axar Patel, who have been in good form with the bat recently, will have to bat out of their skins to give India a fighting chance in this match.
The Australian bowlers, on the other hand, will be looking to wrap up the Indian innings quickly and put their team in a strong position to take a lead in the series. It promises to be an exciting day of cricket, with both teams giving it their all to come out on top in this crucial match.
