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India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1, Australia earned 299 runs losing 4 wickets.
India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1, Australia earned 299 runs losing 4 wickets.
Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell have steadied the Australian innings on Day 1 of the third Test in Ranchi.
Steve Smith (117*) and Glenn Maxwell (82*) led Australia’s charge as the visitors ended Day 1 of the third Test at 299 for 4 against India here on Thursday.
Maxwell, who was brought into the team after Australia lost Mitchell Marsh to injury, notched up his first Test fifty and Smith went on to score his 19th Test ton as Australia denied India a chance to run through their batting line-up after being reduced to 140/4.
Fantastic knock from the Australian skipper as he and Glenn Maxwell have rebuilt the Australian innings.
Steve Smith has stayed put as Australia have made a comeback of sorts losing just a wicket in the second session. The visitors scored 85 runs in the second session losing just a wicket.
India had a moment to worry after Virat Kohli walked off the field following a tumble near the boundary rope.
Indian fans will be hoping that Kohli has not sustained a serious injury.