WTC Final 2023: India finish Day 2 at stumps with a score of 151/5 against Australia, trailing by 318 runs.

WTC Final 2023 Live Cricket Score, IND vs AUS Match Today: India, batting on Day 2, have reached a score of 151 for 5 at the Stumps. However, they still trail by 318 runs against Australia.

India suffered early setbacks in their batting innings, losing key wickets after dismissing Australia for 469 on the second day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Thursday.

Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill fell in quick succession, leaving India at 37-2 during the tea break. Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara followed suit, compounding India’s troubles as they slumped to 71-4.Nevertheless, Ravindra Jadeja mounted a determined counteroffensive, unleashing a spirited barrage of shots. Unfortunately, his innings came to an end as Nathan Lyon claimed his wicket, striking just before the close of play and further solidifying Australia’s commanding position in the match.

At stumps, Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on 29, accompanied by KS Bharat on 5, as India still trailed by 318 runs.

Each of the five Indian bowlers claimed a wicket, contributing to Australia’s all-out total after lunch. India made a commendable comeback, taking the last seven wickets for 108 runs, especially after Australia threatened to cross the 500-run mark while Travis Head and Steve Smith were at the crease. However, following the departures of both century-makers in the morning session, only Alex Carey managed to reach double figures.

Alex Carey played an impressive innings, reaching 48 runs by smashing spinner Ravindra Jadeja over the mid-on boundary. However, his eagerness to continue the aggression led to his downfall as he attempted an ill-advised reverse sweep on the next ball and missed it completely. Mohammed Siraj emerged as the standout performer for the Indian bowling attack, claiming four wickets, notably dismissing Travis Head. Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur contributed with two wickets each.

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Australia concluded their first innings with a total of 469 runs, having been all out in 121.3 overs. Noteworthy contributions came from Travis Head, who scored an impressive 163, and Steve Smith, who scored 121 runs. Alex Carey also made a valuable contribution of 48 runs. Among the Indian bowlers, Mohammed Shami took 2 wickets for 102 runs, Mohammed Siraj claimed 2 wickets for 106 runs, and Shardul Thakur took 2 wickets for 83 runs.

India, 1st Innings: 151 for 5 in 38 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 48, Ajinkya Rahane 29 not out; Nathan Lyon 1/4)