India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Steve Smith Smashes Back-To-Back Test Tons, Aus Near 400

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India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Updates: India captain Rohit Sharma’s confusing call to start with Mohammed Siraj before replacing him just one over later with Jasprit Bumrah baffles many. Steve Smith, on the other hand, is cruising towards a century with some fine stroke-play in the morning session of Day 2 of the 4th Test in Melbourne. Bumrah’s three wickets on the opening day helped India make a comeback in the game, but Australia still managed to finish the day in a good position, thanks to fifties from Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72) and Steve Smith. (Live Scorecard)

Here are the Live Updates and Scores of Day 2 of India vs Australia 4th Test from Melbourne: 







  • 06:04 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Kohil’s Antics To Unnerve Smith

    Virat Kohli looks to get under Steve Smith’s skin with some chatter. The India star was spotted walking up to Smith at the stumps and utter a few words. Smith isn’t far away from his 34th Test ton at the moment.

    AUS 371/6 (100 overs)

  • 05:58 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Steve Smith Nears 11th Test Ton vs India

    Steve Smith already has 10 Test hundreds to his name against India, already the joint-most for a batter. He is cruising towards his 11th. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy has been brought into the attack by Rohit Sharma. 

  • 05:50 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Fan Enters Ground, Taken Away By Security

    A security breach at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a fan tricks guards to enter the ground from the stands. However, the security team acted quickly and took him back. The fan did manage to have a brief chat with Virat Kohli before being taken away.

  • 05:46 (IST)

    IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 2 Live: India’s Bouncer Ploy Backfiring

    Both Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep have looked to test Pat Cummins with bouncers this morning but the plan seems to be misfiring at the moment. 15 runs from Akash’s over, with Cummins hitting 8 of them. 

    AUS 359/6 (96 overs)

  • 05:37 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith Beaten But Not Dismissed

    Steve Smith continues to ride his luck. Beaten many times, both by Bumrah and Akash, but remains stationed on the pitch. Rohit understandably getting frustrated in the slips. 

    AUS 342/6 (94 overs)

  • 05:30 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Bumrah vs Smith The Defining Battle

    A look at the Bumrah vs Smith battle that is likely to shape up the second day’s play.

  • 05:23 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Smith Marches On

    Not the kind of starts that India would’ve wanted, with Steve Smith cruising towards a century. Even Jasprit Bumrah has been able to test Smith the way he would’ve liked but that edge of the bat flowing into the wicket-keeper’s gloves is still missing.

    AUS 332/6 (91 overs)

  • 05:16 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Black Armband Gesture From India

    Team India players can be seen wearing black armbands on Day 2 in the field as a tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh who breathed his last yesterday. 

  • 05:11 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Jasprit Bumrah Back In Attack

    After a rather baffling call to start with the pairing of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, skipper Rohit Sharma brings back Jasprit Bumrah in attack for the third over of the day. He replaces Siraj.

  • 05:05 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Mohammed Siraj’s Eventful Start

    Mohammed Siraj begins India’s attack with the ball on Day 2 and it isn’t how India would have wanted it to be. 9 runs from the over including a boundary from the bat of Pat Cummins. India need to do better if they are to restrict Australia around a score of 350.

    AUS 320/9 (87 overs)

  • 04:59 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Coach Gambhir Gives Long Pep Talk

    India head coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted giving a long pep-talk to the players in a huddle before Rohit Sharma also spoke a few words. India need to fightback early. And now, we are underway!

  • 04:56 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Weather Update

    We had a full day’s play yesterday but the weather isn’t as promising today and tomorrow. While a full 90-over play could be possible today as well, it’s Saturday that paints the worst picture of all. With about 60% chance of rain tomorrow, India need to start their preparations and execute their plans early.

  • 04:47 (IST)

    IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Steve Smith Key To India’s Fightback

    Steve Smith remains the most important wicket for India this morning. The Iconic batter is already soaring in top form, having regained his confidence in Brisbane with a hundred. It would be key for India to get his out as early as possible. But what kind of a strategy India skipper Rohit Sharma would adopt against him? Will Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep start the attack with the ball today?

  • 04:41 (IST)

  • 04:33 (IST)

    India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Can India Fightback In 1st Session?

    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from Melbourne. Australia have the upper hand after a terrific Day 1 that saw as many as 4 of their batters scoring a half-century. India did manage to fightback in the final session with the help of Jasprit Bumrah but they need quick wickets today to truly make a comeback.

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