India trail the visitors by 147 runs with eight wickets remaining at the HPCA Stadium.
Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo: AFP)
Cheteshwar Pujara smashed his 15th international Test fifty and captain Ajinkya Rahane supported with 19 (not out) to take India to 153/2 at Tea on Day 2 of the fourth and final Test against Australia on Sunday.
Pujara (53*) and Rahane put unbeaten 45 runs for the third-wicket partnership as India trail the visitors by 147 runs with eight wickets remaining at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.
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Earlier in the day, India suffered early blow as opener Murali Vijay departed in the 11th over cheaply for just 11 runs.
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Vijay, who scored 82 runs in Ranchi Test, faltered today at the picturesque stadium when a fine delivery by Josh Hazlewood (1/35) got the edge of his bat and Matthew Wade made no mistake behind of the stumps.
Consistent batsman KL Rahul continued to delight the spectators as he scored a swift 60 runs, however, he was also sent back to the pavilion before putting a strong knock.
Spearhead Pat Cummins chipped in to the moment as he trapped the big fish Rahul with David Warner, who took a superb catch at mid-off.
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