Out or not out? 🤔 The Indians certainly weren't happy... 🔥
India, which tallied 296 the first time, went after the target with natural optimism. But openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill and No.3 Cheteshwar Pujara were dismissed and India was relying on superstar Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, carrying an injured finger, to produce a substantial partnership against the odds.
After waiting more than three hours for Australia to declare, the subdued India fans were roused by five boundaries in the first 20 balls by Sharma and Gill. After the ball was hit out of shape and replaced, Sharma added a six for good measure when he pulled Mitchell Starc over fine leg.Then Gill, on 18 from 19 balls, was out to another sensational catch at gully by Cameron Green. He plucked it with his left hand barely off the ground and scraped the grass.
In the hottest part of England's hottest day of the year so far, Sharma and Pujara shrugged off the 31-degree humidity and the focused Australians to rack 50 off 70 balls. But as soon as it was 51, Sharma was out leg before trying to sweep spinner Nathan Lyon in his first over. Sharma had 43. “They've got two class players in at the moment so we've got to stay patient,” Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey said. “ is still doing bits and pieces, but hopefully those chances will come.”
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