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India versus Australia 2nd Test 3rd Day: Bowlers put India on course for a victory

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  The Indian Cricket Team ended the 3 rd day of the 2 nd Test match on course for a famous win played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on Monday. The Indian Team started at the overnight score of 277 for 5 with Rahane and Jadeja batting brilliantly. Both batsmen looked solid with their defensive technique. A superb throw by Marnus Labuschagne resulted in Rahane’s run out. Rahane and Jadeja added 121 runs for the 6 th wicket. On the other hand, Jadeja completed his half-century off 132 balls. Ravindra Jadeja fell to the short ball trap as Mitchell Starc took his wicket to give the hosts an opening. Ravichandran Ashwin looked solid enough while Umesh Yadav faced top-quality bowling. Lyon got rid of Yadav with a simple catch to Smith at slips. R Ashwin fell trying to hit a big shot while Bumrah got out hitting a big shot. Australia bowled out India for 326 as the visitors took 131 runs lead that could have been much bigger. It was a superb beginning by Jasprit Bumrah and ...