Ravindra Jadeja's 11th Test five-wicket haul, claimed in the first innings, helped India restrict Australia to 177 after the visitors had won a crucial toss. Rohit Sharma's ton spearheaded India's reply, and useful knocks from Axar Patel and Jadeja helped the hosts attain a sizeable lead. Steven Smith (25*) was the lone ranger in the second innings as India took just 32.3 overs to knock Australia over for 91, with Ashwin picking up his 25th fifer to equal Anil Kumble. In the aftermath of the pasting, Australia captain Pat Cummins said he wanted his batters to find better methods to deal with the likes of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the remaining three Test matches.

Source: The Hindu February 11, 2023 15:25 UTC