India once again handed a shocking defeat to Australia at the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy 2022/23 on the 3rd day. The host kept the momentum flowing through and carried out a fantastic comeback to double the series lead (2-0).
While Captain Rohit Sharma was looking to end the match quickly, he saved Pujara’s wicket by sacrificing his own during a run-out confusion. Rohit had pushed ball to fine leg and called for a single and Pujara ran for the second one as well.
That's Rohit Sharma the most Selfless cricketer for you @ImRo45 sacrificed his wicket for letting Pujara play his 100th Testpic.twitter.com/uS3dZVfITr
— Immy|| 🇮🇳 (@TotallyImro45) February 19, 2023
Rohit Sharma being the Captain knows the importance of Pujara and he stopped mid-way knowing he is already out to respect the batter who has more than 7000 runs in Red-ball cricket.
Rohit Sharma sacrificed his wicket for Pujara
What a selfless guy @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/Vjoz4vg3Qi— Asha (@ashaa_45) February 19, 2023
Man has decided to get out himself for Pujara who is playing his 100th test match and also so that Virat get chance to score some runs for getting confidence for the next test.
My Captain ROHIT SHARMA ❤#RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/APZ6OmKuvj— Saurabh Yadav (@Saurabhkry08) February 19, 2023
The first test was pretty much a one-sided affair and India ripped Australia’s batting line-up with ease to win it by an innings and 132 runs. But at Delhi, the Aussies showed a better temperament and treated the spinning track very well. Following David warner’s concussion and dismissal by Mohammad Shami, Usman Khawaja kept the score board ticking.
Then in a session winning development for India, Ravi Ashwin got rid of Marnus Labuschagne for 18 and in Steve Smith’s 2 ball, Aswhin handed Smith his marching orders for a Duck. Eventually Peter Handscomb and Pat Cummins survived a little through their knocks of 75 and 33.
.@imjadeja ➕ @ashwinravi99 🟰 Dominance
2⃣8⃣.1⃣ Overs
1⃣0⃣1⃣ Runs
1⃣0⃣ WicketsThe Ashwin-Jadeja combo is M. O. O. D ⚡️⚡️ #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS
Watch ALL THOSE WICKETS 🎥 🔽https://t.co/lJx8X8DCbf
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 19, 2023
India’s second innings saw them reach a run closer to the trail and were bowled out for 262. Australia meanwhile in their 2nd innings crashed out in front of the Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin show. Jadeja took a 7-wicket haul and Ashwin took the remaining wickets.
For his magnificent all-round performance including a brilliant 7⃣-wicket haul, @imjadeja receives the Player of the Match award 🏆#TeamIndia win the second #INDvAUS Test by six wickets 👌🏻👌🏻
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hQpFkyZGW8@mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/rFhCZZDZTg
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 19, 2023
Thanks to their bowling performances India had to chase down a low total of 115. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul walked out to bat but the latter’s poor run continued as Rahul was out for 1 run in the start of the 2nd over. Cheteshwar Pujara, who was playing his 100th Test match came to bat.
In his 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Test, @cheteshwar1 finishes off the chase in style 🙌🏻#TeamIndia secure a 6️⃣-wicket victory in the second #INDvAUS Test here in Delhi 👏🏻👏🏻
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hQpFkyZGW8@mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/Ebpi7zbPD0
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 19, 2023
