Boxing Day Test, Day 2: Australia trail by 435 runs after India declare at 443/7
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Image Source : Getty ImagesCheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and stitched a 170-run stand with Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command against Australia.
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Kohli contributed a significant 82 off 204 balls, made a surprising declaration and finished India's first innings at 443 for 7.
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Rohit Sharma ended on 63 not out off 114 balls, inclusive of five fours, while Pat Cummins was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking 3/72 in a back-breaking effort of 34 overs.
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Rahane got unlucky shortly afterwards though as one delivery from Lyon kept too low and he was plumb lbw.
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At stumps, Australia were placed at 8 for no loss from 6 overs with openers Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris were both unbeaten on 3 and 5 respectively.
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Rishabh Pant (39) played an uncharacteristic defensive inning, and the only aerial stroke he played was in the 159th over off Lyon.