After dropping KL Rahul on his in a single day rating of 33, Steve Smith got here up with a one-handed blinder within the slips to disclaim the Indian opener a well-deserved century after main India’s battle on day 4 of the Brisbane Take a look at on the Gabba.
Tuesday bought off to a dramatic begin when Rahul edged Pat Cummins on the primary ball of the day however heaved a sigh of reduction to see Smith dropping a sitter at second slip.
It value Australia as Rahul added one other 51 runs to his and India’s rating earlier than he tried to chop off-spinner Nathan Lyon off whereas rocking again on a size supply and bought a thick exterior edge that seemed like flying previous Smith’s outstretched proper arm earlier than it caught in his palm.
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It ended Rahul’s knock of 84 and his 67-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja.
India began the day at a precarious 51 for four in reply to Australia’s first innings complete of 445, which included centuries from Travis Head (152) and Smith (101).
It quickly turned 74 for five after captain Rohit Sharma (10) fell early within the day, edging Cummins to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
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Circumstances on the Gabba remained overcast, and the primary session on Tuesday noticed rain interrupting play briefly.
The five-Take a look at Border Gavaskar Trophy is degree at 1-1.
