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2nd Test: Standout moments that helped India win against Australia

Last updated on - Dec 29, 2020, 13:14 IST
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INDIA WIN!

India beat Australia by 8 wickets to level the series 1-1. Here we look at the standout moments that helped India win the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. (Reuters Photo)

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​LOW FIRST INNINGS SCORE

It is imperative for a team to put up substantial runs on the board to justify their decision. But Bumrah (4/56) and Ashwin (3/35) ensured that the Aussies were restricted to 195. (AFP Photo)

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DUCK FOR SMITH

Ashwin dismissed Steve Smith for the second time in as many matches. (Getty Images)

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​100 FOR RAHANE

Leading from the front, India captain Ajinkya Rahane hit his 12th century guiding India to a sizeable first innings total. (Getty Images)

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​DASHING DEBUT

Mohammed Siraj took 3 wickets in the second innings as Australia were bowled out for 200 runs. (Getty Images)

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​RAVINDRA JADEJA

Ravindra Jadeja played his all-rounder role to the hilt. Took a wicket in the Aussie first innings, then scored a fine half-century and then took 2 wickets in the second innings. Also took a catch in each innings. (Getty Images)

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​RAHANE'S CAPTAINCY

Rahane led his men brilliantly on the field, marshalled his resources well, good bowling changes even though India lost Umesh Yadav to injury in the second innings. (AFP Photo)

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​GUTSY GILL

Shubman Gill looked assured in his first outing in Test cricket scoring 45 runs in the first innings and remained not out in the second innings scoring 35. (Getty Images)

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Bl Padmanabha
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Superb all-round show by the team to level the series they should Optimize and update their game strategy to win the series good keep it ��
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