India vs Australia 4th test: Day 2 live scores, highlights, analysis and talking points

Aidan Cellini

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Day two of the fourth test between India and Australia was highly entertaining for the traditional cricket lover.

Usman Khawaja's patient 180-run innings was one of many highlights throughout the day.

Cameron Green's maiden test century was super impressive after he was stranded on 49 not out at the end of day one.

Ravichandran Ashwin's six-for India was his 32nd of his career and was the man to keep the home side in the match.

The Sporting News had all the live scores, analysis and talking points throughout the day's play below.

India vs Australia 4th Test live scores 

AUSTRALIA (1st Innings) 

480

INDIA (1st Innings)

36/0

Rohit Sharma 17* (33)

Shubman Gill 18* (27)

India vs Australia Day 2 talking points and analysis

Ashwin six-for keeps India in the game

A long-standing partnership between Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green (114 off 170) ended at the hands of Ravi Ashwin.

The Aussie duo put together 208 runs across the opening two days before Ashwin caught a snick of Green's glove that was caught by Srikar Bharat behind the stumps.

Alex Carey would replace the 23-year-old out on the crease and unfortunately for the visitors didn't last long.

Carey (0 off 4) tried to loft the ball over the covers but caught a thick edge and was taken by Axar Patel for a duck.

Ashwin delivered exactly what India were after in a two wicket-maiden over, getting the home side back into the game.

Not long after, the right-arm spinner claimed Mitchell Starc as the Aussies started to fall quickly.

Travis Head, Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon also contributed to Ashwin's six-for, his 32nd of his test career and second of the series.

Green's maiden tonne one to remember

Cameron Green has reached heights he has never before, scoring the elusive 100 runs in a test match, topping his 84 at the SCG in 2021.

Green - who's been the Robin to Khawaja's Batman in the fourth test - rushed to the century off 146 balls, playing brilliantly through the covers across the opening two days.

After making seven 50s, the 23-year-old finally broke through and deservedly so.

Green came in when Australia were 4/170 and has carried them to a strong total of 350 and counting with Khawaja at the other end.

Khawaja hits another milestone

Khawaja's innings continues to get better and better as he reaches the 150-run mark.

It was an emotional century for the veteran opener who has battled for his spot in the side over the past decade, especially overseas.

However, Khawaja has put all doubters and silencers to bed, helping set up the Aussies in the last test of the India tour.

The veteran opener was eventually dismissed for 180 runs (off 422) but not before joining some legends in recording incredible feats.

World rallies around Australian cricket captain Cummins

Australian test captain Patrick Cummins had to return home following some distressing family news.

It is with a heavy heart that Cummins and his family revealed the sad passing of his mother, Maria.

As a touching tribute to the nation's captain, the Australian Cricket team issued the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Cummins overnight. On behalf of Australian Cricket, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins family and their friends. “The Australian Men’s team will today wear black armbands as a mark of respect.”

The cricketing world showed their support for Cummins and their family.

India vs Australia 4th Test confirmed lineups

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

What time does India vs Australia start?

All four Test matches will begin at 3pm AEDT and 9.30am IST. 

How to watch or live stream India vs Australia

Fox Cricket will broadcast each game live and exclusive in Australia, while Star Sports holds the rights to the series in India. 

  Australia India
TV Channel Fox Cricket Star Sports
Live Stream Foxtel Go/Kayo Sports Disney+ Hotstar

Aidan Cellini

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Aidan has surrounded himself with all types of sport, but resonates most with AFL and basketball as he still plays both competitively. He loves being active and enjoys sharing sporting moments with friends and family.

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