5 moments from IND vs AUS 2nd Test Match that created buzz among fans

The second Test of India vs Australia series was a one-sided game in the end even though the first two days were exciting. After winning the toss, the Aussies once again elected to bat first just like in the first game. However, the visitors' inning was like a wave that had different stages. They scored 263 runs on a wicket that was staying low and gave some challenge to the home team.

Even though the Pat Cummins-led side went on to lose the game in the first three days, the game created enough exciting moments. In the listicle, we will discuss five moments from the Delhi Test that created a buzz among the fans.

Five moments from the game that created a buzz

Ravichandran Ashwin completes double over Steve Smith (Source: Twitter)

1. Ravichandran Ashwin picked Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the same over

In the 23rd over of the first innings, the World Number Two Test side was comfortable sitting at 91/1. However, Ashwin displayed his sorcery skills with the red ball. In the fourth ball of the over, he trapped Labuschagne for lbw from round the wicket.

The ball came in for the Australia batter from a little outside the off-stump. Two balls later, Ashwin bowled a straight delivery on the same line to Steve Smith. The latter was caught behind trying to play for the turn. 

Usman Khawaja (Image Credit: Twitter)

2. Usman Khawaja sweeping his way to a half-century

The left-handed opening batter scored 81 runs and was playing the India bowlers with ease and command. When he was batting, the Indian fans and the team was feeling the pressure as the wicket was low and turning on occasion.

Khawaja deployed sweep and reverse sweep against the spin trio of Jadeja, Ashwin, and Axar Patel. However, one of the reverse sweeps brought his downfall and kept him away from a Test hundred. 

Virat Kohli (Image Credit: Twitter)

3. Virat Kohli being given out lbw

The former India skipper was batting well towards his way to 44 runs. During his innings, he was playing the likes of Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, and Matthew Kunhemann. However, when it looked like Kohli would go on to score big, he was given out lbw.

However, after challenging the on-field decision, it was found that the ball was hitting the bat and pad at the same time. As per the rules, it should have been given not out. However, the third umpire stayed with the on-field decision. 

India vs Australia 2023 (Image Credit: Twitter)

4. Australia lost nine wickets on the first session of Day Three

Ahead of the Day Three play, the Aussies were 60-odd after losing one wicket. The fans were looking for an exciting game ahead. However, fans of both teams wouldn't have thought that the Aussies would sweep their way out of the series.

While employing sweeps and reverse sweeps to counter the Indian spinners, they kept losing wickets. It kept happening till the extent that they were bowled out for 113 runs, setting a target of 115 runs for India to win. 

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5. Two fans trying to intrude inside the stadium

Even though it didn't become big news, it is reported that two fans were trying to go inside the playing facility. However, they were tackled by the forces that provided security and the smooth conducting of the game.