Smith closes in on century as Australia swell lead

February 25, 2017 10:19

Aus 184-5 (60 ovs) & 260 vs India 105 | Scorecard

There is a huge appeal for LBW against Smith but umpire Kettleborough is not interested as the right-hander got his bat down in time. Infact, replays show that the ball hit the pad first before the bat came down and would have crashed into the stumps but India can't complain, they wasted two reviews on Day 2 itself.

Smith ends the over with a bang as he comes down and heaves Jadeja over midwicket for a four to take his score to 77.

Not much turn for Ashwin this morning with Smith looking quite comfortable and scoring at a good rate.

Wade sweeps Jadeja to deep square leg where Jayant can't prevent the second run as he sends back a weak throw which enables the batsman to make his crease.

Double bowling change by Virat Kohli as the Yadav duo -- Jayant and Umesh -- come into the attack in place of Ashwin and Jadeja respectively.

Australia continue to build their lead as they reach 184 for five in 60 overs with Smith on 80 approaching his century.

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