STUMPS - DAY 2

India 120-1 (40 ovs) vs Aus 451 | Scorecard

KL Rahul hit a half-century while Murali Vijay was unbeaten on 42 to help India make a strong reply with the bat after Australia had posted 451.

Rahul was dismissed for 67 by Pat Cummins before India reached 120 for one in 40 overs at stumps on Day 2 with Pujara unbeaten on 10.

Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 451 with captain Steve Smith finishing unbeaten on 178, his second century of the series.

Maxwell hit his maiden Test century as he hit 104, adding 191 runs for the fifth wicket with Smith.

Jadeja claimed five for 124 to help restrict Australia after they looked set for a total in excess of 500 at one stage.

India's captain Virat Kohli didn't take the field in the second innings as Ajinkya Rahane led the team in his absence. He is expected to bat when his turns comes on Day 3.

India will be hoping their top order can continue their good showing on the third day and they can also post a big total with the bat to keep their hopes alive of victory in the match.