The Mohali Test is heading for a decisive result and the only side that looks to win this Test is India, Australian team was completely outplayed in the first innings where Indian batsmen completely dominated the scene. Contributions came from almost all the batsman who spent considerable time at the wicket including the opening batsmen. The batting for the hosts has come alive and now India has the lead of 300 runs with out losing a wicket and still two more days are left in this Test, that puts the Australian team under considerable pressure as the wicket will start to turn more and more.
The nature of the pitch is very slow as indicated by Dhoni when he opted to bat after winning the Toss. It will be very tough for the Australian batsman to bat on this weary pitch from now on. Australia lost its way in this Test after being bowled out for 268 in the first innings, Amit Mishra took a 5/71 in his debut Test and that really upset the Australian batting card.
In the second innings the opener's further capitalized on the important first innings lead and put the team into strong position by adding another 100 runs to the first innings lead. Dhoni might be looking for a total of around 400 plus runs lead to defend in the second innings, he will definitely like to tighten up things around in the second innings, I personally feel India will declare around Tea if it gets to the Total in mind. That should give Indian bowlers some good overs left in the day to try and have a go at the Australian top order.
With spinners completely dominating the first innings, I think they will again in the second innings. Lastly but not the least, Sachin Tendulkar by surpassing the highest number of runs in Test Cricket in the World has once again brought the Title to India which was once held by Sunil Gavaskar only to be broken by Allan Border. Many congrats to the little master, who has really made the Indian Cricket look good in all times for almost two decades.
No comments:
Post a Comment