India Lose Rohit, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights

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India Lose Rohit, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: A Rollercoaster Ride at the Wankhede

The first day of the second Test between India and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was a rollercoaster ride, full of drama, wickets, and some exciting batting.

The day started with India winning the toss and electing to bat first. Rohit Sharma, who was coming off a century in the first Test, got off to a flyer, smashing 12 boundaries in his quickfire 30. However, he was dismissed by Nathan Lyon in the 13th over, much to the disappointment of the home crowd.

India were then in trouble at 40/2, but Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. Kohli looked in fine touch, playing some elegant shots, while Pujara was his usual gritty self.

The duo took the score to 82 before Kohli was dismissed for 22. He looked to be getting into the groove before an unfortunate shot ended his stay at the crease.

The drama continued in the afternoon session, with the Aussies making a comeback. They took three quick wickets, including the big one of Pujara, to put India on the back foot. The Indian bowlers, however, hit back in the final session, taking two Australian wickets to leave the visitors struggling at 53/2 at stumps.

The day saw some brilliant individual performances. Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, taking 3 wickets, while Ravichandran Ashwin was the most successful Indian bowler with 2 wickets.

Overall, it was a day of mixed fortunes for India. While they lost a key wicket in Rohit, the remaining batsmen showed some fight. The bowling attack also showed promise, with Ashwin and Jadeja looking dangerous.

The second day promises to be even more exciting, with the match poised nicely. India will be looking to build a substantial lead, while Australia will be hoping to get back into the game. Stay tuned for more updates!