Indian openers KL Rahul and Murali Vijay led India’s fightback on day two of the third Test against Australia at Ranchi on Friday.
The duo put on an opening stand of 91 before Rahul was caught behind for 67 off a superb bouncer from Pat Cummins, who is returning to Test cricket after more than five years.
The hosts did not lose any more wickets, ending the day on 120/1 with Vijay unbeaten on 42.
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Kohli did not take the field on day two.
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Maxwell broke his bat on the first delivery of the day.
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Maxwell celebrates his first Test century.
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Smith and Maxwell put on a 191-run partnership.
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Smith top-scored for Australia with 178 not out.
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Jadeja picked up five wickets.
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Rahul brings up his fifty.
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Rahul and Vijay added 91 runs for the first wicket.
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Cummins celebrates after dismissing Rahul.
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Some good sportsmanship at the end of day's play.
