India’s pacers bowled out Australia for just 104 runs, securing a 46-run lead by lunch. After the break, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased solid technique, starting cautiously to reach 27/0 in 10 overs before shifting gears to 52/0 in 15 overs, extending the lead to 98 runs.
The Australian bowlers struggled to find breakthroughs as the Indian openers dominated, pushing the score to 84/0 in 26 overs with a commanding lead of 130. By the final session, the duo had carried India to 101/0 in 38 overs, building a strong lead of 147 runs.
Amid the rising frustration for Australia, a lighthearted moment between Marnus Labuschagne and Yashasvi Jaiswal brought some levity to the game. During a brief pause, Jaiswal comfortably completed a single and stood safely inside his crease.
Labuschagne, holding the ball, pretended to attempt a run-out, playfully gesturing as if he might throw. Jaiswal responded with a cheeky smile, mockingly challenging Labuschagne to try.
Jaiswal dared marnus labuchagne to hit the stump . Absolute cinema pic.twitter.com/Ms038tIbEy
— 🎭 (@Thaveethu_) November 23, 2024
The humorous exchange delighted fans on Twitter, who shared the moment widely, appreciating the playful camaraderie between the players.