Rohit Sharma notched his first century as Test skipper as India took a 49-run first-innings lead, reaching 226 for five at tea on day two of the series opener on Friday. (More Cricket News)
🍌Despite wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end, Rohit (118 not out) continued batting with composure to bring up a hard-fought century, his ninth in the format.
ౠOff-spinner Todd Murphy (4/59) continued to impress in his debut game as he sent Virat Kohli (12) packing, who fell off the first ball of the second session.
๊Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon (1/81) then accounted for debutant Suryakumar Yadav (8). But Rohit joined forces with Ravindra Jadeja (34 not out) to extend India's lead.
Brief Scores:
Australia 1st innings: 177 all out in 63.5 overs.
🦹India 1st innings: 226 for 5 in 80 overs (Rohit Sharma batting 118, Ravindra Jadeja batting 34; Todd Murphy 4/59).
