On Thursday, India's second innings came to a close with a total of 163. Australia continued their strong form from the opening day, controlling the second day of the third Test in Indore. Currently trailing 2-0 in the series, the Australian side needs just 76 runs on Day 3 to secure the match. The bowling was led by Nathan Lyon, who took a massive eight wickets, supported by single wickets from Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Starc.
Team India was bundled out for 163 in their second innings on Thursday. After dominating the game on Day 1, Australia produced a similar show on Day 2 in the third Test in Indore. The Aussies, who are trailing 2-0 in the four-match series, now need just 76 runs on Day 3 to win the contest. Australian Nathan Lyon ruled the bowling charts, picking up eight wickets. Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Starc scalped a wicket each.
The day began with India fighting back, bowling the Australian side out for 197 with Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav taking three wickets each. Despite the effort, Australia held a solid lead of 88 runs. A standout moment occurred during the first session when Umesh Yadav reached the milestone of 100 Test wickets at home by dismissing Starc.
India's attempt to build a strong foundation in their second innings was derailed early on when Lyon bowled out Shubman Gill for 5. The pressure mounted as Lyon then caught Rohit Sharma (12) LBW, leaving the home team struggling. The situation worsened when Matthew Kuhnemann dismissed Virat Kohli for a mere 13.
Shreyas Iyer's innings ended at 26 following a brilliant catch by Usman Khawaja at short mid-wicket. Cheteshwar Pujara provided the only real resistance for India, fighting through for 59 before Steve Smith took a stunning catch at leg slips to end his innings. Lyon then quickly tore through the lower order to wrap up the innings. With a pitch showing significant turn and inconsistent bounce, Day 3 remains unpredictable. India's bowlers will need to be clinical and precise if they hope to pull off a historic victory.