Honours even on second day

Mar 23, 2013

Australia started the day 231 for 8, with Peter Siddle and James Pattinson holding out. However Siddle only lasted for a few more overs as he was bowled by R Ashwin on 51, his highest Test score•BCCI

Cheteshwar Pujara opened the innings•BCCI

M Vijay scored a fighting half-century, but was finally dismissed by Siddle on 57•BCCI

MS Dhoni attempted to steady the ship with a counter-attacking knock, but fell for 24 when he pulled harmlessly to Shane Watson at midwicket off Pattinson•BCCI

Pragyan Ojha picked up his 100th Test wicket by removing James Pattinson•BCCI

Pujara completed a half-century, as the openers put on a 108-run stand•BCCI

Rahane debuted at No. 5, facing a stern examination by the Australian bowlers as he was peppered by short balls. He was eventually out for 7•BCCI

Ravindra Jadeja scored 43 off 49 balls, before falling to Glenn Maxwell's spin•BCCI

Virat Kohli came in at one drop, but didn't last long when he was trapped in front by Nathan Lyon for 1•BCCI

Sachin Tendulkar made 32, before succumbing to Lyon•BCCI