Cummins on collapse: Australia batters 'overplayed' and 'went away from their methods'
"Unfortunately, quite a few of us got out with kind of cross-batted shots which might not be our preferred method"
17/02Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of India at Delhi, Feb 17-19 2023
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![Australia]( "Australia")
263 & 113 -
![India]( "India")
262 & 118/4 (26.4 ov)
Player of the Match
17/02Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of India at Delhi, Feb 17-19 2023
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![Australia]( "Australia")
263 & 113 -
![India]( "India")
262 & 118/4 (26.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Death by a thousand sweeps a window into Australia's soul
In an effort to be proactive and brave, they're playing the man instead of the ball, and facing a series sweep as a result
India get the better of Australia, one flick at a time
A look at how this unglamorous shot made all the difference for India, and why Australia could not employ it effectively themselves
Stats - Rohit matches Dhoni's rare feat; Jadeja topples records galore
The numbers that matter as Australia collapse to hand India a 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
110 balls of mayhem: how Australia were blown away in Delhi
Australia began the third day on 61 for 1; they were all out for 113 before lunch
Rohit: 'The confidence Jadeja has in his ability is massive'
The India captain says he told his spinners at the start of day three to "keep it tight, and let the batters make the mistake"
Jadeja and Axar: Sweep and reverse sweep are difficult here
Axar avoided it while making 74 crucial runs for India; Jadeja benefited from Australia's overuse of it to finish with a match haul of ten wickets
Day 2
Lyon, Head give Australia edge in one-innings shootout
India's lower order came to the party again with Axar scoring 74
Lyon shreds match-up theory, aces test against India's right-handers
Great bowlers will always find a way, even if conventional wisdom suggests otherwise
Kohli, Axar and an India fightback of two parts
Coming in at two different times when the hosts looked down and out, they each found a way to counter the Lyon threat and keep the Test alive
Warner subbed out with concussion, replaced by Renshaw
He was struck on the helmet by Mohammed Siraj on the opening day
Day 1
Khawaja and Handscomb fifties give Australia a chance
Shami, Ashwin and Jadeja shared the wickets in Delhi where the Test is evenly poised
R Ashwin and the story of a most magical over
The wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith showcased the offspinner's great skill in bowling at the perfect spot
Uncertain Warner cuts contrasting figure to calm Khawaja
Clouded and untrusting of his methods, Warner now has the lowest average of any opener to have batted at least 15 times in India
Others
India retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Australia lose nine wickets in a session
Jadeja took career-best figures of 7 for 42 as India won the second Test inside three days in Delhi
Bharat's brilliance behind stumps repays India's faith
In Pant's absence, the prospect of playing Kishan might have been tempting, but it was Bharat they turned to
Lack of lower-order runs compound Australia's batting woes
Australia hope Starc and Green's return to the XI will "bridge the difference" between them and India
Knock-off t-shirts and DRS charades at Pujara's 100th
A fan watches the Delhi Test and comes away entertained and with insights into human behaviour
India almost through to World Test Championship final after beating Australia in Delhi
India and Australia are the favourites to qualify for the second World Test Championship final at The Oval from June 7 to 11
Andrew McDonald: Australia batters wilted under 'perceived pressure'
Some batters went away from their methods, and must find a way to "clear their minds" ahead of the next Test, Australia coach says
Stump Mic podcast: Australia swept under - a review of the Delhi Test
Karthik Krishnaswamy and Alex Malcolm are back to discuss all that happened in the second Border-Gavaskar Test
Head recalled for bowling ability, Matt Kuhnemann leapfrogs struggling Ashton Agar
Australia selector Tony Dodemaide has defended the presence of injured players in the squad
Kohli an uneasy fit at slip as India search for Rahane's replacement
Kohli has missed seven catches off spinners at slip, and taken three, since Rahane's last Test in January 2022
Will Starc play in Delhi? Boland happy to make it tough for the selectors
Starc has started training in Delhi, and if ready, might form Australia's fast-bowling attack with Pat Cummins in the second Test
Australia could pick third spinner instead of Starc, if Green is fit
Both Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green are not yet 100%, as Australia wait to see how they shape up on the eve of the Test
Fit-again Shreyas Iyer to join India's Test squad in Delhi
Batter has been cleared by the BCCI's medical team after undergoing rehab at the NCA
Cheteshwar Pujara: 'My passion became my profession'
On the verge of his 100th Test, the India batter looks back at his top innings and talks about the qualities that have made him the player he is
R Ashwin on Pujara: 'Mirugam will never lose an argument; his game is an extension of that'
His spin-bowling team-mate talks about the India No. 3's method, and a nickname he gave him
Carey on his reverse sweeps: 'It will be my downfall at times, I'll have success with it at times'
He batted positively in Nagpur, but fell to Ashwin trying one of his favourite shots in both innings
Matt Kuhnemann called up as Australia face selection headaches
Legspinner Mitchell Swepson is returning to Australia for the birth of his first child
Uncertain Australia need quick answers to keep series alive
Spin will likely dominate again and the visitors need to keep Ashwin and Jadeja at bay much longer than they managed in Nagpur
