In response to India’s total, Australia had collected 86 runs by Stumps at the loss of just one wicket.
While Jasprit Bumrah had managed to get rid of Usman Khawaja in his opening burst, Marnus Labuschagne joined Nathan McSweeney to see through the day for the hosts without another loss.
Starc complemented the duo for absorbing the pressure in a phase, he believes, is the toughest to bat in pink-ball Tests.
“It’s a good way to finish the day. A good day all out. But inarguably, the hardest time to bat is that third session with the brand new pink ball. So, to finish the day one down, particularly from Marn and McSweeney, to fight through sustained pressure from a quality bowling attack and to come out the other end,” he said.
“We have a chance to go on tomorrow, it was fantastic from them. Obviously, a fair bit of outside noise. Very pleased for them.”
This post is an official press release from the ICC.
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