After their batting crumbled in the first innings, India came back strong in the second innings. In the first innings, Mitchell Starc bowled brilliantly, dismantling the Indian batting line-up. However, young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal dominated the Australian bowling in the second innings.
He finished Day 2 unbeaten on 90 from 193 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. The talented youngster showcased his world-class skills. KL Rahul, on the other hand, provided Jaiswal with solid support. By the end of Day 2, India was in a commanding position at 172 for no loss. Rahul was batting on 62 from 153 balls, including four fours.
Skipper Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc on the Australian top order, picking up five wickets. Mohammed Siraj chipped in with two crucial wickets, while debutant Harshit Rana impressed with a three-wicket haul. Mitchell Starc, the highest run scorer for Australia in the first innings, managed only 26 runs off 122 balls, facing the crease for 127 minutes. Australia were bowled out for 104 runs, leaving them trailing by 46 runs.