Virat Kohli adds insult to injury, silences Australian fans as Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliant catch ends Labuschagne's innings

On Day 2 of the pink-ball Test between India and Australia, Virat Kohli showcased his animated side. Charged up while fielding, Kohli was determined to put pressure on the Aussie batters in the first session of the day. Spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, India managed to claim a couple of early wickets, dismissing Nathan McSweeney (39) and Steve Smith (2). However, Marnus Labuschagne's resilience thwarted India's efforts. Teaming up with Travis Head, Labuschagne frustrated the Indian team with his steady performance. The partnership between the two players yielded a solid 65 runs for the fourth wicket. Labuschagne, keeping a cool head, gathered runs without taking unnecessary risks and notched his second half-century in the last 11 test innings. Meanwhile, Head adopted an aggressive approach, putting the Indian bowlers under pressure. This aggressive style seemed to inspire Labuschagne, who proceeded to unleash three successive boundaries against seamer Harshit Rana.

Nitish Kumar Reddy broke the crucial stand and pulled India back in the game. It was the third ball of the 55th over, and Labuschagne went ahead with the cut but failed to keep it down as Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed a stunning catch and gully to end his stay in the middle. Kohli, who is known for his high intensity on the field, was all charged up after Labuschagne's wicket as he shushed the home crowd.

Meanwhile, Labuschagne overcame his poor run of form and scored 64 runs as Australia took a slender lead at Tea on Day 2.

Travis Head also scored a quickfire half-century and was unbeaten on 53 runs off 67 balls as Australia reached 191-4 at Tea for an 11-run lead.

Earlier, Bumrah was once again right on the money and dismissed opener McSweeney, who had been caught behind for 39 runs. McSweeney and Labuschagne had added 67 runs for the second wicket, which stabilised the Aussie innings.

He added a second wicket in the morning as Smith edged down the leg side and was caught behind for two runs. The talismanic batter was stunned after his dismissal and walked towards the stadium with disappointment.