After a magnificent one day series where Steve Smith racked up 2 centuries in 62 balls in 2 consecutive games, he has been kept quiet by the depleted Indian attack in the longer format of the game.
Though, Australia are in a decent position at the moment, they would have liked a big score from the #1 batsman in test cricket at the moment in Steve Smith who has been a run scoring machine since his comeback after ball tampering scandal.
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Steve Smith is known for his unorthodox technique. He has been a pioneer in acing it over the years throughout his career. His shuffle is something that gives hope on dismissing him to every bowler bowling to him only to get disappointment in the end.
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He was seen as a prime leg before wicket candidate with his technique during his initial days that bowlers try to trap him in front of the wicket or knock his stumps over only to be clipped away for runs down the leg. But, this time, Jasprit Bumrah succeeded in it as he bowled him around his legs.
Steve Smith is yet to cross 10 run mark in this series so far and it has been a new low for him. His average against India and his records at MCG is unbelievable but Indian bowlers have succeeded in keeping him at bay.
Australia are en route to a big 2nd innings lead on a tricky track here in Melbourne. India don’t have a clue in containing the Australian batsmen as Cameron Green and Pat Cummins are looking mighty impressive at the moment. Australia are just 32 runs behind India and they would be hoping to stretch their lead after wiping out the deficit.
India would be hoping for a miracle to get some grip over this game as Australia are running away with this game. India would be in real trouble chasing anything around 140 on this wicket.
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