When Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin came together, India were 7-139 and the deficit 124.
India are now 252 and the deficit 11.
Axar and Ashwin have been superb in steadying the Indian ship, and they’ll be looking to kick on until stumps.
Having said that, Australia have taken the second new ball immediately, and Pat Cummins has brought himself on to bowl.
Two hours ago, Australia were still in the box seat, but the momentum is firmly in the Indian camp now.
Even if the last three Indian wickets fall quickly, the hosts will be rapt with this first innings performance, particularly that of these two batters.
Although as I say that Ravi Ashwin falls!
The second ball of Cummins over with the new ruck, Ashwin chips one onto the leg side where Renshaw takes a good catch.
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