\u201cIt was obviously a really good partnership to break that one and then obviously get two more wickets. It was a huge last hour for us, so, yeah, that was a big play in the context of the day, I suppose.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The incident occurred when Jaiswal, on 82, called for a quick single after hitting the ball to Pat Cummins at mid-on. Kohli held his ground, leaving Jaiswal stranded as the Australian captain\u2019s precise throw to Alex Carey resulted in a critical run-out. Jaiswal\u2019s dismissal ended a promising 100-run partnership and sparked a late Indian collapse.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
By stumps on Day 2, India found themselves reeling at 164\/5, trailing Australia\u2019s imposing first-innings total of 474 by 310 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s response to Australia\u2019s total had been anchored by Jaiswal\u2019s aggressive strokeplay and Kohli\u2019s measured knock. The duo looked set to rebuild after the early setbacks, taking India from 53\/2 to 153\/2. However, Jaiswal\u2019s runout opened the floodgates, with Scott Boland striking twice in quick succession to remove Kohli for 36 and nightwatchman Akash Deep for a duck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey were both looking really good,\u201d he said. \u201cJaiswal played a nice innings today. (He was) aggressive and he hit any loose ball that was bowled basically. As I said before, Virat looked like he was in for a bit of a masterclass with the way he started and the patience that he showed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo at that stage, we\u2019d probably take (either one) of them. (It was) just fortunate, I suppose. And sometimes when you have one of those things happen and you break a partnership, you can get that other guy out quickly and that happened today, which was good for us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was just fortunate. Sometimes when you break a partnership, you can get the other guy out quickly. That happened today, which was good for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about Kohli's innings, the way he batted on Day 2, Smith said, \"Look, he is a class player. He obviously played really well in Perth for that hundred. He looked really good today. I thought, 'Jeez, he is in for a good one here'. And probably that (the delivery that dismissed him) was the first ball, I think, he played at that fifth-sixth stump line. He was really disciplined today, leaving a lot outside the off-stump. He was getting the bowlers to come to him a bit more and scoring well through the leg side. I thought we were in for a bit of a masterclass,\" Smith said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smith\u2019s role in Australia\u2019s dominance was not confined to the field. Earlier, he had delivered a masterclass in batting with a sublime 140, his 34th Test century, helping Australia post their highest total of the series. The knock, marked by precision and composure, solidified Smith\u2019s reputation as one of the game\u2019s greats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having now equalled Sunil Gavaskar on the all-time list of Test centurions, Smith also stands on the brink of joining Australian legends Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh, and Allan Border in the exclusive 10,000-run club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Smith anchored the innings, 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas stole the spotlight with a fearless 60 off 65 balls. Opening the innings, Konstas showcased extraordinary poise against India\u2019s world-class bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah. His audacious reverse scoop for six off Bumrah left even Smith amazed. \u201cI don\u2019t think much fazes the young kid,\u201d Smith said with a laugh. \u201cWe saw yesterday how he reverse-ramped Bumrah for a six. I was having a heart attack in the box, but he looked so composed. It was all good\u2014no stress.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having now equalled Sunil Gavaskar on the all-time list of Test centurions, Smith also stands on the brink of joining Australian legends Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh, and Allan Border in the exclusive 10,000-run club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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