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Sydney, Jan 4 (CRICKETNMORE):  <\/strong>Brilliant batting efforts from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, along with a useful contribution from Ravindra Jadeja, helped India continue their domination on the second day of the fourth and final cricket Test as Australia trailed by 598 runs here on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In reply to India's first innings score of 622\/7 declared, Australia were at 24\/0 with openers Usman Khawaja (5) and Marcus Harris (19) at the crease when the umpires dislodged the bails for the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

India could have put the Australians under further pressure if wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant had grabbed a regulation catch of Khawaja off pacer Mohammad Shami.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The day belonged to Pujara and Pant, who dominated the Australian bowlers with their rather contrasting batting styles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pujara's innings was an exibition of patience and impeccable technique. He was the top scorer for India with 193 runs off 373 deliveries with 22 hits to the fence. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Saurashtra batsman was well on his way to what would have been his fourth double century in Test cricket when a somewhat tired shot enabled off-spinner Nathan Lyon to pull off an easy caught and bowled effort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pant, on the other hand, showcased his ability to produce the big hits during his unbeaten knock of 159. His 189-ball stay in the middle was studded with 15 boundaries and a six. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Resuming the second day at 303\/4, Pujara and Hanuma Vihari (42) could only manage to add 26 to the total as Vihari was dismissed when scoreboard read 329. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Following Vihari's dismissal, Pujara and Pant played sensibly throughout the first session and made sure that they don't lose their wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the process, the duo played some beautifully-crafted shots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

For Australia, Lyon was the only wicket taker in the session.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The second session saw Pujara missing a double ton as India posted a healthy 491\/6 at tea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pujara could only manage to add 12 runs to his individual score in the second session before he was caught and bowled by spinner Nathan Lyon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Rishabh Pant (88) and Ravindra Jadeja (25) were at the crease when umpires called for the tea break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pujara was the only batsman to depart in the second session. He played 373 balls and slammed 22 boundaries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The third session saw Pant and Jadeja dominating the opponents. the duo forged a record 204-run stand for the seventh wicket as India declared on 622\/7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the process, Pant completed his maiden ton and then went on to cross the 150-run mark. Pant played 189 balls and remained unbeaten.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

For Australia, Nasthan Lyon scalped four wickets while Jose Hazlewood picked up two wickets. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Brief scores: <\/p>\r\n\r\n

India (first innings): 622\/7 declared (Cheteshwar Pujara 193, Rishabh Pant 159 not out; Nathon Lyon 4\/178) vs Australia (first innings): 24\/0 (Marcus Harris 19 batting, Usman Khawaja 5 batting) at stumps on Day 2.
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