Nathan Lyon’s five-wicket haul and Usman Khawaja’s resistance with the bat ensured Australia stayed on top in the second Test in Perth despite a century by Virat Kohli.
At stumps, Australia were 132 for 4 with a lead of 175. Khawaja was unbeaten on 41 with Tim Paine (8) for company. India were earlier bowled out for 283, with Kohli top-scoring with 123 and Lyon returning 5 for 67.
The partnership, which had added 112 in the first innings, crossed 30 before India got a bit of fortune in the form of Finch’s injury. The opener was hit on his right index finger by a rising Mohammed Shami delivery at the stroke of tea. Retired hurt, Finch was taken to the hospital for scans.
India stepped up the intensity in the final session, with Jasprit Bumrah going through a superb spell and Shami supporting him well. Bumrah was quick, accurate and even menacing, having the batsmen dancing to his tunes. It ultimately resulted in Harris’ wicket, the batsman leaving one that angled in to clip top of off-stump.
