Australia set 287 runs target for India on a difficult pitch

Australia has set a target of 287 runs for India to win the second test in Perth. Tim Paine side was bowled out at 243 in their second innings on the fourth day of the test on a pitch that is presenting uneven bounce. India bowlers didn't get any wicket in the first session before Lunch but came back strongly after the Lunch break to take 6 wickets for 51 runs.

Shami was the pick of the bowlers who took wickets 6/56. Shami was at his fiery best and reduced the hosts to 207/9 from 192/5 at Lunch. It looked like India would wrap up the 'tail' quickly, but, the final pair of Mitchel Starc and Hazelwood added 36 crucial runs to take the total lead beyond 250. Usman Khawaja was the top scorer for the Australia with 72 runs.

Earlier in the day, resuming at their overnight total of 132 runs, the Australia did not lose any wicket in the first session of the day taking their score to 190 runs and lead of 233 runs till the lunch break.


India lead the series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Adelaide.

Brief scores: 326 and 243 all out in 93.2 overs (Khawaja 72, Paine 37; Shami 6/56). India 283.