Twitter reactions: Axar Patel help India fight back against Australia on Day 2

Resuming their innings on 21 runs, India failed to hold the momentum on Day 2 of the second Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and completed one run behind Australia as they have been bowled out for 262. Axar Patel was the one batter for the hosts to hit a half-century. He scored resilient 74 runs to help India fight back after a shaky begin.

Axar smashed 9 fours and three sixes in his innings and was effectively supported by Ravichandran Ashwin, who scored a good 37 runs off 71 deliveries. Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon took a fifer for Australia and helped his staff dominate the hosts on Day 2 of the sport. Lyon single-handedly cleaned up India’s high order and bagged the wickets of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara. The 36-year-old later additionally went to eliminate Shreyas Iyer and Srikar Bharat.

Apart from Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy picked two scalps every for Australia.

Returning to bat after bundling out India, the guests opted for a bazball method and scored quick-fire 61 runs for the lack of one wicket in 12 overs. At stumps, Travis Head was unbeaten on 39, whereas Marnus Labuschagne scored 16 not out. However, the best run-getter for Australia of their first innings, Usman Khawaja, was dismissed cheaply by Ravindra Jadeja as Iyer pulled off a stunner to ship the Aussie opener back to pavilion.

Australia now lead India by 62 runs and can look to construct on to the nice begin once they come back on Day 3 to renew their second innings.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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Lyon was on the cost earlier than Axar and Ashwin stopped him. Superb partnership ??? #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/6nAFULSWl3

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 18, 2023

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India 139/7. Ash Anna and Axar: pic.twitter.com/uZ2AYc8MtZ

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 18, 2023

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Australia lead by 62 runs.#INDvAUS Scorecard: https://t.co/aL2DlpvIMu #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/sffjHBanNZ

— CricketInstances.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 18, 2023

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There was a time Australia have been method forward of the remainder in enjoying thoughts video games. Now they’re getting a style of their very own medication. Brilliant from Axar Patel …isse kehte hain kehkar….
Mazaa aa gaya pic.twitter.com/FRdVmZRlZj

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 11, 2023

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Double A batteries Ash n Axar, powered up the ?? stand! ?? #INDvAUS #WhistlePodu ??
?: @BCCI pic.twitter.com/XGRyJRZkYu

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 18, 2023

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End of a unprecedented knock from Axar Patel, 74 runs when India was down & out within the Delhi check. He has given an amazing likelihood for India. pic.twitter.com/SW8fUhqxff

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 18, 2023

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Well performed, Axar. Only half century in India’s innings. Scored the match-winning 80+ within the final recreation too. What an asset he’s turning out to be for India at house… ??#IndvAus #BGT

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 18, 2023

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Axar Patel scored 74 in 115 balls with 9 fours and three sixes. What a knock by Axar, beneath stress when India have been struggling, he stepped up and put on a present.

Well accomplished, Axar! pic.twitter.com/GFloGWc5I9

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 18, 2023

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? STELLAR KNOCK! Axar scored his third Test fifty with that combating innings.

? What a gritty efficiency from him!

? BCCI • #AxarPatel #INDvAUS #AUSvIND #BorderGavaskarTrophy #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/8ViRZZtteP

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) February 18, 2023

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Australian after seeing Ashwin and Axar batting at no.8 and 9
Bowlers kab aayenge inke pic.twitter.com/ZujadsZ19A

— Lokesh Saini (@LokeshVirat18K) February 18, 2023