Twitter Reactions: Australia conclude Day 1 on a high

The Chinnaswamy stadium has been a lucky hunting ground for Australia who have won 2 Tests here out of 4. On a high note after a sensational victory at Pune, the visitors continued to topple India with spin. Earlier in the day, it was Captain Virat Kohli who won the toss as India elected to bat first. Abhinav Mukund came in place of injured Murali Vijay while batsman Karun Nair came in for allrounder Jayant Yadav. The Australian team retained their winning XI from the last game.

India didn’t begin well as opener Abhinav Mukund who played his first match in 5 years was dismissed for a duck. KL Rahul alongside Cheteshwar Pujara tried to show some keenness with a 61 run partnership for the second wicket. Just when it seemed, India had managed to go to lunch without any further hiccups, they lost Pujara on the last ball of the first session.

Virat Kohli failed to get going as he was trapped by Nathan Lyon. He also wasted a review in the process. Ajinkya Rahane continued his struggle against spin as he failed to pick Lyon. He tried to step out but ended up going so ahead that he was stumped in spite of a fumble by wicket keeper Mathew Wade.

Karun Nair who played his first game since the triple century look in comfort. While Nair got a start, he failed to convert it into a big one as a result of another stumping. While wickets kept falling from one end, KL Rahul batted splendidly to keep India at bay for a good total.

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Once the tail was exposed, Nathan Lyon wreck havoc for the Indian batsmen. The likes of Ashwin, Jadeja failed to create any sort of impact with the bat. KL Rahul missed out on a well deserving century as he scored 90 runs in his 205 balls stay at the crease.

The hosts were bundled for 189 as they failed to reach 200 for the third consecutive time in the series. Nathan Lyon went on to pick best figures by an overseas bowler in India as he bagged 8 wickets conceding just 50 runs.

Australia came our to bat an hour before the end of the day. David Warner and Matt Renshaw did well to make sure there wasn’t any damage for Australia. Rahane dropped a tough chance as he dropped Warner at gully. The Baggy Greens were well placed with 40/0 at stumps on Day 1.

Twitter applauded Nathan Lyon’s spectacular spell with the ball. There was a sense of dissatisfaction among Twitterati with the Indian batsmen expressed themselves on the field. Here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:

Don't know which one is more depressing – watching Lion or watching Lyon.

— Azeem Banatwalla (@TheBanat) March 4, 2017

https://twitter.com/altcricket/status/837980955457503233

Australia dominated the day from start to finsh aside from Rahul. The foot is on the throat but must bat all tomorrow to crush it #INDvAUS

— Brett Graham (@worldofBG) March 4, 2017

Two Ashwin shouts already. Lock your kids in an attic, murder your boss, ignore all people in danger so you can WATCH THIS SESSION

— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) March 4, 2017

If Nathon Lyon is really a huge turner, ask him to take a U-turn with a car on MG road in Bengaluru.

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 4, 2017

Like lambs to Lyons. Bundled out in less than a day & under 200 after winning toss, India have played into Aus hands. All uphill from here

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 4, 2017

Earlier : Kohli said Pune performance will not be repeat.

Actually he means it would be worse than that. #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND

— Prashant Gajre (@iPrashantGajre) March 4, 2017

Take away KL Rahul.
And, Indian batsmen average 8.00 this series.
Extras average 9.67.

India have batted worse than leg byes & byes!

— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) March 4, 2017

Nathan Lyon's 8 wickets for 50 against India are the best bowling figures by an Australian spin bowler in 96 years. #IndvAus

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 4, 2017

13, 1, 23, 26, 82(vs Bangladesh), 28, 13, 18, 17.
Rahane's run tally since NZ series.
He got dismissed by a spinner in 7 occasions. #INDvAUS

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 4, 2017

Kohli : Say those three magical words.
Bae : Decision Review System.
Kohli : Hatt behenchod.#IndvAus

— Manya ? (@CSKian716) March 4, 2017

Wriddhiman Saha is trying his best to prove that opting for DRS reviews isn't Kohli's worst selection #IndvAus

— Shashi (@AllTimeBakchod) March 4, 2017

Sachin, Sindhu, Laxman made Warne look ordinary.

Kohli, Rahane, Pujara making Lyon look extraordinary.

Times they are a changing #IndvAus

— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) March 4, 2017

Kohli's judgment of leaving the balls is poorer than high court's judgment of leaving Salman Khan. #IndvAus

— Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) March 4, 2017

Karun Nair showing the intent Kohli talked about. Rahul's score says so too, but idk, I'm enjoying Nair play the most. #INDvAUS

— Samreen Razzaqui (@SamreenRazzaqui) March 4, 2017

No matter what the score is, who's batting, no matter what venue in India, crowd will surely cheer "Sachin Sachin" in chorus… #INDvAUS

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) March 4, 2017

Die Hard Indian fan mode activated #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/jqVFmPwOUS

— cricBC (@cricBC) March 4, 2017

Pretty shameful that the Australians keep dismissing Kohli when he’s not even trying to hit it. How low will the ugly Aussies sink? #INDvAUS

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) March 4, 2017

I know it's Mitchell Starc bowling to KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, but an 'RCB RCB' chant in a Test match just sounds jarring personally…

— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) March 4, 2017

KL Rahul ensuring India do not miss Rohit Sharma in Tests. Funky shots, high risk ones.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 4, 2017

It's been 2 overs and KL Rahul is still at the crease. He might raise the bat and acknowledge the crowd anytime now. #INDvsAUS

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 4, 2017

Australia will go into today's test with confidence after the Pune success plus Bangalore a happy hunting ground for our batsman! #IndvAus

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 4, 2017