Twitter Reactions: Australia gain an edge on Day 2

For a change today, Australia were the top team out of the two on Day 2 of the second Test. They managed to get rid of their sub-continent demons, if not for the game at least for the moment. Earlier in the day, Bangladesh resumed their innings from the overnight score of 253/6. Mushfiqur Rahim didn’t manage to stay long as he was bowled by Nathan Lyon.

Soon enough, Nasir Hossain was also dismissed as he fell short of a half century. Mehidy Hasan was run out by David Warner while Lyon put the final nail in the coffin as no.10 batsman Taijul Islam was dismissed caught by Steve Smith. The hosts were all out for 305 runs before lunch.

Lyon ended up with impressive bowling figures of 7/94. Ashton Agar also got a couple of wickets. Not a single Australian pacer accounted for wickets. While Bangladesh after having scored 305 runs might have had an edge, that wasn’t the case.

Australia didn’t begin well as Matt Renshaw was out in the second over. What followed from there on was some stupendous batting by the Australians. David Warner and skipper Steve Smith went on to put up a 93-run partnership for the second wicket.

While Smith got out after scoring a fifty, Warner along with Peter Handscomb combined for an unbeaten 127 runs partnership for the third wicket. Warner was not out on 88 runs, a slow but steady inning by the swashbuckling opener. Handscomb remained unbeaten on 69.

Mustafizur Rahman and Taijul Islam got one wicket each. The Australians were 225/2 at stumps on Day 2 now trailing by just 80 runs and with 8 wickets intact. Finally having control of things in the Test match, it will be interesting to see how far does the Australian team go from here. On the other hand, Bangladesh would be routing for quick wickets tomorrow in the morning session.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of the day:

Australia have the best of Day 2 of the 2nd #BANvAUS Test, as they finish on 225/2, 80 runs behind.https://t.co/4ORBR3no7O pic.twitter.com/ugc4geIFlP

— ICC (@ICC) September 5, 2017

Why is Handscomb wearing a bra? pic.twitter.com/feXy7Igbpo

— Dennis Goat (@DennisCricket_) September 5, 2017

Aus batting lacks depth of course. Need to bat at least 2 sessions and get lead of 100+ for win possibility. Have to play last on this pitch

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 5, 2017

Australia's Test No.3 since Ricky Ponting's retirement:

Steven Smith – 1728 in 28 inns @ 69.12
Others – 2699 in 77 inns @ 35.99#BANvAUS

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) September 5, 2017

David Warner today went 73 consecutive balls without a boundary, his longest stretch in an inns in Tests. Prev: 64 balls, Cape Town, 2014.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 5, 2017

Partnership b/w Warner & Handscomb – 127 runs. Handscomb has scored 69 while Warner 54. When was the last time a batsman outscored Davey?

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) September 5, 2017

Am I watching a test match or 9th grade suburban turf. Love the brim while batting @phandscomb54 #AUSvsBAN pic.twitter.com/l7meDRImU1

— Michael RIddle (@mike_ridz) September 5, 2017

I think Warner has attended Rahul Dravid's classes recently.#BANvAUS #AUSvsBAN

— Talati Ajaj (@ProTechtEdLife) September 5, 2017

Two of our biggest national teams currently in arm wrestles with sporting juggernauts Bangladesh and Thailand. #AUSvsBAN #Socceroos

— Chris Rowbottom (@chrisroww) September 5, 2017

playing in subcontinent doesn't mean that Bangladesh can beat u all the time ,India is diff case altogether #AUSvsBAN

— Ashwin (@Ashwin_Gour) September 5, 2017

Why in blazes isn’t Handscomb batting in a Viking helmet made of ice?! Use your brain, Pete. #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/LwzXsRTZ9M

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) September 5, 2017

Reckon it's time Nathan Lyon got some genuine respect from the cricketing world. Will have 300 Test wickets this time next year. #AUSvBAN

— Jacob Landsmeer (@jlandsme_93) September 5, 2017

Do we deserve to play in the World Cup when we are so hopeless upfront #AUSvBAN

— Jonathon Clark (@glasses_jono) September 5, 2017

Who would've thought that stumps day 2 #AUSvBAN the Australian batsman with lowest S/R would be Warner, must be batting very responsibly

— Steven Feige (@sgfeige) September 5, 2017

A stat that just goes to show why he is a premier batsman today. Steven Smith is a class-act across conditions! #BanvsAus https://t.co/EjcOx9ML12

— Nishad Pai Vaidya (@nishad_45) September 5, 2017

Not a bad spot to watch test cricket. #BANvsAUS pic.twitter.com/GZAm3sYl37

— Paul Dennett (@the_summer_game) September 5, 2017

Brilliant session for the Aussies. They got through it unscathed. Only 80 runs in the red, still with 8 wickets in hand. #BanVAus

— Rory Burnside (@RoryBurnside) September 5, 2017

After you run your first 3 of the season #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/ZlRfDx7Oyh

— Sportsbet.com.au (@sportsbetcomau) September 5, 2017

Steve O'Keefe bowled 23 overs without a maiden. That is joint-most, besides GF Lawson, by an Australian since 6-ball overs in 1979. #BanvAus

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 5, 2017

7 wickets in the first innings of a Test match on a decent pitch. Did even better in B'lore vs India. Super Lyon. #BANvAUS

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 5, 2017

Handscomb approaching Deano in Madras territory here #BANvAUS

— Daniel Brettig (@danbrettig) September 5, 2017

With Handscomb's hat all the rage, this Test has been nothing but a Lyon, the pitch and the wardrobe. #BANvAUS

— Daniel Cherny ? (@DanielCherny) September 5, 2017

Aus first wicket:

M.R. caught M.R. bowled M.R.

Not sure how often that has happened! #BANvAUS

— Oliver Jones (@oliverjones1988) September 5, 2017

Usman's new gig. Must really be loving it. #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/1TmHtx7ZDb

— Adam Collins (@collinsadam) September 5, 2017

Rahim waiting for things to happen. Can't allow these two to build on will.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) September 5, 2017

What a brilliant day for the Aussies ! Completely dominated & establishing a terrific position #BANvAUS

— Brett Graham (@worldofBG) September 5, 2017