In the batting-friendly conditions of the Oval, Pat Cummins-led Australia dominated India on Day 2. India attempted to mount a comeback after the pacers removed Travis Head and Steve Smith early in the second session, but Australia managed to score 469 runs in the first innings.
While India’s top order continued to struggle, and on Day 2, trailing by 318 runs with five-wicket gone.
At the close of play on Day 2, India had posted 151/5 at the Oval. KS Bharat (5*) and Rahane (29*) were unbeaten at the crease as the stumps were drawn at the end of the final session.