IND v AUS 2nd Test Day 1 Lunch Report: India lose Abhinav, Pujara before lunch

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Bengaluru: Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test match at Bengaluru on Saturday. The Indian side managed to reach 72/2 at the end of first session.

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc struck early to dismiss Abhinav Mukund, who returned to starting line-up after 7-year wait. While Cheteshwar Pujara give away his wicket just before the lunch break.

KL Rahul had a decent session as he managed to score 48 runs. India skipper Virat Kohli will be the next man to come in after both sides return from the lunch break.

Brief Score: India 72/2

KL Rahul 48 (93)*, Abhinav Mukund 0(8), Cheteshwar Pujara 17(66)