Highlights
Sundar played a crucial knock of 62 runs to bail India out of trouble
Sundar slog swept Nathan Lyon for a no-look six over midwicket
After a successful outing with the ball on his Test debut, Washington Sundar led India s fightback with the bat as well, playing a crucial knock of 62 runs to bail India out of trouble in the first innings on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Sundar reaped the rewards of an inspired batting performance as he brought up his maiden half-century on his Test debut. The left-handed batsman played some glorious shots during his knock but there was one that stood out. Having completed his fifty, Sundar took on Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon and slog swept him for a no-look six over midwicket. Sundar s confidence in his stroke was visible from the fact that as soon as the ball left his bat, he knew it was going to sail over the fence, hence didn t even bother having a look at it.
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