Sydney Test: Indian domination continues on Day 2, declare at 622/7

Sydney, Jan 4 (CRICKETNMORE): Brilliant batting efforts from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, along with a useful contribution from Ravindra Jadeja, helped India continue their domination on the

Pujara's innings was an exibition of patience and impeccable technique. He was the top scorer for India with 193 runs off 373 deliveries with 22 hits to the fence. 

The Saurashtra batsman was well on his way to what would have been his fourth double century in Test cricket when a somewhat tired shot enabled off-spinner Nathan Lyon to pull off an easy caught and bowled effort.

Pant, on the other hand, showcased his ability to produce the big hits during his unbeaten knock of 159. His 189-ball stay in the middle was studded with 15 boundaries and a six. 

Resuming the second day at 303/4, Pujara and Hanuma Vihari (42) could only manage to add 26 to the total as Vihari was dismissed when scoreboard read 329. 

Following Vihari's dismissal, Pujara and Pant played sensibly throughout the first session and made sure that they don't lose their wickets.