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Indian players celebrate the wicket of Australian batter David Warner during the first day of the 2nd test cricket match between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi
New Delhi: Opener Usman Khawaja notched an unbeaten half-century as India reduced Australia to 94 for 3 at lunch on day one of the second Test here on Friday.
Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (2/29) got the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne (18) and Steve Smith (0) in the 23rd over after Mohammed Shami (1/31) removed opener David Warner (15).
Khawaja (50 not out) was in the middle with Travis Head (1) when lunch was taken.
India lead the four-match series 1-0.
Brief Scores: Australia 1st Innings: 94 for 3 in 25 overs (Usman Khawaja 50 not out; Ravichandran Ashwin 2/29).