Day 2 of the second Test in between Australia and India Australia’s right arm in Adelaide Scott Boland demonstrated the ability to make an immediate impact. In the ninth over of India’s second innings, Boland denied India’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with the first ball stone.
Scott Boland’s first ball spell removes Yashasvi Jaiswal
Boland, known for his impeccable accuracy, bowled a short length delivery that curled away from mid-on to the fourth stump line. Jaiswal, trying to defend, delivered the ball to the goalkeeper Alex Carey. It was a significant improvement for Australia as they strengthened their control of the match.
Boland celebrated enthusiastically, punching the air in front of Jaiswal before running to Carey to celebrate. His near-wicket dismissal in the first innings (dismissed for a no-ball) demonstrated Boland’s ability to make the most of the conditions. Jaiswal, who hit four boundaries off 31 balls for just 24 runs, failed to deliver in both innings of the game after a stellar performance in the previous Test.
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BOLD!
Another first ball wicket – and not a bad one at all! #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/xEgEzFL06u
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Despite his brilliant century in the first Test in Perth, Jaiswal had a forgettable outing in Adelaide, even in India’s first innings, when he was dismissed by the Australian speedster for a golden duck. Mitchell Starc. Starc’s 140.4km/h death delivery fell on leg stump, wobbled late and trapped Jaiswal lbw as he missed a flick attempt. Falling to Starc’s first ball in the first innings and Boland’s first ball in the second innings provided a disappointing contrast to his earlier form.
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Teams with Australia First Batting Lead
At the start of the match, Australia capitalized on a strong batting performance in the first innings to score 337 runs and secure a lead of 157 runs. The innings was closed with a moderate hit. Head of Traviswho was the star performer. Head’s scintillating knock of 140, which included 17 fours and 4 sixes, lifted Australia to a formidable position. His aggression and shot selection put immense pressure on the Indian bowlers who struggled to find breakthroughs at crucial moments.
