Australia continued their rule over it India On day 2 of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Adelaide, with Head of Travis Leading the charge with a brilliant knock of 140 runs. His century helped Australia to a solid first innings win of 157 runs. However, it was the Australian pacers who led the charge Mitchell StarcTurning the tide further in his favor under lights, he scored five wickets and left India in trouble at the end of the game. India ended the day at 128/5, trailing by 29 runs Rishabh pants (28*) and Nitish Reddy (15*) hoping to guide his team to a more competitive result.
Mitchell Starc’s yorker brilliant gets rid of Shubman Gill
At a crucial moment in the 18th over of India’s second innings, Starc produced a sensational yorker that fell completely flat. Shubman Gillmiddle stump. The dismissal came at a critical juncture as Gill looked solid and controlled the crease, scoring 28 off 30 balls. Unstable in his previous spell, Starc delivered a beauty that swung sharply backwards to hit the stumps after a wide delivery outside off. Surprised by the late move, the Indian bowler was left helpless as the ball went under his bat. This key bounce shifted momentum in Australia’s favor and left India’s batting line-up vulnerable.
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Mitch Starc takes a ‘banana swing’ to shuffle Shubman Gill’s stumps 🍌#Delivered Fast | @NBN_Australia | #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/sP41huXm4F
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Exciting cricket action awaits on Day 3
With India in a precarious position at 128/5, the third day of the Test promises to be an exciting one. Australia’s bowlers, especially Starc, Pat Cumminsand Scott Bolandwill look to take advantage of the swing conditions under lights and complete India’s innings quickly. The visitors, on the other hand, will have to regroup and put up strong resistance in order not to disintegrate. with Rishabh pants and Nitish Reddy While trying to hold the fort, the final session of the game could have some nail-biting moments as both teams battle for control of the match.
