Australia provided a 10-wicket win against India He rocked the visitors in the second Test at Adelaide. Head of Travis‘s blazing century while setting the tone for Australia’s dominance Mitchell Starc‘s deadly six-wicket haul dismantled India’s batting order. The hosts showed their prowess under the lights as they chased down the meager goal without breaking a sweat. This crushing defeat marks one of India’s most embarrassing performances in Test cricket and raises serious concerns about their performance. Australia’s all-round brilliance in the pink-ball Test further cemented their home advantage.
India’s struggle with the bat against Mitchell Starc
India’s first innings was broken Devastating bowling by Mitchell Starc. Starc dismantled India’s top and middle order starting with six wickets Yashasvi Jaiswalfirst ball wicket. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill they tried to build a platform scoring 37 and 31 points respectively, but their efforts were short-lived. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could not contribute much, fell to single-digit points.
Nitish Kumar Reddy‘s counter-attack 42 and Ravichandran Ashwin22 showed some resistance. However, the tail split as Starc and company completed the innings for just 180 runs in 44.1 overs. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland provided strong support, picking up two wickets each to put pressure on the visitors.
Travis Head’s heroics set up Australia’s innings
In reply, Australia overcame an early scare to post 337 runs, largely thanks to Head’s scintillating batting. After losing Osman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney in the first session, Marnus Labuschagne and stabilized Headshot. Labuschagne’s patient 64 provided the foundation, but it was an aggressive 140 off 141 balls that stole the show, featuring 17 boundaries and four sixes. Led by the Indian bowlers jasprit bumrah and Muhammad Sirajclaimed four wickets each but could not prevent Head from taking Australia to a strong lead of 157 runs. Lower-order contributions from Starc (18) and Cummins (12) further disrupted the Indian attack.
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India falters again in the second innings
Facing a steep deficit, India’s second innings started promisingly but unraveled quickly. Jaiswal and Rahul departed early putting the team under pressure. Gill (28) and Rishabh pants (28) played aggressive cameos, but none could turn his start into a significant innings. Nitish Reddy once again showed courage, scoring 42 with six boundaries and a six. However, India’s lower order collapsed under relentless pressure from Cummins and Boland, who shared seven wickets between them. The innings folded for 175 runs in just 36.5 overs, leaving Australia with just 19 runs to chase for victory.
Australia won by a remarkable 10 wickets
Chasing a modest target of 19 runs, Australia needed just a few overs to register a comprehensive victory. Khawaja and McSweeney confidently guided the team to 19/0 at a run rate of 5.68 before the session ended. With over 70 overs to go, the home side cruised to a commanding victory. The Indian bowlers failed to make any early breakthroughs, highlighting the challenges they faced throughout the match. Australia’s superior performance in all departments put them in the driver’s seat for the rest of the series.
Here’s how netizens reacted:
Series 1-1!
Australia continues to dominate Pink Ball cricket. A near perfect game.
India’s Inexperience came to the fore. Learn the right lessons and go to the Gabba.
Their shots will have to go through. The bowling is inexperienced so they need to step up.#AUSWIND
— Nikhil
(@CricCrazyNIKS) December 8, 2024
Australia was great in Adelaide .. Roles reversed from Perth .. 1-1 end 3 to go .. Looking forward to another incredible series between these 2 Teams .. #HONESTVsIN
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 8, 2024
Serial level. All are one.
An important win for Australia in Adelaide #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/oR8OqesU5O
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 8, 2024
It was good to see the Australian fast bowlers come hard on the Indian helmets. It was a blast from the past. Where no beauty is offered to the opposition. #AUSWIND
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 8, 2024
It’s like five players in tennis. Points are 6-2, 1-6 levels.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 8, 2024
He came late, but he came with humility. Well played Australia, series shaping up to be a cracker. #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/QAuqDclpa6
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 8, 2024
Failures fuel returns
On to the next one!#WhistlePod #AUSWIND #BGT
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 8, 2024
We expect more determination from India
top batsmen in remaining Tests #AUSWIND
— S. Badrinath (@s_badrinath) December 8, 2024
Australia played well from the start. Their pink ball experience was evident in this match. There is no panic button yet for the Indian team. Too many changes will not help the cause of the team.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 8, 2024
Great comeback by Australians in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
#AUSWIND #cricket
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