Fri Dec 06 15:03:34 UTC 2024: ## India’s Innings Collapse Hands Australia Advantage on Day 1 of Adelaide Test
**Adelaide, Australia:** Australia is in a strong position at the close of play on day one of the second Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. After winning the toss and electing to bat, India suffered a dramatic batting collapse, being bowled out for a paltry 180 runs. Mitchell Starc was the chief destroyer, claiming six wickets, while Pat Cummins and Scott Boland each took two. Nitish Reddy top-scored for India with a fighting 42.
India’s struggles began early, with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling to Starc’s very first ball. Rohit Sharma, making his return to the side, and Virat Kohli also failed to make significant contributions. While Reddy provided some late resistance, India’s lower order offered little support.
In response, Australia reached 86/1 at stumps, with Marnus Labuschagne (20*) and Nathan McAndrew (38*) comfortably settled at the crease. Jasprit Bumrah provided a late breakthrough, dismissing Usman Khawaja, but the Australian pair thwarted further Indian advances. The day also saw Indian captain Rohit Sharma sustain a minor injury to his wrist while attempting a catch.
The match marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill to the Indian XI after injury and illness. R Ashwin replaced Washington Sundar in the other change to the Indian team. Australia made one change, bringing in Scott Boland for Josh Hazlewood. The match continues tomorrow.
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