Fri Dec 06 15:04:12 UTC 2024: **Australia Dominates Day One of Second Test Against India**
Adelaide, Australia – Mitchell Starc’s stellar bowling performance spearheaded Australia’s dominance on day one of the second Test against India in Adelaide. Starc claimed a remarkable six wickets as India, electing to bat first, were bowled out for a paltry 180 runs. Only Nitish Kumar Reddy managed to cross 40 runs, scoring 42.
Despite the low total, Australia’s reply wasn’t entirely smooth. They ended the day at 86/1, a solid start built on a 62-run unbeaten partnership between Nathan McAndrew (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (20*). Jasprit Bumrah provided India’s only breakthrough, dismissing Usman Khawaja for 13.
India made three changes to their playing XI, welcoming back captain Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Sharma batted in the middle order, while Gill came in at number three. This day-night Test match marks India’s fifth pink-ball Test, with a record of three wins and one loss (against Australia in Adelaide in 2020). The match continues tomorrow.
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