Fri Dec 06 12:34:00 UTC 2024: **Australia Dominates Day 1 of Second India Test in Adelaide**
Adelaide, Australia – Australia took control of the second Test against India on day one at the Adelaide Oval, bowling India out for a below-par 180 before reaching stumps at 86/0, 94 runs behind.
Mitchell Starc led the Australian attack, capturing six wickets, including the key scalps of KL Rahul (37) and Virat Kohli (7). India’s innings was salvaged somewhat by a 50-run partnership between Rahul and Shubman Gill (31), before a late order collapse. Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored for India with 42 runs.
In reply, Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney saw Australia through to the close unbeaten, with McSweeney finishing on 38 and Khawaja on 20. McSweeney displayed impressive confidence, striking several boundaries late in the day.
Play was briefly interrupted twice due to floodlight malfunctions, adding a further unusual element to the day’s play. Despite the interruptions, Australia’s bowlers maintained their pressure and kept India’s score under control.
The match continues on December 7th.
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