Fri Dec 06 14:12:33 UTC 2024: ## Australia Dominates Day 1 of Second Test Against India

**Adelaide, Australia –** Australia took control of the second Test against India on the opening day at the Adelaide Oval. Winning the toss, India elected to bat but were bowled out for 180 runs, despite a fighting 42 from Nitish Reddy. Mitchell Starc led the Australian attack, claiming six wickets, while Scott Boland and Pat Cummins took two each. India’s innings saw early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and KL Rahul (37), and further collapses throughout the lineup. Shubman Gill contributed 31.

In response, Australia reached 86/1 at the close of play, a lead of 94 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne (20*) and Nathan McSwiney (30*) unbeaten at the crease. Jasprit Bumrah provided India with a solitary wicket, dismissing Usman Khawaja for 13.

India made three changes to their playing XI from the first Test, bringing back Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Australia also made one change, with Scott Boland replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood.

The day’s play was marked by fluctuating momentum, with India starting strongly before collapsing, and Australia ending the day strongly despite losing Khawaja. The weather forecast predicts rain and storms over the next couple of days, which could impact the match.

**Playing XIs:**

**India:** Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harsha Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

**Australia:** Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSwiney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

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