Sat Dec 07 08:10:02 UTC 2024: ## Australia Takes Control on Day 2 of Adelaide Test
**Adelaide, Australia** – Australia seized control on day two of the second Test against India at the Adelaide Oval, ending the day with a commanding lead. Resuming at 94/1, Australia quickly extended their advantage, surpassing India’s first innings total of 180.
India’s innings, which began with a toss win and a decision to bat first, was cut short by a stellar bowling performance from Mitchell Starc, who took 6 wickets for 48 runs. Nitish Reddy top-scored for India with 42 runs.
Australia’s reply started strongly. However, Jasprit Bumrah provided early breakthroughs dismissing both Nathan McSweeney (39) and Steve Smith (2) early in the day. Marnus Labuschagne (64) and Travis Head (53) then steadied the ship, building a crucial partnership. Labuschagne reached his half-century before being dismissed by Nitish Reddy. Head also scored a half-century before the lunch break. Australia went to lunch with a slender 11-run lead.
After lunch, Australia continued to pile on the runs with Head eventually reaching his century. India’s batting struggled again, with Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant falling cheaply. Mohammad Siraj also claimed a wicket, removing Alex Carey. Australia eventually finished day two at 282/6, holding a significant lead over India. The match is set to be a closely fought contest in the coming days. The remaining play will determine which team will take a lead in the series.
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