Fri Dec 06 21:41:52 UTC 2024: ## India Collapses on Day 1 of Adelaide Test, Australia Takes Control
**Adelaide, Australia:** A stunning collapse by India on the first day of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Adelaide has left Australia firmly in control. Winning the toss and electing to bat, India were bowled out for a paltry 180 runs. Mitchell Starc spearheaded the Australian attack, claiming a remarkable 6 wickets. Scott Boland and Pat Cummins also chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal on the very first ball of the match – a “platinum duck” – set the tone for India’s disastrous batting performance. While KL Rahul (37) and Shubman Gill (31) offered some initial resistance, their dismissals triggered a middle-order collapse, with Virat Kohli (7) falling soon after. Captain Rohit Sharma also contributed little, scoring only 3 runs before being LBW. Nitish Reddy top-scored for India with 42 runs.
In reply, Australia ended the day at 86/1, still 93 runs behind India’s first innings total. Nathan McSweeney (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (20*) put on a crucial 62-run partnership for the second wicket. Australia’s only loss was Usman Khawaja (13), caught by Rohit Sharma off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah.
The day was marked by India’s batting frailties, particularly against the pace and guile of Mitchell Starc who exploited the pink ball conditions to devastating effect. Australia will be confident of extending their advantage on day two.
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