Sat Dec 07 01:51:54 UTC 2024: ## India Stumbles in Adelaide Day-Night Test, Australia Takes Early Lead
**Adelaide, Australia –** The second Test between India and Australia got off to a dramatic start Friday at the Adelaide Oval, with a temporary power outage adding to the day’s excitement. India, after winning the toss and electing to bat, was bowled out for a paltry 180 runs. Mitchell Starc spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack, claiming career-best figures of 6/48, consistently troubling the Indian batsmen with swing and bounce. Nitish Reddy top-scored for India with 42 runs.
A brief power outage during the match caused a temporary halt to play, adding an unexpected element to the day-night contest.
Australia, in response, ended Day 1 at 86/1, trailing by 94 runs. Usman Khawaja remains unbeaten on 8, while Jasprit Bumrah was dismissed early in the Australian innings.
The match, crucial for both teams’ World Test Championship aspirations, promises a thrilling continuation.
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