Sat Dec 07 13:33:02 UTC 2024: ## India Stumbles in Adelaide as Australia Takes Control in Second Test
**Adelaide, Australia** – Australia bounced back strongly in the second Test against India at the Adelaide Oval, leveraging a commanding first innings total to put the visitors on the back foot.
After India’s first innings capitulation for 180 runs, Australia amassed a formidable 337, thanks largely to Travis Head’s impressive 140 and Marnus Labuschagne’s 64. India’s Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were the pick of the bowlers, each taking four wickets.
The second day ended with India struggling at 128/5 in their second innings, still trailing by 29 runs. Several key Indian batsmen fell cheaply, including captain Rohit Sharma (6), Virat Kohli (11), and Shubman Gill (28). Yashasvi Jaiswal also contributed a 24-run knock before he was dismissed. Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, played a significant role in dismantling the Indian top order, claiming two crucial wickets.
While Head’s century dominated the Australian innings, the Indian bowlers fought back valiantly, ensuring that Australia’s lead wasn’t insurmountable. The remaining Indian batsmen will need to show significant resilience to avoid a significant deficit heading into the third day’s play. The match remains tightly poised, with Australia holding the advantage going into day three.
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