Sat Dec 07 08:09:59 UTC 2024: ## India Stumbles in Adelaide, Australia Takes Control on Day 2
**Adelaide, Australia:** Day two of the second Test between India and Australia saw a dramatic shift in momentum, with the hosts seizing control after India’s first innings collapse.
Resuming their innings at 86/1, Australia dominated the day’s play. Travis Head anchored the innings with a superb century (100*), despite two dropped catches. His knock, punctuated by boundaries and aided by fortunate escapes, proved frustrating for the Indian bowlers. Marnus Labuschagne also contributed significantly with a well-played 64, further solidifying Australia’s position. Other notable contributions came from Nathan McSwane (39) and Mitchell Marsh (6). However, the Indian bowlers eventually fought back, taking regular wickets, including those of Labuschagne, Smith, and Marsh, thanks to the efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin. But India’s efforts were not enough to stem the tide of Australian runs.
India, resuming their first innings on Day 1, struggled to build a substantial score and was bowled out for a disappointing 180. Mitchell Starc led the Australian bowling attack, claiming a remarkable six wickets, including the early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. Nitish Reddy (42) was the top scorer for India, offering some late resistance.
The match saw three changes in India’s playing XI with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returning to the team, replacing Devadatt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel respectively. R Ashwin replaced Washington Sundar. Australia made one change, with Scott Boland replacing Josh Hazlewood.
Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that ultimately proved to be a costly one. The day ended with Australia firmly in the driver’s seat, leaving India with a mountain to climb in the remaining days of the match. The second day ended with Australia’s score at 299/5, with a considerable lead over India.
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