Fri Dec 06 20:28:30 UTC 2024: ## Australia Fights Back on Day 1 of Adelaide Test
**Adelaide, Australia –** Australia ended day one of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India with a glimmer of hope, reaching 86/1 in response to India’s first innings total of 180. Mitchell Starc was the star performer for the hosts, taking a remarkable six wickets for 48 runs, including the key wickets of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli.
India, after winning the toss and electing to bat, suffered a disastrous start when Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck off the very first ball. While Shubman Gill (31) and KL Rahul (37) offered some resistance, India’s middle order crumbled under pressure, with Rishabh Pant (21) and Rohit Sharma (3) falling cheaply. Nitish Kumar top-scored for India with a spirited 42, but it was not enough to prevent a significant first-innings deficit.
Despite a shaky start, Australia’s openers, Usman Khawaja (13) and Nathan McSweeney (38*), steadied the ship and put on a 62-run partnership for the second wicket. The day was punctuated by several dramatic moments, including a dropped catch and a no-ball, showcasing the intensity of the match.
Although Australia still trails by 94 runs, their strong finish to the day, coupled with Starc’s impressive bowling figures, suggests a determined fightback in the series, which India currently leads 1-0. The remaining days of the test promise to be an exciting contest.
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