Sat Dec 07 10:37:10 UTC 2024: ## Australia Dominates Day 2 of Adelaide Test, Takes Commanding Lead Against India
**Adelaide, Australia:** Australia seized control of the second Test against India on day two at the Adelaide Oval, building a substantial lead after dismissing India for a paltry 180 in their first innings.
India, winning the toss and electing to bat, suffered a disastrous start losing Yashasvi Jaiswal on the very first ball. While KL Rahul (37) and Shubman Gill (31) offered some resistance, Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc, claiming a stunning 6 wickets for 48 runs – his best figures in Test cricket. Nitish Reddy’s fighting 42 was the only other notable contribution in India’s innings. Scott Boland and Pat Cummins also chipped in with two wickets each.
In reply, Australia rode a magnificent 140 by Travis Head and a solid 64 from Marnus Labuschagne to reach 337 before being bowled out, establishing a commanding 157-run lead. Head’s innings was particularly impressive, reaching his century in just 111 balls. Other significant contributions came from Nathan McSweeney (39) and Alex Carey (15). Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets for India, while Mohammed Siraj claimed two.
At stumps, Australia’s substantial lead puts India under immense pressure going into day three. The Indian bowlers will need a significant turnaround in their performance to salvage the match.
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