Sat Dec 07 06:52:19 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Early Dismissal Leaves India Stumbling in Adelaide Test
**Adelaide, Australia** – Virat Kohli’s impressive century last week was a distant memory as the star Indian batsman was dismissed for a paltry 7 runs in the first innings of the second Test against Australia on Friday. The dismissal, coming off a sharply rising short ball from Mitchell Starc, mirrored his Perth dismissal, sparking a wave of online memes and questioning of his current form.
Starc’s delivery, reminiscent of Josh Hazlewood’s in Perth, caught Kohli off guard at the slip, leaving the Indian team reeling. This early setback contributed to India’s struggling performance, reaching 82 for four at tea after a promising start.
Earlier, a 69-run partnership between KL Rahul (37) and Shubman Gill (31) provided some hope, but Gill’s dismissal by Scott Boland, trapped lbw, triggered a dramatic collapse. India lost their final three wickets for a mere 12 runs. Captain Rohit Sharma, initially in the dressing room, was forced to take the crease alongside Rishabh Pant (4*) at the tea break, after dropping himself down the order. The collapse came after India had elected to bat first on a pitch with noticeable grass cover. The day ended with India’s innings far from secure.
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