Sat Dec 07 16:29:33 UTC 2024: ## Australia Dominates Day 2 in Adelaide Test, Head’s Century Puts India on the Back Foot

**Adelaide, Australia:** Australia seized control of the second Test against India on Day 2, fueled by a stunning century from Travis Head. Head’s 140 (141 balls), punctuated by 17 fours and four sixes, propelled Australia to a commanding 332/8 at dinner, leaving India facing a daunting task to overcome a 152-run deficit.

The Indian bowling attack struggled throughout the day, with several bowlers straying from the off-stump line, a point highlighted by former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism of Mohammed Siraj. Gavaskar particularly lambasted Siraj for repeatedly bowling to Head’s pads, resulting in boundaries, before praising him for subsequently bowling Head with a yorker and celebrating with a fiery send-off. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 4/59.

Head, dropped twice during his innings, capitalized on his reprieves to anchor Australia’s dominance, providing a platform for the lower order to bat with freedom. While India managed to claim four wickets in the final session, including two from Siraj, the damage had already been done. Australia’s substantial lead puts India in a precarious position heading into Day 3.

**Brief Scores:** India 180 all out; Australia 332/8 (Travis Head 140, Marnus Labuschagne 64; Jasprit Bumrah 4/59, Mohammed Siraj 2/95)

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