Sun Dec 08 05:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Australia Levels Series with Crushing 10-Wicket Win Over India in Adelaide
**Adelaide, Australia** – Australia has leveled the five-match Test series against India with a resounding 10-wicket victory in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Chasing a mere 19 runs for victory, the Australians achieved the target comfortably in the first session of day three, with Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney remaining unbeaten on 9 and 10 respectively.
India’s batting collapse in both innings proved to be their undoing. After being bowled out for 180 in their first innings, they managed only 175 in the second, leaving them with an insurmountable deficit. Pat Cummins spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack, taking a five-wicket haul in the second innings. Scott Boland also contributed significantly, claiming three wickets.
Australia’s first innings total of 337, fueled by Travis Head’s century (140 runs), gave them a substantial 157-run lead. Head’s impressive knock included 17 fours and four sixes. Marnus Labuschagne also made a valuable contribution with 64 runs.
India’s first innings saw a disappointing performance from their top order, with Mitchell Starc claiming six wickets. Only Nitish Reddy (42) offered significant resistance. KL Rahul (37), Shubman Gill (31), and Ravichandran Ashwin (22) provided some support, but Virat Kohli (7) and Rohit Sharma (3) failed to make an impact.
The win brings the series level at 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter in the third Test, starting December 14th in Brisbane. India will need a significant turnaround in their batting performance if they are to regain the lead.
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