Sun Dec 08 05:20:00 UTC 2024: **Australia Thrashes India by 10 Wickets in Adelaide Day-Night Test**
Adelaide, Australia – Australia has leveled the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 1-1 after a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Chasing a paltry 19 runs for victory, the Australians achieved the target without losing a single wicket on Day 3, continuing their dominance in day-night Tests at this venue.
India, batting first, managed a meager 180 runs in their first innings. Australia responded with a stronger 337, establishing a 157-run lead. India’s second innings fared even worse, collapsing to 175, setting up the easy win for Australia.
The Indian batting order crumbled under pressure. Key wickets fell early, including that of ऋषभ पंत (Rishabh Pant) in the first over of Day 3. Several batsmen, including नीतीश रेड्डी (Nitish Reddy), failed to convert promising starts. Pat Cummins was particularly effective, claiming multiple wickets. The Indian innings ended when Scott Boland dismissed Mohammed Siraj.
The victory marks another successful day-night Test for Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The Australian team’s performance overshadowed India’s struggles, highlighting the disparity in the teams’ performance over the match.
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