Sun Dec 08 09:12:06 UTC 2024: ## Australia Thrashes India by 10 Wickets in Adelaide Test, Leveling Series 1-1
**Adelaide, Australia (Dec 8, 2024):** Australia convincingly defeated India by 10 wickets in the second Test match at Adelaide Oval, leveling the series 1-1. India, after being bowled out for 180 in their first innings, faced a significant first-innings deficit of 157 runs following Australia’s total of 337. Their second innings collapse, ending at a meager 175, set Australia a paltry 19-run target, which they achieved without loss in just 3.2 overs.
Travis Head (140) and Marnus Labuschagne (64) were instrumental in Australia’s first innings, forming a crucial 65-run partnership. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj each claimed four wickets for India.
India’s second innings was plagued by early wickets. Rishabh Pant (28) and Nitish Reddy (42) offered some resistance, but Mitchell Starc’s exceptional bowling performance (6/48) decimated the Indian batting lineup. Pat Cummins also contributed significantly, taking five wickets in the innings.
The match saw a dramatic second day, with a total of 14 wickets falling. India, resuming their second innings at 128/5, were unable to recover from the early setbacks. Australia’s chase was a mere formality, with Usman Khawaja and Marcus Harris remaining unbeaten on 9 and 10 respectively.
The victory is a significant turnaround for Australia after their loss in the first Test. The series now heads to its next venue with both teams evenly matched.
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