Sun Dec 08 09:58:11 UTC 2024: ## Australia Thrashes India by 10 Wickets in Adelaide Test, Leveling Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series
**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. The match, a day-night affair, concluded on Sunday after just three days of play, a testament to Australia’s dominance.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, suffered their fourth consecutive Test defeat, following a clean sweep by New Zealand earlier this year. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India was bowled out for a paltry 180 on day one, with Mitchell Marsh taking six wickets. Australia, in response, amassed 337 runs, thanks to a century by Travis Head and a half-century by Marnus Labuschagne, establishing a significant 157-run lead.
India’s second innings fared little better. They were dismissed for 175, leaving Australia with a mere 19 runs to chase for victory. Nitish Reddy top-scored for India with 42 runs, while Pat Cummins (5 wickets) and Scott Boland (3 wickets) spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack. Australia achieved the target in just 3.2 overs, with Usman Khawaja (9*) and Nathan McAndrew (10*) remaining unbeaten.
The Indian top order once again failed to deliver substantial contributions, with several key batsmen dismissed cheaply. This defeat marks a significant setback for India’s hopes of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series now heads to Melbourne for the third Test.
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