Sun Dec 08 17:51:41 UTC 2024: **Australia Levels Border-Gavaskar Series with Crushing Victory Over India**

Adelaide, Australia – Australia stormed back into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test at Adelaide. This win levels the series 1-1 after India’s dominant win in Perth.

Mitchell Starc spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack, claiming 6/48 in India’s first innings, which crumbled to 180 runs. Pat Cummins (2/xx) and Scott Boland (2/xx) also contributed significantly. Despite a fighting 69-run partnership between KL Rahul (37) and Shubman Gill (31), and a late innings 42 from Nitish Kumar Reddy, India’s batting failed to match Australia’s.

Australia’s reply was anchored by Travis Head’s explosive 140 (17 fours, 4 sixes) and a crucial 67-run partnership between Nathan McSweeney (39) and Marnus Labuschagne (64). Australia reached 337, establishing a 157-run lead. Jasprit Bumrah (4/61) and Mohammed Siraj (4/98) were India’s top bowlers.

India’s second innings mirrored their first, with the top order again failing to deliver. Cummins took another five-wicket haul (5/67), his eighth as captain, while Boland added 3/51 and Starc 2/60. India managed only 175 runs, setting Australia a paltry 19 runs to win. The target was easily achieved in just 3.2 overs.

Australian captain Pat Cummins praised his team’s performance, particularly highlighting Mitchell Starc’s consistent excellence over a decade and Scott Boland’s immediate impact in the team. He also expressed hope for Josh Hazlewood’s return in the next Test.

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