The first day of the 2nd Test between India vs Australia Test match began with Indian captain Rohit Sharma winning the toss and opting to bat first. However, India faced early blows, with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling victim to Mitchell Starc on the very first ball of the innings.
A promising partnership of 69 runs between Shubman Gill (35) and KL Rahul (45) provided some stability before Rahul became Starc’s second scalp. After their dismissal, the Indian batting lineup crumbled:
- Virat Kohli managed only 7 runs.
- Rishabh Pant contributed a quick 21 runs.
- Skipper Rohit Sharma, unusually coming in at No. 6, added just 3 runs.
The lower order offered some resistance, with Nitish Reddy delivering an impressive knock of 42 (3 fours, 3 sixes), supported by Ravichandran Ashwin‘s 22. Despite their efforts, the Indian innings ended at a modest 180 all out.
For Australia, it was a day dominated by the pace attack, particularly Mitchell Starc, who recorded his best figures in Adelaide with a stunning 6-wicket haul. Skipper Pat Cummins and Scott Boland chipped in with 2 wickets each.
In reply, Australia’s openers Usman Khawaja and Sam McSweeny began cautiously. Jasprit Bumrah struck early, dismissing Khawaja for 12, breaking a 24-run opening stand. However, McSweeny (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (20*) steadied the innings, guiding Australia to 86/1 at stumps, trailing India by 94 runs. With the pitch aiding the bowlers, Day 2 promises to be a thrilling contest as India looks to claw their way back into the game.
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