IND vs AUS 2nd Test Match Updates: The second Test between India and Australia is currently underway in Adelaide. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first. However, Team India was bundled out for 180 runs in the second session on Day 1, struggling against Australian pacer Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell.
Mitchell Starc’s Record-Breaking Performance:
Starc claimed 6 wickets for just 48 runs in 14.1 overs, marking the first time he has taken a five-wicket haul against India. This performance played a crucial role in restricting India to their lowest-ever score in a day-night Test against Australia, breaking their previous records of 202, 259/9, and 244.
India’s Batting Struggles:
India’s innings started disastrously with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling to Starc on the very first ball of the match. Jaiswal, who had scored a brilliant 161 in the Perth Test, couldn’t replicate his performance. KL Rahul (37) and Shubman Gill (31) tried to stabilize the innings but fell to Cummins and Boland, respectively.
Starc also dismissed Virat Kohli (7), Rohit Sharma (3), Nitish Reddy (42), Harshit Rana, and R Ashwin (21). Nitish Reddy’s knock, featuring 3 fours and 3 sixes, was the only significant contribution in India’s lower order.
Australian Bowling Highlights:
Starc’s outstanding figures were supported by Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, who claimed 2 wickets each, ensuring India’s early collapse.
With Australia having scored significantly higher first-innings totals in past pink-ball Tests (442/8, 589/3, 473/9, and 511/7), India faces an uphill battle in this match.
