India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 3: Australia in Command as India Struggles
As Day 3 of the second pink-ball India vs Australia Test unfolds at the Adelaide Oval, the pressure is mounting on Rishabh Pant and Nitish Reddy to stage a recovery for the visitors. India, trailing by 29 runs at the end of Day 2, finds itself in a precarious position after the Australian pacers dismantled their top order.
That’s Stumps on Day 2#TeamIndia trail by 29 runs with Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy in the middle
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Australia’s stronghold on the game began early, with their first innings total of 337, propelled by Travis Head’s remarkable 140 and Marnus Labuschagne’s steady 64. Despite notable bowling contributions from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who picked four wickets each, India conceded a significant 157-run lead.
Indian Batting Falters Under Lights
India’s second innings began on a shaky note as the Australian pace trio—Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Pat Cummins—relentlessly attacked. KL Rahul was dismissed for just 7 runs, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who fell to a brilliant delivery from Boland after scoring 24.
Scott Boland struck again, removing Virat Kohli for 11 with a well-placed delivery in the troubling channel outside off-stump. Shubman Gill looked promising with his 28-run effort but succumbed to Starc’s late in-swinger that uprooted his middle stump. By the end of 21 overs, India’s top order was back in the pavilion, leaving the team reeling at 86 for 4.
At stumps on Day 2, India stood at 128 for 5, with Rishabh Pant and Nitish Reddy unbeaten at the crease. The duo faces the monumental task of stabilizing the innings and narrowing the deficit against Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. Their resilience will be crucial in giving India a fighting chance.
Australia’s Stellar Performance
Australia’s dominance is a result of both their batting and bowling prowess. Travis Head’s commanding century and Labuschagne’s steady contributions gave the hosts a solid first-innings platform. The bowlers, led by Starc and Boland, capitalized on the pink ball’s movement under lights, rattling the Indian lineup in front of a record crowd of over 50,000 spectators.
With the third day underway, India’s hopes rest squarely on Pant and Reddy to counter Australia’s fiery pacers and extend the innings. For Australia, the objective will be clear: wrap up the Indian innings quickly and secure a substantial chase or victory.
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