India vs Australia 2nd Test Live Cricket Score Day 3:
The second match of the five-match Test series between India and Australia was played at the Adelaide Oval. In this encounter, the Indian team had to endure a 10-wicket defeat. Australia was set a target of 19 runs, which they easily achieved in the first session of the third day (December 8). Nathan McSweeney remained not out at 10, while Usman Khawaja was unbeaten on 9. With this victory, Australia leveled the series 1-1. The third match of the Test series will be held in Brisbane starting December 14.
Indian batsmen delivered a dismal performance once more in the second innings, managing only 175 runs. It should be noted that the Indian team was bowled out for 180 in their first innings of this pink-ball Test. Meanwhile, the host team, Australia, was all out for 337 in their initial innings. Thus, Australia secured a 157-run lead based on the first innings, which proved burdensome for the Indian team.
Highlights of India's Second Innings: Cummins Takes 5 Wickets
The Indian team's second innings got off to a shaky start, losing KL Rahul (7) at the score of 12, caught by wicketkeeper Alex Carey off Pat Cummins. Following him, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 24 runs by Scott Boland. Virat Kohli couldn't perform well either, giving a catch to wicketkeeper Carey off Boland's ball. Kohli managed 11 runs from 21 balls.
Expectations were placed on Shubman Gill (28), but Mitchell Starc dismantled his middle stump. Captain Rohit Sharma once again disappointed, getting bowled by Pat Cummins for 6 runs. From here, Rishabh Pant and Nitish Reddy ensured no further loss to the Indian team during the day's play.
On the third day, the Indian team suffered an early blow when Rishabh Pant got out. Pant was caught by Steve Smith in the first slip off Mitchell Starc. He scored 28 runs from 31 balls, supported by five boundaries. Afterward, Pat Cummins inflicted two major setbacks on India. He got R. Ashwin (7) caught behind, and Harshit Rana (0) was also dismissed cheaply.
Nitish Reddy did manage to hit some striking shots, but he too fell prey to Cummins. In India's second innings, he was the top scorer with 42 runs, including six fours and one six. Mohammed Siraj (7) was the last batsman dismissed, bowled by Scott Boland. For Australia, captain Pat Cummins was the most successful bowler with five wickets, while Scott Boland secured three breakthroughs. Mitchell Starc claimed two wickets.
Highlights of Australia's First Innings: Head's Century
In response to India's 180, Australia's first innings concluded at 337 runs. Travis Head scored his eighth century in Test cricket, his second against India, with 140 runs off 141 balls, including 17 fours and four sixes. Marnus Labuschagne also contributed significantly with 64 runs, hitting nine boundaries in his 126-ball innings. For India, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj each took four wickets, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravichandran Ashwin each claimed one wicket.
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Highlights of India's First Innings: Starc's Six-Wicket Haul
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, India's innings concluded at just 180 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the top scorer for India with 42 runs. On Australia's side, Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler, taking six wickets. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland each grabbed two wickets. Aside from Nitish Reddy, KL Rahul (37), Shubman Gill (31), and Ravichandran Ashwin (22) provided valuable contributions with the bat. Virat Kohli (7) and Rohit Sharma (3) fell short of expectations.
India Registered a Significant Victory in Perth Test
Team India marked a remarkable victory by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth. Previously, a pink-ball Test between India and Australia had ended in an eight-wicket defeat for India, held in December 2020 at the same venue. Notably, Team India has claimed victories on Australian soil in their last two tours. This time, the chance for a hat-trick wins looms. This 'Grand Series' encompasses a total of five matches.
India Has Won the Last Two Series in Australia
Since 1947, the Indian team has been touring Australia. Over the years, thrilling encounters between these two teams have unfolded. To date, India has played 13 Test series against Australia on their soil. In the last two series, India has consistently triumphed over the Kangaroos in their backyard. Now, India has the opportunity to achieve a Test series hat-trick win in Australia. Interestingly, shortly after gaining independence, India toured Australia. That Australian team featured Sir Donald Bradman (715 runs at an average of 178.75) and fast bowler Ray Lindwall (18 wickets). For India, Vijay Hazare was the top scorer with 429 runs.
India's Playing XI for Adelaide Test:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma (captain), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Australia's Playing XI for Adelaide Test:
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India vs Australia Test Series Head to Head:
Total Test Series: 28 India Won: 11 Australia Won: 12 Draw: 5
India's Test Series Record in Australia:
Total Test Series: 13 India Won: 2 Australia Won: 8 Draw: 3
Indian Team's Tour of Australia:
November 22-25: First Test, Perth (India won by 295 runs) December 6-10: Second Test, Adelaide December 14-18: Third Test, Brisbane December 26-30: Fourth Test, Melbourne January 03-07: Fifth Test, Sydney
