Cricket match highlights – The NewsX https://thenewsx.in Breaking News Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:54:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://thenewsx.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-SSSS-32x32.jpg Cricket match highlights – The NewsX https://thenewsx.in 32 32 Travis Head Shines as India Crumbles on Day 2 https://thenewsx.in/travis-head-shines-as-india-crumbles-on-day-2/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:54:18 +0000 https://thenewsx.in/?p=4052 The second day of the second Test match between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval concluded with Australia in a commanding position. By stumps, India had reached 128/5 in their second innings, still trailing by 29 runs.

Australia’s Day 2 Performance

At the start of Day 2, Australia resumed their innings at 86/1, with Usman Khawaja dismissed for 13 on Day 1. Nathan McSweeney (38) and Marnus Labuschagne (20) resumed the charge.

  • McSweeney and Labuschagne’s Contributions:
    McSweeney was caught behind by Rishabh Pant off Jasprit Bumrah in the 37th over, managing 39 runs off 109 balls. Labuschagne added 64 runs off 126 deliveries before being dismissed by Nitish Reddy.
  • Steve Smith’s Struggles:
    Smith had another disappointing outing, scoring just 2 runs before being sent back by Bumrah.
  • Mitchell Marsh Controversy:
    Mitchell Marsh was controversially given out despite appearing not out. He contributed 9 runs.
  • Travis Head’s Stormy Century:
    Travis Head stole the show with a brilliant 140 off 141 balls, showcasing aggressive stroke play. His knock was the backbone of Australia’s total. Contributions from Pat Cummins (12) and Mitchell Starc (18) added valuable runs down the order.

Australia posted 322 in their first innings, with Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj picking four wickets each. Nitish Reddy and Ashwin claimed one wicket apiece.

 

India’s Struggles in the Second Innings

India’s batting lineup faltered under pressure during their second innings:

  • Top Order Collapse:
    KL Rahul fell early, scoring just 7 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (24 off 31) showed some promise but couldn’t convert his start, falling to Alex Carey’s sharp catch.
  • Middle Order Underwhelms:
    Virat Kohli managed only 11 runs, while Shubman Gill, despite a positive start, was dismissed for 28 off 30 balls by Mitchell Starc. Captain Rohit Sharma, batting at No. 6, was dismissed cheaply for 6.
  • Pant and Reddy Hold the Fort:
    By stumps, Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 28, with Nitish Reddy providing support at 15 not out.

Key Takeaways

Australia’s strong first-innings performance, highlighted by Head’s century, has put India on the back foot. The visitors need a remarkable turnaround to stay in contention as Day 3 approaches. With the pitch showing signs of wear, India’s path to a win will be a tough climb.

]]> Sam Konstas’ Match-Winning Innings Secures Series for Australia A https://thenewsx.in/sam-konstas-match-winning-innings-secures-series-for-australia-a/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:49:35 +0000 https://thenewsx.in/?p=3609

In a dominant display, Australia A defeated India A by 6 wickets in the second unofficial Test match, clinching the two-match series 2-0. Key to the victory was 19-year-old Sam Konstas, who scored an impressive unbeaten 73 off 128 balls, steering Australia A to a six-wicket win.

Match Overview: India A posted a competitive target of 168 runs, putting early pressure on Australia A. Prasidh Krishna’s impactful start saw Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft dismissed in consecutive deliveries in the first over. However, Konstas, alongside Nathan McSweeney, stabilized the innings with a crucial 46-run partnership for the third wicket.

Bowling Highlights: Despite Krishna’s early success, Mukesh Kumar’s efforts, which included dismissing McSweeney (25) and Kotian (21), couldn’t halt the Australian chase. Konstas, with support from Beau Webster (46 not out), led the visitors to victory. Prasidh Krishna claimed 2 wickets, while Mukesh Kumar and Tanush Kotian picked up one each.

India A’s Second Innings Performance: India A was bowled out for 229 in their second innings, building a lead of 167 runs. Dhruv Jurel top-scored with a solid 68, while Nitish Reddy contributed 38. Tanush Kotian added a handy 44, and Prasidh Krishna chipped in with 29. Other batters struggled, including captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (11) and KL Rahul (10). Beau Webster took 3 wickets, Corey Roccioli grabbed 4, and Nathan McAndrew secured 2.

Playing XIs:

India A: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Khaleel Ahmed, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar.

Australia A: Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Nathan McSweeney (c), Beau Webster, Oliver Davies, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Michael Neser, Nathan McAndrew, Scott Boland, Corey Roccioli.

Australia A’s victory underscores their solid depth and composure in high-pressure situations, while India A will look to regroup and learn from this series defeat.

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