India Cricket Team – 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 India Cricket Team – 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.

]]> IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Starc’s Bowling Masterclass Shakes India https://thenewsx.in/ind-vs-aus-2nd-test-starcs-bowling-masterclass-shakes-india/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:43:23 +0000 https://thenewsx.in/?p=4038 The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia began on Friday at the Adelaide Oval. At the end of Day 1, Australia is in a commanding position, trailing by just 94 runs in the first innings.

Indian Team Bundled Out for 180

Winning the toss, India elected to bat first but struggled against Australia’s pace attack, managing only 180 runs in their first innings. The team got off to a disastrous start when Mitchell Starc trapped Yashasvi Jaiswal LBW on the very first ball. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill tried to stabilize the innings with a 69-run partnership for the second wicket before Starc struck again in the 19th over, dismissing Rahul for 37 off 64 balls.

Kohli and Middle Order Fail

Despite his strong record in Adelaide, Virat Kohli managed only 7 runs before falling cheaply. Shubman Gill followed soon after, scoring 31 off 51 balls. Rohit Sharma, batting lower in the order, could only add 3 runs off 23 balls. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant contributed 21 runs, but India’s middle order struggled to build partnerships.

Mitchell Starc Shines with 6 Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin, making a return to the playing XI, added a quick 22 off 22 balls, while all-rounder Nitish Reddy top-scored with a valiant 42 off 54 deliveries. Mitchell Starc was the star of the day, taking 6 wickets. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland chipped in with two wickets each to wrap up India’s innings.

 

Australia Off to a Solid Start

Australia began their innings cautiously, reaching 86/1 at stumps. The only wicket to fall was Usman Khawaja, who was caught by Rohit Sharma off Jasprit Bumrah for 13 runs. Nathan McSweeney (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (20*) held their ground, putting Australia in a strong position heading into Day 2.

Australia now looks poised to build a significant lead and put India under pressure in the second Test.

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