Australia took a decisive lead over India on Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Travis Head’s dazzling century and Marnus Labuschagne’s calm fifty put the hosts ahead. Then, the Australian pacers ripped apart India’s top order in the final session.
AUS vs IND Highlights: Early Strikes by Bumrah Keep India in the Hunt
India started Day 2 on a strong note as Jasprit Bumrah delivered two key blows within the first hour. He dismissed Nathan McSweeney for 39 and Steve Smith for 2. Australia was now 103-3.
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Marnus Labuschagne, resuming at 20*, steadied the innings. He made 64 off 126 balls, with nine boundaries. His 65-run partnership with Travis Head brought Australia close to India’s first innings total. Then, Labuschagne fell to a sharp catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
AUS vs IND Highlights: Travis Head’s Century Puts Australia in Command
Travis Head batted explosively. He scored his eighth Test century off just 111 balls. His knock of 140 included 17 boundaries and 4 sixes, propelling Australia to 337 runs in 87.3 overs.
That’s for baby Harrison!
Another home-town ton for Travis Head! #AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/u4s6nV62RZ
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India’s bowlers, led by Bumrah (4-61) and Siraj (4-71), cleaned up the Australian tail. They kept the deficit to 157 runs. However, the hosts had already set the stage for dominance.
AUS vs IND Highlights: Australian Pacers Wreak Havoc in India’s Second Innings
India’s second innings began on a disastrous note as Pat Cummins removed KL Rahul (7) in the fourth over. Yashasvi Jaiswal looked promising with a quick 24 before falling to Scott Boland.
BOLAND!
Another first-ball wicket – and this one’s not a noey! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xEgEzFL06u
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Virat Kohli’s struggles continued. He was out for a low score, caught edging a fourth-stump delivery from Boland. By stumps, India was reeling at 128-5, with skipper Rohit Sharma (6) and Shubman Gill (28) also back in the pavilion.
CASTLED!
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Rishabh Pant (28*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (15*) survived the final overs. But, with India 29 runs behind, Australia has a firm grip on the match.