India vs Australia: Crushing Defeat in 2nd Test

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the second Pink Ball Test.
2. Travis Head and Mitchell Starc were the stars of the match.
3. India managed only 175 in their second innings, setting a target of 19.
4. Australia’s pink-ball record at Adelaide Oval extended to 8 wins.
5. The series is now tied 1-1, with the next Test starting on December 14 in Brisbane.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

India’s Disastrous Start
Winning the toss and batting first, India faltered early. Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the very first over. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli couldn’t anchor the innings either, leading to a modest total of 180.

Australia’s Dominant Response
Australia’s first innings saw Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne dismantle India’s bowling attack. Head’s aggressive 140 included 17 boundaries and 4 sixes, setting a massive 157-run lead.

India’s Second-Inning Struggles
India’s batting woes continued in the second innings. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill failed to convert their starts, while Nitish Reddy’s gritty 42 was the only highlight. The team collapsed for 175.

Australia’s Easy Victory
Chasing just 19, Australia secured the win in 3.2 overs, leveling the series 1-1. Their unbeaten streak in pink-ball Tests at Adelaide Oval now stands at eight.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Starc’s bowling and Head’s century secured Australia’s victory.
• India must improve in both batting and bowling.
• The third Test in Brisbane starts on December 14.

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