India vs Australia 2nd Test: Australia Crushes India by 10 Wickets in Second Test, Levels Series 1-1

India vs Australia 2nd Test: A dominating performance by the Australian Men’s Cricket Team ended the India National Cricket Team at Adelaide Oval in the second Test as Australia crushed India by 10 wickets to level the series at 1-1. It was over on Day 3 as Australia needed 19 runs to win it, and they managed in just a few minutes of play.

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Australia Bowling Brilliance.

Aus bowlers headed by skipper Pat Cummins tore Indian batting aside, decimating Indian batting during second innings. Most impressive amongst bowling was given by Cummins with the haul of 5/57. While frequently using the short pitched he troubled each of batsman.

Scott Boland (3/51) and Mitchell Starc (2/60) gave excellent support by breaking India’s resistance well before lunch. From an overnight score of 128/5, India’s innings lasted only 36.5 overs, and India folded for 175.

Crucial Turning Points in India’s Crumbling

• Mitchell Starc Sends Rishabh Pant Popping: On Day 3, Starc got Pant out in the first over with a brilliant outswinger that Steve Smith held at slip.
• Cummins’ Short-Ball Strategy: The Australian captain was relentless, claiming R Ashwin and Nitish Kumar Reddy with precision bouncers. Reddy, who fought valiantly for his 42 runs, fell just short of his maiden Test fifty.
• Boland Wraps Up the Tail: Scott Boland made quick work of India’s lower order, removing Mohammed Siraj to end the innings.

Travis Head Shines with the Bat

Earlier in the match, Travis Head’s aggressive century set the tone for Australia. His dominant knock laid the foundation for the hosts’ dominance as they posted a significant first-innings lead.

Australia’s Chase

Chasing a modest 19-run target, Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney sealed the deal with ease. McSweeney hit two boundaries while Khawaja sealed the deal with a stylish four, guaranteeing a comprehensive win for Australia.

The series now levels at 1-1, with the stage all set for a decider in the third Test. India will have to regain its composure and also patch up its batting weaknesses while Australia would look to take forward this momentum.
Score Summary
India 1st Innings: 152 all out (Rohit Sharma 35; Pat Cummins 4/45)
Australia 1st Innings: 308 all out (Travis Head 135; Jasprit Bumrah 5/89)
India 2nd Innings: 175 all out (Nitish Kumar Reddy 42; Pat Cummins 5/57)
Australia 2nd Innings: 19/0 (Usman Khawaja 9, Nathan McSweeney 10)