Australia delivered a stunning performance in Adelaide, achieving a commanding ten-wicket victory against India in record time. The second Test of the series saw a remarkable display of dominance as India collapsed under pressure, setting numerous statistical milestones in the process. The pink-ball Test further highlighted Australia’s unyielding strength in day-night cricket.
Australia’s Day-Night Dominance
The Adelaide Oval continues to be a fortress for Australia in pink-ball Tests. This win extends their unbeaten streak to an 8-0 record at the venue and a 12-1 overall record in day-night Tests. Their consistency under lights makes them an undeniable force in this format.
Shortest Test in History for India vs. Australia
The match featured only 1031 balls, making it the shortest completed Test ever between these two cricketing powerhouses. This surpassed the previous low of 1135 balls in the Indore Test of 2023.
India batted for just 486 balls across both innings, marking their fourth-shortest innings count in a men’s Test where they were bowled out twice. The worst instance dates back to 1952, against England in Manchester, when they faced only 349 balls.
Ten-Wicket Defeats for India
This loss marked India’s 19th ten-wicket defeat in Test cricket. Among cricketing nations, only England has endured more such losses (25). Meanwhile, Australia continues to top the charts with 32 ten-wicket wins, further cementing their status as a dominant force in cricket history.
Pat Cummins Leads with the Ball
Pat Cummins once again proved his mettle, securing his 12th five-wicket haul since 2018. He now leads the charts for the most five-wicket hauls during this period, alongside Nathan Lyon and Taijul Islam. Jasprit Bumrah follows closely with 11.
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Rising Star Nitish Kumar Reddy
India’s lower-order batter Nitish Kumar Reddy stood out, top-scoring in both innings while batting at No. 7. He joined an elite list of Indians who have achieved this feat in Tests, previously accomplished by Chandu Borde, MS Dhoni, and R Ashwin.
Reddy also became only the second Indian to top-score in three of his first four Test innings. The last to achieve this rare milestone was the legendary Sunil Gavaskar during his debut series against the West Indies in 1971.
Minimal Overs for Australia’s Spinners
Australia’s bowlers were so effective that their spinners, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Marsh, bowled a combined total of only 30 balls. This marked the third-lowest overs bowled by Australian spinners in a men’s Test since 1903.
Lyon bowled just six balls, the second-lowest in his career. The only time he bowled less was against England in Hobart in 2022, where he didn’t bowl at all.
What’s Next for India?
Australia’s ten-wicket triumph in Adelaide has raised significant questions for India. The visitors need to regroup and reassess their approach in the remaining Tests. Meanwhile, Australia will look to carry their momentum forward, aiming to seal the series with their unparalleled form.
This Test will be remembered not just for the records it broke but also for Australia’s sheer dominance. Can India bounce back, or will Australia continue their march of dominance? Fans eagerly await the answers.
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