Mitchell Starc’s career-best figures of 6/48 led Australia’s dominant performance on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test, bowling India out for just 180. Starc’s brilliant display in the pink-ball Test, which included his fourth five-wicket haul in day-night Tests, set the stage for Australia’s comeback after their heavy loss in the first Test. Australia then started their innings with a steady 86/1, cutting down India’s lead to 94 runs by the end of the day.
Starc Dismantles India’s Top Order in AdelaideAustralia couldn’t have asked for a better start, as Mitchell Starc struck with the first ball of the match, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal, the centurion from the previous Test. Starc's early breakthrough gave Australia a solid foundation to put pressure on India. From there, India faced an uphill battle as the Australian pacers delivered consistently.
KL Rahul had an early reprieve when he was caught behind off Scott Boland but was recalled due to a no-ball. However, this only delayed the inevitable, as Starc and the Australian pacers began to make their mark. Starc came back in his second spell to remove Rahul and Virat Kohli, sending India into disarray. The wickets continued to tumble, with Scott Boland and Pat Cummins chipping in with crucial breakthroughs, including the dismissal of Shubman Gill.
Australia’s Fast Bowlers Dominate India’s Middle OrderIn a relentless display, Starc claimed his fifth wicket of the innings by removing R. Ashwin and Harshit Rana in quick succession. Although Nitish Reddy fought hard with a few big shots, including a reverse-scooped six, Australia kept control and bowled India out for 180.
The Australian response was cautious, with Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja standing firm against a lively Indian attack. Though India managed some early movement, Australia’s openers weathered the storm, and the day ended with Australia’s score at 86/1, still trailing by 94 runs.
Lotus365 Match Prediction: Australia to Build on Strong StartLooking ahead to the next sessions, Australia will aim to continue their strong start in the Adelaide Test. With the dominance shown by Starc and the solid start from their openers, the Australian team looks poised to take control. India's struggle with the bat may open the door for Australia to capitalise further. Check out the latest Lotus365 match predictions to get expert insights on the ongoing Test series.
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Brief Scores:
India: 180 all out (Nitish Reddy 42; Mitchell Starc 6/48)
Australia: 86/1 (Nathan McSweeney 38*) trailing by 94 runs credits-https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/132664/starcs-6-fer-headlines-australias-dominant-start-in-adelaide
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