On Day 1 of the second Test against Australia India reached 82/4 at lunch
India reached 82/4 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The innings began positively with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill forming a solid partnership, but the situation quickly deteriorated as India lost three wickets in quick succession.
Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler for Australia, claiming three crucial wickets, while Scott Boland contributed with one. YashasviJaiswal, who had been in excellent form after scoring a century in the previous Test, was dismissed by Starc on the very first ball of the match, setting a challenging tone for India.
KL Rahul managed to score 37 runs but fell to Starc as well, caught by Nathan McSweeney in the gully. The early loss of wickets put India under pressure, and they will need to regroup quickly to build a competitive total.
As the match progresses, India's middle order will be tested against a potent Australian bowling attack, particularly under the challenging conditions of a pink-ball Test. With a series lead of 1-0, India will aim to recover from this shaky start and establish a strong foundation for their innings.