With that wicket, half of the Indian batting line-up was sent back and Australia took firm control of the match.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s poor form continues as Pat Cummins got him out with a brilliant delivery in the second innings of the Adelaide Test.
Cummins, known for his ability to produce perfect deliveries at key moments, once again sent the Indian captain packing with a stunning delivery.
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The incident occurred on the fifth ball of the 21st over, when Cummins bowled a well-disguised delivery of 135.8 kmph of good length. Headed for the stump, the ball tilted before straightening, leaving Rohit unable to judge the line.
While attempting to play from the crease, he was hit by the movement and saw the ball clip the top of the stump. With that wicket, half of the Indian batting line-up was sent back and Australia took firm control of the match.
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Indian batsmen struggle against Australia’s pace attack
Australia took control of the match, reducing the Indian team’s half to just 128 runs in the second innings. Earlier, Australia posted 337 in response to India’s 180, with Travis Head (140) and Marnus Labuschagne (64). Bumrah (4/61) and Siraj (4/98) shared eight wickets for India.
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In India’s second innings, the Australian trio wreaked havoc. KL Rahul was dismissed for 7, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 24 before falling. Virat Kohli, after struggling with deliveries outside off stump, was dismissed for 11.
Shubman Gill scored 28 before getting out. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 6 after an excellent delivery from Cummins. Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 28 but India struggled with the bat.
Australia’s pacers Cummins (2/33), Boland (2/39) and Starc (1/49) had the upper hand, leaving India in a difficult position, still trailing by 29 runs at the close of Day 2.
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