Pat Cummins’ 5-Wicket Haul Leads Australia to Dominant Win in 2nd Test

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets to level the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 1-1. Resuming their innings at 128 for 5, India was bowled out for a total of 175 runs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy being the top scorer at 42 runs. Australia chased down the modest target of 19 runs with ease, while Pat Cummins led the victory by taking five wickets. Let’s look at IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights.

What Happened on Day 1 and Day 2 of the 2nd BGT Test

IND vs AUS Day 1 Updates: On Day 1 of the second Test, India faced challenges after deciding to bat first. They lost important wickets early on. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill had a good partnership, but Mitchell Starc took 6 wickets and broke down India’s batting lineup. Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a crucial 42 runs, helping India reach 180 runs in total. Australia finished the day at 86/1, with Marnus Labuschagne not out at 20 and Nathan McSweeney at 38. Starc achieved his first five-wicket haul against India in Tests.

IND vs AUS Day 2 Updates: On Day 2, Australia scored 337 runs, with Travis Head making 140 runs. India’s bowlers came back strong, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj each taking 4 wickets. They dismissed Australia, leaving India with a 157-run lead to chase.

In India’s second innings, their top order struggled again. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 15 not out, and Rishabh Pant made 28 not out as India reached 128/5, trailing by 29 runs.

Australia Dominate Day 3 of 2nd Test, Level Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series

India resumed play with a low score of 128/5 at the Adelaide Oval on day 3. The batting lineup faced major challenges, especially when Rishabh Pant, a key player, got out early for just 28 runs. This led to a rapid collapse, as other Indian batsmen struggled to score.

However, Nitish Kumar Reddy stood out during this difficult time, scoring 42 runs off 47 balls, his efforts were not enough, and India set a small target of only 19 runs for Australia.

In India’s second innings, the struggle continued. The team managed to score only 175 runs before being bowled out in 36.5 overs.

The Australian bowlers, led by captain Pat Cummins, performed exceptionally well. Cummins took 5 wickets, effectively disrupting the Indian batting order. Scott Boland supported him with 3 wickets, and Mitchell Starc added 2 wickets.

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Australia chased down these 19 runs and secured a win over India in 2nd Test of BGT, this victory not only showed the resilience of the Australian team but also tied the series at 1-1. Both teams now look forward to the third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, setting the stage for an exciting match as they compete for dominance in the series.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Scorecard