India did almost everything right on Day 2. They knocked down Australia by just 191, took a crucial 53-run lead in the first inning and then went bankrupt after losing just one wicket and sending Jasprit Bumrah as the night guard.
However, day 3 saw the Australian fast bowlers, especially Josh Hazlewood and Pat cummins come out with revenge.
In a staggering act of tame surrender in Adelaide on Saturday, India lost eight wickets with just 27 runs within the first session to finish its second inning at 36, its lowest test total.
The Indian entries ended in a way that mirrored their entire second entry. Mohammed Shami was hit in the arm by a pitch from Pat Cummins and was unable to continue batting. He had to retire hurt with India’s score of 36 and leaving Australia with a goal of 90.
India has never had 19/6 in its testing history. Previous: 6/25 in the fourth inning at Kingsmead, Durban in December 1996… https://t.co/KyusYX3cJA
– Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) 1608353385000
This is India’s lowest test total of all time, eclipsing its previous lowest total of 42 against England at Lord’s in 1974.
Josh Hazlewood was the host’s boss-wrecker, finishing with an incredible 5/8 in five overs, which included three maidens. India started the day on 9/1, leading for 62 races overnight.
Such was the mediocrity of the Indian scorecard that none of the Indian batsmen could reach the double digit mark. At one point, the scorecard read 19/6. India had never lost six wickets for 19 races in a test before.
With virat Kohli Returning home after this test, Mohammed Shami’s injury status is uncertain, a question mark on the availability of Rohit Sharma in the last two tests, the India team has a lot to think about.
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