Mitchell Starc’s Six-Wicket Haul Sends India Crashing to 180 on Day 1 of Second Test in Adelaide

Mitchell Starc had an outstanding performance on Day 1 of the second Test in Adelaide. He took six wickets, helping Australia bowl India out for just 180 runs.

India, who batted first after losing the toss, struggled to form strong partnerships. The top order failed early, and the middle order could not build on the starts they got.

Nitish Kumar Reddy was the top scorer for India with 42 runs. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill also contributed with scores of 37 and 31 runs, but it wasn’t enough to challenge the Australian bowlers.

Mitchell Starc was the standout player for Australia, taking six wickets and consistently bowling in the right areas.

His use of bounce and movement from the pitch made it tough for the Indian batsmen to score runs and keep their wickets intact. Starc’s pace and ability to take important wickets led to India losing players frequently, which severely weakened their batting lineup.

India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and opted to bat first, but the decision didn’t go as planned. The Indian batsmen found it difficult to cope with Australia’s pacers.

The Adelaide pitch, known for its bounce and pace, proved challenging, and Australia capitalized on these conditions.

With Australia firmly in control at the end of Day 1, India will need a solid performance from their bowlers to stay competitive.

As Day 1 concluded, Australia had the upper hand and will look to extend their advantage on Day 2.