Australia Take Commanding Lead on Day Two of Adelaide Test

Australia took a commanding lead of 157 runs over India, finishing their second innings at 337 all out in response to India’s first innings score of 180 on day two of the second day-night Test at Adelaide on Saturday.

Travis Head Shines with a Stunning 140 The highlight of Australia’s innings was Travis Head, who played a sensational knock of 140 runs, helping the hosts stretch their lead. His innings was aggressive and decisive, as he dominated the Indian bowling attack and steadied Australia’s innings after early wickets. Marnus Labuschagne also played a crucial supporting role, contributing a valuable 64 runs to the total.

Bumrah and Siraj Lead India’s Bowling Attack India’s bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, continued to impress with the ball, each claiming four wickets. Bumrah’s pace and accuracy were on display as he caused significant damage, while Siraj’s ability to extract bounce and movement troubled the Australian batsmen. Despite their best efforts, India could not break Australia’s resilience, as Head and Labuschagne’s partnership ensured the hosts built a sizable lead.

Australia’s First Innings: Solid Response to India’s 180 In the first innings, Australia had already established a solid foundation, led by Head’s outstanding knock. Australia’s lead of 157 runs, which they achieved through disciplined batting, now leaves India with a difficult task to overhaul the deficit.

India’s Struggles and the Road Ahead India’s first innings had been a struggle, with only a few individual contributions. They will need to come up with a strong response in their second innings to stay in the game. The focus will now shift to India’s batting lineup, which will need to play out Australia’s attack with greater determination and precision.

The match remains in the balance, with Australia having the upper hand at the moment, but India’s potent bowling attack and a potentially strong second innings could still turn the tide.

Current Series Standings India leads the five-match series 1-0, having won the first Test. Australia will be keen to level the series with a strong performance in the second Test, as both teams battle it out for supremacy in this high-stakes series.