AUS vs IND, Adelaide Test: Starc runs riot with 6 wickets, India bowled out for 180; social media reacts
By Deepu Mohan | First Published Dec 6, 2024, 3:28 PM ISTIndia were bowled out for 180 in the Adelaide Test, with Mitchell Starc taking 6/48. Nitish Reddy top-scored with 42, as India's batting collapse sparked criticism.
Adelaide: India were bowled out for just 180 in their first innings of the Adelaide Test against Australia, with Mitchell Starc delivering a devastating spell that saw him claim 6 wickets. Nitish Reddy was the top scorer for India with 42 runs, while KL Rahul contributed 37 and Shubman Gill made 31. However, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s dismissals left India struggling.
Winning the toss and electing to bat, India faced immediate challenges. Starc’s swing proved too much for debutant Jaiswal, who was trapped lbw on the first ball. KL Rahul, who struggled to score early, was caught behind by Alex Carey off Scott Boland, but a no-ball review saved him. Rahul was then given another chance when Usman Khawaja dropped a catch at slip off Boland.
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Rahul and Gill managed to steady the innings, taking India past 50. Just when the partnership seemed to be gaining momentum, Starc’s return to the attack proved decisive. He dismissed the well-set Rahul for 37, with Nathan Lyon taking the catch at slip. Virat Kohli, starting confidently, edged a delivery outside off-stump to Steve Smith at slip for just 7 off 8 balls. Scott Boland then trapped Shubman Gill lbw for 31, as India lost 3 wickets for 12 runs.
The collapse continued after lunch, with Scott Boland trapping Rohit Sharma lbw. Rishabh Pant, who had shown some resistance, fell to a Pat Cummins bouncer for 21, leaving India at 109-6. Ravichandran Ashwin and Nitish Reddy fought hard, adding a valuable 40-run partnership that took India close to 150 before Starc dismissed Ashwin for 22. Starc then bowled Harshit Rana to complete his five-wicket haul.
Despite fighting efforts from Nitish Reddy, who remained unbeaten on 42, India were finally bowled out for 180. Starc’s brilliant performance saw him finish with figures of 6/48, while Scott Boland and Pat Cummins took two wickets each.
India's batting collapse set internet buzzing as Indian batsmen, including skipper Rohit Sharma, received sharp criticism.
Can't do opening
Can't play in the middle
Can't stay fit
Can't handle captaincy
Can't even bowl a single delivery
Can't wicket keeping
Why is this guy really fit in playing XI? Take retirement ASAP pic.twitter.com/jnZfuTDbS0
It's coming too slow 😭 pic.twitter.com/InaA6i4UNH
— Ritesh Sharma (@Ritesh_Sharma11)IPL talent outside India be like 🥹 pic.twitter.com/oaOBaz0Nwk
— Muhammad Sami (@mrsami96)What a shot! A six over cover by Reddy () to the mighty Starc (). Great contest. Australia on top pic.twitter.com/QtoNsM4jD0
— Abhishek Shetty (@AbhishekShetty_)How is this out!!
The ball is pitching outside off!!
So unlucky to be given out😑 pic.twitter.com/nDmokQUas1
First Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal to Mitchell Starc – "𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰!"
Second Test: Mitchell Starc responds by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a golden duck on the very first ball! pic.twitter.com/xdCIW3DMsv
WHAT A SHOT BY Nitish kumar reddy, He is here to stay in Indian Cricket. pic.twitter.com/XLGvQWdSrK
— sports news (@sports141625)Mitchell Starc finally ends Australia innings for 180/10
6-48 for M.Starc
Nitish Kumar Reddy last wicket to fall after a courageous attacking knock
Now onto the Australian batters which arent looking so good so far in this series pic.twitter.com/qMOoDW3cXq
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