Visitor India succumbed to an embarrassing eight-wicket defeat at the hands of host Australia, on Day 3 of the first day-night Test, for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in Adelaide, on Saturday. The loss meant that Virat Kohli and co need to win the next Test at least in order to draw the four-Test series and stand a chance to retain the title.
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Match summary: Electing to bat first, the Indians scored a total of 244, courtesy Kohli's 74. As for Australia, it was bowled out for just 191, thanks to Ashwin's 455. However, the second innings saw the Indians collapsing at a paltry score for 36, on Day 3, with Josh Hazlewood (58) and Pat Cummins (421) wreaking havoc. In the end, it was a comfortable eight-wicket chase for the host, with Joe Burns staying unbeaten on 51.Brief scores: India 244 & 369 (Myanak 9; Hazlewood 58, Cummins 421) lost to Australia 191 and 150 (Burns 51*; Ashwin 116) by eight wickets.
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Meanwhile, following the game, fans vented their frustrations on Twitter. However, some took it so far that they yet again targetted Kohli's Bollywood wife, Anushka Sharma, and somewhat blamed her for the lacklustre performance by Kohli's boys. Here are some of the reactions by the fans:
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This user presents an interesting connection between Anushka and Team India.
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Same goes for this user, who comes up with his classic meme.
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While this user feels that Kohli and Anushka are proud of scripting records for the lowests.
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Meanwhile, this user feels Kohli should prioritise cricket over Anushka, as he goes on paternity leave.
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As for this user, he comes up with a possible Anushka's reaction upon Kohli's arrival back in India.
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Nonetheless, some users were generous enough to hit back at the haters, who unnecessarily dragged Anushka into this, as for this user.
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Same goes for this user, who stood by Anushka's side.
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