In the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide, India found themselves under severe pressure right from the outset. After winning the toss, India opted to bat first, a decision that quickly proved to be the wrong one as they were put on the back foot by an aggressive Australian pace attack.

The match began with a dramatic first-ball dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal, caught by Mitchell Starc, setting a dominant tone for the Australian bowlers. Starc continued his relentless assault in the first session, claiming three wickets, including the crucial scalp of Virat Kohli, which left India reeling at 82/4 by the end of the session. The Indian team struggled to build partnerships, with key players like Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and R. Ashwin failing to provide the necessary support.

Starc’s dominance was evident as he led the way for Australia’s aggressive bowling strategy. With India at 82/4, they faced an uphill battle to recover and post a competitive total. The middle-order came under constant pressure from Australia’s pace trio, who used the conditions well to exploit the Indian batsmen’s vulnerabilities. Despite these challenges, Nitish Raddey fought back with a resilient 42 runs, holding the innings together for a brief period. His effort provided some hope for India, but they ended Day 1 with a modest total of 175/8.

The day’s play was heavily dominated by Australia’s pace bowlers, with Mitchell Starc being the standout performer. His efforts in the early stages of the match had a major impact, as he took key wickets at critical moments. The rest of the Australian bowlers, including Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, supported him well, restricting India’s scoring opportunities throughout the day.

As the match progresses, India will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from a difficult position. With the second Test now shaping up to be a challenging contest, the Indian team faces the tough task of fighting back against Australia’s clinical attack.

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