The second Test between the Australia and India cricket teams is delivering riveting action at the Adelaide Oval as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The pink-ball Test, which began on Friday, December 6, has already seen plenty of drama and excitement on Day 1. Australia dominated proceedings early on, capitalizing on a stellar bowling performance to dismiss the Indian team for a meager 180 runs.
Mitchell Starc spearheaded the attack with a brilliant six-wicket haul, backed by Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, who chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
Despite losing opener Usman Khawaja early in their response, Australia steadied their innings and appeared to have an upper hand in the contest. However, the second innings faced an unusual interruption when the floodlights at the Adelaide Oval failed twice during the 18th over, leaving players and fans frustrated.
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Indian pacer Harshit Rana was bowling when the lights first flickered off after the second ball. While the issue was resolved quickly, allowing play to resume, the lights went out again just two deliveries later.
The lights went out twice in quick succession at Adelaide Oval, but play has resumed. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/u6Jtd39Utc
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024
The repeated disruptions clearly rattled Harshit Rana, who expressed visible frustration at the interruptions breaking his rhythm. Fans, on the other hand, turned the situation into a spectacle, waving their mobile phone torches to light up the stadium while waiting for the floodlights to return.
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The incident highlighted a rare lapse in Cricket Australia’s otherwise flawless event management. Despite the interruptions, the game continued after the delays, with both teams focusing on gaining an edge in what is shaping up to be a thrilling Test match. Fans will be eager to see how the remainder of the day-night game unfolds under the lights.
