Jasprit Bumrah showcased his brilliance with the pink ball in the ongoing Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval, yet the damage inflicted by Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head has tilted the balance heavily in Australia’s favour. The hosts now hold the upper hand in this second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Bumrah began Day 2 with a promising spell, securing an early breakthrough to keep India in contention. However, a series of missed opportunities, including dropped catches and questionable decision-making, allowed Australia to capitalize. Travis Head’s aggressive knock, combined with Labuschagne’s resilience, put the Indian bowlers under immense pressure, steadily pushing the game out of the visitors’ grasp.
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Amidst the carnage, Bumrah displayed his characteristic resolve. Following Head’s assault, Australian skipper Pat Cummins aimed to extend the lead. However, Bumrah, undeterred, struck back with precision. After a failed DRS call earlier against Cummins, Bumrah returned to deliver a full, swinging delivery at 139 kph. Cummins attempted a drive but was beaten on the inside edge. The ball nicked the top of his back pad before crashing into the stumps, leaving Cummins dismissed for 12 off 22 balls.
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The moment was briefly held in suspense as the umpires checked for a potential no-ball, but Bumrah’s footwork was flawless. His clinical execution secured India their eighth wicket just before the dinner break on Day 2. Despite Bumrah’s valiant efforts, including this key dismissal, India faces an uphill battle to claw their way back into the game against an assertive Australian side.
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Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
