The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 showcased Australia’s dominance as they crushed India with a commanding 10-wicket victory at the Adelaide Oval. This pink-ball encounter not only levelled the series at 1-1 but also highlighted several noteworthy moments, including a heated exchange between India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia’s Travis Head.
Travis Head was a standout performer for the hosts, scoring a magnificent 140 in the first innings to lay a strong foundation for Australia. However, Mohammed Siraj’s dismissal sparked an intense altercation between the two players, quickly becoming one of the match’s most talked-about incidents.
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Despite the on-field spat, Siraj and Head demonstrated sportsmanship post-match, with Siraj embracing Head after Australia’s victory, signalling a truce. On the cricketing front, Australia delivered a clinical performance across all departments. After restricting India to a modest 180 in their first innings, the Australian batting lineup capitalized, amassing 337 runs.
Travis Head’s century was the cornerstone of their batting effort, supported by solid contributions from the lower order.
Siraj and Travis head clarifying things 👍#Siraj #INDvsAUS #BGT2025 #dspsiraj pic.twitter.com/Rqzh4iJ0ij
— Naqueeb Alam (@Naqueebalam984) December 8, 2024
India, on the other hand, struggled throughout the match. In their second innings, the visitors could only muster 175 runs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 42 being the highest individual score. Facing a meager target of 19 runs, Australia chased it down with ease to secure a resounding win.
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The emphatic victory not only reaffirmed Australia’s strength in day-night Tests but also set the stage for a thrilling series decider. The third Test will take place at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, starting December 14. With the series now evenly poised, both teams will aim to bring their A-game to Brisbane, ensuring an exciting contest for cricket fans worldwide.
