Australia staged a stunning comeback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, securing a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in the Day-Night Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, December 8. Following their shocking defeat in Perth, the Pat Cummins-led side demonstrated their resilience and dominance, emphatically levelling the series at 1-1.
The hosts delivered a clinical performance across all departments, reminding everyone why they remain a force to be reckoned with. Pat Cummins led from the front with a masterful display of fast bowling, while Mitchell Starc’s left-arm pace and Travis Head’s counter-attacking brilliance added to India’s woes. Their contributions ensured that Australia outclassed India in every aspect of the game.
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From the outset, the pink-ball Test was a lopsided affair. Australia’s aggressive intent was evident as they dominated proceedings with precision and flair. Cummins and Starc dismantled India’s batting lineup, exploiting the conditions to perfection. Meanwhile, Head’s timely century added a crucial cushion, putting India under immense pressure.
Conversely, the Indian cricket team struggled to find their footing. Their batting lacked application and discipline, leading to an abysmal collapse. Rohit Sharma’s men appeared out of sorts and failed to mount any significant resistance. The result—a humiliating 10-wicket defeat—left fans and pundits questioning the team’s preparation and strategies.
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Indian fans expressed their frustration on social media, directing their ire at captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir. Many questioned the duo’s leadership and called for accountability following the debacle. Some also criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), demanding answers for what they perceived as poor planning and decision-making.
As the series heads into its third Test, the pressure is squarely on India to regroup and address their shortcomings. Meanwhile, Australia will look to build on this dominant victory and carry their momentum forward. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now evenly poised, promising intense battles ahead.
-Can’t bat
-Can’t field
-Can’t captain
-Can’t respect veteran players
-Eat’s 10 vadapav’s daily
-Play’s for the opponentRohit DuckMan 🦆 sharma burden to team India😭
Please retire Hippo 🙏🏻#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/cMlMCHJQP1
— Praneeth VK¹⁸ (@fantasy_d11) December 8, 2024
Gautam Gambhir as a coach
– Lost the ODI Series vs SL
– Lost the Test series vs NZ at home
– Lost Test At Chinnaswamy
– Bowled out for 46 at home
– Ended the 12 year Test series win streak
– Lost Pink TestGautam Gambhir Era 🤡#INDvsAUS #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/OveVmMVWjS
— Praneeth VK¹⁸ (@fantasy_d11) December 8, 2024
Disappointed with the batting n fight by the India team. Good effort by Nitish Reddy. @RishabhPant17
balance your game according to the situation.
Shami we are missing you.@ImRo45 and @imVkohli put a fight in next 3 win the series. V gifted to cummins#INDvsAUS #Cricket #bcci— Deepak Ghadge (@Dghadge9) December 8, 2024
We lost this match in the first Test match at this Moment 😭#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/PNBRPgRL8l
— Rashpinder Brar (@RashpinderBrar3) December 8, 2024
1)Rohit/Virat failed as a batsman
2)Harshit Rana’s economy as a bowler was the highest and he did not get a single wicket And he could not score a single run while batting
These three should take responsibility for today’s embarrassing defeat#BorderGavaskarTrophy #INDvsAUS— SANDY (@SANDY3481) December 8, 2024
aik aur sunday dosto.. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/3P2UfsAxcq
— Umar Rao 🇵🇸 (@umar_says_) December 8, 2024
@ImRo45 please retire#INDvsAUS https://t.co/le3GyaTDCL
— Mahesh (@mahesh277353) December 8, 2024
Australia back on Top in #WTC25 after beating Team India at Adelaide
Australia 🇦🇺 60.7
South Africa 🇿🇦 59.7
India 🇮🇳 57.2
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰50 pic.twitter.com/M1SKF1bl6h— ICT Fan (@Delphy06) December 8, 2024
Gautam Gambhir as a coach
– Lost the ODI Series vs SL
– Lost the Test series vs NZ at home
– Lost Test At Chinnaswamy
– Bowled out for 46 at home
– Ended the 12 year Test series win streak
– Lost Pink TestGautam Gambhir Era 🤡#INDvsAUS #INDvAUS
— ༺ʀɨֆӄʏ_ʋɛɛʀ_006༻ (@R_VEER_SINH) December 8, 2024
