Pat Cummins delivered a masterclass on Day 2 of the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series, dismissing in-form Indian batter KL Rahul spectacularly. Rahul, who had been looking solid on 24 runs from 42 balls, was undone by a perfectly executed delivery from the Australian skipper.

Cummins bowled with his trademark precision, and the ball angled in before straightening off the pitch, breaching Rahul’s defense and crashing into the top of the off-stump. It was a stunning delivery that left Rahul walking back to the pavilion, his brief but composed innings cut short.

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This breakthrough came just before tea on Day 2, as Australia had resumed their innings at 6-311. The Australian batsmen, led by Steve Smith and Cummins, had already stitched together a commanding 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

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Steve Smith was in sublime form, scoring 140 off 197 balls, while Cummins contributed 49 runs, propelling Australia to a massive total of 474 all out in 122.4 overs. Cummins’ delivery to dismiss Rahul stood out as a highlight of the day, showcasing his skill and tactical acumen.

On a flat pitch, where runs were flowing freely for the batsmen, getting a top-order player like Rahul out in such a fashion was a testament to Cummins’ class and ability to extract the best from a placid surface.

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With the dismissal of Rahul, Australia tightened their grip on the game, further compounding India’s struggles. Meanwhile, Steve Smith’s century had already put India on the back foot, and Cummins’ brilliance with the ball added another chapter to Australia’s dominant performance on Day 2.