Australia crushed India by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, December 8, in the second Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The match, which lasted less than three days, saw the Aussies dominate throughout to level the series 1-1.
India, batting first, were bowled out for 180 in 44.1 overs, with Mitchell Starc taking 6-48. Australia responded strongly, scoring 337 and gaining a 157-run first-innings lead, powered by Travis Head’s blistering 140 off 141 balls, featuring 17 fours and four sixes.
India’s batting woes continued in the second innings as they were dismissed for 175 in 36.5 overs. This time, Australian captain Pat Cummins stole the show with figures of 5-57. Chasing a mere 19 runs for victory, Australia sealed the match in just 3.2 overs.
India vs Australia 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Schedule, Location, and IST Timings
With the series tied 1-1, India and Australia will clash in the third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, from December 14 to 18, starting at 5:50 AM IST. The match is crucial for both teams’ World Test Championship final hopes, with Australia and India currently ranked second and third in the standings.
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— ICC (@ICC) December 9, 2024
India and Australia have faced each other seven times in Test matches at The Gabba. Australia has won five of those encounters, India has won one, and one match ended in a draw. Notably, India secured a memorable three-wicket victory at the venue during their 2020-21 Test tour of Australia.
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— ICC (@ICC) December 9, 2024
Australia batted first and posted 369, with T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, and Washington Sundar each claiming three wickets. In reply, India found themselves struggling at 186-6, but a vital seventh-wicket partnership of 123 between Thakur (67) and Sundar (62) helped them recover and reach 336.
In Australia’s second innings, they were bowled out for 294, with Mohammed Siraj shining with 5-73 and Thakur contributing 4-61. Chasing a challenging target of 328, Team India secured a historic victory thanks to crucial knocks from Shubman Gill (91) and Rishabh Pant (89*).
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