AUS vs IND Ball by Ball Commentary

IND

175/10180/10

AUS

19/0337/10

Day 3Stumps

Australia beat India by 10 wickets

Commentary

Australia 2nd Innings

6:04 AM IST Well then, two done, and three chapters remain in this highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Australia, with this win, has found that equalizer and this series now hangs right in balance. India, on the other hand, would like to go to the drawing board and assess where things went completely wrong for them in Adelaide. But now, no long rest days for both sides, as the next three Tests will be played back-to-back within a month or so. Both teams have historically displayed remarkable comebacks and this time, it is no different either. India aims a bounceback while Australia would like to continue this winning momentum. Now, back to the red-ball cricket, folks! The caravan now heads towards Brisbane, where the iconic Gabba will host the third Test. It begins on Saturday, December 14 with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 11.30 pm GMT, the previous day (5 am IST). Till then, cheers, and goodbye!

5:57 AM IST Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia says that it has been a great week and they knew they were far away from the team they want to be in Perth. Adds that he wasn't too unhappy with his bowling in Perth and goes on to applaud Mitchell Starc for doing it time and time again for about a decade. On Travis Head, Cummins says that he loves batting here and you could sense it the moment he walked out to bat. Reckons that the first-innings lead was crucial and that helped put pressure on with the ball under lights. Goes on to then applaud Scott Boland for filling in and hopes that Josh Hazlewood is back for the next game.

5:56 AM IST Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says it has been a disappointing week for them as a team. he appreciates the Australian team and states that they played better cricket. Reckons that they had their chances but were not able to capitalise on them and which ultimately cost them the game. Mentions that what they did in Perth was really special and that they wanted to come here and replicate the same in Adelaide. He then says that every game throws a different challenge. Ends by saying that they are looking forward to the next Test and they will come back stronger in Brisbane.

5:54 AM IST Travis Head is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He starts by saying that it feels nice to get runs again and mentions that it is just another game and it is a tight Test series. Adds that it was a good team performance and nothing was a guarantee and says that he was given the confidence to see the game and play it the way he wanted. Reckons that they picked their moments well and it feels good to do well in front of the home crowd.

5:54 AM IST The Presentation Ceremony...

5:53 AM IST Silver linings emerged for India despite the loss. While Bumrah maintained his stellar form, the resurgence of Mohammed Siraj was perhaps the bowling unit's small win - a timely return to rhythm that could prove crucial in the series ahead for India. Though the batting lineup largely faltered, two men stood tall and showed some fight. The ever-adventurous Rishabh Pant and the promising Nitish Kumar Reddy. Young Reddy's gritty display with both bat and ball may have just locked down that coveted all-rounder spot in the lower order.

5:51 AM IST So, what went wrong for India in this Pink Ball Test? The tourists batted for over 180 overs collectively in Perth, versus just 81 overs in this Test, and failed to cross the 200-run mark. Their batting collapses have been a headache for quite some time now, following that series against New Zealand at home. For Australia, after an underwhelming bowling display in Perth, the pacers came out all guns blazing and scorching to blow away the opposition. Starc’s 6-fer and Cummins’ 5-fer in Adelaide, with Boland’s brilliance added to Australia’s success. But what stood out was a swashbuckling century from Travis Head that took the game way away from India’s clutches.

5:50 AM IST Cut to Day 3, Pat Cummins didn’t take long enough to run through the Indian lower order. While Pant fell victim to Starc pretty early in the day, Cummins did the clean-up work employing a barrage of short balls which proved highly effective. Although Nitish Kumar Reddy showed some grit towards the backend, it was just too little and too late by that time. But, he did emerge as the leading run-scorer for India, mirroring a quickfire 42 in both innings. Australia had a tiny formality to chase 19 runs and did that without any damage to level the series by 1-1.

5:49 AM IST However, once Head got out, it triggered a staggering collapse where Australia was reduced to 310/6 to 337 all out. For India, Jasprit Bumrah dismantled the top order effectively, while Mohammed Siraj bowled his heart out, and rolled through the tail of Australia, finally striking through by dismissing Head off a venomous yorker and both of them claimed 4 wickets apiece. Coming to bat, India had a challenging lead of 157 in front of them, but their batting collapse yet again resurfaced as the visitors found themselves badly reeling at 86-4 with the big guns back in the sheds. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland were the architects of this collapse who claimed two each. By the end of the second day, India was effectively reduced to 128/5 with only Pant battling it out alone.

5:47 AM IST Australia's initial response was cautious with the bat, especially during the challenging twilight period. They scored at a snail's pace initially, but the opening pair of Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja showed resistance until Jasprit Bumrah struck late in the day. Australia resumed Day 2 strongly with Marnus Labuschagne and McSweeney building a solid second-wicket partnership. However, Bumrah's reintroduction brought quick success for India with a couple of breakthroughs. The game's complexion changed dramatically with Travis Head's arrival. The left-hander launched an aggressive counter-attack, racing to a run-a-ball 140. His fearless approach disrupted bowlers' rhythms and toyed around the field, putting India under significant pressure. Head's dominance ensured Australia seized control of the match by taking a decent lead as well.

5:46 AM IST Now, let's take a quick recap of how things panned out throughout this Test. India's decision to bat first in the Pink Ball Test backfired as they struggled against Australia's pace attack. Despite promising starts from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, the batting lineup couldn't capitalize. The highlight was a crucial partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy who impressed with 42 and Ravichandran Ashwin, which helped India reach 180. Mitchell Starc was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming 6 wickets and maintaining his excellent record with the pink ball. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland supported well with two wickets each.

5:41 AM IST 171.5 overs, just 1031 balls, 7 sessions, and just above two days! Also, a staggering stat, is that this is the shortest Test between these two sides, in terms of balls bowled. This is all that it took to get the result in this Pink Ball Test at Adelaide. After a disaster in Perth, Australia came way much improved and stronger at Adelaide. A win by 10 wickets couldn't be a more perfect bounce back for the hosts in this Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they level the series by 1-1.

End of over 3.21 run

AUS: 19/0CRR: 5.70

Ball

Usman Khawaja:9 (8)

Nathan McSweeney:10 (12)

Mohammed Siraj:1.2-0-9-0

3.2

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, 1 run

137.3kph

That's it, Australia have leveled the series! Mohammed Siraj bangs it in short over middle and gets it in at a good height but Usman Khawaja picks up the length early and gets on top of the bounce to pull it away just in front of square leg for a single and what a comeback victory this has been from the hosts. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 10 WICKETS!

3.1

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, no run

132.3kph

Floated up full and on the fifth stump line, Usman Khawaja leaves this one alone.

End of over 38 runs

AUS: 18/0CRR: 6.00

Ball

Nathan McSweeney:10 (12)

Usman Khawaja:8 (6)

Nitish Kumar Reddy:1-0-8-0

2.6

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan McSweeney, 4 runs

128.8kph

FOUR! Smashed away by Nathan McSweeney and scores are now level! Short and wide outside off, McSweeney latches onto the width and slaps it through the point region for a boundary.

2.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan McSweeney, no run

128.8kph

Back of a length and outside off, McSweeney presses back and across and dabs it down towards backward point.

2.4

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan McSweeney, no run

125.6kph

A gentle outswinger, bowled full and outside off, McSweeney watches it well and leaves it alone.

2.3

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan McSweeney, no run

126.5kph

Lovely comeback delivery from Reddy! Nagging length, on a tighter line around off and swinging away, McSweeney is suckered into the drive but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

2.2

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan McSweeney, 4 runs

123.0kph

FOUR! Lovely bit of timing there from McSweeney! Full and outside off, swinging away, McSweeney gets onto the front foot and caresses it through the cover region for a boundary.

2.1

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Nathan McSweeney, no run

Reddy comes into the attack now and pitches the ball up on off and middle, McSweeney gets on the front foot and drives it straight to mid off.

End of over 28 runs

AUS: 10/0CRR: 5.00

Ball

Usman Khawaja:8 (6)

Nathan McSweeney:2 (6)

Mohammed Siraj:1-0-8-0

1.6

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs

Two more and Australia now require just 9 runs for the win. Not all that full and on off, Usman Khawaja gets forward and gives it a half-push, getting it past mid off for a couple of runs more.

1.5

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, no run

Good length around off, angling it across the left-hander, left alone by Khawaja.

1.4

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, 4 runs

134.0kph

FOUR! That's rocketed to the fence! Full and straight, a bit too straight from Siraj, Usman Khawaja walks inside the line of the ball and whips it off the legs through square leg for a boundary.

1.3

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, no run

Perfect length on off and middle, just nibbling back into the left-hander, Khawaja stays put and keeps it out.

1.2

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs

Pitches the ball up around off, looking for the inswinger but Khawaja gets on the front foot and drives it on the full, past mid off for a couple of runs.

1.1

Mohammed Siraj to Usman Khawaja, no run

129.6kph

A bit of a loosener to begin with, full and wide outside the off stump at just a shade under 130 clicks, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

5:28 AM IST Mohammed Siraj to share the attack.

End of over 12 runs

AUS: 2/0CRR: 2.00

Ball

Nathan McSweeney:2 (6)

Usman Khawaja:0 (0)

Jasprit Bumrah:1-0-2-0

0.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan McSweeney, no run

Nice and full again, wide of the off stump, McSweeney opts to leave this one alone and Australia are 2/0 after the first over.

0.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan McSweeney, 2 runs

126.7kph

McSweeney is off the mark and so are Australia! Bumrah goes wide of the crease and looks for the big inswinger but McSweeney gets nicely forward and drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

0.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan McSweeney, no run

125.4kph

Ooh, nicely bowled! Bumrah still bowling at half speed it seems as this is served at 125 clicks and on a good length around off, swinging away late. McSweeney is caught poking at it but is beaten.

0.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan McSweeney, no run

Bumrah straightens the line and darts it in towards middle and leg, McSweeney uses his wrists to tuck it into the leg side.

0.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan McSweeney, no run

At 125 clicks now, relatively full and aimed in towards off and middle stump, McSweeney gets nicely forward and blocks it off.

0.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan McSweeney, no run

Just a hint of swing there! Bumrah begins with a gentle-paced delivery, at just 121 clicks, bowling it full and around off, swinging it away. Nathan McSweeney looks to drive but opts to leave it alone.

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