Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia crush India by 10 wickets in second Test

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the second Test match, wrapping up the game within just three days. The match, held in Adelaide, saw India’s batting lineup crumble in both innings, handing Australia an easy victory and leveling the five-match series 1-1.  
 
India, batting first after winning the toss, could only muster 180 runs in their first innings. Nitin Kumar Reddy was the standout performer with a resilient 42 runs. Australia’s bowlers, led by captain Pat Cummins, were relentless. Cummins claimed an impressive five wickets for 57 runs, while Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc contributed with three and two wickets, respectively.  

In reply, Australia’s batsmen showcased their dominance, amassing 337 runs and taking a commanding lead of 157 runs.  

Hoping for a turnaround in the second innings, India’s batting woes continued as they were bowled out for just 175 runs. This left Australia with a mere 19 runs to chase for victory.

Australian openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja made quick work of the modest target, scoring 10 and 9 runs, respectively, to secure a 10-wicket win without losing any wickets.  

With this decisive victory, the series stands evenly poised at 1-1. India had claimed the first Test, but Australia’s clinical performance in Adelaide sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the series.