Adelaide, December 6, 2024: A spirited cameo from Reddy helped India post 180 runs in their first innings, but it wasn’t enough to overshadow Mitchell Starc’s stellar bowling performance. The Australian pacer ripped through India’s batting lineup with a brilliant five-wicket haul, leaving the visitors struggling to build partnerships.
India’s top order faltered against Starc’s fiery pace and swing, with wickets falling at regular intervals. While the middle order showed some resistance, it was Reddy’s quickfire 39 off 27 balls that provided a late surge, pushing India to a somewhat respectable total. However, the lack of support from the tailenders saw the innings wrapped up quickly.
Australia, buoyed by Starc’s heroics, now holds the upper hand as they prepare to take on the Indian bowlers. The match is poised delicately, with the Indian team needing early breakthroughs to stay competitive.
