India and Australia are playing against each other in the second Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The Australian team has made a complete control over the match and is currently the clear favourites to win the match. Team India is currently 29 runs behind in reply to Australia's first innings lead of 157 runs. Team India has scored 128 for the loss of five wickets wherein Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy are currently batting at the crease for the visitors and will have the responsibility to take them out of trouble to setup a big total for the Aussies in the second innings. Team India came into the match with a winning momentum and confidence after winning the first match of the series by a margin of 295 runs. However, they couldn't carry forward with the momentum and confidence due to which they are in a pressure situation in Adelaide.
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What Went Wrong With Team India In Adelaide?
As per News24 correspondent Rajool Sharma, who is currently present in Adelaide, highlighted the some key mistakes that the Indian team did during the Day 2 of IND vs AUS 2nd Test.
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- Lack Of Confidence: The Indian team bowlers were countered brilliantly by Australian batters Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne towards the end of Day 1 in IND vs AUS 2nd Test. Due to which, from the start of the day, the Indian bowlers weren't able to maintain the line and length due to which the batter could get into trouble. Also, Travis Head's counter attack put a certain amount of pressure back on the Indian team and has almost taken the match away from them.
- Experience Of Australian Bowlers: While, the Indian pacers weren't able to maintain a stable line and length, Australian bowlers showcased brilliant example of their line and length. The trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland bowled a disciplined line and length due to which they almost forced the Indian batters to play at every ball. Also, the Australian bowling attack showcased how better they know their conditions and bowled accordingly.
- Lack Of Practice With Pink Ball: The Indian team isn't used to of playing pink-ball matches and the same was seen during the IND vs AUS 2nd Test. The Indian batters showcased poor shot selections while getting out and couldn't adapt well to the conditions. Also, the Australian bowlers used the wind brilliantly.
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Team India has pulled off miracles for many times in Australia. They have the capability to do the same on Day 3 of IND vs AUS 2nd Test. Rishabh Pant has been the anchor of many famous wins for the Indian team in Australia and would look to deliver the same once again.