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Twitter Reactions: Australia dominate as Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc against India on Day 1 of Adelaide Test

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His second test India browse to Australiaa Day-Night affair at the Adelaide Oval, began with keen competition under pink-ball conditions. India opted to bat first, but Mitchell Starc’s masterclass six-run knock dismantled their batting line-up, restricting them to a modest total of 180. While KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed flashes of form, the rest of the batting line-up collapsed against Australia’s fiery pace attack. In response, Australia reached 86/1 at stumpstrailing by 94 runs. Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne put up a solid partnership for the second wicket.

India’s collapse under the brilliance of Mitchell Starc

India’s innings started on a nightmarish note as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a golden duck by Mitchell Starc’the first ball. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill they showed composure, adding 69 runs for the second wicket, but their dismissals caused a collapse. Starc, swinging the pink ball brilliantly, cut through the middle and lower order to finish with an excellent 6/48. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland provided vital support, picking up two wickets each. Nitish Kumar Reddy fought bravely with offensive 42, and Ravichandran Ashwin He reached 22 but India were bowled out for under 180 in just 44.1 overs.

Stable response of Australia under test conditions

Australia’s response started cautiously under the spotlight, with Usman Khawaja falling into jasprit bumrah for 13 after a cautious start. However, McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne combined toughness and skill to stabilize the innings. The duo added an unbeaten partnership of 62 runs, nullifying India’s pace trio and punishing loose deliveries. McSweeney looked confident on 38 not out, while Labuschagne provided solid support with 20 not out. The Indian bowlers, led by Bumrah, kept things tight but a lack of delivery left Australia in a commanding position at 86/1 at stumps.

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Starc’s dominance with the pink ball

Starc was the star on Day 1, exploiting the swing and seam movement of the pink ball to devastating effect. He struck in his first over and constantly troubled the Indians with his lethal combination of pace and accuracy. Starc’s six-wicket haul included key dismissals like Rahul, Virat Kohli and Ashwin, breaking the backbone of India’s innings. His ability to extract movement under the lights and maintain relentless pressure highlighted why he is regarded as one of the best pink-ball bowlers in the world. Starc’s heroics set the tone for Australia to take control of the Test match.

Australia, trailing by 106 runs, will look to build a substantial lead in the early games on Day 2. The partnership of McSweeney and Labuschagne will be crucial in creating a strong middle-order platform with Smith and Head. For India, early wickets will be the key to getting back into the game, with Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj needs to be delivered accurately.

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