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Travis Head's Wild Celebration After Taking Mohammed Siraj's Catch Goes Viral - Watch

The face-off between pacer Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head became the major highlight of the pink-ball Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Pat Cummins and co brutally thrashed India and claimed a big 10-wicket victory on Day 3 of the match. With this win, Australia levelled the five-match series 1-1. The hosts completely dominated the Rohit Sharma-led side in all the departments and claimed a deserving win. However, Siraj and Head's controversy grabbed everyone's attention and as per the destiny's plan, it had a fairytale ending.

2nd Test: Australia Thump India At Fortress Adelaide To Level Five-Match Series

A resurgent Australia thumped India by 10 wickets to win the second Test on Sunday and level their blockbuster five-match series 1-1 after a batting and bowling masterclass at fortress Adelaide Oval. Chasing just 19 for victory, openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney steered the hosts to the meagre target without loss on day three of the pink-ball clash. The visitors resumed at 128-5 after their hopes were left in tatters during a final fiery session on Saturday at the hands of an Australian pace onslaught.

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was at his absolute best during India's first innings in the ongoing second Test in Adelaide. Starc registered his career-best figures of 6/48 as Australia bowled India out for 180 after the visitors had opted to bat. According to former Australia batter Mark Waugh, Starc bowled the "ball of the century" when he dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin. The India veteran played a handy cameo before Starc trapped him plumb in front of the stumps with a sharp in-swinging delivery in the 39th over.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Falter As India Totter To 128/5, Trail Australia By 29 Runs On Day 2

India tottered to 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 29 runs at stumps on day two of the pink ball Test in Adelaide on Saturday. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Pat Cummins ripped through the Indian top order to put Australia in the drivers seat after Travis Head (140) and Marnus Labuschagne (64) helped the hosts take a sizeable 157-run first-innings lead. The Indian batters struggled to find answers as the Australia quicks sizzled with the pink ball under the lights. The hosts had dismissed half the Indian team by the 21st over.

Australia Pacer Josh Hazlewood Offers Fitness Update, Hopes to Play 3rd India Test

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood offered a fitness update amid the ongoing Adelaide Test against India, saying that his body is feeling good and he has "ticked off a few boxes". He also expressed hope to feature in the third Test of the series at Brisbane, starting from December 14 onwards. Hazlewood's presence is being missed by Australia, who have fielded pacer Scott Boland during the pink-ball Test against India at Adelaide. The pacer, out of action due to a side strain, haunted India in the first Test with a first innings four-wicket haul and while India could score just 180 during their first innings at Adelaide, the presence of Hazlewood could have made the bowling attack more lethal.

Sunil Gavaskar Left Stunned By India Star's Reverse Scoop Against Australia: "Fearlessness..."

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar was left stunned by Nitish Reddy's reverse scoop during Day 1 of the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. In the 42nd over of the Indian innings, Scott Boland bowled a length delivery just outside the off-stump and Nitish decided to try out an unorthodox approach against the ball. He assumed the stance quite quickly and scooped the ball over the slip fielders for a six. It was one of the longest parts of the ground and the shot even left Jasprit Bumrah amused on the non-striker end. During an analysis on Star Sports, Gavaskar was all praise for the youngster and said that his approach shows the "fearlessness of youth" even in Test cricket.

"That's A Good Night": Australia Great Gives Rohit Sharma Send-Off From Commentary Box

Rohit Sharma's return to the Indian team didn't go as planned, with the India captain only scoring three runs before being dismissed by Australia's Scott Boland. Rohit returned to the middle order after years of top-notch performances as an opener, primarily because of KL Rahul's superlative show at the top in Perth. However, not much went right for the India skipper who was dismissed LBW by Boland after spending only minutes on the pitch. Rohit's dismissal also prompted a send-off from Australia great Adam Gilchrist who couldn't resist pointing out the Indian captain's flaws while commentating.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Stunned Reaction As Nitish Kumar Reddy Hits Reverse-Ramp Six

Nitish Kumar Reddy was on the charge for India on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Australia in Adelaide. With India reeling at 141/8, Nitish took it upon himself to take his side close to the 200-run mark. He targetted Australia pacer Scott Boland late in the second session, and even reverse-ramped him for a six. On the second ball of the 42 over, Boland fired a delivery which would have gone on to hit the top of off. However, Reddy shuffled and reverse-ramped the ball over third man.

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Travis Head's Wild Celebration After Taking Mohammed Siraj's Catch Goes Viral - Watch

2nd Test: Australia Thump India At Fortress Adelaide To Level Five-Match Series

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Falter As India Totter To 128/5, Trail Australia By 29 Runs On Day 2

Australia Pacer Josh Hazlewood Offers Fitness Update, Hopes to Play 3rd India Test

Sunil Gavaskar Left Stunned By India Star's Reverse Scoop Against Australia: "Fearlessness..."

"That's A Good Night": Australia Great Gives Rohit Sharma Send-Off From Commentary Box

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Stunned Reaction As Nitish Kumar Reddy Hits Reverse-Ramp Six