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On day two of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian captain Pat Cummins He cast an impressive spell, showing his class and precision. he fired KL Rahulone of India’s reliable batsmen, with an unplayable delivery that highlighted the bowler’s tactical brilliance. Cummins had already gained an early lead and was relentless in his pursuit of another breakthrough. Rahul, who scored 24 off 42 balls, had shown some resistance but Cummins’ masterclass undid it.
Pat Cummins’ magical delivery knocks out KL Rahul
Cummins’ delivery to dismiss Rahul was the epitome of bowling excellence. The ball was slanted in, pitching at a good length on middle and outside off, and deflected sharply to hit the top of the stump. The Australian captain had set up Rahul beautifully over the course of the spell, targeting his pads with deliveries that hinted lbw. This constant probing planted doubts in Rahul’s mind, subtly influencing his positioning.
As a result, his front pad was a little more towards the leg side, leaving a narrow space for the ball to sneak through. The delivery itself was almost perfect and did not leave Rahul without any chance. It was a textbook example of how planning, precision and execution come together to produce a decisive moment in a match.
Here is the video:
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– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2024
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Australia’s innings on Day 2: Steve Smith’s century and sudden collapse
Australia resumed Day 2 at 311/6 with Steve Smith leading his charge. Smith showed immense patience, turning his overnight score of 68 into a brilliant 140, combining with Cummins for a vital 100-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Cummins impressed with a brave 49 before falling to Ravindra Jadeja. The lower order added crucial runs as Mitchell Starc and Natalia Lyon offered some resistance, but the Indian bowlers, particularly jasprit bumrah (4/99) and Jadeja (3/78), concluded the innings effectively. Australia posted a formidable 474, leaving India with the difficult task of countering their dominance.
First blows for India in Boxing Day test match
Chasing Australia’s imposing total, India began its response cautiously. However, the pattern Rohit Sharma fell cheap by 3, missing a Cummins shot. Rahul tried to stabilize the innings with a composed 24 innings, but Cummins also dismissed him, leaving India at 51/2. Yashasvi Jaiswal showed promise with an undefeated 29, while Virat Kohli remained at the crease at 1. India are currently trailing by over 400 runs, with the Australian bowlers, led by Cummins’ fiery spell, maintaining a firm grip on the match.
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