India’s Disheartening Defeat: A New Chapter in Test Cricket History
In a stunning turn of events, India suffered a significant 10-wicket loss during the pink-ball Test held in Adelaide. This defeat marks Rohit Sharma’s fourth consecutive setback as captain, raising concerns about the team’s performance under his leadership. Starting Day 3 at 128/5, India could only muster an additional 47 runs before being dismissed for a total of 175 runs within just 36.5 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy emerged as the lone bright spot with a top score of 42 amidst an otherwise lackluster batting display.
Australia’s Dominance and Quick Victory
Pat Cummins spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack with an impressive five-wicket haul, paving the way for his team to level the five-match series at one win apiece. With a modest target set before them, openers Nathan McSweeney (10) and Usman Khawaja (9) effortlessly chased down the runs in merely 3.2 overs, showcasing their resilience after suffering a heavy defeat by 295 runs in Perth earlier.
Rohit Sharma Joins Unwanted Company
This latest loss places Rohit Sharma among Indian captains who have faced four consecutive defeats—a list that includes notable names like Datta Gaekwad from 1959, MS Dhoni during two separate years (2011 and again in 2014), and Virat Kohli from late 2020 to early 2021. The record for the longest losing streak still belongs to MAK Pataudi with six losses between 1967-68; Sachin Tendulkar follows closely behind with five losses recorded in1999.
A Historic Short Test Match
The Adelaide Test has also etched its name into cricket history as one of Australia’s shortest completed Tests ever played—lasting only an astonishing total of just 1,031 balls bowled throughout its duration. It now ranks fourth on the all-time list for shortest Tests based on balls bowled; it trails behind matches such as South Africa’s Melbourne Test from 1932, which concluded after just 656 balls were delivered.
As cricket enthusiasts reflect on this match’s implications for India’s future performances and leadership dynamics within their squad, it remains crucial to analyze how they can bounce back from this challenging phase ahead of upcoming fixtures.
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