On Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Australian captain. Pat Cummins he delivered amazing magic, showing his class and precision. He dispersed KL Rahulone of India's most reliable batsmen, it's an underplayed statement that showcased the skill of the bowler. Cummins had already taken an early wicket and was relentless in his quest for another win. Rahul, who scored 24 off 42 balls, showed some courage but was replaced by Cummins' masterclass.
Pat Cummins' magical delivery gets rid of KL Rahul
Cummins' delivery to chase Rahul was the epitome of seam bowling excellence. The ball is pitched in, with a good hook on middle and low, and is seamed tight to hit the top of the off stump. The Australian skipper set Rahul up brilliantly throughout, targeting his pads with delivery that signaled lbw. This incessant search created doubt in Rahul's mind, subtly influencing his position.
As a result, his front team was heading towards the leg side, leaving a narrow space for the ball to pass through. That delivery was very close and left Rahul with no chance. It was a textbook example of how preparation, precision, and execution combine to create a match-defining moment.
Here is the video:
HEALTHY SEEDS FROM KUMMIN! #AUSWIN | | #DeliveredWithSpeed | | @nbn_australia pic.twitter.com/zvzvkDyAnb
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2024
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Australia's innings on Day 2: Steve Smith's century is a sudden collapse
Australia resumed Day 2 at 311/6 with Steve Smith leading them. Smith showed great patience, turning his overnight score of 68 into a brilliant 140, combining with Cummins on the crucial 100-run stand for the seventh wicket. Cummins impressed with a gritty 49 before falling Ravindra Jadeja. A limited add-on system runs as Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon gave resistance, but the Indian bowlers, in particular Jasprit Bumrah (4/99) and Jadeja (3/78), wrapped up the innings well. Australia posted a formidable 474, leaving India with an uphill task to challenge their dominance.
India's first batting in the Boxing Day test match
Chasing Australia's overs, India began to respond cautiously. However, the captain Rohit Sharma he fell cheaply for 3, making a mistake shooting Cummins. Rahul tried to stabilize the innings with 24 scored but was again dismissed by Cummins, leaving India at 51/2. Yashasvi Jaiswal showed promise with an unbeaten 29, while Virat Kohli left at the crease on 1. India are currently trailing by over 400 runs, with the Australian bowlers, led by the firepower of Cummins, still holding a firm grip on the game.