Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide pink-ball Test
On 8 December 2024, in Adelaide, Australia, the hosts beat India by 10 wickets on day three of the second Test to level the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1.
Summary
On 8 December 2024, in Adelaide, Australia, the hosts beat India by 10 wickets on day three of the second (day-night, pink-ball) Test at the Adelaide Oval, levelling the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1. Captain Pat Cummins took 5 for 57 as India were bowled out for 175 in their second innings, and Australia chased the target of 19 without loss. Travis Head, who scored 140, was named Player of the Match.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 8 Dec 2024, Adelaide Oval
- Result
- Australia won by 10 wickets
- Series
- Level 1-1 (five Tests)
- Player of the Match
- Travis Head (140)
- Best bowling, 2nd inns
- Pat Cummins 5/57
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By what margin did Australia beat India in the second Test at Adelaide on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 10 wickets
ESPNcricinfo and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Australia won by 10 wickets, chasing 19 without loss to level the five-match series 1-1.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Adelaide Test between Australia and India that ended on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Travis Head
ESPNcricinfo and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Travis Head, who scored 140, was Player of the Match; Cummins took 5-57 and Starc 6-48 in the match.