Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 07, 2024, 07:00 AM
IND vs AUS: Team India is currently on a tour of Australia, where an exciting five-match Test series is being played between the two teams. In the first match of the series, India performed brilliantly and won, but the second match looks to be challenging. In this match being played at Adelaide Oval, Team India's first innings was reduced to just 180 runs. In response, the Australian team scored 86 runs after losing one wicket by the end of the first day's play.
Effect of Rishabh Pant's dropped catchThe first day was not as good for the Indian team as expected. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant dropping a catch could prove to be a big setback for the team. Pant dropped McSweeney's catch in the 7th over of the innings when Jasprit Bumrah was bowling. McSweeney was playing on 38 at that time and is still at the crease. If this catch had been taken, India could have put Australia under more pressure.
Bumrah's brilliant bowling, but lack of supportJasprit Bumrah gave the team its first breakthrough by dismissing Usman Khawaja. However, Bumrah could have taken more wickets if he had got better support from behind the wicket. If we look at the statistics, Rishabh Pant's performance has been weak during Bumrah's bowling. Previous records show that Pant got 42 chances to catch Bumrah's balls, but dropped 8 of them. On the other hand, Pant's performance has been better on the bowling of other bowlers.
Increased pressure on Rishabh PantRishabh Pant plays an important role in both batting and wicketkeeping, but his performance on Bumrah's bowling is a matter of concern. Better coordination between the wicketkeeper and the bowler is very important, especially in Test matches, where every chance can change the course of the match.Challenges of the second dayThe second day's play is going to be very important for India. Indian bowlers will have to try to send the Australian batsmen back to the pavilion in the first session. At the same time, Rishabh Pant will have to improve his wicketkeeping and capitalize on every opportunity.ConclusionAustralia is currently in a strong position in this match being played at Adelaide Oval, but cricket is a game of uncertainties. Team India's bowlers still have a chance to turn the game in India's favor. It will be interesting to see with what strategy the Indian players take the field on the second day.
Effect of Rishabh Pant's dropped catchThe first day was not as good for the Indian team as expected. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant dropping a catch could prove to be a big setback for the team. Pant dropped McSweeney's catch in the 7th over of the innings when Jasprit Bumrah was bowling. McSweeney was playing on 38 at that time and is still at the crease. If this catch had been taken, India could have put Australia under more pressure.
Bumrah's brilliant bowling, but lack of supportJasprit Bumrah gave the team its first breakthrough by dismissing Usman Khawaja. However, Bumrah could have taken more wickets if he had got better support from behind the wicket. If we look at the statistics, Rishabh Pant's performance has been weak during Bumrah's bowling. Previous records show that Pant got 42 chances to catch Bumrah's balls, but dropped 8 of them. On the other hand, Pant's performance has been better on the bowling of other bowlers.
Increased pressure on Rishabh PantRishabh Pant plays an important role in both batting and wicketkeeping, but his performance on Bumrah's bowling is a matter of concern. Better coordination between the wicketkeeper and the bowler is very important, especially in Test matches, where every chance can change the course of the match.Challenges of the second dayThe second day's play is going to be very important for India. Indian bowlers will have to try to send the Australian batsmen back to the pavilion in the first session. At the same time, Rishabh Pant will have to improve his wicketkeeping and capitalize on every opportunity.ConclusionAustralia is currently in a strong position in this match being played at Adelaide Oval, but cricket is a game of uncertainties. Team India's bowlers still have a chance to turn the game in India's favor. It will be interesting to see with what strategy the Indian players take the field on the second day.