Image: Jasprit Bumrah's superb innings against Nathan McSweeney and Virat Kohli's fiery sledge / © Beta Supersport
Mitchell Starc’s brilliant six-wicket haul helped Australia bowl India out for just 180 runs in their first innings at Adelaide Oval. As the hosts began their batting, they appeared steady and in control. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has already started his sledging tactics during the second Test, targeting Australian batter Nathan McSweeney in an attempt to unsettle him.
Australian opener Nathan McSweeney hit a superb boundary off Jasprit Bumrah when the Indian pacer missed his line with an inswinger. However, on the very next ball, Bumrah delivered a perfect delivery that completely beat McSweeney. The stunning delivery fired up Virat Kohli, who celebrated with his trademark energy, adding intensity to the ongoing contest in the second Test match.
Bumrah bowled a full delivery angled across, which moved away at the last moment, making it nearly unplayable. Nathan McSweeney tried to defend but missed and couldn’t score a single. This prompted a sharp sledge from Virat Kohli, who was overheard saying, “He has got no clue”, adding to the tension in the match.