The triple setback marked a challenging day for Indian cricket across different formats and levels on Sunday.
– Men's Team Crushed by Australia in Second Test –
Australia secured a dominant 10-wicket victory against India in the second Test in Adelaide, levelling the five-match series 1-1. The match concluded within three days, with the visitors chasing a modest target of 19 runs without losing a wicket.
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After electing to bat, India managed only 180 runs in their first innings, with Nitin Kumar Reddy top-scoring with 42 runs. Australian captain Pat Cummins led his side’s bowling attack, claiming five wickets.
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Australia responded with a commanding 337 runs in their first innings, taking a 157-run lead. India faltered again in the second innings, scoring only 175 runs, leaving Australia a target of just 19 runs. Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja sealed the chase comfortably.
– India U19 Team Lose Asia Cup Final –
In Dubai, Bangladesh clinched the Under-19 Asia Cup title by defeating India by 59 runs. Batting first, Bangladesh posted 198 runs in 49.1 overs, with Razzan Hossain contributing 47 runs.
India's bowlers, led by Chetan Sharma and Hardik Raj with two wickets each, restricted Bangladesh to a modest total. However, the Indian batting order crumbled, managing only 139 runs in 35.2 overs. Captain Mohamed Amaan scored 26 runs but failed to anchor the chase. Iqbal Hussain and Azizul Hakim claimed three wickets apiece for Bangladesh.
– Women's Team Outplayed by Australia –
In Brisbane, the Australian women's team handed India another defeat, winning the second ODI by 122 runs.
Australia set a formidable target of 372 runs, scoring 371 for eight in 50 overs. India’s response faltered as they were bowled out for 249 runs in 44.5 overs.
