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The match holds high stakes as India aims to level the series. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a fluent 73, while Shreyas Iyer added 61 to build a solid foundation. Axar Patel chipped in with a valuable 44, stabilizing the middle order. Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh contributed a crucial 37-run partnership in the final overs, with Rana remaining unbeaten on 24 off 18 balls and Arshdeep scoring 13 off 14. Australia’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings. Adam Zampa emerged as the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 60 runs. Xavier Bartlett supported well with 3-39, and Mitchell Starc added 2 scalps to restrict India below the 270-mark. India’s batting effort, anchored by key half-centuries and a gritty finish, sets up a competitive chase for Australia. The pitch at Adelaide has offered some assistance to bowlers, making the target challenging but achievable. With the series on the line, both teams are expected to bring intensity and strategy to the second innings. The focus now shifts to India’s bowling attack, which must deliver early breakthroughs and maintain discipline to defend the total. Fans await a thrilling contest as Australia steps in to chase 265. ALSO READ: Massive Fire Breaks Out at JMS Business Centre in Mumbai
