India’s chance of reaching a third WTC final was badly dented as they lost the second Test of the BGT series by ten wickets to Australia in Adelaide test. India has been put on the back foot by losing the second ‘Pink Ball’ Test match in the five-match series. India had to defeat New Zealand in all their remaining three matches in order to qualify for the WTC final to be held at Lord’s for the 2023-25 cycle next year. Australia was on a roll in the second Test, which was played during the day-night playing conditions, and India could not employ any strategies to hold the Australian bowler.
Adelaide Test defeat challenges India’s WTC path.
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The Australian openers, especially Nathan McSweeney, who ensured that his side chased the target without a hiccup, pointed out that India failed to have a strong batting lineup. Subsequently, it means that only more performances are required from the team India in the rest of the matches in the series. With increasing margins between the teams for the finals of the WTC, further slip-ups can put India out of the competition. Kohli and his squad will be required to reform shortly, as the Adelaide test pointed to the areas that need improvement.
A better show by the batsmen and better bowling efforts will be needed by the side as they look to produce a comeback in the Adelaide test. India, of course, has the capability of beating South Africa and reaching the final of the WTC yet, but the level of inconsistency they are exhibiting means there is no room for slip-ups. The subsequent games will determine whether the team will rise to the challenge in their pursuit of another World Test Championship final appearance in a row. The series is still wonderfully engaging cricket fans across the globe, and the upcoming confrontations will also be high-stakes games.
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