Bumrah stars but Australia's tail makes India sweat for famous victory
Australia's lower order conjured thoughts of a remarkable victory but India held on to take the series lead
06/12Result
1st Test, India tour of Australia at Adelaide, Dec 6-10 2018
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![India]( "India")
250 & 307 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
235 & 291 (119.5 ov)
Player of the Match
06/12Result
1st Test, India tour of Australia at Adelaide, Dec 6-10 2018
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![India]( "India")
250 & 307 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
235 & 291 (119.5 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
A genuine fight, but more pain for Australia
Australia batted more balls in this Test match than India, a simple but clear indicator that they really did try their very hardest in the face of big challenges
Paine adamant about finger, less sure on DRS
The Australia captain insisted there was no damage after he took a blow while batting and also offered support to Mitchell Starc ahead of the Perth Test
'Brought back memories of 2003'
The reactions on Twitter following an enthralling final day in Adelaide, where India took a 1-0 lead in the series
Pujara was "priceless" in Adelaide - Kohli
Virat Kohli credited the efforts of Cheteshwar Pujara and the bowlers in India's historic Adelaide win
Kohli reveals how the no-balls 'pissed off' Ishant
While most of the Indian team joyfully celebrated their victory over Australia in the first Test, Ishant Sharma was visibly upset with the five no-balls he bowled
Stats - India savour a high not felt in 50 years
This is the first time since the victorious New Zealand tour of 1968 that India have three wins outside the subcontinent in a calendar year
Kohli takes conservative route to victory
The India captain prized 'control' the most on the final day in Adelaide, and his bowlers delivered that for him
Day 4
R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami leave Australia limping
Pujara and Rahane made half-centuries as India enjoyed another excellent day at the Adelaide Oval
Accessible Australia worn down over test of time
False strokes and quick interviews were all in the mix for Australia, as the demands of four days of Test cricket started to take a toll
We can be heroes on day five, says Lyon
The Australia offspinner is confident of Shaun Marsh and Travis Head countering R Ashwin on the final day
Should Finch have been saved twice?
The Australia opener was saved by a no-ball before he'd scored - after calling for the DRS - but opted against a review moments before tea
Cheteshwar Pujara kicks away Nathan Lyon's threat
The threat of the offspinner's overspin and bounce was magnified by the rough outside off stump, but India's No. 3 found an unusual and highly effective way to deal with it
Day 3
Kohli and Pujara forge strong position for India
Australia hurled everything they could at India but were facing a daunting run chase after the visitors took control
Toss advantage > home advantage?
India have had a rough year trying to dismiss tails, but how much of a difference did batting first make in Adelaide? Quite significant
Australia would be 'worst blokes in the world' if they celebrated like Kohli - Langer
The Australia coach also defended his batsmen for their scoring rate against R Ashwin after their tactics were questioned by Sachin Tendulkar among others
For Adelaide read Abu Dhabi: Australia lose grip again
So far, the team under Langer and Paine has proven more adept and comfortable being underdogs and fighters than front-runners and dominators
Day 2
Head, Ashwin star in fierce battle for lead
After the offspinner made inroads into Australia's line-up, the batsman marked his first Test at home with an unbeaten 61 to narrow the deficit to 59
Ashwin reminds the world of his worth
If he takes 11 more wickets by the time Perth is done, he will be the joint-fastest to the 350 mark. Yet Ashwin's Test record bears a big asterisk, only because of perceptions around his work away from home
Australia's day reflects slim resources, slender confidence
Despite Travis Head's resourcefulness, the hosts' modest batting resources stood exposed in the absence of Steven Smith and David Warner
New television era in Australia fails to crack 1 million mark
Australia's first day of Test cricket on the new broadcasters, Seven and Fox Sports, recorded a combined average of fewer than 1 million viewers nationally at peak time in the final session
The day Kim and Marcus Harris were always waiting for
There was nerves, pride and joy for the Harris family at the Adelaide Oval as the 26-year old Marcus finally got to walk out and bat for Australia
Day 1
Pujara's century saves the day for loose India
Poor shot selection cost India dearly on day one in Adelaide, but their No. 3 produced a signature solid innings to keep them in the contest
The Commandment of Che
Playing shots is not the only way to be positive. Cheteshwar Pujara has shown that to keep his side alive in the Adelaide Test
Starc rediscovers his 2015 World Cup swing
Making tweaks to stay more upright while bowling has been central to the pacer finding form of old, work he has done in combination with bowling coach David Saker
'If only Pujara could distribute his grit and patience'
Cheteshwar Pujara's hundred propped up India on a day when the other batsmen faltered. His fight earned high praise on social media
Who wins India's worst shot of the day award?
India's top four were out to reckless drives, the fifth to an ugly hoick. Whose was the worst of the lot?
'One of my top five innings' - Cheteshwar Pujara on the Adelaide century
He also said India's 250 for 9 is a good total on a pitch that was two-paced and was a lot more difficult to bat on that is apparent on tv
Shaw 'recovering quickly', Shastri expects speedy return
The 19-year-old India opener, who made a century on Test debut, had picked up an ankle injury during the tour game in Sydney
New Australian era marked by old virtues
The basics worked well for Australia - highlighted by two stunning pieces of fielding - after India gifted them a head start
Others
Which is the best Australia-India Test played down under?
Melbourne 1981? Adelaide 1992? Adelaide 2003? Sydney 2008? Our panelists dive in
How has Pujara overcome his weaknesses overseas?
A lot of it has to do with his character and temperament
Has anyone made more hundreds in one IPL season than Shubman Gill?
And what's the record for most catches taken in a Test?
Seagulls at cow corner, Bhogle on air, and ABC to the rescue
An India fan relives the excitement of following an Adelaide Test in the early 1990s, when he sneaked in a portable radio in his school backpack
In-game interviews to break fresh ground for Tests
Channel 7 said the idea was to have players or coaches speaking with commentators such as Ricky Ponting, either on the sidelines or through an earpiece
Bowlers are much fitter than the last time we came here - Kohli
The India captain wants his team to adapt to conditions quicker than they have done on their previous tours abroad
Should Agarwal open at the MCG? Or Vihari?
What can India do to go up 2-1? First, they need to pick an XI that makes sense
How friendly can Australia v India actually be?
Over the years, it's been a contest marked by fiery exchanges but Virat Kohli and Tim Paine seemed to suggest the focus would be more on bat v ball this time
Mitchell Marsh omission leaves Australia's quicks facing hefty workload
The allrounder has been sent back to Shield cricket to find some form with Tim Paine expecting him to be needed later in the series
Australia pick Handscomb, India ditch five-bowler policy
Marcus Harris confirmed for a Test debut with Mitchell Marsh dropped, while India will have to pick between Rohit Sharma and Hanuma Vihari
