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Mitchell Starc Shines as India Struggles in Adelaide Test

In the ongoing second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval, Australia's Mitchell Starc made a significant impact on Day 3, dealing a crucial blow to India's hopes of a comeback. Starc struck early, dismissing Rishabh Pant with a brilliant delivery in the 25th over of India’s third innings.

Pant, who was trying to help India recover alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy, fell to a full-length ball from Starc that hit his off-stump. The ball grazed the outside edge of Pant's bat, allowing Steve Smith to take a straightforward catch in the slips. This wicket marked the third time Pant failed to convert his start in the series, a significant setback for India.

Following Pant's dismissal, Ravichandran Ashwin came to the crease but his stay was short-lived. Ashwin was tested by several bouncers from Pat Cummins and eventually fell to one, edging it to wicketkeeper Alex Carey while attempting a hook shot. This left India trailing by 10 runs with only a few wickets in hand.

India started the day at 128/5, trailing by 29 runs, and the early wickets on Day 3 have pushed them closer to defeat. The Australian bowlers, led by Starc and Cummins, have been relentless, making it difficult for the Indian batsmen to build any substantial partnerships.

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