Sports Bulletin for December 6: From India's Adelaide Woes to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starring in U19 Asia Cup

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On Friday (December 6), India and Australia's 2nd Test in Adelaide has started which has already showcased an intense first day's play. On the other hand, the India U19 team has also progressed to the Final of the U19 Asia Cup by beating Sri Lanka.

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India falls cheaply in Adelaide

India has fallen cheaply in the first innings in Adelaide against Australia. The visitors fell for 180 runs on the first day. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers for the Aussies as he rattled India with 6 wickets. Australia has finished the Day 1 on 86 for 1 and is looking comfortable against the Indian bowlers.

Rohit Sharma fails to capitalize after return to Test team

Rohit Sharma's return to the Indian team was an underwhelming one as the India captain fell cheaply against Australia in the 2nd Test in Adelaide. Rohit, who made a return to the team, managed to score only 3 runs off 23 deliveries. He had a huge struggle and finally got trapped in front by Scott Boland.

Nitish Reddy fights valiantly in Adelaide to provide some resistance

Nitish Kumar Reddy was the lone warrior for India in the lower order and helped India to score 180 runs. Nitish, who came at the crease at no. 8, scored a crucial 42 runs off just 54 deliveries. He hit 3 boundaries and 3 sixes and formed an important partnership with Jasprit Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah becomes 4th Indian to get dismissed for Duck on Birthday

Jasprit Bumrah has now become the 4th Indian player to get out for a Test duck on his birthday. The India pace star stitched a crucial 35-run partnership with Nitish Reddy but himself added no runs to it. He got dismissed for a duck in 8 balls when he edged one in Pat Cummins' bowling. Before Bumrah - Syed Kirmani (1978), Venkatapathy Raju (1996) and Ishan Sharma (2018) also got dismissed for ducks in Test cricket.

India U19 decimate Sri Lanka to qualify for Asia Cup Final

India U19 secured a dominating victory over Sri Lanka in the semifinal to advance to the Final of the U19 Asia Cup. Chetan Sharma picked up three wickets as Sri Lanka was bundled out for 173 runs. India chased the score down within 22 overs and won the match by 7 wickets.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores unbeaten Half-Century to take India to the Final

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India's latest prodigy, scored an unbeaten 67 runs off just 36 deliveries in the U19 Asia Cup semifinal. The 13-year-old hit 6 fours and 5 sixes and dominated the Sri Lankan bowling. He was also adjudged the player of the match for his excellent performance.

Pakistan U19 suffer terrible defeat as Bangladesh book Final berth

Pakistan fell to a dismal defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in the semifinal of the U1 Asia Cup. Batting first, Pakistan was bundled out for just 116 runs. Iqbal Hossain Emon picked 4 wickets for Bangladesh. The Tigers chased the score down within 23 overs and won by 7 wickets. Their captain Azizul Hakim Tamin scored an unbeaten 61 runs off just 42 deliveries.

Prithvi Shaw can make a strong comeback, reckons coach Raju Pathak

Prithvi Shaw may have derailed due to his indiscipline and lack of fitness, but the India batter can make a strong comeback to the team, thinks his coach Raju Pathak. Shaw was recently left out of the Mumbai team and was also unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction. His coach Raju Pathak believes the Mumbai player can integrate himself back into the mix with hard work and dedication to the game.

Gukesh draws 9th match against Ding Liren

India's grandmaster Gukesh D. drew the 9th match of the World Chess Championship against Ding Liren. After an intense battle, the Indian challenger managed to hold on the champion, which means they have now drawn six consecutive matches. At the end of Round 9, they both have 4.5 points.