Taking a trip down memory lane on Tuesday, Indian skipper Virat Kohli posted a couple of photos on Twitter reflecting on the 2014 Adelaide Test. He highlighted the match as a key milestone from their Australian tour, suggesting that this specific encounter laid the groundwork for India's current evolution as a powerhouse in Test cricket.
Kohli recalled the match as a deeply emotional experience for all the players involved and a captivating game for the spectators. This match served as the opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking place between December 9 and 13. Australia took the initiative to bat first, declaring at 517/7 thanks to heavy scoring from Steve Smith's unbeaten 162, David Warner's 145, and Michael Clarke's 128.
India attempted a comeback with Kohli contributing 115 runs, but the team struggled and was bowled out for 444. During this first innings, Nathan Lyon stood out by claiming five wickets. In the second innings, Australia declared at 290/5, with Warner hitting yet another hundred. Murali Vijay fought hard for 99 runs, and Kohli managed 141, but India ultimately fell short by just 48 runs. Nathan Lyon was named man of the match after taking seven wickets in total.