Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and veteran Australian batter Matthew Hayden highlighted the lack of 'big partnerships' as a key factor behind India’s 10-wicket loss in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The Indian batting lineup struggled against the formidable pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, who collectively claimed 15 wickets, helping Australia level the five-Test series 1-1.

The momentum swung decisively in Australia's favor during the second Test, as the Indian batters struggled against the relentless pace of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. The duo dismantled the visitors, bowling them out for 180 and 175 at the Adelaide Oval.

“One area where India would like to improve is the partnership. We need to have big partnerships We didn't get a good partnership in Adelaide because of which we did not have enough runs on the board. If we have 300-350 on the board then our bowlers have the capability to bowl them out," Harbhajan said on Star Sports.

“Team India just did not bat well enough, there's no doubt. Even though this was a difficult track to bat on, they should not have been bowled out in under a day and a half. So that needs to be rectified for the Brisbane Test match," Hayden said.