Team India Crush Australia To Register A Win By 295 Runs On Day 4: Jasprit Bumrah and co. took a commanding 1-0 series lead as Australia were completely thrashed in first Test. Despite Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh’s efforts Australia’s batting order completely collapsed. When the Aussies came into bat in the second innings Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj gave India a breakthrough at the very start. Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Bumrah in the very first over, while Australian skipper Pat Cummins was sent back by Mohammed Siraj as his catch was taken by Virat Kohli.
The struggle didn’t end for Australia here, Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah before Day 3 stumps.
At the very beginning of Day 4, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Usman Khwaja, as he tried to execute a big hit but was caught by wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Going further Siraj dismissed Steve Smith.
Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh formed a strong partnership for Australia but a storm named Bumrah came in and dismissed Head. Nitish Reddy also joined the party as he picked his first Test wicket dismissing Mitchell Marsh. Washington Sundar sent back the tail as he dismissed Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc. The final wicket of Alex Carey was taken by Harshit Rana.
Day 3 Recap: Virat Kohli & Yashasvi Jaiswal STARS Of The Show
On Day 3 of the first Test in Perth, Jasprit Bumrah shone with the ball as India dominated the game, leaving Australia in deep trouble when play ended at the beginning of the final session. At stumps, the hosts were struggling at 12/3 while still needing a daunting 522 runs to win, with two full days of play remaining. Only one batter survived: Usman Khawaja (3*). Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne fell off consecutive deliveries to Bumrah. Mohammed Siraj followed the suit, dismissing Australia skipper Pat Cummins. Now, India need only seven more wickets for a commanding 1-0 series lead.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Masterclass In Perth
1⃣6⃣1⃣ Runs
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2024
2⃣9⃣7⃣ Balls
1⃣5⃣ Fours
3⃣ Sixes
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧. 𝗔. 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞! 🙌 🙌
Well played, Yashasvi Jaiswal 👏 👏
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Virat Kohli’s 30th Test Ton
Test Century No.30!
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All hail, King Kohli 🫡👏👌
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Earlier in the day, Virat Kohli brought up a memorable century, playing a key role in India’s declaration at 487/6. However, it was the young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal who stole the show with a brilliant 161-run knock, putting India in an incredibly strong position.
Day 2 Recap: KL Rahul & Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Record Breaking Partnership
It was another captivating day of play which showed sheer bowling brilliance in the opening hour followed by remarkable batting resilience. As the players headed into the third day, it’s the touring side that was happier of the two. Not only just they successfully kept Australia from taking the lead but left hosts trailing by 218 runs. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal with his 90* and KL Rahul’s 62* led the Indian batting side. Skipper Jasprit Bumrah with his fifer stole the show.
That's Stumps on Day 2 of the first #AUSvIND Test!
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 23, 2024
A mighty batting performance from #TeamIndia! 💪 💪
9⃣0⃣* for Yashasvi Jaiswal
6⃣2⃣* for KL Rahul
We will be back tomorrow for Day 3 action! ⌛️
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Day 1 Recap: India’s Strong Comeback After Batting Collapse
India’s batting woes continued as they were bowled out for just 150 on Day 1 of the India vs Australia Test at Optus Stadium, Perth. However, a remarkable bowling performance, led by captain Jasprit Bumrah, put India in a strong position. Bumrah was exceptional with the ball, taking four wickets to put Australia on the back foot. Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana backed him up with crucial wickets, reducing the hosts to a precarious 67/7 at stumps.
