The current skipper for Indian Team under the absence of Rohit Sharma is star pacer Jasprit Bumrah who scaled a new milestone on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth, equaling the great Dale Steyn when he bowled Steve Smith for a golden duck. Bumrah bowled a stunning delivery that trapped Smith in front of the stumps to draw applause in the 7th over of Australia’s first innings, becoming only the second bowler in history after Dale Steyn to dismiss Smith for a golden duck.
This was a very pivotal moment in the match as Smith, one of the world’s best batters, is rarely dismissed without scoring. With 196 innings in test cricket, Smith has been dismissed for a duck only 11 times, and this was only the second time he fell for a golden duck. The last time this happened was when he was bowled out by Dale Steyn in Gqeberha in 2014 when Smith was batting lower down the order.
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Bumrah’s Blazing Spell Places India In A Dominating Position
Bumrah’s strike against Smith was a part of his blazing spell. When India were bowled out for a lowly score of 150 runs in their first innings, Bumrah let loose with fire and brimstone from the very start. His opening spell picked three quick wickets that put Australia on the ropes very early on in the commencement of their innings. There wasn’t much opportunity left for the Australian batters as his restless pace kept him accurate, and India started its day well, strongly poised to lead into the later stages of the day.
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Missed Opportunity For Fourth Wicket
Bumrah could have bagged a fourth wicket in the same over if Virat Kohli had not put down a straightforward chance at second slip against Marnus Labuschagne. Despite the missed opportunity, Bumrah’s performance was a crucial turning point in the match, and his golden duck dismissal of Smith will be remembered as a defining moment of the day. With Bumrah in fine form, India will hope to capitalize on their strong position and continue to put pressure on Australia in the coming sessions.
