Ind vs Aus: Jasprit Bumrah's four-wicket haul helps India restrict Cummins & Co to 67/7 on day 1

The first day of the India-Australia Test match at Perth Stadium turned into a bowlers’ delight, with 17 wickets tumbling on a lively pitch. India was bowled out for 150 in the first innings, and Australia struggled in reply, ending the day at 67 for 7.

India’s struggles with the bat

Electing to bat first, India faced a tough challenge as their innings folded for 150 in just 49.4 overs. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy was the standout performer with 41 runs off 59 balls, while Rishabh Pant contributed a solid 37. KL Rahul, after a cautious start, was dismissed controversially for 26 just before lunch.

Australia’s bowlers made the most of the conditions, with Josh Hazlewood taking 4 for 29. Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, and Pat Cummins supported well, picking up two wickets each.

Australia’s shocking collapse

In reply, Australia crumbled under pressure, managing only 67 for 7 by stumps. Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) were the only batters to offer resistance. Apart from Carey, no Australian batter crossed 20, and Travis Head (11) and debutant Nathan McSweeney (10) were the only others to reach double figures.

India’s bowlers delivered a remarkable performance. Captain Jasprit Bumrah led from the front with 4 wickets for 17 runs. Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana also made an impact, taking 2 and 1 wicket respectively.

Day 1 summary

The pitch at Perth proved to be a testing ground for both teams. While India’s batters struggled, their bowlers fought back strongly to gain control of the game. With Australia trailing by 83 runs and only three wickets remaining, the match is evenly poised, setting up an exciting Day 2.

Brief Scores:

India: 150 all out in 49.4 overs (Nitish Kumar Reddy 41, Rishabh Pant 37; Josh Hazlewood 4/29)
Australia: 67/7 in 27 overs (Alex Carey 19*; Jasprit Bumrah 4/17)

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