India vs Australia Live: Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery 4/17 rescued India after being bowled out for 150. Debutant Nitish Reddy’s vital 41 and Hazlewood’s 4/29 defined Day 1 of the Perth Test Match.
The first day of the Perth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 at the iconic Optus Stadium was a gripping spectacle of Test cricket, with the bowlers dominating proceedings. India was bowled out for a modest 150 in their first innings, but their pacers came out firing to leave Australia struggling at 67/7 by stumps.
Ind vs Aus Day 1 Highlights
- India’s Innings: Bowled out for 150
- Top Scorer for India: Nitish Reddy (41 off 59 balls)
- Best Bowler: Josh Hazlewood (4/29)
- Australia’s Innings: 67/7 at stumps
- Top Scorer for Australia: Alex Carey (19* off 28 balls)
- Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah (4/17)
- At stumps, Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) were at the crease and will be trying to salvage Australia’s innings tomorrow.
India’s Shaky Start with the Bat
Opting to bat first on a spicy Perth pitch, India’s openers struggled against Australia’s disciplined pace attack. Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking to play a flashy drive early on, edged Mitchell Starc to debutant Matt McSweeney at gully for a duck, leaving India at 5/1. Devdutt Padikkal, coming in at number three, weathered 23 deliveries but was undone by a Josh Hazlewood ripper which angled away and caught the edge, resulting in a straightforward catch for Alex Carey. Padikkal’s dismissal left India reeling at 14/2.
Virat Kohli joined KL Rahul and tried to steady the innings by forging a partnership in the middle. Unfortunately, he was startled by a Josh Hazlewood delivery that extracted extra bounce, catching the outside edge and carrying cleanly to the wicketkeeper. Kohli’s dismissal at 32/3 further exposed India’s vulnerable middle order.
KL Rahul provided some stability and tried to dig India out of trouble but fell to Starc in controversial circumstances. Facing Mitchell Starc, Rahul appeared to edge the ball to Alex Carey, but the on-field umpire initially ruled him not out. Australia reviewed, and the third umpire overturned the decision after RTS (Real-Time Snickometer) detected a spike as the ball passed the bat. The spike, however, led to confusion, as replays suggested the sound might have been the bat hitting the pad instead of an edge. With no definitive camera angles to confirm the edge, the decision sparked debates and overshadowed the day’s play.
Following Rahul’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant (37 off 78 balls) and debutant Nitish Reddy (41 off 59 balls) attempted to stabilize the innings with a 48-run stand for the sixth wicket. Pant showcased a nice balance of caution and aggression, Reddy impressed everyone with his composure against the Australian bowlers, particularly in his approach to batting against Lyon. This performance showcased why he was closely monitored and earned his debut in the very first Test match of the series.
However, their partnership ended when Pat Cummins dismissed Pant with a scrambled seam delivery. The ball, maintaining a slightly straighter line, moved just enough laterally to induce an edge, providing Australia with the breakthrough at 121/7. From there, Cummins and Hazlewood quickly mopped up the tail, wrapping up India’s innings for 150.
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India’s Hostile Bowling Attack
India’s bowlers staged a remarkable fightback, led by Skipper Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding opening spell. Bumrah’s initial burst (3/9 in 6 overs) dismantled Australia’s top order, including the prized wickets of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja. By the end of the day, Bumrah’s figures stood at an impressive 4/17 from 10 overs, including three maidens.
Mohammed Siraj provided crucial support with 2/19 in 9 overs, bowling six maidens and maintaining relentless pressure. Debutant Harshit Rana impressed with his disciplined bowling, taking the crucial wicket of Travis Head (11), who had looked dangerous early in his innings.
Top 5 Moments from Day 1 of the Perth Test
- Bumrah’s Opening Spell
Jasprit Bumrah’s opening spell, rattled Australia’s top order with three quick wickets in just six overs, conceding only 9 runs. He ended the day with figures of 4/17, including the crucial dismissals of Steve Smith and Pat Cummins. A dropped catch by Virat Kohli off Marnus Labuschagne earlier in Australia’s innings could have fetched another wicket for Bumrah. - Josh Hazlewood’s Seam Masterclass
Hazlewood’s 4/29 was the standout bowling performance for the Aussies. His delivery to dismiss Virat Kohli, a rising ball that induced an edge, summed up his length accuracy. - Reddy and Pant’s Resilient Partnership
Debutant Nitish Reddy and Rishabh Pant stitched together a 48-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Their stand brought some stability to India’s innings, which helped India breach the 100-run mark. - Debutants Shine for India
Nitish Reddy was impressed with his calm demeanour, scoring an invaluable 41 runs in challenging conditions. Harshit Rana’s disciplined bowling yielded the key wicket of Travis Head, steering India back into the contest by the end of the day’s play. - KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal
KL Rahul showed tremendous grit, facing 74 balls and scoring 26 while holding one end up. However, his innings ended in controversy due to a tight third-umpire call overturning the on-field umpire’s decision.
Read what former cricketers and experts had to say about KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal during the first Test in Perth here.
At the close of Day 1, Australia trails by 83 runs with three wickets in hand. India will look to wrap up the innings quickly on Day 2, with Jasprit Bumrah and company aiming to finish off Australia’s tail. From Australia’s perspective, Alex Carey must lead the charge with the tail, minimizing the deficit and ensuring his team remains in the contest.
Where to watch India vs Australia live
Catch the live action of the India vs Australia Perth Test on Star Sports Network or stream it live on JioHotstar in India. For international viewers, tune in to FOX Cricket for the world feed.
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