India is firmly in control of the first Test against Australia at Perth, ending Day 2 with a lead of 151 runs and their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul unbeaten at stumps. After being bowled out for 150 in their first innings, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, dominated Australia’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 104 runs in under 40 overs.
Bumrah, along with Mohammed Siraj, was instrumental in dismantling Australia’s top order, while spinners Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin kept the pressure on the middle order. None of Australia’s batsmen could get settled, and Mitchell Starc was their top performer with the ball, finishing with 2/27 in India’s first innings.
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In their second innings, India’s openers made steady progress, putting together a solid unbeaten stand of 105 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal, in excellent form, scored 53 off 142 balls*, while KL Rahul contributed 42 off 115 balls*, frustrating the Australian bowlers. Despite efforts from Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and others, Australia was unable to break through, leaving India in a commanding position.
With a substantial lead and their openers set at the crease, India will aim to extend their dominance further and put Australia under even more pressure as the match progresses.
Match Summary:
- India 1st Innings: 150 all out
- Australia 1st Innings: 104 all out
- India 2nd Innings: 105/0 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 53*, KL Rahul 42*)
- Lead: India lead by 151 runs
