Jasprit Bumrah Puts The Aussies On Backfoot!

The first day of the 1st Test between India and Australia in Perth turned out to be a battle for survival, with bowlers calling the shots from start to finish. Seventeen wickets fell in just one day, showcasing a fast and lively pitch that kept batters on edge.

India batted first after winning the toss but struggled to build partnerships. Australia’s pace trio—Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins—kept the Indian batters under pressure. Hazlewood led the attack with four wickets, while Starc and Cummins provided excellent support. India was bowled out for 150, with Rishabh Pant (37) and debutant Nitish Reddy (41) fighting hard to push the score. KL Rahul, opening in Rohit Sharma’s absence, managed a gritty 26 before a controversial decision ended his innings​

When Australia came to bat, India’s bowlers struck back with venom. Jasprit Bumrah was sensational, taking 4 wickets for just 17 runs. He dismissed key batters, including Steve Smith and Pat Cummins, with fiery pace and precise swing. Harshit Rana, another debutant, claimed his maiden Test wicket, while Mohammed Siraj also chipped in. At stumps, Australia was struggling at 67/7, trailing India by 83 runs​

The day was dominated by bowlers, with both teams finding it hard to adjust to the seaming conditions. India holds a slight advantage going into Day 2, but with such a pitch, the game could still swing either way.

This exciting start promises more thrilling cricket in the days to come!