India vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah's Fiery Spell Reduces AUS to 67/7 After IND’s 150

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India vs Australia, 1st Test: Day 1 of the first Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia saw a thrilling battle as 17 wickets tumbled on a lively pitch at the Perth Stadium.

After being bowled out for 150, India staged a sensational comeback to reduce Australia to 67 for 7 at stumps, with the visitors holding a slim 83-run lead.

Electing to bat, India started cautiously before losing KL Rahul (26) to a controversial caught-behind decision just before lunch. Rishabh Pant (37) and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (41) provided brief resistance, but India collapsed in the second session, losing their last six wickets for just 44 runs.

Josh Hazlewood (4/29) and Mitchell Marsh (2/12) led the charge for Australia, exploiting the seam-friendly conditions to devastating effect.

In response, Australia’s innings began disastrously as Jasprit Bumrah (4/17) dismantled the top order with a fiery spell. Mohammed Siraj (2/17) and debutant Harshit Rana (1/33) joined the party, leaving the hosts reeling at 23 for 6. Alex Carey (19 not out) offered some fight, but with only Mitchell Starc (6 not out) left to support him, Australia faces an uphill task on Day 2.

The pitch offered consistent movement and bounce throughout the day, testing the mettle of batters from both sides. While India will rue their inability to post a substantial first-innings total, their bowlers’ spirited performance has given them a fighting chance in what is shaping up to be a low-scoring thriller.

This series holds enormous significance for India, who must secure a 4-0 sweep to qualify for the World Test Championship final. Having suffered a crushing defeat at home to New Zealand earlier this year, the Indian team now has a golden opportunity to regain momentum and stake their claim among the world’s elite.

As the second day looms, all eyes will be on India’s pace attack to wrap up the Australian tail quickly and set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling contest.

India vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1: 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 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 4/17).

India 150; Australia 67/7 at stumps