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India is off to a flying start in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy , sealing a 295-run win over Australia in the first Test at the Optus stadium, courtesy of stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah's masterful bowling and 'Miyan' Siraj's magic. Australia, which was set a daunting target of 534 runs, were bowled out for 238 on the fourth day, giving India a 1-0 lead in the series, with Harshit Rana getting Alex Cary in the 59th over. India’s bowlers delivered a masterclass on Monday, consistently chipping away at Australia’s batting lineup.
On Sunday itself, Bumrah and Siraj showed their dominance over the hosts, as the visitors bagged three wickets in the final session, having declared their batting at 487/6, soon after Kohli's 81st international ton. Usman Khawaja (4) and Steve Smith (17) were removed in the morning session by Mohammed Siraj. While Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed some resistance with an 82-run partnership, the Indian attack proved too strong.
Head was dismissed by Bumrah, captaining in Rohit Sharma’s absence, as he edged to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Marsh, after some aggressive strokes that included launching Washington Sundar into the stands, chopped debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy onto his stumps. Office Productivity Mastering Google Sheets: Unleash the Power of Excel and Advance Analysis By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Leadership Validating Your Startup Idea: Steps to Ensure Market Fit By - Dr.
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The Prince and King show on Day 3 India’s victory was built on the back of an incredible second innings performance, highlighted by Virat Kohli’s stunning 30th Test century. Kohli, who had struggled with form in recent Tests, smashed 143-ball 100, marking his seventh ton on Australian soil and second in Perth. His knock included eight fours and two sixes and was instrumental in taking India’s lead to an insurmountable 533 runs.
Kohli’s partnerships with Washington Sundar and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy added crucial runs, allowing India to declare their second innings at 359/5. Earlier, in the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a scintillating 161, ably supported by KL Rahul (77) in a 229-run opening stand. Jaiswal’s brilliant innings left the Australian bowlers searching for answers, as he punished them with calculated aggression.
Despite a few quick wickets in the second session, India’s lead was already monumental thanks to the stellar opening stand. Recap of a thrilling first innings India’s bowlers set the tone in the first innings, dismissing Australia for a paltry 104 in response to India’s 150. Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, and Bumrah shared the spoils, exploiting the bounce and movement on offer.
With a lead of 500 plus runs, heading into the final innings, India’s relentless bowling ensured that Australia’s fightback never truly gained momentum. This victory not only puts India ahead in the series but also highlights their adaptability and strength in all departments. With contributions from both batters and bowlers, the team looks poised for continued dominance.
The focus will now shift to the second Test, where India will aim to keep its World Test Championship final hopes alive, while Australia will look to regroup and fight back on home soil. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ).
