5 hours Ago By Faham Uddin
After a batting collapse in the first innings where they were bowled out for 150, India staged a strong comeback in the first Test against Australia in Perth. Jasprit Bumrah breathed fire with the ball and took five wickets while Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj chipped in with three and two wickets respectively as India bowled out Australia for 104 in the first innings, taking a healthy 46-run lead. The wicket isn't easy to bat and Australia would have hoped to trigger another Indian collapse, but it did not happen as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal made Australian bowlers toil hard.
Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck in the first innings but he looked assured and played some crisp shots on his way to 42 at Tea. Also Read: 'I Bowl Faster Than You': Mitchell Starc Sledges Harshit Rana, Pacer Returns Favour With Hit On Helmet: Watch Jaiswal also trolled Mitchell Starc while batting and said, "You are coming too slow." Earlier, Mitchell Starc sledged pacer Harshit Rana in a playful banter, saying 'I'm faster than you'.
Jaiswal's troll could be his reply to Starc's sledge to Rana. IIndia On Top In The 1st Test In PerthMeanwhile, India are well and truly on top in the first Test. KL Rahul and Jaiswal looked in no trouble whatsoever as they took India to 84-0 at Tea on Day 2.
India's lead is well over the 100-run mark and with all 10 wickets in hand, India are well on their way to setting a big target for Australia. Chasing in the fourth innings won't be easy so India would be delighted with their position. This is a must-win game for India who need a 4-0 win to qualify for the WTC final.
A win in Perth will give India much-needed confidence heading into the series. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Cricket, Sports and around the world..
