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India are firmly in control of the 1st Test against Australia after an impressive Day 2 performance. India’s bowlers were exceptional on both days, bowling Australia out for a mere 104 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with a remarkable 5-wicket haul. Australia’s batting woes continued as they failed to handle Bumrah’s threat and the disciplined bowling of the Indian pacers. India then made a strong reply in their second innings, reaching 172/0 by the close of play, with both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, showing excellent composure.
Jasprit Bumrah’s magical bowling puts India in command against Australia
Bumrah’s leadership was vital for India as they took charge of the match. His five-wicket haul, including the crucial scalps of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, demonstrated his mastery over Australian batters. Despite a few strong starts from players like Travis Head and Alex Carey, the Aussie batting crumblౠed under the pressure exerted by Bumrah and his fellow bowlers.
His five wickets helped bowl Australia out for their second-lowest total at home against India. This performance leveled Bumrah with Kapil Dev’s milestone of 5-wicket hauls for India. The bowling attack was well-rounded, with Mohammed Siraj’s tight spell providing crucial support. Bumrah’s leadership in this situation proved decisive, as he led from the front and inspired his team to bowl with disci🌞pline, ensuring that Australia had no room to recover🧸.
India’s openers shine in the 2nd innings: Yashavi Jaiswal and KL Rahul
India’s response wiꦫth the bat was solid, with Jaiswal and Rahul making light work of the Australian bowling attack. The pair’s partnership remained unbroken at 172/0 by the end of Day 2, with Jaiswal, in particular, playing an outstanding knock of 90 off 193 balls. His patient approach was a standout, as he made sure to accumulate runs in an efficient manner, with his crisp boundaries punctuating his innings. Rahul, on the other hand, was equally resolute, contributing 62 runs off 153 balls, forming a strong foundation for India’s lead. The pair’s controlled aggression kept Australia at bay throughout the day.
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood tried hard to break through, but the Australian bowlers were unable to make any breakthroughs. The pitch, which had provided assistance for the seamers on Day 1, seemed to be flattening out, allowing Indiaღ’s top order to dictate terms. India’s commanding position is built on the solid contributions of the openers, leaving the Australian bowlers looking for answers.
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Australia’s batting struggles continue
Australia’s batting woes continued, as they failed to recover from the early blows struck by Bumrah’s brilliant spell on Day 1. The hosts had only managed 104 runs in their first innings, with no batter managing to score more than 26 runs. Starc’s contribution of 26 off 112 balls was the highest, but his effort came at a snail’s pace, and he ultimately fell victim to Harshit Rana, who was another bowler to leave a mark with the ball. The struggles of key players like Marnus Labuschagne and Smith were a major concern for Australia, as they failed 𝄹to counter the Indian attack efꦛfectively.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Using all my years of cricket wisdom, I think that was India's day!
IND 172/0 and lead by 218 runs at close on Day 2.
JAISWAL PURE CLASS.
— James Buttler | Cricket Badger Podcast♚ 🏏🦡🇺🇦 (@cricket_badger)
Two contrasting days of test cricket.
After all the build up & the in🦋juries, I didn’t expect us to be in commanding position by day 2, certainly not in Perth. But cricket thy name is uncertainty!
Anything can happen, at anytime. Just what makes this g♏ame so beautiful.
— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444)
WHAT. A. DAY! 🫡💙 |
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Phenomenal partnership between and . Perfect example of driving home the advantage. Well played a🎀nd keep going tomorrow 👏🏻
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Massive. Massive day at work for !
Yes the tail wagged but India got the job done with a slender lead of 🐻46 runs.
Conditions got better yes but the way in which KL and Jaiswal💦 have stayed put, absolutely resolute Test match batting.
Lead of 218. Chance to bat them…
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
Australia might be in a quandary going forward: Make spicy ౠtracks and Bumrah will run through. Make flat tracks and Indian batters are quite comfortable with regular bounce.
Maybe drop in some raging turners!
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula)
KL Rahul and Jaiswal ensure India lose 0 wickets on day 2 and have a lead of 218 runs. Terrific day for the vi𝄹sitors down under 👏
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin)
Reckon India shaded that day's play
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)
Australia beat New Zealand 2-0 in NZ
New Zealand beat India 3-0 in IND
India dominating Australia in PerthCricket. Funny game. |
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
Outstanding from India. Tജhey can 💫now control this game from here. Need to bat long enough for the sun to dry this surface and open up a few cracks.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Loving this partnership between & ඣ.. So♚ much skill on show .. but the most impressive is the discipline in defence .. it’s exactly the way to Bat in Oz against this quality ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Hey Mitch Starc, from one left arm fast bowler to another, I know exactly how it feels to be whipped by Yashasvi Jaiswal for six in that ꧟fashion. At least this didn’t fly over the railway tracks in Mumbai & you weren’t blamed for the ball being lost
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Day 2: Stumps – India lead by 218 runs
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Day two belonged to India!
Jaiswal anℱd Rahul get🧸 through the final two sessions unbeaten
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
