India Vs Australia 1st Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah's Fiery Bowling Leaves Australia Reeling At 67/7

The opening day of the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia was marked by intense competition, with 17 wickets falling on a challenging pitch at Perth Stadium. India, after being dismissed for 150, made a strong comeback by reducing Australia to 67 for 7 by the end of the day, maintaining a narrow lead of 83 runs.

India chose to bat first but faced early setbacks. KL Rahul was controversially caught behind for 26 just before lunch. Rishabh Pant contributed 37 runs, while debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy added 41. However, India's innings crumbled in the second session, losing their last six wickets for only 44 runs.

Australia's response was disastrous as Jasprit Bumrah delivered an impressive spell, taking four wickets for just 17 runs. Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana supported him well, leaving Australia struggling at 23 for 6. Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 19, with Mitchell Starc providing some support at the other end.

The pitch consistently offered movement and bounce throughout the day, challenging batsmen from both teams. Despite India's failure to post a significant first-innings score, their bowlers' spirited performance has kept them in contention in this low-scoring encounter.

This series is crucial for India as they aim for a 4-0 sweep to qualify for the World Test Championship final. After a heavy defeat at home to New Zealand earlier this year, India has a chance to regain momentum and assert themselves among cricket's elite teams.

Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh were instrumental in exploiting the seam-friendly conditions for Australia. Hazlewood took four wickets for 29 runs, while Marsh claimed two wickets for just 12 runs, contributing significantly to India's collapse.

India vs Australia: Day 1 Scores

• India: All out for 150 in 49.4 overs (Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 41; Rishabh Pant made 37; Josh Hazlewood took four wickets for 29).
• Australia: Scored 67/7 in 27 overs (Alex Carey remained not out on 19; Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets for just 17).

India finished with a total of 150; Australia ended Day 1 at stumps with a score of 67/7

As Day Two approaches, attention will be on India's pace attack to quickly dismiss Australia's remaining batsmen and set up an exciting contest. The Indian team is eager to capitalise on their current position and maintain pressure on their opponents.