Starc’s Best Career Figure 6-48 Puts Australia on Top, Australia 86/1, India All Out for 180
Match Highlights:
Toss:
India won the toss and opted to bat first.
Session 1: Day 1 of the 2nd Test Match
The match started with a bang as Starc dismissed Jaiswal LBW on the very first ball of the innings, sending him back to the pavilion without scoring a run. After this early setback, Rahul and Gill formed a crucial 69-run partnership to steady the innings under pressure.
During this partnership, Rahul got a lucky escape when Khawaja dropped his catch off Boland’s bowling while he was on just 2 runs. However, Starc came back to break the partnership by dismissing KL Rahul, who scored 37 runs. Soon after, Kohli was also dismissed by Starc for just 7 runs.
The wickets kept falling, and Gill was next to go after scoring 31 runs, bowled by Boland. By the end of the first session, India had lost 4 wickets in 23 overs. Starc was the star of the session, taking 3 wickets, while Boland claimed 1 wicket.
Session 2: Day 1 of the 2nd Test Match
The second session began with a dropped catch of Pant. McSweeney made a good attempt at a tough catch but couldn’t hold on. Shortly after, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just 3 runs by Boland, and India’s batting lineup started to collapse.
Following the early setback, Pant tried to stabilize the innings but could only score 21 runs before being dismissed by Cummins. Ashwin and Reddy then formed a 32-run partnership to steady the scoreboard. However, Ashwin was dismissed by Starc after scoring 22 runs, and Harshit Rana got out for a duck, also to Starc’s bowling.
Reddy played aggressively, scoring a brilliant 42 runs to push India’s total to 180. Bumrah was dismissed for 0 by Cummins, and Reddy was the last to fall, scoring 42 runs before getting out to Starc. Siraj remained not out with 4 runs.
By the end of the second session, India was all out for 180 runs.
Session 3: Day 1 of the 2nd Test Match
In the third session, Australia displayed disciplined batting with a defensive approach. Bumrah bowled brilliantly and created a chance, but McSweeney’s catch was dropped when he was on just 3 runs. However, Bumrah didn’t give up and got the first breakthrough when Khawaja was dismissed for 15 runs at the team score of 24.
Despite this, the Australian batsmen defended well against the Indian bowlers and avoided further damage. Labuschagne and McSweeney built a strong partnership of 62 runs, stabilizing the innings.
At the end of Day 1, Australia reached 86 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, trailing India by 94 runs. Bumrah was the only wicket-taker for India. Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 20, while McSweeney was not out on 38.
Key Performances on Day 1
- Mitchell Starc: Starc delivered his career-best performance, bowling 14.1 overs and taking 6 wickets for just 48 runs. His exceptional bowling dismantled India’s batting lineup.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: Reddy played aggressively, attacking the Australian bowlers and scoring a crucial 42 runs. His innings helped India reach a total of 180.
- McSweeney & Labuschagne Partnership: The duo batted smartly, taking no unnecessary risks and successfully defending against the Indian bowlers. Their unbeaten 62-run partnership provided stability to Australia’s innings and marked the end of Day 1 on a strong note.
Day 1: Innings Summary
- India: All out for 180
- Star Performer: Mitchell Starc – 6/48
- Australia: 86/1 at stumps
- Star Performance: McSweeney 38* & Australia Trail by 94 runs with 9 wickets hands.
Scorecard of Day 1
India (1st Innings)
Australia (1st Innings)
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 0(1) |
| KL Rahul | 37(64) |
| Shubman Gill | 31(51) |
| Virat Kohli | 7(8) |
| Rishabh Pant | 21(35) |
| Rohit Sharma(c) | 3(23) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 42(54) |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 22(22) |
| Harshit Rana | 0(3) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0(8) |
| Muhammad Siraj | 4*(3) |
| Extras | 13(lb5, nb7, wd1) |
| Total | 180/10 |
| Usman Khawaja | 13(35) |
| Nathan McSweeney | 38*(97) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 20*(67) |
| Extras | 15(b13, lb1, nb1) |
| Total | 86/1 |
Conclusion
Looking at Day 1, Australia clearly dominated. After a heavy defeat in Perth, Australia is making a strong comeback, bowling India out for just 180 and taking control of the match. Their bowling performance was outstanding.
India managed a 69-run partnership for the second wicket but couldn’t build any big partnerships after that. Bumrah troubled the Australian batters, but they played smartly, taking no risks and staying calm under pressure.
If you’d like to watch the highlights of the first test match between Australia and India, click on the links below:
Day 1:
https://howzdat.live/a-remarkable-day-in-perth-australia-vs-india-1st-test-day-1/
Day 2:
https://howzdat.live/border-gavaskar-trophy-2024-india-vs-australia-1st-test-day-2-highlights/
Day 3:
Day 4:
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