Bumrah, Siraj, and Sundar Shine on Day 4 as India Takes a 1-0 Lead in the Series
India achieved a massive victory by 295 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 held in Perth. With this win, India leads the series 1-0. On Day 4, India’s bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, and Washington Sundar, delivered an exceptional performance to wrap up the match.
You can find the 3rd day’s highlights on this link.
1st Test Day 4 Highlights:
Australia’s Batting Performance:
After losing three wickets late on Day 3, Australia began Day 4 with a big target to chase. Their middle order put up a strong fight in the first session.
- Steve Smith and Travis Head added 62 runs off 117 balls, forming a good partnership.
- After Smith’s dismissal, Head and Mitchell Marsh contributed 82 runs off 87 balls, giving hope to the Australian camp.
- Bumrah broke this partnership by dismissing Head, while Alex Carey added 21 runs with Marsh and 45 runs with Mitchell Starc to resist Indian bowlers.
Despite the fightback, Australia was bowled out for 238 runs, falling far short of the target.
India’s Bowling Performance:
India’s bowlers showed superb skills throughout the match, especially on Day 4.
- Jasprit Bumrah took the key wicket of Travis Head, completing his third wicket of the innings.
- Mohammad Siraj picked up 3 wickets with his sharp seam bowling.
- Washington Sundar claimed 2 wickets, while Jitesh Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana took 1 wicket each to wrap up the Australian innings.
Review of the 1st Test Match
The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 was played in Perth.
- India scored 150 runs in the first innings, while Australia was dismissed for just 104 runs in their reply.
- In the second innings, India declared at 487/6, setting a massive target of 534 runs for Australia.
- Despite a strong middle-order resistance, Australia could not chase the target and was bowled out for 238 runs, giving India a victory by 295 runs.
Scorecard Highlights
India’s Batting Performance
- First Innings: All out for 150 runs.
- Second Innings: Declared at 487/6d, setting a massive target.
Australia’s Batting Performance
- First Innings: Bowled out for 104 runs, with Bumrah taking 5/30.
- Second Innings: Bowled out for 238 runs.
India won the match by 295 runs.
Player of the Match
Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance. He took 8 wickets in the match (5 in the first innings and 3 in the second). Bumrah’s consistent bowling proved why he is called a game-changer.
Key Performances on Day 4
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets in the second innings, including the key wicket of Travis Head.
- Mohammad Siraj: Played a crucial role with 3 wickets.
- Washington Sundar: Supported the team with 2 wickets.
- Travis Head & Mitchell Marsh: Travis Head 89 and Marsh 47 Runs.
Statistical Highlights
- This is the 3rd time India has won a Test match by a large margin away from home:
- 304 runs against Sri Lanka (2017, Galle).
- 318 runs against West Indies (2019, North Sound).
- 295 runs against Australia (2024, Perth).
- KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 201-run partnership in the second innings will be remembered as one of the highlights of this match.
Scorecard of Day 4
Australia Team(2nd Innings)
| Usman Khawaja | 4(13) |
| Steven Smith | 17(60) |
| Travis Head | 89(101) |
| Mitchell Marsh | 47(67) |
| Alex Carey | 36(58) |
| Mitchell Starc | 12(35) |
| Nathan Lyon | 0(2) |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4*(10) |
| Extras | 24(b5, lb2, nb11, wd6) |
| Total | 238 |
Conclusion
India’s brilliant victory in Perth shows their dominance in Test cricket, especially on foreign soil. The team’s strong performance in both batting and bowling, led by Bumrah, gave India a 1-0 lead in the series.
Can India maintain this momentum and win the series to secure a spot in the WTC 2025 Final? Or will Australia bounce back? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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