India Dominates Australia: Jaiswal and Kohli’s Centuries, A Tough Challenge for the Australians
Australia is on the brink of defeat, needing 522 runs with just 7 wickets remaining. India, led by brilliant performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, has taken complete control of the match. Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell in the final session has left Australia struggling.
- India: 150/10 & 487/6d (Jaiswal 161, Kohli 100*, Rahul 77, Bumrah 2 wickets)
- Australia: 104/10 & 12/3
- Target: 534 runs
Just like Day 2, Day 3 belonged entirely to India. Indian batsmen piled up runs, setting a massive target of 534. Australia’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, with 3 wickets lost for just 12 runs in 4.2 overs.
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India’s Outstanding Batting Performance
In the Australian city of Perth, where Indian legends have scored centuries, today, young talented Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century of 161 runs on Day 3 of the 2024 1st Test, putting India in a strong position. Australia started well with good fielding and aggressive bowling, but KL Rahul and Jaiswal built a solid partnership of 201 runs without any pressure. After the first wicket fell at 201, Padikkal joined Jaiswal and added 74 more runs. After this partnership broke, Australia made a comeback by taking the wickets of Rishabh Pant, Jaiswal, and Jurel.
World-class batsman Virat Kohli completed his 29th century, crushing Australia’s hopes of a comeback. Kohli partnered with Washington Sundar for a brilliant 89-run partnership. After Sundar’s dismissal, Nitish Kumar Reddy played aggressive shots and formed a 77-run partnership with Kohli. After Kohli’s century, India declared their innings at 487/6, with a loss of 6 wickets.
- Padikkal and Jaiswal added 74 runs.
- Despite losing quick wickets, Virat Kohli stepped up, scoring his 29th Test century. Kohli’s partnerships with Sundar (89 runs) and Reddy (77 runs) ensured India reached 487/6d before declaring.
Australia’s Struggling Batting
On Day 3 of the 2024 1st Test, during the last session, when Australia started chasing a target of 534 runs, they lost 3 wickets for just 12 runs in 4.2 overs. In the final 24 minutes before the day’s stumps, India’s bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and M. Siraj delivered excellent bowling, taking the wickets of McSweeney, the night-watchman Pat Cummins, and Marnus Labuschagne, bringing India very close to victory. Bumrah took 2 wickets, while Siraj took 1 wicket. McSweeney had a tough debut match, scoring only 10 runs.
It was a dominant day for India.
- Bumrah took 2 quick wickets.
- Siraj dismissed Pat Cummins
Key Stats:
Australia Needs: 522 runs
India’s Target: 534 runs
Top Performance:
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 161 runs
Virat Kohli: 100* runs
Jasprit Bumrah: 2 wickets
Key Moments of Day 3
- Jaiswal’s Century:
Jaiswal’s 161-run innings frustrated Australian bowlers and ensured India’s dominance. - Reddy’s Explosive Shots:
Before the declaration, Reddy entertained fans with powerful strokes, showcasing his hitting skills. - Bumrah’s Magic with the New Ball:
Bumrah’s spell rattled Australia’s top order, bringing India closer to a commanding victory.
Scorecard of Day 3
India Team(2nd Innings)
Australia Team(2nd Innings)
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 161(297) |
| KL Rahul | 77(176) |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 25(71) |
| Virat Kohli | 100*(143) |
| Rishabh Pant | 1(4) |
| Dhruv Jurel | 1(6) |
| Washington Sundar | 29(94) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 38*(27) |
| Extras | 55(b22, lb15, nb11,wd7) |
| Total | 487/6d |
| Nathan McSweeney | 0(4) |
| Usman Khawaja | 3*(9) |
| Pat Cummins(c) | 2(8) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 3(5) |
| Extras | 4(b4) |
| Total | 12/3 |
Conclusion
Day 3 was completely dominated by India. With just 7 wickets in hand, Australia needs 522 runs, which seems nearly impossible. India’s bowling unit, led by captain Jasprit Bumrah, looks ready to finish the job and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Can Australia pull off a miracle on Day 4, or will India secure an easy victory? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates!
