India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 1st Test, Day One Highlights: India’s stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah made an impressive return to form with the ball, taking four wickets in a sensational opening spell that left Australia struggling at 67 for 7 on the second day of the ongoing first Test at Optus Stadium. Bumrah’s spell was a crucial turnaround after India’s batting collapsed on the first day.
India Struggles with the Bat
Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat on a grass-covered pitch that offered substantial seam movement and bounce. India’s top order failed to adapt to the challenging conditions as young openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal both departed for ducks. Virat Kohli (5) fell to a short-pitched delivery from Josh Hazlewood.
KL Rahul (26 off 74 balls) provided some resistance but was dismissed after a controversial caught-behind decision. The highlight of India’s innings came from debutant Nitish Reddy (41) and Rishabh Pant (37), whose fearless approach added 48 runs for the sixth wicket. Pant hit an extraordinary six, but his dismissal to Pat Cummins triggered another collapse as India folded for 150 in 49.4 overs.
Bumrah Leads India's Fightback
In reply, India’s bowlers, led by Bumrah (4/17), ripped through Australia’s top order. Mohammed Siraj (2/17) and debutant Harshit Rana (1/33) provided vital support, maintaining pressure with immaculate lines around the off stump. Australia’s batters struggled, with debutant Nathan McSweeney (10) dismissed by a nip-backer from Bumrah and Usman Khawaja (8) undone by a brilliant delivery from the Indian pacer.
Steven Smith (0) fell to a delivery that dipped in sharply, while Travis Head (11) was undone by Harshit Rana’s off-stump delivery. Labuschagne faced a torrid time, taking 24 balls to get off the mark before he was dismissed for 2. Mitchell Marsh was caught at slip by KL Rahul off Siraj, and Bumrah returned to remove Australia’s skipper, Pat Cummins, as India took control.AUS vs
IND 1st BGT Test Day 1 Highlights:
As Australia faltered in their chase, India’s bowlers delivered a dominant performance to shift the momentum in the match.
Day One Summary
- India 1st Innings: 150 all out (Nitish Reddy 41, Rishabh Pant 37; Josh Hazlewood 4/29, Mitchell Starc 2/14)
- Australia 1st Innings: 67/7 (Jasprit Bumrah 4/17, Mohammed Siraj 2/17)
