Australia were all out for 177 in their first innings on day one of the opening Test against India in Nagpur on Thursday. Marnus Labuschagne topscored for the tourists with a gritty 49, while Steve Smith (37), Alex Carey (36) and Peter Handscomb (31) lost their wickets after making solid starts. Ravindra Jadeja was pick of the Indian bowlers claiming 5-47 while fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned 3-42.
The late wicket of KL Rahul gave Australia something to cheer after a dominating performance from hosts India with both ball and bat. After bowling the visitors out for just 177 in their first innings, India closed the opening day at 77 for 1 to trail Australia by 100 runs. Rohit Sharma (56* off 69) and nightwatchman Ravichandran Ashwin (0* off 5) were on the crease for India at the end of the day. Debutant Todd Murphy took the only wicket for Australia.
