IND VS AUSTRALIA 1 ST TEST DAY 2 FULL HIGHLIGHTS :

 India vs Australia 1st Test: Highlights of the match in Perth

The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, has been a thrilling contest with dramatic twists and turns in the first two days.

Day 1: Bowlers Dominate

• India's Innings: Batting first, India struggled on a lively pitch. Yashasvi Jaiswal (41) and KL Rahul (30) provided a decent start but the middle order collapsed under pressure. Australian bowlers, especially Josh Hazlewood (4 wickets), exploited the conditions, restricting India to 150 runs.
• Australia's Struggles: In response, India's pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc. Bumrah's fiery spell included dismissals of Steve Smith for a golden duck and Usman Khawaja. Australia ended Day 1 at 104 all out, trailing by 46 runs.
• Day 2: India's Commanding Lead

• Australia's Collapse: Resuming at 67/7, Australia could only add 37 more runs as Bumrah claimed his fifth wicket of the innings. Harshit Rana and Mohammad Siraj also contributed crucial breakthroughs.
• India's Second Innings: The pitch eased out, and Indian openers Jaiswal (90*) and KL Rahul (62*) capitalized. The duo batted with discipline, taking India to 172/0 at stumps. This gave India a commanding lead of 218 runs, leaving the hosts on the backfoot.
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  Key Moments

• Bumrah's devastating opening spell, particularly the dismissal of Steve Smith.
• Jaiswal's resilience in his first Test innings in Australia, showcasing remarkable technique.
• Hazlewood's accuracy and control, which caused significant trouble for India's top order.

Outlook for the Match

With a 218-run lead and all 10 wickets intact, India is in a dominant position. However, Australia will look to exploit the pitch on Day 3 and mount a fightback through their bowlers. The match promises more action as India aims to solidify its lead, while Australia hopes for a batting resurgence in the second innings.

For a detailed summary, you can check more updates on platforms like ESPNcricinfo, Hindustan Times, and Republic World​.

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