Day 1 of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between India and Australia saw a disappointing batting performance from India, as they were only able to put up 150 runs on the board, thanks to Josh Hazlewood's four-wicket haul. However, the Indian bowlers showed some fight as Jasprit Bumrah and debutant Harshit Rana picked four and one wickets respectively, with Mohammed Siraj also chipping in with two. Australia, in response, ended the day strongly at stumps with a score of 41/0.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India's Dismal Batting Overshadowed by Bowlers' Resilience
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a prestigious cricket series between India and Australia, kicked off its first Test on Thursday in Nagpur. However, India's lackluster batting performance overshadowed the resilience displayed by its bowlers.
Batting Woes for India
India's innings got off to a shaky start, with skipper Rohit Sharma dismissed for just 11 runs. Suryakumar Yadav, playing in his first Test match, showed promise with a 37-run knock, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to deliver. The middle order collapsed, with Cheteshwar Pujara (7), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (12) all falling cheaply.
Josh Hazlewood emerged as the wrecker-in-chief for Australia, claiming four wickets. The tall pacer exploited the Indian batters' vulnerability to his accurate seam bowling. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins also chipped in with two wickets each.
Bowlers Rise to the Occasion
Despite the batting struggles, India's bowlers kept them in the game. Jasprit Bumrah, returning from injury, showed his class with four wickets on the first day. His pace and swing troubled the Australian batsmen. Debutant Harshit Rana also made an immediate impact, picking up the key wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. Mohammed Siraj contributed with two wickets, including the crucial scalps of David Warner and Travis Head.
Australia's Solid Start
At the end of Day 1, Australia found themselves in a comfortable position at 41/0. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 13 and 18 runs, respectively. The Australian openers negotiated the tricky conditions well, frustrating the Indian bowlers.
FAQs
1. What is the significance of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket series played between India and Australia. It is named after two legendary cricketers, Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar. The series is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the cricketing world.
2. Who holds the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Australia is the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They defeated India 2-1 in the 2018-19 series and have retained it ever since.
3. Who is the leading run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 3,308 runs in 34 matches.
4. Who is the leading wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 111 wickets in 29 matches.
5. Who is the captain of the Indian team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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