In a stunning display of batting, Rishabh Pant has solidified his status as one of the best wicketkeepers in Australia with a total of 661 runs in 13 innings and an average of 60.09. His performance in the first Test against Australia in Perth, where he was the second highest run-scorer for India with 37 runs, helped him surpass England's Alan Knott as the highest run-getter among visiting wicketkeepers in Australia. With this accomplishment, Pant also became the third highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championships, trailing behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
In a fiery display of fast bowling, the Indian seamers led by captain Jasprit Bumrah decimated the Australian batting line-up on the first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. After being bowled out for just 150 runs in their first innings, India came back strong with a relentless bowling attack that saw Australia lose their top five wickets for a meager 38 runs. With an 83-run lead, India will look to continue their dominant performance on Day 2 against a struggling Australian side.
India shocked fans by taking seven wickets in the final session of the first day of the Test match against Australia held in Perth. After being skittled for a mere 150 runs, India's pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah set the tone for a thrilling match. Although Australia now stands at 67-7, they still have hopes with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease.
In his debut match during the first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian cricketer Harshit Rana took his first wicket against Australia's Travis Head at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Australia had a decent start with Head smashing two fours in the previous over, but Rana was able to dismiss him for 11 runs.
On the opening day of the first Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, both Indian and Australian fast bowlers put on a spectacular performance at the Optus Stadium. While Australia took early control with a fiery start from their pace trio, Jasprit Bumrah's stunning spell knocked down the hosts to just 67 for 7 in their first innings. With a total of 17 wickets falling on the first day, the Indian captain's dismissal of the Australian skipper became the 17th wicket and set a new milestone in Perth.
In the ongoing AUS vs IND 1st Test match in Perth, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's poor performance continued as he dropped a crucial catch of Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1. After scoring just 5 runs with the bat, Kohli's dropped catch added to the team's struggles against Australia. Despite the disappointment, Kohli showed great sportsmanship by gesturing that he did not take the catch.
The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to commence this Friday. With two star pacers leading their respective teams, this clash at Perth Stadium promises to kick off an action-packed Australian summer. However, India will face a hurdle as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will not play in the first game, leaving Jasprit Bumrah to take on the captaincy role. Meanwhile, Australia is likely to give newcomer Nathan McSweeney his maiden cap as an opener. With the two teams having faced off in a total of 107 test matches, the Aussies hold the lead with 45 wins, while India has 32 wins under their belt. 29 tests have ended in draws, with one being tied. Don't miss this thrilling match at 07:50 AM IST on November 22, 2024, only at the Perth Stadium.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's explosive batting at No. 5 during the first inning of the India vs Australia test match at Optus Stadium in Perth left fans in awe. Despite losing his balance and falling to the ground, Pant managed to hit a powerful six off an over by Australian captain Pat Cummins. However, Cummins eventually took Pant's wicket for the first time in Test cricket. With debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pant added 48 runs for the seventh wicket, but India could only post a total of 150 runs in the first innings. Josh Hazlewood's four wickets put Australia in a dominant position.
In the first inning of the match, Rahul, the lone Indian batter who appeared to handle the pace of the Australian bowlers well, was given out after the third umpire overturned the on-field call without being able to see all angles. This decision has received backlash from former cricketers and experts who feel that if there was no concrete evidence to overturn the call, it should have remained in the batsman's favor.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test match against Australia due to the birth of his second child, is set to join the Indian squad on the third day of the Perth test. Jasprit Bumrah will continue to lead the team in Rohit's absence. This news comes after days of speculation about Rohit's arrival in Australia and provides much-needed clarity for the Indian team ahead of what promises to be a highly anticipated series.