India's bowlers were on fire as they demolished Australia on day four of the Perth Test. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with a total of eight wickets, earning him the Player of the Match title. The Indian team's dominant performance has set them up for a strong start in the series, leaving Australia to regroup before the second Test in Adelaide.
Zimbabwe pulls off a shocking upset against Pakistan in the first match of their three-match One Day International series. Despite a shaky start, Zimbabwe manages to put up a respectable 205 runs thanks to Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava's partnership. With an impressive performance from debutant Faisal Akram, Zimbabwe bowls out Pakistan for just 125 runs, securing an 80-run win on the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern system. This report is brought to you by Reuters.
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With a blazing performance on Day 2, Indian cricket team's captain Jasprit Bumrah led the dismantling of Australia in the first innings of their test match. The fifth Indian player to take a five-wicket haul as a captain, Bumrah dominated the lower-order, including star batter Alex Carey, who was expected to revive his team's chances. A resilient stand between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood helped Australia avoid a complete collapse, but it couldn't stop Bumrah from securing a lead and victory for India.
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made history by picking his second consecutive fifer in Australia during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. The 24-year-old broke the record for most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in a Test match in Australia, surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev. Bumrah dismissed Alex Carey in just his first ball on Day 2 to achieve this feat, helping India gain the upper hand in the match.
In a dramatic first day of the Test match between India and Australia in Perth, India took control of the game by bowling out the hosts for just 67 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the day, taking four crucial wickets in the final session to put India in a strong position. Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey managed to salvage some hope for Australia, but with the dominant bowling performance by India, the hosts are facing an uphill battle. This match also raised questions about Virat Kohli's form, as the star batsman failed to produce a high-score once again.
The first day of the India vs Australia Test match at Perth was a rollercoaster ride, with 17 wickets falling and Australia reeling at 67 for 7 at stumps. The star of the day was Jasprit Bumrah who ripped apart the Australian top-order with four wickets, making it one of the worst starts for the hosts at home this century. With India's lowest Test score at home at 85 against South Africa in 2016, Bumrah's pacy unit will be aiming to create history on Day 2. The rest of the series and even Saturday's match is now up in the air, making it a thrilling and unpredictable game for both teams.
After a dramatic first day of the 1st Test match between India and Australia, where 17 wickets fell, both teams are looking to improve their batting performances on Day 2. Australia's Josh Hazlewood caused trouble for the Indian batsmen with his extraordinary bounce, picking up 3 wickets. However, India's Jasprit Bumrah also made an impact, getting 4 wickets and leaving Australia struggling at 67/7 at the end of the day. Despite a fightback from Australia's tail, India remains on top.
West Indies opening batsman Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze both came close to scoring their first test centuries on day one of the first test match against Bangladesh. Louis made 97 runs off 218 balls while Athanaze scored 90 runs off 130 deliveries. However, they both fell short of their milestone due to rare rash shots, with Louis falling to a key wicket from Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The pair's partnership of 140 runs helped rebuild the West Indies innings after a shaky start.
During the first day of the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, tensions heated up between Indian pacer Harshit Rana and Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne. After being hit by Rana, Labuschagne reacted by blowing a flying kiss, stirring up memories of Rana's similar celebration in the 2024 IPL. However, Rana's performance proved to be a highlight of the day as he picked up his maiden Test wicket and contributed to dismissing Australia for 150 runs.