India Maintains Dominance After Day One of Perth Test India Leads After a Brilliant Comeback and Australia's Struggles Continue

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Australia was bowled out for just 104 in their reply, with India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar 4-17, causing havoc. Bumrah dismantled the Australian top order with precision, and by the end of the day, the hosts were reeling at 67-7, and in a precarious situation, with Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) at the crease.

Earlier, after India opted to bat first, they were put under pressure by Australia’s lethal pace attack. Josh Hazlewood (4-29) made quick work of India’s batting lineup, with Nitish Kumar Reddy (41) and Rishabh Pant (37) being the only notable contributors. Virat Kohli once again failed to make an impact, dismissed for just five.

Despite a rocky start, India’s bowlers dominated. Bumrah, along with Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, took full advantage of the conditions. Rana picked up his maiden Test wicket, removing Travis Head for 11, while Siraj’s breakthrough saw the dismissal of Mitchell Marsh for five.

Australia’s batting woes were further compounded as India wrapped up their innings for just 104, leaving the visitors with a 46-run lead. As the day ended, India was in a strong position at 97-0, with both openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking solid. The duo has managed to make it through the difficult conditions, and India will look to build a bigger lead in their second innings.

With Australia’s fragile batting lineup exposed, India’s bowlers are in prime position to continue their dominance and push for a win in this high-stakes series opener.