LUNCH! As players go off the field with Team India in complete control of the Test. Steve Smith and Travis Head did manage to snitch a 62-run stand and showcase some defiance, but Indian bowlers kept on applying pressure. Mohammed Siraj has been the stand-out bowler for India this morning and has not missed his beat once during both his spells.
OUT! Mohammed Siraj gets the big fish, and Steve Smith's poor form continues. Smith added 62 runs with Travis Head and looked to show some resistance, but Siraj produced an unplayable delivery, that found the outside edge of the Australian legend. Steve Smith c Pant b Mohammed Siraj 17(60)
Steve Smith and Travis Head have managed to weather the storm, and have added 31 runs in 70 balls. Washington Sundar is getting purchase from the wicket, which moving forward will make things difficult for Australian batters.
India have not put their foot off the pedal and continuously applied pressure on Australian batters. Both Steve Smith and Travis Head have been fidgety in the middle, and are somehow surviving. Washington Sundar is warming up for India and could come to bowl soon.
OUT! Mohammed Siraj gets Usman Khawaja. Just the start India needed on Day 4, Khawaja got undone by the pitch and gave a catch to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Khawaja looking to pull the ball, managed only a top-edge, which Pant grabbed quite easily while running back. Usman Khawaja c Pant b Mohammed Siraj 4(13)
Welcome back for Day 4 of the first IND vs AUS Test, and Jasprit Bumrah will resume his third over. Bumrah started with a no-ball but found his rhythm back on the next few deliveries. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have a very tough task ahead of themselves.
Welcome back for Day 4 of the first IND vs AUS Test, and Jasprit Bumrah will resume his third over. Bumrah started with a no-ball but found his rhythm back on the next few deliveries. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have a very tough task ahead of themselves.
Welcome back for Day 4 of the first IND vs AUS Test, and Jasprit Bumrah will resume his third over. Bumrah started with a no-ball but found his rhythm back on the next few deliveries. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have a very tough task ahead of themselves.
India National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The high-voltage opening Test of the five-match series between the India cricket team and the host Australia cricket team is being played at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Talking about the match, India's stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, decided to bat first on a bowling-friendly surface. You can check the India national cricket team vs Australia national cricket team match scorecard, here. The Australian pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and skipper Pat Cummins made a mockery of India's batting attack. The visitors were bundled out for just 150 runs. Hazlewood claimed four wickets in the first innings. Virat Kohli Records 30th Test Ton For India, Achieves Feat During IND vs AUS 1st 2024 Test.
When Australia thought they would dominate the match from here, they were rattled by India's pace bowling attack in their first innings. The host was all out for a mere 104 runs. Captain Bumrah bagged a five-wicket haul, whereas debutant pacer Harshit Rana took three scalps for Team India.
In India's second innings, openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul shared a double-hundred stand, which provided a perfect start for the visitors. Rahul played a fighting knock of 77 off 176 balls, including five fours. Jaiswal showcased his class with the bat as the youngster slammed 161 off 297 with the help of 18 boundaries.
Veteran cricketer Virat Kohli hammered his 81st international century and remained unbeaten on 100 off 143 balls as India declared at 487-6. The Asian Giants posted a huge target of 534 runs. While chasing, Australia crumbled to 12/3 in 4.2 overs after stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah took wickets and Mohammed Siraj bagged one wicket before stumps on Day 3.
India and Australia Playing XI for First Test
India National Cricket Team Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia National Cricket Team Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.