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India’s opening Test in the India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 at Perth’s Optus Stadium began on a shaky note. The team struggled in their first innings, losing four wickets for just 47 runs. KL Rahul, showing some resistance, managed 26 runs off 74 balls before falling to Mitchell Starc. The Indian middle order now faces the daunting task of rebuilding against a fierce Australian bowling attack.
Pant’s Lucky Escape
Rishabh Pant narrowly escaped in the morning session when the umpire turned down an LBW appeal against him. Starc’s delivery hit Pant’s pads, but the review revealed the ball was missing the stumps.Pant, given a second chance, stayed at the crease with the hope of leading India through a recovery.
Virat Kohli’s Brief Stay
Virat Kohli, one of India’s star players, didn’t last long. After just 5 runs, he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood, leaving India with fewer options to build a solid innings. The team now found themselves in an even more challenging spot.
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KL Rahul Shows Resilience
KL Rahul emerged as the most resilient batter in the early stages, finding a way to score with a well-timed boundary. A ball that he played awkwardly flew over the keeper’s head for four, a sign of how tricky the pitch was. Despite the tough conditions, Rahul kept his composure, trying to steady the ship with patience.
The Struggles of India’s Top Order
In India vs Australia Day 1 of Perth Test at Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 India’s batting lineup had already been weakened by key absences. Rohit Sharma, who was on paternity leave, and Shubman Gill, sidelined due to injury, meant India had to adjust their top order. Devdutt Padikkal stepped in for Gill, making his debut, but couldn’t make an impact. He was dismissed for a duck, leaving India with fewer options to build partnerships.
The Opening Session
As the match started, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rahul took to the field to begin India’s innings. The first over was uneventful, with only a no-ball and a bye contributing to the score. Jaiswal struggled with the pace and bounce of the pitch and was dismissed for a duck, caught by Nathan McSweeney at slip off a delivery from Hazlewood.
Toss and Team News
India won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to capitalize on the fresh pitch. The absence of key players like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill meant India had to make changes to their lineup. India included Dhruv Jurel and Harshit Rana in their lineup, with Washington Sundar serving as the sole spinner. Australia fielded a strong team featuring star bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins, along with Nathan Lyon, who excels on Australian wickets.
Looking Ahead: India’s Next Steps
With India’s top order dismantled, the middle-order batters now take charge of rebuilding the innings. Rahul will have to anchor the batting, while Pant’s aggressive approach could be crucial in giving India some momentum. Australia’s bowlers are already in fine form, making the task ahead challenging for the visitors.
A Debut for Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal’s debut for India was a memorable moment, even though he couldn’t make a significant contribution. The young player acknowledged the intensity of the practice sessions leading up to the match, preparing him for the challenges that lie ahead in the series.
A Day of Challenges
As Day 1 continues, India finds themselves in a difficult position, but with a resilient middle order, they will aim to recover. Experienced players and newcomers will need to prove how well they can handle the pressure against a potent Australian attack.