• India maintained a firm control over Australia after an impressive Day 2 in Perth.

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul demolished Australian bowling attack with solid batting.

Twitter reactions: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul put India in control over Australia on Day 2 of Perth Test
KL Rahul, Yashavi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah (Image Source: X)

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India are firmly in control of the 1st Test against Australia after an impressive Day 2 performance. India’s bowlers were exceptional on both days, bowling Australia out for a mere 104 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with a remarkable 5-wicket haul. Australia’s batting woes continued as they failed to handle Bumrah’s threat and the disciplined bowling of the Indian pacers. India then made a strong reply in their second innings, reaching 172/0 by the close of play, with both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, showing excellent composure.

Jasprit Bumrah’s magical bowling puts India in command against Australia

Bumrah’s leadership was vital for India as they took charge of the match. His five-wicket haul, including the crucial scalps of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, demonstrated his mastery over Australian batters. Despite a few strong starts from players like Travis Head and Alex Carey, the Aussie batting crumbled under the pressure exerted by Bumrah and his fellow bowlers.

His five wickets helped bowl Australia out for their second-lowest total at home against India. This performance leveled Bumrah with Kapil Dev’s milestone of 5-wicket hauls for India. The bowling attack was well-rounded, with Mohammed Siraj’s tight spell providing crucial support. Bumrah’s leadership in this situation proved decisive, as he led from the front and inspired his team to bowl with discipline, ensuring that Australia had no room to recover.

India’s openers shine in the 2nd innings: Yashavi Jaiswal and KL Rahul

India’s response with the bat was solid, with Jaiswal and Rahul making light work of the Australian bowling attack. The pair’s partnership remained unbroken at 172/0 by the end of Day 2, with Jaiswal, in particular, playing an outstanding knock of 90 off 193 balls. His patient approach was a standout, as he made sure to accumulate runs in an efficient manner, with his crisp boundaries punctuating his innings. Rahul, on the other hand, was equally resolute, contributing 62 runs off 153 balls, forming a strong foundation for India’s lead. The pair’s controlled aggression kept Australia at bay throughout the day.

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood tried hard to break through, but the Australian bowlers were unable to make any breakthroughs. The pitch, which had provided assistance for the seamers on Day 1, seemed to be flattening out, allowing India’s top order to dictate terms. India’s commanding position is built on the solid contributions of the openers, leaving the Australian bowlers looking for answers.

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Australia’s batting struggles continue

Australia’s batting woes continued, as they failed to recover from the early blows struck by Bumrah’s brilliant spell on Day 1. The hosts had only managed 104 runs in their first innings, with no batter managing to score more than 26 runs. Starc’s contribution of 26 off 112 balls was the highest, but his effort came at a snail’s pace, and he ultimately fell victim to Harshit Rana, who was another bowler to leave a mark with the ball. The struggles of key players like Marnus Labuschagne and  Smith were a major concern for Australia, as they failed to counter the Indian attack effectively.

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