India is firmly in control in the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at Perth Stadium, leading by 130 runs at the end of the third session on Day 2. Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have put on a solid partnership, frustrating the Australian bowlers.
Amid the tense battle, an exchange between Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc caught attention. The young Indian batter cheekily sledged the veteran pacer, saying, “You are coming too slow,” adding some spice to the fierce competition.
India had earlier bowled out Australia for 104, securing a 46-run lead. Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with a stunning five-wicket haul, ably supported by debutant Harshit Rana, who bagged three wickets. Australia’s innings was propped up by Mitchell Starc’s resistance, as he scored a gritty 26.
In India’s second innings, Jaiswal (42*) and Rahul (34*) have added 84 runs for the first wicket in 26.1 overs, ensuring the visitors extend their dominance. With the lead swelling and the pitch showing signs of wear, the Indian camp will look to post a mammoth target for the hosts to chase.
Match Details:
- India’s 1st Innings: 150 (Nitish Reddy 41; Hazlewood 4-29)
- Australia’s 1st Innings: 104 (Starc 26; Bumrah 5-30, Rana 3-48)
- India’s 2nd Innings (Ongoing): 84/0 (Jaiswal 42*, Rahul 34*)
- Lead: 130 runs