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When Australia bundled India out for just 150 runs within the first two sessions, it seemed like we were nothing but seeing India’s horrible run in Test cricket. Coming on the back of a horrible Test series whitewash against another Oceania country, New Zealand, we were somewhat accustomed to witnessing Indian batters flounder. But, oh my! How the Indian bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, decimated the Aussie batters in front of a packed Perth crowd was heartening to see. 

Indian batters flop show continues

After losing the toss, Australian captain Pat Cummins’ disappointment turned to delight as his bowlers made the most of the conditions, bundling India out for just 150 runs in two sessions. The Indian innings got off to a disastrous start with Mitchell Starc removing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck. The struggles continued as debutant Devdutt Padikkal faced a baptism by fire, failing to open his account despite facing 23 deliveries before falling to Josh Hazlewood. The experienced Virat Kohli couldn’t stem the rot either, departing for a low score. Kohli had himself to blame as he was standing way out of the popping crease and extra bounce outdid the modern-day master.

Controversial KL Rahul dismissal

KL Rahul showed some resistance with a patient 26 off 74 balls before falling in controversial circumstances. It looked like he hit his bat with the pad but the ball went extremely close to his bat. Third umpire’s decision shocked him and other experts too. Mitchell Marsh’s introduction after lunch proved particularly effective, as he picked up two quick wickets in a five-over spell that left India reeling at 73/6.

Nitish Reddy-Rishabh Pant stand

A fighting partnership between Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy provided some respite for India. The duo added 48 runs, with Reddy particularly aggressive against Nathan Lyon. However, Cummins broke the stand by dismissing Pant for 37, caught at second slip. He set up Pant with consistent outside off-stump deliveries and Pant got out. Reddy, meanwhile, continued to impress, top-scoring with 41 runs before being the last man dismissed. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the Australian bowlers, returning figures of 4/29. Hazlewood continued to frustrate the Indian batters with his relentless disciplined bowling.

With Australia still 83 runs short of India’s total, the tourists would be desperate to wrap up the Aussie innings as quickly as possible on Day 2.