What is Australia's Lowest Score Against India In Test Cricket?

Arnav Chopra∙ Updated: Nov 22 2024, 5:22 PM | 3 Min Read

India dismissed seven Australian batters on Day 1 (Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com)

The 17-wicket first day of the Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 was a day of unexpected turns, with the pacers dominating the game. India, who were expected to put up a strong batting performance, were bowled out for 150. In a surprising turn, the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side managed to take seven wickets, leaving the Aussies reeling at the end of the day.

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for Australia with four wickets, while stand-in skipper Bumrah replied back with a four-wicket haul, too. Mohammed Siraj bagged two wickets, whereas the debutant Harshit Rana saw the back of dangerous Travis Head.

Ever-so-dependable Steve Smith was found in front of the stumps on the very first delivery by Bumrah, causing the Kangaroos to revisit their strategy on the spicy Perth wicket.

Still trailing by a margin of 83 runs, the Aussies run the risk of getting bowled out for their lowest ever total against India. Therefore, have a look at the lowest totals for Australia against the Men in Blue, with 83 in Melbourne in 1981, topping the charts.

Lowest Totals by Australia in Test Cricket

By the conclusion of the day's play, Australia were reduced to 67 for seven, with Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey still at the crease. They will have a task when the Indian bowlers come out tomorrow with the red cherry in their hands.

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