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First Time In 44 Years! Australia Create Humiliating Record As Indian Bowlers Dominate Day 1 

Sakshi Sharma

Australia creates unwanted record (Source:@CrickitbyHT,x.com) Australia creates unwanted record (Source:@CrickitbyHT,x.com)

In a stunning display of pace bowling, Indian bowlers wreaked havoc on the Australian batting lineup during the opening day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Perth Stadium on November 22. After India managed mere 150 runs in their first innings, the team showcased relentless bowling attack led by stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah ,along, with Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana. 

Australia Register's Unwanted Record

Australia faltered dramatically, and lost their top five wickets for under 40 runs an unwanted record they now share for the second time in 44 years in home Test cricket. The last time this occurred was in 2016 during the Hobart Test against South Africa, where they were dismissed for just 17 runs before losing their fifth wicket. 

How Indian Bowlers Dominated Day 1? 

The day belong to Jasprit Bumrah as he set the tone early, making an immediate impact by claiming the crucial wicket of debutant Nathan McSweeney. He continued his prowess as he dismissed Usman Khawaja followed by crucial wicket of Steve Smith for a golden duck. 

Recognizing the urgency for further breakthroughs, debutant Harshit Rana stepped up impressively, claiming the vital wicket of Travis Head. 

Mohammed Siraj joined the carnage after a brief stint, and took the wicket and dismissed Mitchell Marsh. By this stage, with half the Australian side back in the dressing room, the hosts were reeling and searching for answers. 

As the day's play drew to a close, the Indian bowlers continued to dominate. Siraj soon sent Marnus Labuschagne back to the pavilion. Meanwhile, Bumrah added to the Australians' woes by picking up the wicket of captain Pat Cummins.