Fri Nov 22 10:19:33 UTC 2024: ## India Crumbles in Perth: Australia Dominates Day 1 of First Test
**Perth, Australia** – A disastrous first day for India saw them bowled out for a paltry 150 runs in their first innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s opening Test against Australia. Winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Optus Stadium, India’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of the Australian pace attack.
Josh Hazlewood led the Australian bowling charge, claiming 4 wickets for 29 runs. Mitchell Marsh also contributed significantly, picking up two crucial wickets. The Indian top scorers were Nitish Reddy (41), Rishabh Pant (37), and KL Rahul (26). However, these performances were not enough to prevent a catastrophic batting collapse.
India’s early batting woes began with the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and Devdutt Padikkal (0) early in the innings. Virat Kohli managed only 5 runs before falling victim to Hazlewood. A controversial umpiring decision contributed to KL Rahul’s dismissal, leaving India reeling at 51/4 at lunch. The afternoon session saw further collapses, with Washington Sundar (4) and Dhruv Jurel falling relatively cheaply, leaving India’s hopes in tatters.
The Australian team, meanwhile, made quick inroads into the Indian batting lineup, with early wickets claimed by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. The impressive bowling performance left India struggling to build partnerships throughout the day.
The swift collapse has left India in a precarious position heading into Day 2, facing a significant first-innings deficit. Australia will be looking to capitalize on their strong start and build a substantial lead.
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