Fri Nov 22 10:42:33 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Day 1 of Perth Test, Leaving Australia on the Brink
**Perth, Australia –** India has taken a commanding lead on the first day of the first Test against Australia in Perth. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, India posted a respectable 150 runs, despite a shaky start. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 41 runs, while Rishabh Pant contributed 37. KL Rahul also added a valuable 26. Josh Hazlewood led the Australian bowling attack with four wickets, while Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh each claimed two.
However, India’s dominance was truly showcased in their bowling performance. Australia, in response, crumbled under intense pressure, losing seven wickets for a mere 67 runs by the close of play. Captain Pat Cummins was dismissed early for only 3 runs by Jasprit Bumrah, who ended the day with an impressive four wickets. Mohammed Siraj took two wickets and Harshit Rana one. Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) will resume the innings on day two.
If India can bowl out Australia for under 83 runs, it would be Australia’s lowest ever Test innings total. The match remains intensely poised, with India firmly in control heading into day two.
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