Fri Nov 22 12:23:23 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah’s Bowling Blitz Leaves Australia reeling on Day 1 in Perth
**Perth, Australia:** India dominated the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia, leaving the hosts teetering on the brink of collapse at 67/7 at stumps. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded India’s stunning bowling performance, claiming four crucial wickets including the scalps of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith in consecutive deliveries.
Bumrah’s devastating spell also accounted for debutant opener Nathan McSweeney and Australian captain Pat Cummins, leaving Australia’s batting line-up in disarray. He received strong support from Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, who claimed his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Travis Head.
Earlier, India, batting first, managed a modest 150 runs. Debutant Nitish Reddy top-scored with a fighting 41, while Josh Hazlewood impressed for Australia, taking four wickets. Despite a shaky start, India’s impressive bowling display has set the stage for a potentially dominant victory in the first Test.
First Piper 