Sat Nov 23 06:43:31 UTC 2024: ## Former KKR Teammates Clash in Perth Test: Starc Warns Rana, Rana Has Last Laugh
Perth, Australia: A fiery exchange between former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammates Mitchell Starc and Harshit Rana highlighted the second day of the Perth Test between Australia and India. Rana, making his Test debut, bowled a fiery spell, including several bouncers that visibly rattled Starc.
Starc, facing the heat at the crease, responded with a playful yet pointed warning to Rana, reminding him of his own pace bowling prowess. However, the last laugh belonged to Rana, who eventually dismissed Starc to end Australia’s first innings. Rana finished with three wickets on debut.
Despite Australia’s batting struggles, Starc showed remarkable resilience, facing 112 deliveries – more than any other batsman in the match. His innings helped Australia surpass the 100-run mark, a feat that seemed unlikely after Jasprit Bumrah’s early dismissal of Alex Carey in the first ball of the day. Bumrah ultimately took a five-wicket haul. The match saw several notable performances including Nitish Reddy’s top score of 41 for India off 59 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne managed only 2 runs off 52 balls for Australia. KL Rahul was the second highest run scorer for India remaining at the crease for 74 balls.
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