Sat Nov 23 08:22:42 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Day Two of Perth Test, Bumrah and Debutant Rana Shine
**Perth, Australia:** India continued its dominance over Australia on day two of the first Test match in Perth, bowling out the home side for a paltry 104 runs, despite a late flourish from Mitchell Starc. This followed India’s first innings total of 150, giving them a crucial 46-run lead.
Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian bowling attack, taking a wicket, while debutant Harshit Rana impressed with a three-wicket haul and Mohammed Siraj picked up two. Australia’s innings was largely a struggle, with Alex Carey (21) and Nathan Lyon falling cheaply.
However, the Australian tail, particularly Starc, offered stubborn resistance. In a light-hearted exchange, Starc playfully “threatened” Rana after receiving a bouncer, a moment captured on video and quickly going viral. The two players are teammates in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL. Starc’s highest score of 26 runs, from 112 balls, ultimately proved insufficient to prevent India’s victory. Josh Hazlewood remained unbeaten on 7. Starc’s defiant innings included two boundaries, making him the top scorer for Australia in the first innings.
Despite Starc’s spirited resistance, he eventually fell to Rana, caught by Rishabh Pant. The exchange between Rana and Starc has amused cricket fans, with many social media users commenting on the good-natured banter.
India’s strong performance sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the match.
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