Sun Nov 24 05:34:25 UTC 2024: **Bumrah’s heroics salvage India’s first day in Perth Test**
Perth, Australia: Despite a paltry first innings total of 150 runs, India ended the first day of the first Test against Australia on a high thanks to a stunning bowling performance spearheaded by captain Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, claimed four wickets, including the prized scalp of Steve Smith for a golden duck – a feat no other bowler has ever accomplished in Australia.
This dismissal marked a significant milestone. Smith, one of the world’s best batsmen, had only been dismissed for a golden duck twice before, once by Dale Steyn in South Africa in 2014. Bumrah’s achievement added another layer to his already impressive display of pace and precision. His spell, combined with the efforts of the other Indian bowlers, left Australia reeling at 67/7 at the close of play. While India’s batting faltered, Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance and captaincy ensured a thrilling end to the first day, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Bumrah narrowly missed a hat-trick, further highlighting his dominant performance.
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