Mon Nov 25 07:50:00 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Day 3 of Perth Test, Australia Faces Mountainous Chase
**Perth, Australia** – India continued its dominance on Day 3 of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, leaving the home side with a daunting task. Resuming on a strong overnight position, India declared their second innings at 487/7, setting Australia a target of 534 runs – a monumental chase in Test cricket.
Virat Kohli spearheaded India’s batting effort, scoring a crucial century (100*) – his first since last year’s match against the West Indies. Yashasvi Jaiswal also contributed significantly, smashing 161 runs before being dismissed. Other notable contributions came from KL Rahul (77), Washington Sundar (29), and Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose late-innings hitting propelled India’s total.
Australia’s reply was disastrous. They lost three wickets within the first five overs, including captain Pat Cummins, who came in as a nightwatchman. Bumrah was the pick of the Indian bowlers, bagging two quick wickets. At the close of play, Australia were struggling at 3/3, with a colossal 531 runs still needed to win.
Earlier in the day, Jaiswal reached his maiden Test century in Australia, and along with Rahul, set a new record for the highest opening partnership for India in Australia. India’s strong performance overshadowed the simultaneous IPL 2025 mega-auction taking place in Jeddah, which many were also following. The match continues on Day 4, with India firmly in control.
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