Bumrah’s Five-Wicket Haul Puts Australia in Trouble in Perth Test

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Perth: India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance in the ongoing Perth Test, claiming a five-wicket haul in his very first match as captain.

With this achievement, Bumrah secured his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, showcasing his brilliance and putting the hosts under immense pressure.

Australia in Deep Trouble:
At the latest update, Australia was reeling at 79 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 34 overs, still trailing by 71 runs to take a first-innings lead.

India All Out for 150:
Earlier on Day 1, Team India was bowled out for a paltry 150 runs. In response, Australia struggled as well, managing only 67 runs for the loss of seven wickets at one stage.

For Australia, Josh Hazlewood (4 for 29), Mitchell Starc (2 for 14), Pat Cummins (2 for 67), and Mitchell Marsh (2 for 12) spearheaded a fiery bowling attack.

A total of 17 wickets fell on the opening day. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored for India with 41 runs, while Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul contributed 37 and 26 runs, respectively. However, key players like Virat Kohli (5), Devdutt Padikkal (0), Dhruv Jurel (11), and Washington Sundar (11) failed to make an impact. READ THIS- Copper Edge Institute Owner Sharath Commits Suicide: Mystery Surrounds the Incident

While India’s bowling unit, led by Bumrah, dominated the proceedings, their batting performance remains a concern. The coming days promise an exciting contest in what has already been a dramatic Test match.