Australia bundled out for their lowest total against India at home in 43 years
Published On : 2024-11-23T13:33:52+0530 [ IST ] |
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Jasprit Bumrah (AP photo)NEW DELHI: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul to dismiss Australia for a mere 104 runs in their first innings of the
The hosts' total marked their second-lowest Test score against India at home behind only the 83 scored at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1981 which is also the lowest overall against the visitors in the format.
Scorecard: India vs Australia 1st Test Scorecard: India vs Australia 1st Test
Lowest totals for Australia vs India at home
- 83 in Melbourne in 1981
- 104 in Perth in 2024
- 107 in Sydney in 1947
- 131 in Sydney in 1978
- 145 in Adelaide in 1992
Bumrah's fiery spell returned figures of 5 for 30 was his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests leading India to a crucial 46-run first-innings lead. The Australians were bowled out in the 52nd over after resuming Day 2 at 67/7, trailing
Alex Carey (19) and Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc(6) Australia's overnight batters aimed to salvage some runs but succumbed to Bumrah's precision. Bumrah dismissed Carey with his first delivery of the day completing his five-wicket haul
Lowest totals for Australia vs India
- 83 at MCG in 1981
- 91 in Nagpur in 2023
- 93 at Wankhede in 2004
- 104 in Perth in 2024
- 105 in Kanpur in 1959
Impressive debut for Harshit Rana
Debutant Harshit Rana made an impactful start to his Test career claiming 3 for 48 including the crucial dismissals of Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc. Rana ended a stubborn last-wicket partnership between Starc (26) and Josh Hazlewood (7 not out), which added 25 runs and temporarily frustrated the Indian
Bowling dominance over two days
The match witnessed dramatic bowling performances from both sides. On the opening day Australia's pacers dismantled India's batting lineup for 150. Josh Hazlewood led the charge with figures of 4 for 29 supported by Mitchell Starc (2/14), Pat Cummins Pat Cummins(2/67) and
For India debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with a fighting 41 while Rishabh Pant added a crucial 37 runs.
Historical context
Australia's 104 was their third-lowest total at home since 2000 showcasing the dominance of India's bowling attack. Bumrah's leadership and clinical bowling set the tone for a strong Indian showing in the five-
Lowest totals for Australia at home since 2000
- 85 vs SA in 2016
- 98 vs Eng in 2010
- 104 vs Ind in 2024
- 127 vs Pak in 2010
- 136 vs NZ in 2011
With a first-innings lead in the bag India will look to capitalize as they aim to take control of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in the coming days.
Virat Kohli's decision to stand outside the crease backfires on the bouncy stripe.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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Jasprit Bumrah (AP photo)NEW DELHI: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul to dismiss Australia for a mere 104 runs in their first innings of the
The hosts' total
