IND vs AUS 1st Test, Day 2 LIVE Updates: Bumrah’s Five-Wicket Haul Rocks Australia, Hosts Struggle at 77/8

PERTH:
Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia is underway at the Optus Stadium, and Jasprit Bumrah has stolen the spotlight. With a sensational five-wicket haul, Bumrah has dismantled Australia’s batting lineup, including the dismissal of Alex Carey for 21, caught brilliantly by Rishabh Pant. The hosts, now 77/8, rely on Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon to salvage their innings.

Key Highlights of the Match So Far:

• Day 1 Drama:
  The opening day was chaotic, with 17 wickets falling – a rarity in seven decades of Test cricket in Australia. India, opting to bat on a green track, were bundled out for 150, but Bumrah’s fiery spell reduced the hosts to 67/7 by stumps.
• Day 2 Action Begins:
  Starting the day at 67/7, Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc resumed for Australia. Carey was soon dismissed by Bumrah, marking his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Harshit Rana, making his debut, followed up with an impressive maiden over.
• Australia’s Fightback:
  With only two wickets in hand and trailing by 83 runs, Starc and Lyon are experimenting with unorthodox shots to add valuable runs. Ravi Shastri noted in commentary that even 30 more runs could be crucial for the hosts.

Pacer Domination:

India’s pace trio – Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and debutant Harshit Rana – has put up a stellar performance, exploiting the seam-friendly conditions. Their efforts have kept Australia on the back foot throughout.

Unpredictable Conditions:

The lively Perth pitch with grass cover has offered steep bounce and significant movement, creating challenges for both teams’ batting lineups. Stand-in India skipper’s decision to bat first was a bold move on a tricky surface.

Stay tuned for LIVE updates as India looks to wrap up Australia’s innings and build on their lead in this exciting opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.