India Vs Australia : Australia’s team bounced back in the third Test match against India at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, dominating the hosts on the first day of the game. After two embarrassing defeats, Australia’s spinners skittled India for 109 in just 30 minutes of the second session. The visitors then ended the day on 156-4, establishing a lead of 47 runs.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the key takeaways from Australia’s performance on the first day : Australian Domination, India Vs Australia
- Rookie Spinner’s Five-Wicket Haul
Left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann made his second Test appearance and picked up his maiden five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5-16. Kuhnemann was the standout performer of the day, helping Australia to bowl out India for their fourth-lowest total at home against Australia. Along with Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy also played a crucial role, taking nine wickets between them.
- India’s Batting Collapse
India’s batting order crumbled under the spin attack of Australia, losing their last five wickets for just 18 runs. After a promising start, India’s batsmen failed to build partnerships, with none of them scoring more than 22 runs. The Indian team had burned all three of their reviews by the time they reached their 100-run mark, leaving them without any options to challenge umpiring decisions later in the game.
- Australia’s Top Order Struggles
Although Australia ended the day on a high, their top order once again struggled against India’s bowlers. Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschange, and Steve Smith were all dismissed, leaving the visitors at 87-4. In-form batsman Peter Handscomb is still at the crease on seven, and Cameron Green is also unbeaten on six. Australia needs to improve their top-order performance if they want to secure a comprehensive win.
- Ravi Jadeja’s All-Round Performance
All-rounder Ravi Jadeja was the pick of the Indian bowlers, picking up all four Australian wickets to fall on the day, including the prized scalp of acting captain Steve Smith. Jadeja has been in excellent form throughout the series and is looking to help India bounce back from their defeat in the second Test.
- Australia’s Chance to Secure a Spot in World Test Championship Final
The winner of the ongoing Test series between India and Australia will secure a spot in the World Test Championship final at The Oval in June. The third Test is crucial for both teams, as it will decide which team progresses to the final. With their dominant performance on the first day, Australia has a chance to secure their spot in the final.
India Vs Australia : Australia’s dominating performance on the first day of the third Test against India has put them in a commanding position. However, India has shown in the past that they can bounce back from difficult situations, and it will be interesting to see how they respond on the second day of the match. If Australia can continue their excellent performance with the ball and improve their top-order batting, they have a good chance of securing a comprehensive win and progressing to the World Test Championship final.
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