India Cricket Team produced a genuine bowling masterclass as Australia was bowled out for a mere score of 104 runs. And this means India now heads into the break with a lead of 46 runs and will be ready to build on it. On the other hand, fans were pleased with India’s bowling performance given how they triggered Australia’s batting collapse.
India could manage only 150 runs in their first innings. But the bowling unit of India led by captain Jasprit Bumrah was on fire. Jasprit Bumrah bagged a stunning fifer as Australia registered their third-lowest score at home. Their lowest came in Hobart back in 2016 against South Africa.
Lowest totals for Australia at home since 2000
85 vs SA Hobart 2016
98 vs Eng Melbourne 2010
104 vs Ind Perth 2024 *
127 vs Pak Sydney 2010
136 vs NZ Hobart 2011
India’s bowling attack stuns Australia
Huge credit goes to the Indian bowling attack. Bumrah’s fifer was complimented by Harshit Rana’s three-wicket haul. Mohammed Siraj too joined the party with his twin blows. Interestingly with his low knock of 104 runs, Australia has now gone on to register their second-lowest total against India.
Lowest 1st inngs totals for which India achieved a lead
99 vs NZ Hamilton 2002 (five runs lead)
147 vs Eng Lord’s 1936 (13)
150 vs Aus Perth 2024 (46) *
179 vs Eng Wankhede 1981 (13)
