India cricket team skipper Jasprit Bumrah was beaming from ear to ear after defeating Australia by 295 runs in IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. The fiery pacer shared some insight on how India were well-prepared for the game at Optus stadium and credited his experience of bowling at the venue in 2018 in helping him judge the conditions better. Bumrah was named the Player of the Match for his 8-wicket haul in the 1st Test.
How Bumrah & India conquered Perth with learnings from 2018
The last time India played Australia in Perth, it was in 2018 and they on to lose the game 146 runs. Taking lessons from the loss, Bumrah explained how India were better prepared for the 1st Test. He also applauded Yashasvi Jaiswal for his whirlwind knock. Prior to this game, Australia had remained undefeated in Perth, winning all 4 matches they had played in Optus stadium.
“I played here in 2018 – I remember the wicket started soft. This one was less spicy, we were really well prepared. I told everyone to keep faith in your ability. Jaiswal’s best Test innings so far, he left the ball well, I didn’t see Virat out of form – difficult to judge that on difficult pitches. But he was good in the nets,” Bumrah said in the post-match presentation.
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Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc on Australian batters in the 1st innings, finishing with a stunning spell of 5/30. He followed it up with 3/42 in the 2nd innings as India sent Australia packing on Day 4 of IND vs AUS 1st Test.
