IND vs AUS Day 2: India Takes Control with Bumrah’s Fifer and Opening Partnership
India dominated Day 2 of the Perth Test against Australia. They ended the day with a 218-run lead. After bowling out Australia for just 104 runs before lunch, Bumrah took five wickets. That set the stage for a great batting display. Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal set a record 172-run partnership. This ensured India was in full control of the match.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Five-Wicket Haul Breaks Australia’s Backbone
Australia Crumbles for 104
Resuming their first innings at 67/7, Australia offered little resistance on Day 2. Jasprit Bumrah struck early, dismissing Alex Carey. He took 5 wickets, completing his haul in style. Carey’s dismissal left Australia reeling. They had no answers to India’s disciplined bowling attack.
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Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood delayed the end. They added 25 runs for the last wicket. But Harshit Rana wrapped up the innings with a clever slower ball that deceived Starc, who edged it to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Australia’s innings ended at 104, handing India a crucial 46-run first-innings lead.
Rahul-Jaiswal Partnership Sets New Benchmark
Record 172-Run Stand
India’s openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, made it one-sided. They had a stunning 172-run partnership. After surviving the new-ball spell from the Aussie pacers, the duo found their rhythm. They batted with poise and elegance, frustrating the opposition.
A flick for six in a Test match against Mitch Starc! 😳
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Both Rahul and Jaiswal hit fifties. They set a new record for Indian openers in Australia with a 150-run partnership. Rahul played the anchor role, scoring 62* off 153 balls. Jaiswal was the aggressor, ending the day unbeaten on 90* off 193 balls.
India in the Driver’s Seat
A Dominant Lead
At stumps, India had reached 172/0, securing a commanding lead of 218 runs. The Australian bowlers struggled all day, failing to take a wicket. With Jaiswal closing in on a century and Rahul looking solid, India appears poised to extend their lead significantly on Day 3.
Key Moments from IND vs AUS Day 2
- Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul, bowling 18 overs for just 30 runs.
- Harshit Rana dismissed Mitchell Starc to bowl Australia out for 104, giving India a 46-run lead.
- KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal made a 172-run opening stand. It’s the highest by Indian openers in Australia.
- India ended Day 2 at 172/0, leading by 218 runs.
India’s dominance on Day 2 has shifted the balance in their favor. They have a big first-innings lead and a solid start to their second innings. Australia, meanwhile, will need nothing short of a miracle to turn the match around.