IND vs AUS Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: Centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, followed by Jasprit Bumrah magnificent bowling helped India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of the five-match series. Chasing 534, Australia kept on losing wickets at regular intervals as India bundled them out for 238. For India, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah scalped three wickets each while Washington Sundar took two wickets. For Australia, Travis Head was the star player as he scored 89 runs. Apart from him, Mitchell Marsh scored 47 while Alex Carey scored 36. Earlier, Jaiswal scored 161 while Kohli brought up his memorable 30th Test ton. With this win, India have taken 1-0 lead in the five-match series. (Scorecard)
Here are the Highlights of India vs Australia 1st Test Match Day 4, Straight from Optus Stadium, Perth
- 13:37 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Unbelievable victory for IndiaWith the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma and batter Shubman Gill, the popular belief was the Team India is likely to face a hard time in Australia in the first Test. However, the star pacer Jasprit Bumrah accepted the responsibility with a smiling face and propelled India to a marvelous 295-run victory. Star batter Virat Kohli's 30th Test ton and Yashasvi Jaiswal's knock of 161 will also be the major highlights of this game.
- 13:10 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: India need just 1 wicketIndia are just one wicket away from clinching a big victory against Australia in the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Series. Currently, Alex Carey and Josh Hazlewood are standing unbeaten at the crease for nine-down Australia. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, the duo scores just one run.
- 12:57 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: OUTOUT!!! Washington Sundar provides India with another breakthrough as he dismisses Nathan Lyon for duck. Wanted a textbook forward defence but this one hit a crack and went straight when Lyon was playing for just a hint of turn. Ball beats the outside edge and hits the off stump. Ninth wicket gone for Australia as India need just one more wicket to win.
- 12:51 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 3rd session beginsHello and welcome to the third session on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. Before going for tea, Australia's score read 227/8 with Alex Carey (30*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts still need 307 runs more to win this match. Carey will now be joined by Nathan Lyon at the crease as the hosts need to form a good partnership. On the other hand, India will look to bundle out Australia at the earliest.
- 12:39 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Tea BreakThis marks the end of the second session on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. At Tea, Australia's score read 227/8 with Alex Carey (30*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors are on the cusp of a big defeat as they need 307 runs more to win. For India, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar took wickets in this session. India need just two more wickets to claim the win.
- 12:36 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUTOUT!!! WOAHH!!! That was a stunner from Dhruv Jurel as Australia lose their eighth wicket in the form of Mitchell Starc for 12. Starc tries to clip it on Washington Sundar's delivery but Jurel intercepts at short leg and takes a stunning one-handed catch. A brilliant effort as India now need just two wickets to win the match.
- 12:25 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 5 runs off the overThe duo of Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc are stitching a steady partnership and keeping scoreboard moving for Australia. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo scores five runs as Australia are not ready to give up. India need just three more wickets to take 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
- 12:01 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Carey-Starc steadyAfter losing the wicket of Mitchell Marsh for 47, the onus has now fallen on the shoulders of Alex Carey to take seven-down Australia ahead in the game. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo of Carey and Mitchell Starc scores eight runs, which include a boundary from Carey. Australia need 337 runs more to win.
- 11:45 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: OUTOUT!!! Nitish Reddy joins the party in style and provides India with a massive breakthrough. Reddy cleans up Mitchell Marsh for 47. Back of a length outside off, width on offer for Marsh who looks to cut but the ball stays low. He gets a thick under-edge back onto the stumps. Seventh wicket gone for Australia as India are just three wickets away from win.
- 11:37 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Marsh nears 50Mitchell Marsh is playing a good knock with Alex Carey and the duo is forming a good partnership. Though Travis head's dismissal has shaken their confidence, Australia are still hopeful for a comeback. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, Marsh hits a boundary and goes the past the 45-run mark. He is now inching closer towards his half-century.
- 11:15 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: OUTOUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah, You Beauty!!!!! The skipper stands for his team once again and he finally gets rid of the dangerous and mighty Travis Head for 89. Head, who had denied India the World Test Championship Final and the ODI World Cup title in 2023, was once again en-route his century. However, Bumrah spoils his plan in style and beats him with his pace as the ball hits the edge and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant takes a good catch. Sixth wicket gone for Australia.
- 11:06 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Head nears tonJUST WOWWW!!! India's favourite rival Travis Head is once again creating trouble for them. At one stage, Australia were struggling at 19/4 but Travis Head's magnificent knock has brought them back into the hunt. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, Head hits a boundary and goes past the 80-run mark. He is now inching closer towards his century as Australia are enjoying some momentum.
- 11:02 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 9 runs off the overAfter being dropped by Devdutt Padikkal, Mitchell Marsh continues to show his batting prowess as he hammers a huge maximum off Washington Sundar. Flighted delivery outside off stump, Marsh gets to the pitch of the ball and middled that so well that the ball lands straight into the crowd. Sundar concedes nine runs in the over.
- 10:55 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Padikkal drops MarshOHHH!! What have you done Devdutt Padikkal?? This may prove to be a bit costly as Padikkal drops Mitchell Marsh for 20. Interestingly, Padikkal, who played for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024, went unsold on Day 1 of the IPL mega auctions on Sunday.
- 10:41 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Marsh joins the partyAfter the assessing the conditions for some time, Mitchell Marsh also joins Travis Head in the hitting race. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, Marsh hammers a huge maximum. Rana runs in for a shortish ball, Marsh pulls over square leg for a six. Rana leaks nine runs as Australia's hunt continues.
- 10:36 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 2nd session beginsHello and welcome to the second session on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. Before going for lunch, Australia's score read 104/5 with Travis Head (63*) and Mitchell Marsh (5*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts now need 430 runs more to win this match. In this session, the duo of Head and Smith will aim to take their partnership as deep as they can, in order to keep Australia in the hunt.
- 09:59 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: LunchThis marks the end of the first session on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. Currently, Australia's score read 104/5 with Travis Head (63*) and Mitchell Marsh (5*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts now need 430 runs more to win this match. For India, Mohammed Siraj removed Usman Khawaja (4) and Steve Smith (17) in the first session. India just need five more wickets to win the game.
- 09:54 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 100 comes up for AustraliaDespite losing the wicket of Steve Smith, Australia have gained the momentum as Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo scores eight runs, which include a boundary from Head. With this, Australia have crossed the 100-run mark.
- 09:39 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Head hits 50FIFTY!!! Travis Head hits a boundary off Mohammed Siraj's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his 17th half-century in the longest format for Australia and he brings it up in 63 balls. Head has completely changed the momentum of the game with his powerful hitting but India are still the dominant side as they just need five more wickets to win this match. On the other hand, Australia need 449 runs to win.
- 09:31 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: OUTOUT!!!! Mohammed Siraj does it again and this time, he breaks the mighty partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head by dismissing the former for 17. Smith tries to play a big shot but the pace leaves his bamboozled as the ball hits the thick edge and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant makes no mistake and takes a good catch. Fifth wicket gone for Australia as Siraj celebrates wholeheartedly.
- 09:24 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Head nears 50Travis Head has changed gears and started with his powerful hitting. He is confidently taking on Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana and providing Australia with the valuable runs. He is currently batting at 44 and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his 17th Test half-century for Australia. Head is also getting a good support from Steve Smith from the other end.
- 09:15 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 11 runs off the overWOAHH!!! Australia have gained the much-needed momentum as Travis Head and Steve Smith are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, the duo scores 11 runs, which include a boundary from Head. He is currently batting at 37 and also inching closer towards his half-century.
- 08:58 (IST)India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 4 Live: Smith, Head Frustrate IndiaAfter Mohammed Siraj brought Indian team the first wicket of the day in the form of Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head have frustrated the tourists. Bumrah even decided to bring in Washington Sundar to the attack, in the search of the next wicket. Will Nitish Reddy be brought in too?
- 08:49 (IST)India vs Australia 1st Test Live: No DRS Rescue For IndiaHarshit Rana hits Steve Smith's pad in front of the stumps but the umpire is unmoved, with the call given in favour of the batting team. Jasprit Bumrah signals for a review since India have three DRS left. Ball-tracking says that the delivery was going down the leg stump. Umpire's decision stays.
- 08:43 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: 7 runs off the overThe duo of Steve Smith and Travis Head are forming a good partnership. Despite the dominance of India's bowling lineup, the duo is carefully moving ahead. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, the duo scores seven runs, which include a boundary from Head.
- 08:30 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Head survives close callWOAH!!!! Travis Head is carrying his luck with him today. Mohammed Siraj strikes directly onto the pads of Head and shouts for LBW. However, the on-field umpire turns his request down and signals not out. Later, India opt for DRS but it also results in umpire's call. As Head survives the call, Siraj gives a disappointing look.
- 08:20 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Australia look cluelessAustralia's batting lineup looks completely clueless against India's dominant bowling attack. The duo of Steve Smith and Travis Head are cautiously rotating the strike and trying to keep the scoreboard moving for the hosts. In his previous over, pacer Mohammed Siraj leaks only one run as India desperately eye another wicket.
- 08:07 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Australia in troubleWith four wickets gone, Australia are on the verge of humiliating defeat against India in Perth. After the dismissal of Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith has been joined by Travis Head at the crease. The duo need to stitch a stable partnership, in order to keep the hosts alive in the chase. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo scores two runs.
- 07:59 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: OUTOUT!!! And the journey begins as Mohammed Siraj takes his second wicket of the innings and this time, he removes Usman Khawaja for 4. That's a bizarre dismissal as Siraj offers some bounce and Khawaja gets bamboozled in search of a big hit. Khawaja fails to time the shot as the ball goes up in the air and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant takes an excellent catch behind the stumps. Fourth wicket gone for Australia.
- 07:37 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Jaiswal-Kohli's impressive runThe 22-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal, on Sunday, emerged as the unofficial flag-bearer of Indian batting for the next decade and a half during his 297-ball stay at the wicket, giving a glimpse of his ever-improving technique and composed temperament. But it was veteran Virat Kohli, who showed how to play on a wicket that consistently misbehaved during his second hundred at the Perth Stadium and 30th overall, which incidentally took him past Sir Don Bradman's 29 Test tons.
- 07:33 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Bumrah's masterclassIndia stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah delivered as per the expectations as he scalped two wickets in the form of Nathan McSweeney (0) and Marnus Labuschagne (3) on the cusp on the stumps on Day 3. Apart from him, Mohammed Siraj also dismissed the nightwatchman Pat Cummins for 2.
- 07:28 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: Australia struggling at 12/3The Indians dominated the third day to first set an improbable 534-run target for the hosts before reducing them to 12/3 at close of play. Once Kohli reached an unprecedented seventh Test century Down Under, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah declared at 487 for 6 with five overs to go flat out.
- 07:18 (IST)IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 4, Live: India's dominance on Day 3Virat Kohli brought all his technical expertise into play while dealing with vagaries of variable bounce during his 30th hundred after heir apparent Yashasvi Jaiswal's classy 161 put India in sight of a remarkable Test victory against a nervous and fumbling Australia.
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