1st Test Live: Big Blow To India As Jaiswal Departs For Duck vs Australia

IND vs AUS 1st Test, Live: OUT

OUT!!! WHAT A BLOW TO INDIA!!! Mitchell Starc has provided Australia with a huge breakthrough as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for duck. The talented young India batter gets completely bamboozled by the stunning pace of Starc as he tries to play a defensive shot. However, the ball hits the edge and travels straight to Nathan McSweeney, who then takes a simple catch at gully. First wicket gone for India. 

IND 5/1 (2.1 overs)

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Nail-biting start

India are off to a steady start in the first session of the first Test against Australia. Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are assessing the Australian conditions against the pace of Mitchell Starc. In the first over, Starc leaks five runs, which came from bye and a no-ball. India will look to rotate the strike from the next over. 

IND 5/0 (1 over)

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: We are underway

So, the wait is finally over as the first Test between India and Australia is very underway. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will be starting the proceedings. In the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma, the onus of opening has fallen on the shoulders of KL Rahul. The duo will look to form a good opening partnership. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc will be bowling the first over for Australia. Let’s play!!

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: BCCI’s update on Shubman Gill

UPDATE: Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb injury during Day 2 of match simulation at The WACA. He was not considered for selection for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress on a daily basis.#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 22, 2024

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Virat Kohli in focus

After an abysmal performance against New Zealand, star India batter Virat Kohli will be eager to deliver a strong show against his favourite rivals Australia. The rivalry between Kohli and Australia is not new as it is going to be a fiery contest. The likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and all the Aussie bowlers will give their sweat and blood to stop Kohli from firing. 

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Australia’s Playing XI

Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Mohammed Siraj

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Here’s what Pat Cummins said at the toss

“We were 50-50, either way we are pretty happy. Feel well placed, pretty fresh. Any format we (India-Australia) play seems fiercely fought. Nathan McSweeney makes our debut at the top of the order.”

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Here’s what Jasprit Bumrah said at the toss

“We are going to bat first, looks like a good wicket. Very confident with our preparation. We played a Test match here in 2018 so we know what to expect. The wicket gets quicker. Nitish makes his debut. We have 4 quicks and Washi is the lone spinner.”

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Toss

India stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumah won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. 

AUS vs IND 1st Test, Live: Drop-in surface

Just like the T20 World Cup 2024, which took place in the United States and the Caribbean, the Perth Test between India and Australia will also have a drop-in pitch. This is now going to be an interesting affair. 

India vs Australi 1st Test Live: Expect A Spicy Pitch

Perth is traditionally been a pitch that produces a lot of bounce. It’s going to be the same this time as well. The practice sessions confirm that the match is going to see sharp bounce from certain areas while carry to the wicket-keeper is also going to be healthy. It would be interesting to see how India’s openers handle that.

Australia vs India 1st Test Live: BGT Is Underway!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. A few debuts are expected in both the camps as the 5-match series gets underway. Jasprit Bumrah, the captain, also looks to test himself in the arguably the toughest conditions of all. We are underway…