On the first day of the five-match series between India and Australia, the bowlers created havoc. On the bouncy pitch of Optimus Stadium, first, the Kangaroos and then later Bumrah and company both dominated the game. Both sides’ bowlers dominated with the ball, making the statisticians check their records. It was a historic day as a total of 17 wickets fell in Perth, the most on Australian soil since 1952. What makes this even more interesting is that all 17 wickets were taken by pacers. This was a key moment in the match that played a big role in the story of these 17 wickets.
However, After struggling with the bat, Jasprit Bumrah gives a stellar performance with the ball on Day 1 of the first Test. After a poor batting performance, his impressive bowling on Day 1 gives India a strong lead over Australia. But with this performance, his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, shared a playful and naughty congratulations. In her Instagram post, Sanjana called her husband a “great bowler” with an “even greater booty.”
Bumrah’s Bold Decision to Bat First on Green Pitch
Becoming the captain for the first time in BGT (Border-Gavaskar) Bumrah surprised everyone by choosing to bat first after winning the toss on a green pitch. This decision raised many eyebrows, as the pitch was expected to assist the bowlers with its extra bounce and seam movement. Despite this, India’s batting failed to impress. The team was bowled out for just 150 runs in 49.4 overs, with Nitish Reddy (41) and Rishabh Pant (37) being the only significant contributors.
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Australia’s Poor Batting Performance
Australia also struggled on the first day, as they lost 7 wickets for only 67 runs by the end of the day. This happened for the first time since 1952 that so many wickets had fallen on the first day of a Test match in Australia. Bumrah’s decision to bowl later became a game-changing moment for the match.
Bumrah’s Impact with the Ball
After India’s early collapse, Bumrah delivered a devastating spell of bowling, claiming 4 wickets. He removed Australia’s openers, Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja, and star batsman Steven Smith in quick succession. Harshit Rana also made an important breakthrough by dismissing Travis Head. Mohammed Siraj added to the success by taking the wickets of Mitchell Marsh and Marnus Labuschagne, reducing Australia to a vulnerable position.
Sanjana Ganesan’s ‘Naughty’ Congratulations for Bumrah
After his match-changing performance, Jasprit Bumrah received a cheeky and ‘naughty’ congratulations from his wife, Sanjana Ganesan. She posted a playful message on Instagram, writing, “Great Bowler, Even Greater Booty..” along with some fun images. Sanjana’s post went viral and was widely shared by fans and followers.
India’s Advantage Heading into Day 2
At the end of Day 1, India holds a commanding lead of 87 runs. Australia will need a strong comeback on Day 2 to prevent further collapse and stay in the game.