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Star Indian player KL Rahul has been one of the top performers for India with bat in the ongoing Test match against Australia which is being played at the Optus Stadium in Perth. He appeared in good form and scored 26 in the first inning before it came to an end with a controversial decision. However, he continued that in the second innings as well and gave the visitors a great start.
When India batted in their second innings, the wicket slightly improved, and KL Rahul made the most of it. With a masterful blend of aggression and prudence, he and fellow opener Yashasvi Jaiswal attacked the Australian spinners. The highlight of the Indian opener's play was the straight drive to Pat Cummins, which made spectators think of the shot-playing maestro Sachin Tendulkar.
The Indian batter was prepared for the challenge, even though Cummins bowled it fuller and attempted to get the ball back into the right-handed. He opened the full face of the bat and guided the ball straight past the bowler and many fans are stating that it was like KL had mirrored Sachin's iconic drive.
Bumrah leads India's charge
Bumrah's sensational display helped India gain a substantial 46-run lead in the first innings after the Aussies were knocked out for 104. If Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood had not stitched a crucial 25-run partnership that put Australia over the 100-run threshold, things would have gone worse for them.
India's lead was shortened by the lower-order defiance, but the damage was already done. The tone was established by Bumrah's clinical performance, which included taking Carey out on the first ball of the day. With strong assistance, Rana got rid of Lyon before Starc and Hazlewood put up a fight.
Now that the action has resumed following the lunch break, India is ahead. Watch this closely contested Test match for what looks to be an exciting second innings. At Perth's Optus Stadium, the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy got off to a spectacular start with 17 wickets lost on the first day. In anticipation of what is expected to be a historic low-scoring Test match between India and Australia, cricket fans were treated to an exciting display of action.
