In the ongoing first Test match against Australia at Perth Stadium, India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah showcased exceptional bowling. However, he was left frustrated by a costly fielding blunder from wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Pant’s misjudgment allowed Josh Hazlewood to escape what could have been a pivotal wicket.
A Missed Opportunity
The dramatic moment unfolded during the 37th over of Australia’s first innings. Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Australia’s last batting pair, were trying to hold the innings together. However, India looked to wrap things up. Bumrah, bowling around the wicket, delivered a back-of-a-length delivery to Hazlewood. It shaped away slightly, inducing an outside edge.
To Bumrah’s disbelief, the ball sped past Rishabh Pant behind the stumps, who reacted late to the edge. The ball rolled to the boundary, denying Bumrah another wicket while also adding four runs to Australia’s total.
The Indian pacer, visibly frustrated, shot an intense stare at Pant, expressing his disappointment at the missed opportunity. Fans and commentators alike were quick to notice Bumrah’s rare display of emotions on the field.
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Despite the missed chance, Bumrah’s exceptional spell was pivotal in putting India in the driver’s seat. His five-wicket haul showcased his precision and skill, as he dismantled Australia’s top and middle order.
Bumrah found able support from debutant Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj, who kept the pressure on with their disciplined spells. Rana, making his debut, impressed with his accuracy and picked up key wickets, while Siraj contributed by dismissing key Australian batters.
Australia found themselves reeling at 101 for nine in 47 overs, still trailing India’s first innings total of 150 by 49 runs. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were the last men standing for the hosts.
Earlier in the match, India’s batting lineup faltered on a lively Perth pitch. Nitish Kumar Reddy, playing his debut Test, top-scored with 41 runs, while Rishabh Pant added a crucial 37. However, the rest of the lineup struggled against Australia’s disciplined pace attack, led by Josh Hazlewood, who claimed four wickets.
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