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India's Commanding Win in Perth Highlights Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal's Brilliance

India defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Bumrah's eight-wicket haul and Jaiswal's 161-run knock leading the charge.

  • Jasprit Bumrah, serving as stand-in captain, delivered a match-winning performance with eight wickets, including a first-innings five-wicket haul, earning him the 'Player of the Match' award.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal rebounded from a first-innings duck to score a remarkable 161 in the second innings, solidifying his place as one of India's most promising young batters.
  • The victory propelled Bumrah to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test Bowler Rankings, while Jaiswal climbed to the No. 2 position among Test batters, challenging England's Joe Root for the top spot.
  • India's bowlers outperformed Australia's experienced attack by maintaining superior lengths and adapting effectively to Perth's conditions, with Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana providing crucial support.
  • The second Test, a day-night pink-ball match, is set to begin on December 6 in Adelaide, with Rohit Sharma returning to captain the Indian side.
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