Overview
- Day 1 of the first Test in Perth saw 17 wickets fall, with India bowled out for 150 and Australia reduced to 67/7 at stumps.
- Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling attack with four wickets, while Mohammed Siraj claimed two, including the key dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne after a heated on-field exchange.
- Debutants Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana made significant contributions, with Reddy top-scoring for India with 41 runs and Rana taking a crucial wicket.
- Virat Kohli's aggressive batting approach backfired as he was dismissed for just five runs, highlighting India's struggles against Australia's disciplined bowling attack.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir's motivational advice to Nitish Kumar Reddy resonated, as the young batter showcased resilience on a testing surface.