KL Rahul’s 26-Run Knock Creates History In IND vs AUS Perth Test

Indian cricket team faced a challenging start in IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. Making the bold decision to bat first after winning toss, the visiting team struggled as wickets fell at regular intervals.

KL Rahul tried to anchor the innings and looked in good touch but was dismissed under contentious circumstances. The keeper-batter managed a 26-run knock off 74 balls, including three boundaries. Despite his short stay at the crease, Rahul achieved a milestone during his innings.

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With his 19th run on Day 1 of Perth Test, KL Rahul completed 3000 runs in Test cricket. He became the 26th Indian batsman to achieve this feat, doing so in his 92nd innings of 54 Tests.

In Tests, Rahul so far has scored 3007 runs at an average of 33.78 and a strike rate of 52.83, with 15 half-centuries and 8 centuries to his name. After India’s rocky start, he looked to anchor the innings but was controversially dismissed for 26 runs.

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Australia ends day 1 at 67/7 in their first innings, trailing India by 83 runs

Day 1 of IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth was a pacer’s paradise, with 17 wickets tumbling as both India and Australia struggled with the bat. Opting to bat first, India were bowled out for a mere 150. In reply, Australia ended the day at 67/7 in their first innings, trailing India by 83 runs.

India’s innings began disastrously, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal both dismissed for ducks, leaving the team reeling at 14/2. Virat Kohli tried to rebuild alongside KL Rahul but managed just 5 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed at 32/3. Rahul, who top-scored among the top-order batters with a patient 26 off 74 balls, fell to a controversial decision in the 23rd over.

The middle and lower order failed to capitalize, with Dhruv Jurel (11), Washington Sundar (4), and Harshit Rana (7) offering little resistance. Rishabh Pant fought hard for his 37 off 78 balls. Debutant Nitish Reddy scored a gritty 41 off 59 balls, while skipper Bumrah chipped in with 8. Mohammed Siraj remained unbeaten without scoring.