The excitement was palpable on the second day of the inaugural Test during the India tour of Australia of 2024-25. The thrilling first day had spectators captivated as 17 wickets dramatically fell. However, the game climate shifted when India swung into action in Perth. K.L. Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit level-headed half-centuries, setting India in a strong position. With a significant 218-run lead by day’s end, the hosts, Australia, are now pocked with doubts and sparse on solutions.
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The day started with Jasprit Bumrah showing his skills. He got Alex Carey out on the first ball of the morning. Australia’s dream of a comeback took a hit when Harshit Rana started taking down the lower order batsmen with powerful short-pitched balls. Nathan Lyon was out, his shot caught by KL Rahul at slip.
While Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood tried their best to add runs, they could only muster 25 for the last wicket. Rana ended Australia’s innings at 104, giving India an important 46-run lead.
For now, the bowlers had done what they could; it was time for the batsmen to show their strength. Rahul and Jaiswal did just that, showing perfect control and strategic thinking. They were facing less movement than in the first innings and built their partnership bit by bit, taking thoughtful chances.
Rahul, playing cautiously, and Jaiswal, holding back his usual style, made sure India made the most of the now flatter pitch. Luck was on their side at times. Jaiswal almost got caught out by a ball from Starc, but Usman Khawaja couldn’t quite reach it. Shortly after, Rahul was nearly run out but managed to reach safely while Steve Smith missed the stumps. They didn’t let these close calls affect their concentration. Jaiswal got his 9th Test fifty with a six, setting a new record for most sixes in a year in test cricket. Rahul also scored a half-century, showing his value in tough overseas matches.
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By the end of the day, India had not only caught up to the first-innings total but had pulled ahead, putting them in a strong spot.
The 2024-25 India tour of Australia cricket series has been quite lively so far, but India totally owned Day 2. They’re ahead by 218 runs, and both their openers are doing great. The Aussies have a tough task ahead to regain control.
What’s coming next? Will Australia bounce back, or is India going to keep the upper hand? Keep watching as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy assures more heart-stopping moments.
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