NEW DELHI: Travis Head showcased immense grit and dedication on Day four of the primary Take a look at in Perth, reaching an unbeaten 63 as Australia battled to 104/5 at lunch in pursuit of an inconceivable 534 towards a dominant Indian facet.
Resuming on 12/3, Australia’s hopes have been shortly dented when Mohammed Siraj (3-34) struck early. Usman Khawaja added only one run earlier than mistiming a pull shot off Siraj, whereas Steve Smith, after a valiant 17, was caught behind making an attempt to fend off a rising supply.Siraj took each the wickets within the morning session.
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Amid the carnage, Head stood agency, reaching his 17th Take a look at fifty with seven boundaries. Regardless of surviving an lbw assessment early, he confirmed resilience and composure, providing a glimmer of hope for the hosts.
Jasprit Bumrah (2-26) additionally continued to ask inquiries to Aussie batters.
Scorecard: India vs Australia, 1st Take a look at
India, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 161 and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 on Day 3, declared at 487/6, leaving Australia with a monumental problem. Head stays Australia’s beacon in an in any other case grim state of affairs.
