India Dominates Perth Test by Day 3

India has taken a commanding position against Australia in the Perth Test, led by extraordinary performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal's 161 and Kohli's 30th Test century helped India set an imposing target of 534 runs, following which Australian wickets fell rapidly, leaving them at 12/3 by the end of the third day. Criticism has been directed at Australia's performance, particularly Marnus Labuschagne's, who struggled and was dismissed for a poor lbw decision. Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, expressed surprise at the pitch's drying conditions on the second day, which favored the Indian batsmen and offered less assistance to seam and swing. While the first day saw 17 wickets fall, only three were lost on the second day, highlighting the shift in pitch behavior. McDonald remains hopeful about Australia’s chances, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of Test cricket and the importance of the upcoming new ball.