Australia Bowled Out for 104 in Test Opener

In the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, India took a 46-run lead over Australia as the hosts were bowled out for just 104 runs in their first innings. Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian attack with an impressive 5-wicket haul for 30 runs, marking his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests. Australia's innings crumbled after a shaky start at 67/7, with Mitchell Starc providing some resistance, top-scoring with 26 runs. This total represents Australia's second-lowest Test score against India at home, following their 83 in 1981. The match has been characterized by challenging pitch conditions that have favored bowlers, contributing to a chaotic opening day with 20 wickets falling. India's strong bowling performance, supported by debutant Harshit Rana's 3 wickets, has placed them in a commanding position early in the series.