Australia is set to face one of the most humiliating defeats in its history as India cruise towards a historic triumph in the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Monday (November 25).
After the failure of higher orders left them reeling at 17/4 while chasing the mammoth target of 522 runs in Perth, Australian great icon Steve Smith (17) also failed to deliver when his team needed him most.
Nitish Kumar Reddy strikes on debut as India surge towards historic victory in Perth Test
However, Travis Head tried to lead Australia’s innings with a brilliant knock of 89 runs but India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah handed them another surprise at the Optus Stadium.
Well, then all hopes were pinned on Mitchell Marsh to take the Australian team at least close to the target, but debutant all-rounder Nitish Kumra Reddy outclassed the Australian all-rounder excellently in the ongoing five matches. Opening of the test series in Perth.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s magical delivery makes Mitchell Marsh pack his bags in first match of BGT 2024-25
Nitish Kumar Reddy dramatically claimed his first Test wicket, dismissing Mitchell Marsh with a classic ‘played’ dismissal. On a pitch with unpredictable bounce at Optus Stadium, Reddy lofted a ball from behind, tempting Marsh to attempt the cut.
However, the ball stayed unexpectedly low, taking a thick edge before crashing into the stumps, and leaving Marsh visibly frustrated as he departed for 47 runs off 67 balls, interlaced with three boundaries and two sixes against India at the Optus Stadium in Perth. .
— Kirkit Expert (@expert42983) November 25, 2024
To be continued…