Well then, with the Indian innings drawing to a close, TEA has been taken. Australia will come out to bat after the break and they have a huge opportunity to replicate the same dominance with the bat. They know that the Indian pace attack is a bit inexperienced comparatively and with Jadeja and Ashwin absent as well, it will be a steep hill for the tourists to climb from here. It will require a miraculous bowling display from India against this experienced Aussie batting unit. Stay tuned, as we

Losing on the momentum built by Pant and Reddy, India's vulnerability was exposed yet again with another monumental collapse with India slipping down from 128/7 to 150 all out. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was the most successful bowler as he never let the Indian batters get off the blocks and snagged a spectacular 4-fer with Starc, Cummins and Marsh all chipping in with a couple of wickets each. All ten wickets were shared by the Aussie pace quartet that troubled the Indians right, left and c

With Lyon struggling to find his rhythm and Pant taking the attack against him, Cummins smartly moved back to an all-pace attack. Reddy, in particular, impressed with his defensive technique and struck a few boundaries too. Just as Pant was threatening to convert his start into something substantial, Cummins struck, snuffing out the dangerous left-hander, and also redeeming himself from a dropped catch earlier.  

The Australian camp opened with Mitchell Marsh joining the bowling attack, as Cummins maintained his aggressive all-pace strategy to build on the morning dominance. The tactic paid off when 'The Bison' struck twice in quick intervals, which left India reeling with half their side back in the sheds on a very sorry-looking score. The tide, however, began to slightly turn as conditions eased, with Pant finally finding his groove. He and Reddy crafted a gutsy partnership, mixing solid defense with b

In an attempt to weather the storm, Pant and Jurel resumed their innings for India. Despite the second session usually favoring batters, they approached the ruthless Australian pacers with caution. Jurel showed early promise with some confident boundaries, but his innings was cut short by a catch in the slips. Pant struggled to find his rhythm, reflecting the overall uncertainty plaguing the Indian batting lineup.

India's innings never found its feet, with familiar top-order frailties coming back to haunt them. While KL Rahul fought a lone battle trying to hold the top order, wickets tumbled at the other end. Even the usually reliable Kohli couldn't weather the storm, and his early departure heaped even more pressure on an already strained and inexperienced lower middle order. India were badly reduced to a paltry 59/5 with the hosts bossing up the first session.

A pure action-packed phase of play as compared to the morning session. It had everything - Aussie pace dominance at full tilt, a resilient Pant-Jurel stand and in between and then the pacers squeezing back in to close in the session bundling India out. This post-Lunch session has moved this inaugural Test at a rapid pace courtesy of the Aussie pace battery being threateningly dangerous and doing the basic things correctly.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! CAUGHT! Well, that's one way to make up for the earlier dropped catch. Pat Cummins hurls in yet another short-pitched delivery and angles it in from around middle. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs back and looks to take it on but the ball gets big on him and the pull is miscued over the mid-wicket region. Usman Khawaja runs back and puts in a big slide to grab a fine catch and Reddy's fine debut knock comes to an end on 41. Cummins finishes with a couple

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Four!

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Too casual from Usman Khawaja and he simply lost the ball in the sun there, school-boy error.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length angled back into the batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes room and punches it towards the big gap at deep cover for a couple of runs.

Mohammed Siraj is the last batter in for India. And with just one wicket to spare, this afternoon session has been extended for extra 30 minutes or so.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Fuller in length and attacking the off stump line, Jasprit Bumrah blocks it off.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Right off the top edge but carries all the way!

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bumrah seems to have gained the trust of Reddy as he does rotate the strike early in the over.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Hard length around off, Bumrah stands tall and pushes it down in front of covers for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Outrageous from Nitish Kumar Reddy! Banged in short over off and angling in, Reddy bends his back and just ramps it over deep third for a biggie. For a minute, the fielder in the deep looked to be in action but that one has sailed over his head.

Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, Reddy was reluctant there but Bumrah does get the single he wanted. Full and outside off, looking to slide one back in, Bumrah gets nicely forward and pushes it towards cover for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, That jumped off the deck! Banged in a bit shorter around off, Reddy tries to get inside the line but ends up fending it awkwardly off the hips down to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length, attacking the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays on the front foot and pushes it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nitish Kumar Reddy going for the hail mary now.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India is in at number 10.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! A bit streaky but good intent from Harshit Rana here. Slightly pitched up around off, Rana looks to drive but is late on it and gets a thick outside edge that goes through the slip cordon for a boundary.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Hazlewood brings out the sharp bumper and angles it in over the front shoulder of Rana who tries to take it on but is beaten by the extra bounce.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Good length, in the corridor of uncertainty and this one nips back in, Rana gets pegged back but manages to jam it down toward gully.

Pat Cummins to Harshit Rana, Loose from Cummins as this is bowled well short and wide, Harshit Rana goes after it and cuts the ball down towards deep backward point, collecting his first three runs in Test cricket.

Harshit Rana is in at number 9.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pant doesn't seem interested in driving at any deliveries at the moment. Full again, angled a bit further across the off stump line and Pant lets it through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Full and angling across the off stump, easy leave this time from Pant as he shoulders arms.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Well left again! Nagging length, just on the fuller side and on the fourth stump line, this one starts to nip back but holds its line as Pant makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitches it up in the channel around off, slanting it across the left-hander, Rishabh Pant leaves it alone.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hoff now bowls it into the channel of uncertainty, just outside off on a fullish length. Nitish Kumar Reddy has a feel for it and goes for a front foot defence. Plays inside the line and gets comprehensively beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Down leg on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it through.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, just outside off, left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Straight, on middle and full, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets right behind the ball and presents a solid front foot block.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a good length, skidding through, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy taps it off the back foot to point.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitched just outside leg on a good length, Rishabh Pant tilts forward to work it across but misses and wears on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! An over-the-head-bumper from Cummins. Pant leaves and the ball sails over to the keeper. Wide called.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy hops in the air and nudges it to the square leg region and gets a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy tucks it across to mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Just a touch fuller and on off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the front foot and guides it to deep backward point. A slight fumble there in the deep allows them to cross over.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hits the hard length does Cummins, around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and pushes it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant gets forward and nurdles it to short mid-wicket.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angles it on middle, keeps the length fuller, does Hazlewood, Nitish Kumar Reddy brings his bat straight down and drives it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A bumper from Hoff and Reddy is happy to duck under it.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Lovely shot! Hazlewood bowls almost a half-volley on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lands his front foot ahead, meets the ball on merit and drives it through the line and down the ground for a boundary. Growing in confidence, is Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, just outside off. Left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Length-delivery outside off, stabbed off the front foot to point by Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, over the top of off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and taps it with soft hands.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! Gee, what was that shot? This is trademark Pant. Cummins bowls a half-volley around off, Rishabh Pant instead of knocking it around off, he plays the paddle shot aerially. He falls over as well but the ball powers behind deep fine for a six. 

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Bangs it into the surface does Cummins, on the bodyline, Rishabh Pant can only duck underneath it and lets it pass alone. A well-directed bumper from the Aussie skipper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and presents a solid front foot defence.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, angling back into the batter, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and taps it with soft hands to the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on the top of off, Rishabh Pant punches it to the strip off the back foot.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Lands it just outside off on a good length does Cummins. Rishabh Pant has a feel for it and hangs his bat away from his body without any foot movement. Gets beaten all ends up on the outside edge.

Again, double change in the bowling as Pat Cummins brings himself back into the attack.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A well-directed short-pitch delivery from Hoff, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and leaves it alone to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, angling outside off, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and pulls it in between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a single. Pant is into his 30s now.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice running between the wickets by these two now! Full in length, just outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and pats it to the cover region and calls for a quick single, and gets one.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, In-between length, on fourth stump, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot to guide it through point. Gets a bit late on the shot and a healthy outside edge is found. It lands just short ahead of Nathan McSweeney at gully.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good running! Back of a length around off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the back foot in front of mid off and steals a quick single.

Josh Hazlewood comes back in to replace Mitchell Starc.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Well played! Lyon drops it around off, flat and full in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy is quick tor read the length and reverse sweeps it through the vacant deep backward point region for a boundary. Reddy moves into his 20s now. Looking confident so far.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short and going across, Reddy drops his wrists and lets it go to the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, IN THE AIR...! Pat Cummins looked never under it and shells one.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A well-directed short one from Starc, on middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it safely. A good carry for Carey behind the sticks.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck very hard, around the fourth stump line, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and dabs it to the point region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc attacks the off stump, on a good length, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and defends it to short cover.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fractionally fuller in length, just on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lunges out with a huge stride and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dropped short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes back and punches it off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! That's a nicely executed shot! Flat, quick and on off from Lyon, Nitish Kumar Reddy employs the switch hit and gets it through the vacant short third region for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides ahead and taps it to short mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, pushed through on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans ahead and presents a good front foot defence.

Drinks break! Another hour of play that has been largely dominated by the Aussie bowlers but India have shown much more fight after the Lunch interval. However, it has been Mitchell Marsh who has been the wrecker-in-chief for Australia picking up a couple of timely wickets but right now, the duo of Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy are just looking to muster up some crucial runs. Also, the hosts have let go of what could have been a crucial DRS option just before drinks as Reddy's

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, An appeal for caught behind but the umpire thinks otherwise! Mitchell Starc looks adamant and Cummins has a chat with him. They do not review it and the timer goes off as well.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Drop and run! Straighter and fuller on off, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and taps it to cover-point and fetches a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Full and around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the front foot and drives it off the inner half of the bat, straight to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, skidding through quickly, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant alertly arches back and lets the ball through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and stabs it to the surface.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Good use of the feet there by Nitish! Dropped fuller and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy steps down the track and slaps it through covers for a cracking boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quick, short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays back and punches it to mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Oh, what a glorious shot this from the debutant! Nicely tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets his front foot out of the way and lofts it with strong bottom hand. Gets it over the bowler and gets a boundary down the ground.

A change from both ends now as Nathan Lyon comes back into the attack as well.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up and pushed through, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and taps it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, at off, driven straight to short cover by Pant.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Very full and on the off stump line, Rishabh Pant taps his front foot ahead and tries to aerially play the flick shot, misses and wears on the pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Good length and sliding down leg, Pant lets it go behind to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Searing in on a full length, on middle and leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and flicks it to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Slanting it across off on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it pass.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Starc pitches it on the leg stump line, fuller in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy commits on the front foot and defends it off the inside edge.

Mitchell Starc is brought back into the attack.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh aims the pads on a length, Rishabh Pant misses to flick it through and wears it on the front pad.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Rishabh Pant gets back and across and dabs it to the gully region.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Honing it fuller and angling on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy tilts ahead and flicks it with his wrists to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hurls it on a fuller length, across off, Rishabh Pant strides ahead and drives it confidently through the covers. The ball rolls to the deep and is chased down by Mitchell Starc. The batters scamper for the third in the meantime.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on middle, Rishabh Pant hops on the back foot and taps it to backward point.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, ! Audacious from Pant! Marsh lands it fuller and outside off, Rishabh Pant charges down the track and flat-bats it over mid off for a cracking boundary on a couple of bounces.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Cummins bangs it into the surface now, on the top of the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy arches back and lets it be.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, This one skids through, on a good length, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and leaves.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the surface.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a length, attacking on the stumps, Reddy stands tall and steers it to the right of Head at short leg.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length, angling on the body, Pant tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full and straight, looking to slide one through the gate of the debutant but Nitish Kumar Reddy gets nicely forward and blocks it off.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length and around off, Reddy stays upright and pushes it down wide of covers looking for one but won't get it.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust as Mitchell Marsh picks up his second wicket and he is in a joyous mood out there.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, the debutant walks out to bat at number 8 now.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, NO BALL! Oh, deary me! Mitchell Marsh is bowling no balls for fun now it seems. Nagging length around off, Washington Sundar hangs back and dabs it down late and wide of the slip cordon.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Well left! A tad full and from over the wicket, pitching it a couple of inches outside off and this one just starts to seam in but not much as Sundar shoulders arms.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Trying to entice the batter to drive at the ball but that's just too full and too wide to induce a shot. Marsh has overstepped for a second time in this spell and a NO BALL is called.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Bowled into the pitch and angled into the batter, Sundar gets on his toes and nudges it down behind point looking for one but quickly decides that there's no run there.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Around the wicket comes Mitchell Marsh and dishes out a full and wide delivery, Sundar makes an easy leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, in and around the off stump line, Pant stays back and blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins slides in another bumper, this is bowled around off and angles in, Pant ducks under it again.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Beautiful shot from Sundar!

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Shortish length again and this is angled into the body, Rishabh Pant looks to pick it up and flick it away but is caught in two minds and just miscues it behind square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, A sharp bumper from Cummins, well-directed and right over middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it well.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Oh, that got a bit too close for comfort in the end! Nice and full outside off, Sundar strides across and leaves it on line but the ball angles back in quite late and just beats the off stump.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Changes the angle of attack by coming around the stumps and serves it right in the blockhole around off, Washington Sundar digs it out to covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Goes full and wide now, looking to shape the ball back in but it goes straight on and Sundar leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Hard length this time from Marsh, attacking the pads, Sundar tucks it away square towards the man in front of square leg.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Nicely played! Nagging length, sliding into the pads, Pant just nudges it down in front of mid-wicket and calls for the single, making it with ease as well.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Floats it up on a fullish length on off, just kissing the surface, Pant gets nicely onto the front foot and blocks it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Back of a length and around off, Washington Sundar hops back to keep it down on the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length and jumping off the deck, Pant rides the bounce well and dabs it wide of gully for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Fuller in length, slanting it back into the off pole, Rishabh Pant blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! First sign of real aggression from Rishabh Pant but Pat Cummins won't mind that at all. Cummins goes around the wicket and hits the deck hard around off, Pant just steps out and gives it an agricultural heave but gets a top edge that flies down to deep third for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Good running! Back of a length and over middle and leg, Sundar dabs it down in front of mid-wicket and scampers through for a run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Pitched-up delivery, attacking middle stump as well, Sundar gets nicely forward to make the block.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Leg bye.

Washington Sundar is in at number 7 for India.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Mitchell Marsh.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Just short! Nagging length on off, shaping away from the right-hander, Dhruv Jurel hangs back and looks to block but gets an outside edge that goes down towards gully.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and on a tighter line around off, Jurel presses onto the back foot and keeps it down on the off side.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Much better from Marsh! Floated up full and outside off, seaming away a bit, Jurel leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, No ball!

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, climbing up onto the batter, Jurel hops back to defend.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Similar line and length from Cummins here but this time Pant manages to get to the pitch of the ball and eases it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Ouch, that seems to have struck Rishabh Pant in the nether realm.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, That's good, positive intent from Dhruv Jurel. Full and wide, Jurel gets well forward and drives it through the big gap at covers for three more runs.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Good length, around the fifth stump line and Jurel makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Banged in on a hard length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel lets this one through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, ! Nicely done!

Pat Cummins (7-2-23-0) to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, A maiden to begin the new session then, Indian still 51/4! Marsh pushes this one a bit fuller and looks to slide it across off, Pant gets pegged back and is able to jam the ball out.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Just back of a length and on a tight line around off, Rishabh Pant hangs back and dabs the ball away in front of covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, bringing the line straighter on middle, Pant presses back and blocks it back onto the deck.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Digs it in shorter now over middle at a gentle pace, Pant stands well outside the crease but manages to ride the bounce and keep it down.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, much straighter on the stumps, Rishabh Pant fails to flick it away.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh strides in from over the wicket and dishes out a full and wide one to begin with. No swing there, just goes straight on and Pant leaves it alone.

Welcome back for the post-Lunch session, folks! The umpires are out to the middle in time and the Australian players too, scatter out to the field. Rishabh Pant, unbeaten on 10 (24) and Dhruv Jurel on 4 (10) walk out to resume their innings with the bat for India. Mitchell Marsh is introduced into the attack right after the break. Three regular slips and a gully in place for the 'Bison' to start with. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Right then, India find themselves up against it early in the Test. A lot will rest on the shoulders of Pant, considering that Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy are playing their first Test in Australia. On the other hand, Australia will want to maintain the same intensity and continue doing what they did in the first session. They just kept things simple and were consistent in hitting the right areas to reap the rewards. Do join us back at 5 am GMT for the start of the second session. See you then. C

Virat Kohli's stay at the crease was brief as he became Hazlewood's second victim of the day. Amidst this, KL Rahul showcased immense patience and decisiveness in his shot selection and defense. Just when it seemed Rahul and Pant were steadying the innings, Starc broke the partnership with a contentious caught-behind decision. Initially given not out by the on-field umpire, the Australians reviewed successfully, with the third umpire finding enough evidence to overturn the decision.

Well, a thoroughly dominant morning for Australia! Despite losing the toss, they seized control of the first session with a masterful display of pace bowling, leaving India reeling under relentless pressure. After opting to bat first, India were rocked early when Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck. Coming in at number three, Devdutt Padikkal never seemed comfortable at the crease, struggling to capitalize on the rare loose deliveries that the Australian pace trio offered.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, An attempted yorker from Starc, angling on off, Dhruv Jurel takes a half stride out and drives it straight to the cover fielder. And with that, IT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, on the middle, Dhruv Jurel is on the back foot and taps it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, ! Squeezed through the slips! 

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Short and climbing on the chest height of the right-hander. Dhruv Jurel tries to pull it across but gets no timing on it.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Spears it on a good length, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel taps it off the back foot to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Peach of a delivery! This one nips away off the seam, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel is all squared up and gets beaten on the outside edge. Starc with that smirky smile on his face.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Half an appeal for LBW but only from Smith at the first slip. This is full and angling on the leg stump line. Rishabh Pant gets a thick inside edge on the pads as he looks to defend it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Drifting away from the batter, outside off, Rishabh Pant leaves.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, tossed up on off, defended well by Pant on the front foot.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, More closer to the stumps, on off and middle, Rishabh Pant responds with a good front foot defence.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon lands it full and tosses it around off, Rishabh Pant leans on and defends it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, full and with an extra bit of bounce, Rishabh Pant strides across but leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Just outside off on a good length, Dhruv Jurel presses ahead with a stride across and pushes it to point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, around off, Jurel stands tall and defends it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Across off on a length, Dhruv Jurel leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Starc gets his second wicket and India are four down now. An appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. The Aussies have already started celebrating but no reaction from the umpire there. A review has been taken straight away. Starc hits the hard length, on off and gets it to deviate a bit away from the right-hander. KL Rahul takes a half stride forward and tries to meet the ball under the nose. He though plays inside the l

Dhruv Jurel walks out to bat at number 6 for India!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Length ball, going across the right-hander, on off, KL Rahul hangs his bat away from the body and is comprehensively beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away from the deck.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off, full in length, Rishabh Pant is firm in defence as he keeps it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Flat, full, drifting on leg, Rishabh Pant lunges ahead and taps it with soft hands to the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, straight on middle, Rishabh Pant leans on the ball and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, ! Cheeky, very cheeky and gets it through! Quick, flat but down leg, Rishabh Pant uses the pace of the ball and laps it down to deep fine for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon tosses it up, full and on middle, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Around the stums, flat and full, on off, Rishabh Pant drives it firmly back to Lyon.

First signs of spin as Nathan Lyon is introduced into the attack now. 

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul rises with the bounce and punches it off the back foot to the cover region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Timed well but still fails to find the boundary there. Length-delivery around off, Rishabh Pant drives it on the rise through the cover-point gap. The ball trickles towards the fence and slows down. It is chased by Nathan Lyon in the deep who chases it from the inner ring. Three taken.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc bashes the hard length, angling on middle, Rishabh Pant is cramped up for room and takes a blow on the back thigh pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Tries to spear in a yorker does Starc, around off, Rishabh Pant just about manages to jam it off the inside half of the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A huge, huge appeal for LBW in unison from the Aussies, but the umpire shakes his head in denial. After a brief chat with the bowler, Pat Cummins opts for a review and challenges the on-field decision. Mitchell Starc steams in from over the stumps and lands it fractionally fuller, angling on middle and leg. Rishabh Pant is caught searching for room but tries to work it across and misses on the pads. UltraEdge shows a clear gap between the ball and the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Angles it on the middle and leg, full in length, worked to mid-wicket by Pant.

Mitchell Starc (5-2-3-1) comes back into the attack now!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There it is! Nicely bowled! Angles it on off, on a good length does Cummins, KL Rahul is beaten on the outside edge and the ball whistles over the off-pole to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins keeps the line of attack outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul leaves again. Cummins trying to set him up for that in-nipper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Outside off on a nagging length, KL Rahul does not poke at it.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard lengh, on middle, KL Rahul punches it solidly off the back foot to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nice and full, goes straight on around off, KL Rahul takes a stride across but keeps his bat away from the line. 

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard length, just around off, KL Rahul is on the back foot and pats it to cover-point.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length on the off, and this one angles across Pant. He climbs on the bounce and drops it down to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Rahul hops on the back foot, and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Oh, just short of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip. Back of a length with a bit of more bounce on it, around off, KL Rahul gets squared up on the back foot and a healthy outside edge is found. KL didn't try to hit it hard which means the ball lands just ahead of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, That's through, but doesn't reach the fence! Nice and full on off, Rishabh Pant tries to hit it hard on the drive and his bottom hand comes off the grip. Goes through the shot and beats the dive of the point fielder. Rolls to the deep and they hare back for the third run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Angling across off on a back of a length, Rishabh Pant takes a step forward and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Tempter! This one shapes in on the off-stump and moves away after pitching on a good length. KL Rahul commits on the back foot to punch it away but gets beaten as he plays inside the line.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Nice shot! Cummins bowls it quite full and just outside off, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and slices it through backward point for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nibbling away a bit from off, short in length, KL Rahul ducks and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beautiful shape, full and around off, KL Rahul strides ahead to meet the ball right under his nose but plays inside the line as the ball nips away to beat the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, in the channel around off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and gets beaten on the back foot.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angles it on off, on a back of a length, KL Rahul drops his bat as the ball deviates away from him.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant climbs on the bounce and pats it to the pitch. A very successful over for Australia and Josh Hazlewood. A successful morning, indeed for the hosts so far.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good length around the off stump. Pant gets forward and blocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Rishabh Pant walks out to bat at number 5 for India!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, ! c Usman Khawaja b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hard length, on off, Virat Kohli walks a step ahead and defends it solidly in front of cover.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Classic textbook cover drive this time from Rahul! Very full from Pat Cummins, on off, KL Rahul takes a good stride and drives it through the cover-point gap for a cracking boundary. Moves into his 20s.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beauty! Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul is a bit late to defend it on the back foot and it zips below the bat to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Another one, gets chased right before the fence. Nice and full, on the stumps, Virat Kohli responds with a solid front foot drive straight down the ground for three runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Lovely drive but still it dies before the fence. Long outfield at Perth, three taken! Full and outside off, KL Rahul strides across and drives it crisply through the covers. The ball loses its steam on the way to the fence and Travis Head from mid off chases it down to the deep. Three taken.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, at off, KL Rahul guides it with an open bat face to the point region.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Smidge fuller in length, around off, Virat Kohli tries to drive it on the front foot but it gets squeezed off the inside edge and rolls to the square leg region for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Solid in defence, is Rahul! Nice and full, straight on the off-pole, KL Rahul takes a good stride out and defends it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood now bangs this one into the surface, short and angling on the leg stump, KL Rahul ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, A bit of extra bounce on this one, just around off, KL Rahul gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend on the front foot.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Aims the sticks does Josh Hazlewood, hard length, at off, KL Rahul gets behind the line of the ball and defends it out.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Kohli is off the mark now with a single. Hard length, on the pads, Virat Kohli hops on the back foot and tucks it behind square to the leg side for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Attacks the stumps on a hard length, Virat Kohli strides ahead to defend but the extra bounce means an inside edge is found which hits Kohli on the front thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul waits for it to arrive and dabs it with soft hands to the slips.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, An appeal for LBW, but 'No' says the umpire. This one tad bit jags back into the batter from outside off, full in length, KL Rahul commits on the front foot but gets a healthy inside edge onto the front pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Drinks! Phew, it was quite an engaging first hour of play at Perth. Well and truly, Australian seamers have thoroughly interrogated the Indian batters with tempting lines and lengths and have found success twice. The ball has bounced and seamed off the deck and the batters have found it extremely challenging to deal with those. The Aussie pace trio - Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins, all have been instrumental so far. KL Rahul has got a start here and is joined by Virat Kohli. The two will try to

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Four!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Oh, that's a real peach from Cummins!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Matthew Hayden just mentioned on-air that Devdutt Padikkal was not moving his feet much which is the reason he was getting repeatedly pinged on the pads. This one deviated a tad bit and had his name on it. 

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Change of ends for Hoff.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller in length by Cummins, around off, KL Rahul presses forward and keeps his bat close to the front pad as he lets the ball go through.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hurls it on a back of a length, on off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and defends it out on the off side with a straight bat.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins hits the bat hard as he bends his back and digs it in short. Gets the ball to climb towards the batter. KL Rahul hops and fends it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Gets the yorker in does Starc and there is that late away shape as well, on off, Devdutt Padikkal gets his bat down and jams it out towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, On a shortish length, on off, Devdutt Padikkal rises with the bounce and gets on top of it to dab it down towards gully.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, WIDE! Starc errs in line as this is way outside off and it keeps going away off the deck for a wide. Good low take by Alex Carey diving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Starc continues to test Padikkal!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller this time from Cummins, on off, KL Rahul does not go searching for the ball and tries to meet the ball right under his eyes as he looks to defend. Gets an outside edge that goes all along the ground and beats the diving Nathan McSweeney at gully to his right for a couple of runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, On a back of a length, jagging back in, on middle and leg, Rahul looks to work it away with the angle but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There's that tempter from Cummins! Full in length and around the sixth stump line, Rahul is drawn forward due to the fullness of the delivery. Hangs his bat out there and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Bowled from slightly wide of the crease, slanting in, on a good length, KL Rahul opts to hang on the back foot and stabs it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Charges in from over the wicket does Cummins and hits the deck hard, outside off, KL Rahul hops and makes the leave by keeping his bat well away from the line of the ball.

The first change in bowling of the morning for Australia.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Goes past the bat!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Shaping away from the left-hander, at 140 kph, on a length, Devdutt Padikkal watchfully shoulders arms.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Attacking the front pad, full in length, Devdutt Padikkal gets on the front foot and knocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Keeps it around the off-stump line, but the length is pulled back, KL Rahul yet again gets his bat inside the line of the ball and makes the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Pitched up by Hazlewood, on off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and pats it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood bends his back and digs it in short, around off, KL Rahul ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Rahul presses forward and blocks it out solidly.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Lands it on a good length, outside off, KL Rahul is watchful as he lets the ball go past him.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, 'Two' is the call and they get it!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full again by Starc, on off, played slightly away from the body by Rahul but on the front foot. Eases it wide of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, From over the wicket to the right-hander, on off, on a short of a good length, KL Rahul waits on the back foot and plays it right under his eyes as he dabs it down to gully.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Rahul gets off the mark! Full and outside off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and just eases himself into the drive. Gets it through covers and picks up three runs to open his account.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Slightly fuller from Josh and it is closer to the off stump, KL Rahul plants his front foot across to cover the off stump and holds his bat high up to make the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

What a rhythmic beginning for Starc. He has been instrumental in domestic cricket this year and has well and truly asked the right questions to the batters so far.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Over the off stump, on a good length, KL Rahul blocks it out solidly right under his eyes.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, A loud shout for LBW but that seemed to be going down leg! Starc is mixing his lengths nicely here. 

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Oh, that's a beauty!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Devdutt Padikkal, the debutant is in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! c Nathan McSweeney b Mitchell Starc.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat as he pushes it to mid on.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Starts right on the money does Hazlewood!

Josh Hazlewood to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the channel on off, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully lets it go.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NO BALL! Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his front foot across and tucks it to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, that has beaten everyone!

Goosebumps, right? Well, that's the magnitude of excitement for this series across the globe. Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time for action to begin in this 'West Test' at Perth. Scatteringly cloudy skies welcome the two Indian openers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walk out to the middle. Mitchell Starc has the new red Kookaburra cherry in his hand and is all in readiness to kick off the proceedings. Let's play...

Right then, just a few moments away from the commencement of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australian legend Allan Border and the Indian stalwart Sunil Gavaskar walk out with the glittering trophy in their hands. They carefully place it on the podium. Now, the two sets of players walk out with their teams for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first, followed by the national anthem of Australia.

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that they were a bit sceptical as to what to do. He adds that they are pretty happy either way. Shares that they have had a couple of months of build up and they can't wait to get started. Feels that they are well placed as a team before the start of this series. Mentions that any format they play against India is always fiercely fought. Tells that the wickets here in Perth are nice and bouncy and that is what you want as a pacer. 

The stand-in captain of India, Jasprit Bumrah says it looks like a good wicket and says they are very confident. Adds they had great practice session coming into this series. He also says that they played a Test here in 2018 and they very well know what to expect from this pitch. He mentions that it gets quicker as the game progresses. Informs Nitish Kumar Reddy makes his Test debut as the fast-bowling all rounder. Tells they have four seamers along with Washington Sundar as the only spinner.

India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy (On debut), Harshit Rana (On debut), Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney (On debut), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favor of India. Jasprit Bumrah opts to BAT first.

Well then, with the Indian innings drawing to a close, TEA has been taken. Australia will come out to bat after the break and they have a huge opportunity to replicate the same dominance with the bat. They know that the Indian pace attack is a bit inexperienced comparatively and with Jadeja and Ashwin absent as well, it will be a steep hill for the tourists to climb from here. It will require a miraculous bowling display from India against this experienced Aussie batting unit. Stay tuned, as we

Losing on the momentum built by Pant and Reddy, India's vulnerability was exposed yet again with another monumental collapse with India slipping down from 128/7 to 150 all out. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was the most successful bowler as he never let the Indian batters get off the blocks and snagged a spectacular 4-fer with Starc, Cummins and Marsh all chipping in with a couple of wickets each. All ten wickets were shared by the Aussie pace quartet that troubled the Indians right, left and c

With Lyon struggling to find his rhythm and Pant taking the attack against him, Cummins smartly moved back to an all-pace attack. Reddy, in particular, impressed with his defensive technique and struck a few boundaries too. Just as Pant was threatening to convert his start into something substantial, Cummins struck, snuffing out the dangerous left-hander, and also redeeming himself from a dropped catch earlier.  

The Australian camp opened with Mitchell Marsh joining the bowling attack, as Cummins maintained his aggressive all-pace strategy to build on the morning dominance. The tactic paid off when 'The Bison' struck twice in quick intervals, which left India reeling with half their side back in the sheds on a very sorry-looking score. The tide, however, began to slightly turn as conditions eased, with Pant finally finding his groove. He and Reddy crafted a gutsy partnership, mixing solid defense with b

In an attempt to weather the storm, Pant and Jurel resumed their innings for India. Despite the second session usually favoring batters, they approached the ruthless Australian pacers with caution. Jurel showed early promise with some confident boundaries, but his innings was cut short by a catch in the slips. Pant struggled to find his rhythm, reflecting the overall uncertainty plaguing the Indian batting lineup.

India's innings never found its feet, with familiar top-order frailties coming back to haunt them. While KL Rahul fought a lone battle trying to hold the top order, wickets tumbled at the other end. Even the usually reliable Kohli couldn't weather the storm, and his early departure heaped even more pressure on an already strained and inexperienced lower middle order. India were badly reduced to a paltry 59/5 with the hosts bossing up the first session.

A pure action-packed phase of play as compared to the morning session. It had everything - Aussie pace dominance at full tilt, a resilient Pant-Jurel stand and in between and then the pacers squeezing back in to close in the session bundling India out. This post-Lunch session has moved this inaugural Test at a rapid pace courtesy of the Aussie pace battery being threateningly dangerous and doing the basic things correctly.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! CAUGHT! Well, that's one way to make up for the earlier dropped catch. Pat Cummins hurls in yet another short-pitched delivery and angles it in from around middle. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs back and looks to take it on but the ball gets big on him and the pull is miscued over the mid-wicket region. Usman Khawaja runs back and puts in a big slide to grab a fine catch and Reddy's fine debut knock comes to an end on 41. Cummins finishes with a couple

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Four!

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Too casual from Usman Khawaja and he simply lost the ball in the sun there, school-boy error.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length angled back into the batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes room and punches it towards the big gap at deep cover for a couple of runs.

Mohammed Siraj is the last batter in for India. And with just one wicket to spare, this afternoon session has been extended for extra 30 minutes or so.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Fuller in length and attacking the off stump line, Jasprit Bumrah blocks it off.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Right off the top edge but carries all the way!

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bumrah seems to have gained the trust of Reddy as he does rotate the strike early in the over.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Hard length around off, Bumrah stands tall and pushes it down in front of covers for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Outrageous from Nitish Kumar Reddy! Banged in short over off and angling in, Reddy bends his back and just ramps it over deep third for a biggie. For a minute, the fielder in the deep looked to be in action but that one has sailed over his head.

Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, Reddy was reluctant there but Bumrah does get the single he wanted. Full and outside off, looking to slide one back in, Bumrah gets nicely forward and pushes it towards cover for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, That jumped off the deck! Banged in a bit shorter around off, Reddy tries to get inside the line but ends up fending it awkwardly off the hips down to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length, attacking the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays on the front foot and pushes it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nitish Kumar Reddy going for the hail mary now.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India is in at number 10.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! A bit streaky but good intent from Harshit Rana here. Slightly pitched up around off, Rana looks to drive but is late on it and gets a thick outside edge that goes through the slip cordon for a boundary.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Hazlewood brings out the sharp bumper and angles it in over the front shoulder of Rana who tries to take it on but is beaten by the extra bounce.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Good length, in the corridor of uncertainty and this one nips back in, Rana gets pegged back but manages to jam it down toward gully.

Pat Cummins to Harshit Rana, Loose from Cummins as this is bowled well short and wide, Harshit Rana goes after it and cuts the ball down towards deep backward point, collecting his first three runs in Test cricket.

Harshit Rana is in at number 9.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pant doesn't seem interested in driving at any deliveries at the moment. Full again, angled a bit further across the off stump line and Pant lets it through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Full and angling across the off stump, easy leave this time from Pant as he shoulders arms.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Well left again! Nagging length, just on the fuller side and on the fourth stump line, this one starts to nip back but holds its line as Pant makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitches it up in the channel around off, slanting it across the left-hander, Rishabh Pant leaves it alone.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hoff now bowls it into the channel of uncertainty, just outside off on a fullish length. Nitish Kumar Reddy has a feel for it and goes for a front foot defence. Plays inside the line and gets comprehensively beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Down leg on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it through.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, just outside off, left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Straight, on middle and full, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets right behind the ball and presents a solid front foot block.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a good length, skidding through, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy taps it off the back foot to point.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitched just outside leg on a good length, Rishabh Pant tilts forward to work it across but misses and wears on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! An over-the-head-bumper from Cummins. Pant leaves and the ball sails over to the keeper. Wide called.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy hops in the air and nudges it to the square leg region and gets a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy tucks it across to mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Just a touch fuller and on off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the front foot and guides it to deep backward point. A slight fumble there in the deep allows them to cross over.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hits the hard length does Cummins, around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and pushes it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant gets forward and nurdles it to short mid-wicket.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angles it on middle, keeps the length fuller, does Hazlewood, Nitish Kumar Reddy brings his bat straight down and drives it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A bumper from Hoff and Reddy is happy to duck under it.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Lovely shot! Hazlewood bowls almost a half-volley on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lands his front foot ahead, meets the ball on merit and drives it through the line and down the ground for a boundary. Growing in confidence, is Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, just outside off. Left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Length-delivery outside off, stabbed off the front foot to point by Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, over the top of off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and taps it with soft hands.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! Gee, what was that shot? This is trademark Pant. Cummins bowls a half-volley around off, Rishabh Pant instead of knocking it around off, he plays the paddle shot aerially. He falls over as well but the ball powers behind deep fine for a six. 

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Bangs it into the surface does Cummins, on the bodyline, Rishabh Pant can only duck underneath it and lets it pass alone. A well-directed bumper from the Aussie skipper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and presents a solid front foot defence.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, angling back into the batter, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and taps it with soft hands to the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on the top of off, Rishabh Pant punches it to the strip off the back foot.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Lands it just outside off on a good length does Cummins. Rishabh Pant has a feel for it and hangs his bat away from his body without any foot movement. Gets beaten all ends up on the outside edge.

Again, double change in the bowling as Pat Cummins brings himself back into the attack.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A well-directed short-pitch delivery from Hoff, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and leaves it alone to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, angling outside off, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and pulls it in between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a single. Pant is into his 30s now.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice running between the wickets by these two now! Full in length, just outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and pats it to the cover region and calls for a quick single, and gets one.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, In-between length, on fourth stump, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot to guide it through point. Gets a bit late on the shot and a healthy outside edge is found. It lands just short ahead of Nathan McSweeney at gully.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good running! Back of a length around off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the back foot in front of mid off and steals a quick single.

Josh Hazlewood comes back in to replace Mitchell Starc.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Well played! Lyon drops it around off, flat and full in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy is quick tor read the length and reverse sweeps it through the vacant deep backward point region for a boundary. Reddy moves into his 20s now. Looking confident so far.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short and going across, Reddy drops his wrists and lets it go to the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, IN THE AIR...! Pat Cummins looked never under it and shells one.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A well-directed short one from Starc, on middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it safely. A good carry for Carey behind the sticks.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck very hard, around the fourth stump line, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and dabs it to the point region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc attacks the off stump, on a good length, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and defends it to short cover.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fractionally fuller in length, just on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lunges out with a huge stride and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dropped short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes back and punches it off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! That's a nicely executed shot! Flat, quick and on off from Lyon, Nitish Kumar Reddy employs the switch hit and gets it through the vacant short third region for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides ahead and taps it to short mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, pushed through on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans ahead and presents a good front foot defence.

Drinks break! Another hour of play that has been largely dominated by the Aussie bowlers but India have shown much more fight after the Lunch interval. However, it has been Mitchell Marsh who has been the wrecker-in-chief for Australia picking up a couple of timely wickets but right now, the duo of Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy are just looking to muster up some crucial runs. Also, the hosts have let go of what could have been a crucial DRS option just before drinks as Reddy's

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, An appeal for caught behind but the umpire thinks otherwise! Mitchell Starc looks adamant and Cummins has a chat with him. They do not review it and the timer goes off as well.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Drop and run! Straighter and fuller on off, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and taps it to cover-point and fetches a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Full and around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the front foot and drives it off the inner half of the bat, straight to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, skidding through quickly, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant alertly arches back and lets the ball through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and stabs it to the surface.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Good use of the feet there by Nitish! Dropped fuller and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy steps down the track and slaps it through covers for a cracking boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quick, short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays back and punches it to mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Oh, what a glorious shot this from the debutant! Nicely tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets his front foot out of the way and lofts it with strong bottom hand. Gets it over the bowler and gets a boundary down the ground.

A change from both ends now as Nathan Lyon comes back into the attack as well.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up and pushed through, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and taps it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, at off, driven straight to short cover by Pant.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Very full and on the off stump line, Rishabh Pant taps his front foot ahead and tries to aerially play the flick shot, misses and wears on the pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Good length and sliding down leg, Pant lets it go behind to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Searing in on a full length, on middle and leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and flicks it to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Slanting it across off on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it pass.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Starc pitches it on the leg stump line, fuller in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy commits on the front foot and defends it off the inside edge.

Mitchell Starc is brought back into the attack.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh aims the pads on a length, Rishabh Pant misses to flick it through and wears it on the front pad.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Rishabh Pant gets back and across and dabs it to the gully region.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Honing it fuller and angling on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy tilts ahead and flicks it with his wrists to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hurls it on a fuller length, across off, Rishabh Pant strides ahead and drives it confidently through the covers. The ball rolls to the deep and is chased down by Mitchell Starc. The batters scamper for the third in the meantime.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on middle, Rishabh Pant hops on the back foot and taps it to backward point.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, ! Audacious from Pant! Marsh lands it fuller and outside off, Rishabh Pant charges down the track and flat-bats it over mid off for a cracking boundary on a couple of bounces.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Cummins bangs it into the surface now, on the top of the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy arches back and lets it be.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, This one skids through, on a good length, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and leaves.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the surface.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a length, attacking on the stumps, Reddy stands tall and steers it to the right of Head at short leg.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length, angling on the body, Pant tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full and straight, looking to slide one through the gate of the debutant but Nitish Kumar Reddy gets nicely forward and blocks it off.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length and around off, Reddy stays upright and pushes it down wide of covers looking for one but won't get it.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust as Mitchell Marsh picks up his second wicket and he is in a joyous mood out there.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, the debutant walks out to bat at number 8 now.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, NO BALL! Oh, deary me! Mitchell Marsh is bowling no balls for fun now it seems. Nagging length around off, Washington Sundar hangs back and dabs it down late and wide of the slip cordon.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Well left! A tad full and from over the wicket, pitching it a couple of inches outside off and this one just starts to seam in but not much as Sundar shoulders arms.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Trying to entice the batter to drive at the ball but that's just too full and too wide to induce a shot. Marsh has overstepped for a second time in this spell and a NO BALL is called.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Bowled into the pitch and angled into the batter, Sundar gets on his toes and nudges it down behind point looking for one but quickly decides that there's no run there.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Around the wicket comes Mitchell Marsh and dishes out a full and wide delivery, Sundar makes an easy leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, in and around the off stump line, Pant stays back and blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins slides in another bumper, this is bowled around off and angles in, Pant ducks under it again.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Beautiful shot from Sundar!

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Shortish length again and this is angled into the body, Rishabh Pant looks to pick it up and flick it away but is caught in two minds and just miscues it behind square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, A sharp bumper from Cummins, well-directed and right over middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it well.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Oh, that got a bit too close for comfort in the end! Nice and full outside off, Sundar strides across and leaves it on line but the ball angles back in quite late and just beats the off stump.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Changes the angle of attack by coming around the stumps and serves it right in the blockhole around off, Washington Sundar digs it out to covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Goes full and wide now, looking to shape the ball back in but it goes straight on and Sundar leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Hard length this time from Marsh, attacking the pads, Sundar tucks it away square towards the man in front of square leg.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Nicely played! Nagging length, sliding into the pads, Pant just nudges it down in front of mid-wicket and calls for the single, making it with ease as well.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Floats it up on a fullish length on off, just kissing the surface, Pant gets nicely onto the front foot and blocks it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Back of a length and around off, Washington Sundar hops back to keep it down on the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length and jumping off the deck, Pant rides the bounce well and dabs it wide of gully for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Fuller in length, slanting it back into the off pole, Rishabh Pant blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! First sign of real aggression from Rishabh Pant but Pat Cummins won't mind that at all. Cummins goes around the wicket and hits the deck hard around off, Pant just steps out and gives it an agricultural heave but gets a top edge that flies down to deep third for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Good running! Back of a length and over middle and leg, Sundar dabs it down in front of mid-wicket and scampers through for a run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Pitched-up delivery, attacking middle stump as well, Sundar gets nicely forward to make the block.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Leg bye.

Washington Sundar is in at number 7 for India.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Mitchell Marsh.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Just short! Nagging length on off, shaping away from the right-hander, Dhruv Jurel hangs back and looks to block but gets an outside edge that goes down towards gully.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and on a tighter line around off, Jurel presses onto the back foot and keeps it down on the off side.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Much better from Marsh! Floated up full and outside off, seaming away a bit, Jurel leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, No ball!

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, climbing up onto the batter, Jurel hops back to defend.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Similar line and length from Cummins here but this time Pant manages to get to the pitch of the ball and eases it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Ouch, that seems to have struck Rishabh Pant in the nether realm.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, That's good, positive intent from Dhruv Jurel. Full and wide, Jurel gets well forward and drives it through the big gap at covers for three more runs.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Good length, around the fifth stump line and Jurel makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Banged in on a hard length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel lets this one through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, ! Nicely done!

Pat Cummins (7-2-23-0) to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, A maiden to begin the new session then, Indian still 51/4! Marsh pushes this one a bit fuller and looks to slide it across off, Pant gets pegged back and is able to jam the ball out.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Just back of a length and on a tight line around off, Rishabh Pant hangs back and dabs the ball away in front of covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, bringing the line straighter on middle, Pant presses back and blocks it back onto the deck.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Digs it in shorter now over middle at a gentle pace, Pant stands well outside the crease but manages to ride the bounce and keep it down.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, much straighter on the stumps, Rishabh Pant fails to flick it away.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh strides in from over the wicket and dishes out a full and wide one to begin with. No swing there, just goes straight on and Pant leaves it alone.

Welcome back for the post-Lunch session, folks! The umpires are out to the middle in time and the Australian players too, scatter out to the field. Rishabh Pant, unbeaten on 10 (24) and Dhruv Jurel on 4 (10) walk out to resume their innings with the bat for India. Mitchell Marsh is introduced into the attack right after the break. Three regular slips and a gully in place for the 'Bison' to start with. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Right then, India find themselves up against it early in the Test. A lot will rest on the shoulders of Pant, considering that Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy are playing their first Test in Australia. On the other hand, Australia will want to maintain the same intensity and continue doing what they did in the first session. They just kept things simple and were consistent in hitting the right areas to reap the rewards. Do join us back at 5 am GMT for the start of the second session. See you then. C

Virat Kohli's stay at the crease was brief as he became Hazlewood's second victim of the day. Amidst this, KL Rahul showcased immense patience and decisiveness in his shot selection and defense. Just when it seemed Rahul and Pant were steadying the innings, Starc broke the partnership with a contentious caught-behind decision. Initially given not out by the on-field umpire, the Australians reviewed successfully, with the third umpire finding enough evidence to overturn the decision.

Well, a thoroughly dominant morning for Australia! Despite losing the toss, they seized control of the first session with a masterful display of pace bowling, leaving India reeling under relentless pressure. After opting to bat first, India were rocked early when Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck. Coming in at number three, Devdutt Padikkal never seemed comfortable at the crease, struggling to capitalize on the rare loose deliveries that the Australian pace trio offered.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, An attempted yorker from Starc, angling on off, Dhruv Jurel takes a half stride out and drives it straight to the cover fielder. And with that, IT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, on the middle, Dhruv Jurel is on the back foot and taps it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, ! Squeezed through the slips! 

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Short and climbing on the chest height of the right-hander. Dhruv Jurel tries to pull it across but gets no timing on it.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Spears it on a good length, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel taps it off the back foot to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Peach of a delivery! This one nips away off the seam, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel is all squared up and gets beaten on the outside edge. Starc with that smirky smile on his face.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Half an appeal for LBW but only from Smith at the first slip. This is full and angling on the leg stump line. Rishabh Pant gets a thick inside edge on the pads as he looks to defend it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Drifting away from the batter, outside off, Rishabh Pant leaves.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, tossed up on off, defended well by Pant on the front foot.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, More closer to the stumps, on off and middle, Rishabh Pant responds with a good front foot defence.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon lands it full and tosses it around off, Rishabh Pant leans on and defends it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, full and with an extra bit of bounce, Rishabh Pant strides across but leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Just outside off on a good length, Dhruv Jurel presses ahead with a stride across and pushes it to point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, around off, Jurel stands tall and defends it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Across off on a length, Dhruv Jurel leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Starc gets his second wicket and India are four down now. An appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. The Aussies have already started celebrating but no reaction from the umpire there. A review has been taken straight away. Starc hits the hard length, on off and gets it to deviate a bit away from the right-hander. KL Rahul takes a half stride forward and tries to meet the ball under the nose. He though plays inside the l

Dhruv Jurel walks out to bat at number 6 for India!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Length ball, going across the right-hander, on off, KL Rahul hangs his bat away from the body and is comprehensively beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away from the deck.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off, full in length, Rishabh Pant is firm in defence as he keeps it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Flat, full, drifting on leg, Rishabh Pant lunges ahead and taps it with soft hands to the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, straight on middle, Rishabh Pant leans on the ball and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, ! Cheeky, very cheeky and gets it through! Quick, flat but down leg, Rishabh Pant uses the pace of the ball and laps it down to deep fine for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon tosses it up, full and on middle, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Around the stums, flat and full, on off, Rishabh Pant drives it firmly back to Lyon.

First signs of spin as Nathan Lyon is introduced into the attack now. 

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul rises with the bounce and punches it off the back foot to the cover region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Timed well but still fails to find the boundary there. Length-delivery around off, Rishabh Pant drives it on the rise through the cover-point gap. The ball trickles towards the fence and slows down. It is chased by Nathan Lyon in the deep who chases it from the inner ring. Three taken.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc bashes the hard length, angling on middle, Rishabh Pant is cramped up for room and takes a blow on the back thigh pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Tries to spear in a yorker does Starc, around off, Rishabh Pant just about manages to jam it off the inside half of the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A huge, huge appeal for LBW in unison from the Aussies, but the umpire shakes his head in denial. After a brief chat with the bowler, Pat Cummins opts for a review and challenges the on-field decision. Mitchell Starc steams in from over the stumps and lands it fractionally fuller, angling on middle and leg. Rishabh Pant is caught searching for room but tries to work it across and misses on the pads. UltraEdge shows a clear gap between the ball and the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Angles it on the middle and leg, full in length, worked to mid-wicket by Pant.

Mitchell Starc (5-2-3-1) comes back into the attack now!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There it is! Nicely bowled! Angles it on off, on a good length does Cummins, KL Rahul is beaten on the outside edge and the ball whistles over the off-pole to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins keeps the line of attack outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul leaves again. Cummins trying to set him up for that in-nipper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Outside off on a nagging length, KL Rahul does not poke at it.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard lengh, on middle, KL Rahul punches it solidly off the back foot to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nice and full, goes straight on around off, KL Rahul takes a stride across but keeps his bat away from the line. 

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard length, just around off, KL Rahul is on the back foot and pats it to cover-point.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length on the off, and this one angles across Pant. He climbs on the bounce and drops it down to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Rahul hops on the back foot, and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Oh, just short of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip. Back of a length with a bit of more bounce on it, around off, KL Rahul gets squared up on the back foot and a healthy outside edge is found. KL didn't try to hit it hard which means the ball lands just ahead of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, That's through, but doesn't reach the fence! Nice and full on off, Rishabh Pant tries to hit it hard on the drive and his bottom hand comes off the grip. Goes through the shot and beats the dive of the point fielder. Rolls to the deep and they hare back for the third run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Angling across off on a back of a length, Rishabh Pant takes a step forward and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Tempter! This one shapes in on the off-stump and moves away after pitching on a good length. KL Rahul commits on the back foot to punch it away but gets beaten as he plays inside the line.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Nice shot! Cummins bowls it quite full and just outside off, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and slices it through backward point for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nibbling away a bit from off, short in length, KL Rahul ducks and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beautiful shape, full and around off, KL Rahul strides ahead to meet the ball right under his nose but plays inside the line as the ball nips away to beat the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, in the channel around off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and gets beaten on the back foot.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angles it on off, on a back of a length, KL Rahul drops his bat as the ball deviates away from him.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant climbs on the bounce and pats it to the pitch. A very successful over for Australia and Josh Hazlewood. A successful morning, indeed for the hosts so far.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good length around the off stump. Pant gets forward and blocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Rishabh Pant walks out to bat at number 5 for India!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, ! c Usman Khawaja b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hard length, on off, Virat Kohli walks a step ahead and defends it solidly in front of cover.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Classic textbook cover drive this time from Rahul! Very full from Pat Cummins, on off, KL Rahul takes a good stride and drives it through the cover-point gap for a cracking boundary. Moves into his 20s.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beauty! Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul is a bit late to defend it on the back foot and it zips below the bat to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Another one, gets chased right before the fence. Nice and full, on the stumps, Virat Kohli responds with a solid front foot drive straight down the ground for three runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Lovely drive but still it dies before the fence. Long outfield at Perth, three taken! Full and outside off, KL Rahul strides across and drives it crisply through the covers. The ball loses its steam on the way to the fence and Travis Head from mid off chases it down to the deep. Three taken.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, at off, KL Rahul guides it with an open bat face to the point region.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Smidge fuller in length, around off, Virat Kohli tries to drive it on the front foot but it gets squeezed off the inside edge and rolls to the square leg region for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Solid in defence, is Rahul! Nice and full, straight on the off-pole, KL Rahul takes a good stride out and defends it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood now bangs this one into the surface, short and angling on the leg stump, KL Rahul ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, A bit of extra bounce on this one, just around off, KL Rahul gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend on the front foot.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Aims the sticks does Josh Hazlewood, hard length, at off, KL Rahul gets behind the line of the ball and defends it out.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Kohli is off the mark now with a single. Hard length, on the pads, Virat Kohli hops on the back foot and tucks it behind square to the leg side for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Attacks the stumps on a hard length, Virat Kohli strides ahead to defend but the extra bounce means an inside edge is found which hits Kohli on the front thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul waits for it to arrive and dabs it with soft hands to the slips.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, An appeal for LBW, but 'No' says the umpire. This one tad bit jags back into the batter from outside off, full in length, KL Rahul commits on the front foot but gets a healthy inside edge onto the front pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Drinks! Phew, it was quite an engaging first hour of play at Perth. Well and truly, Australian seamers have thoroughly interrogated the Indian batters with tempting lines and lengths and have found success twice. The ball has bounced and seamed off the deck and the batters have found it extremely challenging to deal with those. The Aussie pace trio - Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins, all have been instrumental so far. KL Rahul has got a start here and is joined by Virat Kohli. The two will try to

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Four!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Oh, that's a real peach from Cummins!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Matthew Hayden just mentioned on-air that Devdutt Padikkal was not moving his feet much which is the reason he was getting repeatedly pinged on the pads. This one deviated a tad bit and had his name on it. 

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Change of ends for Hoff.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller in length by Cummins, around off, KL Rahul presses forward and keeps his bat close to the front pad as he lets the ball go through.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hurls it on a back of a length, on off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and defends it out on the off side with a straight bat.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins hits the bat hard as he bends his back and digs it in short. Gets the ball to climb towards the batter. KL Rahul hops and fends it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Gets the yorker in does Starc and there is that late away shape as well, on off, Devdutt Padikkal gets his bat down and jams it out towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, On a shortish length, on off, Devdutt Padikkal rises with the bounce and gets on top of it to dab it down towards gully.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, WIDE! Starc errs in line as this is way outside off and it keeps going away off the deck for a wide. Good low take by Alex Carey diving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Starc continues to test Padikkal!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller this time from Cummins, on off, KL Rahul does not go searching for the ball and tries to meet the ball right under his eyes as he looks to defend. Gets an outside edge that goes all along the ground and beats the diving Nathan McSweeney at gully to his right for a couple of runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, On a back of a length, jagging back in, on middle and leg, Rahul looks to work it away with the angle but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There's that tempter from Cummins! Full in length and around the sixth stump line, Rahul is drawn forward due to the fullness of the delivery. Hangs his bat out there and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Bowled from slightly wide of the crease, slanting in, on a good length, KL Rahul opts to hang on the back foot and stabs it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Charges in from over the wicket does Cummins and hits the deck hard, outside off, KL Rahul hops and makes the leave by keeping his bat well away from the line of the ball.

The first change in bowling of the morning for Australia.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Goes past the bat!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Shaping away from the left-hander, at 140 kph, on a length, Devdutt Padikkal watchfully shoulders arms.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Attacking the front pad, full in length, Devdutt Padikkal gets on the front foot and knocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Keeps it around the off-stump line, but the length is pulled back, KL Rahul yet again gets his bat inside the line of the ball and makes the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Pitched up by Hazlewood, on off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and pats it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood bends his back and digs it in short, around off, KL Rahul ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Rahul presses forward and blocks it out solidly.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Lands it on a good length, outside off, KL Rahul is watchful as he lets the ball go past him.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, 'Two' is the call and they get it!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full again by Starc, on off, played slightly away from the body by Rahul but on the front foot. Eases it wide of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, From over the wicket to the right-hander, on off, on a short of a good length, KL Rahul waits on the back foot and plays it right under his eyes as he dabs it down to gully.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Rahul gets off the mark! Full and outside off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and just eases himself into the drive. Gets it through covers and picks up three runs to open his account.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Slightly fuller from Josh and it is closer to the off stump, KL Rahul plants his front foot across to cover the off stump and holds his bat high up to make the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

What a rhythmic beginning for Starc. He has been instrumental in domestic cricket this year and has well and truly asked the right questions to the batters so far.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Over the off stump, on a good length, KL Rahul blocks it out solidly right under his eyes.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, A loud shout for LBW but that seemed to be going down leg! Starc is mixing his lengths nicely here. 

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Oh, that's a beauty!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Devdutt Padikkal, the debutant is in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! c Nathan McSweeney b Mitchell Starc.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat as he pushes it to mid on.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Starts right on the money does Hazlewood!

Josh Hazlewood to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the channel on off, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully lets it go.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NO BALL! Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his front foot across and tucks it to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, that has beaten everyone!

Goosebumps, right? Well, that's the magnitude of excitement for this series across the globe. Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time for action to begin in this 'West Test' at Perth. Scatteringly cloudy skies welcome the two Indian openers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walk out to the middle. Mitchell Starc has the new red Kookaburra cherry in his hand and is all in readiness to kick off the proceedings. Let's play...

Right then, just a few moments away from the commencement of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australian legend Allan Border and the Indian stalwart Sunil Gavaskar walk out with the glittering trophy in their hands. They carefully place it on the podium. Now, the two sets of players walk out with their teams for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first, followed by the national anthem of Australia.

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that they were a bit sceptical as to what to do. He adds that they are pretty happy either way. Shares that they have had a couple of months of build up and they can't wait to get started. Feels that they are well placed as a team before the start of this series. Mentions that any format they play against India is always fiercely fought. Tells that the wickets here in Perth are nice and bouncy and that is what you want as a pacer. 

The stand-in captain of India, Jasprit Bumrah says it looks like a good wicket and says they are very confident. Adds they had great practice session coming into this series. He also says that they played a Test here in 2018 and they very well know what to expect from this pitch. He mentions that it gets quicker as the game progresses. Informs Nitish Kumar Reddy makes his Test debut as the fast-bowling all rounder. Tells they have four seamers along with Washington Sundar as the only spinner.

India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy (On debut), Harshit Rana (On debut), Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney (On debut), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favor of India. Jasprit Bumrah opts to BAT first.

Well then, with the Indian innings drawing to a close, TEA has been taken. Australia will come out to bat after the break and they have a huge opportunity to replicate the same dominance with the bat. They know that the Indian pace attack is a bit inexperienced comparatively and with Jadeja and Ashwin absent as well, it will be a steep hill for the tourists to climb from here. It will require a miraculous bowling display from India against this experienced Aussie batting unit. Stay tuned, as we

Losing on the momentum built by Pant and Reddy, India's vulnerability was exposed yet again with another monumental collapse with India slipping down from 128/7 to 150 all out. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was the most successful bowler as he never let the Indian batters get off the blocks and snagged a spectacular 4-fer with Starc, Cummins and Marsh all chipping in with a couple of wickets each. All ten wickets were shared by the Aussie pace quartet that troubled the Indians right, left and c

With Lyon struggling to find his rhythm and Pant taking the attack against him, Cummins smartly moved back to an all-pace attack. Reddy, in particular, impressed with his defensive technique and struck a few boundaries too. Just as Pant was threatening to convert his start into something substantial, Cummins struck, snuffing out the dangerous left-hander, and also redeeming himself from a dropped catch earlier.  

The Australian camp opened with Mitchell Marsh joining the bowling attack, as Cummins maintained his aggressive all-pace strategy to build on the morning dominance. The tactic paid off when 'The Bison' struck twice in quick intervals, which left India reeling with half their side back in the sheds on a very sorry-looking score. The tide, however, began to slightly turn as conditions eased, with Pant finally finding his groove. He and Reddy crafted a gutsy partnership, mixing solid defense with b

In an attempt to weather the storm, Pant and Jurel resumed their innings for India. Despite the second session usually favoring batters, they approached the ruthless Australian pacers with caution. Jurel showed early promise with some confident boundaries, but his innings was cut short by a catch in the slips. Pant struggled to find his rhythm, reflecting the overall uncertainty plaguing the Indian batting lineup.

India's innings never found its feet, with familiar top-order frailties coming back to haunt them. While KL Rahul fought a lone battle trying to hold the top order, wickets tumbled at the other end. Even the usually reliable Kohli couldn't weather the storm, and his early departure heaped even more pressure on an already strained and inexperienced lower middle order. India were badly reduced to a paltry 59/5 with the hosts bossing up the first session.

A pure action-packed phase of play as compared to the morning session. It had everything - Aussie pace dominance at full tilt, a resilient Pant-Jurel stand and in between and then the pacers squeezing back in to close in the session bundling India out. This post-Lunch session has moved this inaugural Test at a rapid pace courtesy of the Aussie pace battery being threateningly dangerous and doing the basic things correctly.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! CAUGHT! Well, that's one way to make up for the earlier dropped catch. Pat Cummins hurls in yet another short-pitched delivery and angles it in from around middle. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs back and looks to take it on but the ball gets big on him and the pull is miscued over the mid-wicket region. Usman Khawaja runs back and puts in a big slide to grab a fine catch and Reddy's fine debut knock comes to an end on 41. Cummins finishes with a couple

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Four!

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Too casual from Usman Khawaja and he simply lost the ball in the sun there, school-boy error.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length angled back into the batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes room and punches it towards the big gap at deep cover for a couple of runs.

Mohammed Siraj is the last batter in for India. And with just one wicket to spare, this afternoon session has been extended for extra 30 minutes or so.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Fuller in length and attacking the off stump line, Jasprit Bumrah blocks it off.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Right off the top edge but carries all the way!

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bumrah seems to have gained the trust of Reddy as he does rotate the strike early in the over.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Hard length around off, Bumrah stands tall and pushes it down in front of covers for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Outrageous from Nitish Kumar Reddy! Banged in short over off and angling in, Reddy bends his back and just ramps it over deep third for a biggie. For a minute, the fielder in the deep looked to be in action but that one has sailed over his head.

Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, Reddy was reluctant there but Bumrah does get the single he wanted. Full and outside off, looking to slide one back in, Bumrah gets nicely forward and pushes it towards cover for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, That jumped off the deck! Banged in a bit shorter around off, Reddy tries to get inside the line but ends up fending it awkwardly off the hips down to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length, attacking the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays on the front foot and pushes it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nitish Kumar Reddy going for the hail mary now.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India is in at number 10.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! A bit streaky but good intent from Harshit Rana here. Slightly pitched up around off, Rana looks to drive but is late on it and gets a thick outside edge that goes through the slip cordon for a boundary.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Hazlewood brings out the sharp bumper and angles it in over the front shoulder of Rana who tries to take it on but is beaten by the extra bounce.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Good length, in the corridor of uncertainty and this one nips back in, Rana gets pegged back but manages to jam it down toward gully.

Pat Cummins to Harshit Rana, Loose from Cummins as this is bowled well short and wide, Harshit Rana goes after it and cuts the ball down towards deep backward point, collecting his first three runs in Test cricket.

Harshit Rana is in at number 9.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pant doesn't seem interested in driving at any deliveries at the moment. Full again, angled a bit further across the off stump line and Pant lets it through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Full and angling across the off stump, easy leave this time from Pant as he shoulders arms.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Well left again! Nagging length, just on the fuller side and on the fourth stump line, this one starts to nip back but holds its line as Pant makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitches it up in the channel around off, slanting it across the left-hander, Rishabh Pant leaves it alone.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hoff now bowls it into the channel of uncertainty, just outside off on a fullish length. Nitish Kumar Reddy has a feel for it and goes for a front foot defence. Plays inside the line and gets comprehensively beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Down leg on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it through.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, just outside off, left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Straight, on middle and full, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets right behind the ball and presents a solid front foot block.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a good length, skidding through, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy taps it off the back foot to point.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitched just outside leg on a good length, Rishabh Pant tilts forward to work it across but misses and wears on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! An over-the-head-bumper from Cummins. Pant leaves and the ball sails over to the keeper. Wide called.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy hops in the air and nudges it to the square leg region and gets a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy tucks it across to mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Just a touch fuller and on off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the front foot and guides it to deep backward point. A slight fumble there in the deep allows them to cross over.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hits the hard length does Cummins, around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and pushes it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant gets forward and nurdles it to short mid-wicket.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angles it on middle, keeps the length fuller, does Hazlewood, Nitish Kumar Reddy brings his bat straight down and drives it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A bumper from Hoff and Reddy is happy to duck under it.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Lovely shot! Hazlewood bowls almost a half-volley on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lands his front foot ahead, meets the ball on merit and drives it through the line and down the ground for a boundary. Growing in confidence, is Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, just outside off. Left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Length-delivery outside off, stabbed off the front foot to point by Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, over the top of off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and taps it with soft hands.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! Gee, what was that shot? This is trademark Pant. Cummins bowls a half-volley around off, Rishabh Pant instead of knocking it around off, he plays the paddle shot aerially. He falls over as well but the ball powers behind deep fine for a six. 

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Bangs it into the surface does Cummins, on the bodyline, Rishabh Pant can only duck underneath it and lets it pass alone. A well-directed bumper from the Aussie skipper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and presents a solid front foot defence.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, angling back into the batter, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and taps it with soft hands to the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on the top of off, Rishabh Pant punches it to the strip off the back foot.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Lands it just outside off on a good length does Cummins. Rishabh Pant has a feel for it and hangs his bat away from his body without any foot movement. Gets beaten all ends up on the outside edge.

Again, double change in the bowling as Pat Cummins brings himself back into the attack.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A well-directed short-pitch delivery from Hoff, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and leaves it alone to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, angling outside off, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and pulls it in between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a single. Pant is into his 30s now.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice running between the wickets by these two now! Full in length, just outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and pats it to the cover region and calls for a quick single, and gets one.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, In-between length, on fourth stump, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot to guide it through point. Gets a bit late on the shot and a healthy outside edge is found. It lands just short ahead of Nathan McSweeney at gully.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good running! Back of a length around off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the back foot in front of mid off and steals a quick single.

Josh Hazlewood comes back in to replace Mitchell Starc.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Well played! Lyon drops it around off, flat and full in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy is quick tor read the length and reverse sweeps it through the vacant deep backward point region for a boundary. Reddy moves into his 20s now. Looking confident so far.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short and going across, Reddy drops his wrists and lets it go to the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, IN THE AIR...! Pat Cummins looked never under it and shells one.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A well-directed short one from Starc, on middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it safely. A good carry for Carey behind the sticks.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck very hard, around the fourth stump line, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and dabs it to the point region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc attacks the off stump, on a good length, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and defends it to short cover.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fractionally fuller in length, just on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lunges out with a huge stride and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dropped short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes back and punches it off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! That's a nicely executed shot! Flat, quick and on off from Lyon, Nitish Kumar Reddy employs the switch hit and gets it through the vacant short third region for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides ahead and taps it to short mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, pushed through on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans ahead and presents a good front foot defence.

Drinks break! Another hour of play that has been largely dominated by the Aussie bowlers but India have shown much more fight after the Lunch interval. However, it has been Mitchell Marsh who has been the wrecker-in-chief for Australia picking up a couple of timely wickets but right now, the duo of Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy are just looking to muster up some crucial runs. Also, the hosts have let go of what could have been a crucial DRS option just before drinks as Reddy's

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, An appeal for caught behind but the umpire thinks otherwise! Mitchell Starc looks adamant and Cummins has a chat with him. They do not review it and the timer goes off as well.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Drop and run! Straighter and fuller on off, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and taps it to cover-point and fetches a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Full and around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the front foot and drives it off the inner half of the bat, straight to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, skidding through quickly, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant alertly arches back and lets the ball through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and stabs it to the surface.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Good use of the feet there by Nitish! Dropped fuller and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy steps down the track and slaps it through covers for a cracking boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quick, short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays back and punches it to mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Oh, what a glorious shot this from the debutant! Nicely tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets his front foot out of the way and lofts it with strong bottom hand. Gets it over the bowler and gets a boundary down the ground.

A change from both ends now as Nathan Lyon comes back into the attack as well.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up and pushed through, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and taps it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, at off, driven straight to short cover by Pant.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Very full and on the off stump line, Rishabh Pant taps his front foot ahead and tries to aerially play the flick shot, misses and wears on the pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Good length and sliding down leg, Pant lets it go behind to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Searing in on a full length, on middle and leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and flicks it to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Slanting it across off on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it pass.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Starc pitches it on the leg stump line, fuller in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy commits on the front foot and defends it off the inside edge.

Mitchell Starc is brought back into the attack.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh aims the pads on a length, Rishabh Pant misses to flick it through and wears it on the front pad.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Rishabh Pant gets back and across and dabs it to the gully region.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Honing it fuller and angling on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy tilts ahead and flicks it with his wrists to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hurls it on a fuller length, across off, Rishabh Pant strides ahead and drives it confidently through the covers. The ball rolls to the deep and is chased down by Mitchell Starc. The batters scamper for the third in the meantime.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on middle, Rishabh Pant hops on the back foot and taps it to backward point.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, ! Audacious from Pant! Marsh lands it fuller and outside off, Rishabh Pant charges down the track and flat-bats it over mid off for a cracking boundary on a couple of bounces.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Cummins bangs it into the surface now, on the top of the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy arches back and lets it be.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, This one skids through, on a good length, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and leaves.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the surface.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a length, attacking on the stumps, Reddy stands tall and steers it to the right of Head at short leg.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length, angling on the body, Pant tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full and straight, looking to slide one through the gate of the debutant but Nitish Kumar Reddy gets nicely forward and blocks it off.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length and around off, Reddy stays upright and pushes it down wide of covers looking for one but won't get it.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust as Mitchell Marsh picks up his second wicket and he is in a joyous mood out there.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, the debutant walks out to bat at number 8 now.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, NO BALL! Oh, deary me! Mitchell Marsh is bowling no balls for fun now it seems. Nagging length around off, Washington Sundar hangs back and dabs it down late and wide of the slip cordon.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Well left! A tad full and from over the wicket, pitching it a couple of inches outside off and this one just starts to seam in but not much as Sundar shoulders arms.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Trying to entice the batter to drive at the ball but that's just too full and too wide to induce a shot. Marsh has overstepped for a second time in this spell and a NO BALL is called.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Bowled into the pitch and angled into the batter, Sundar gets on his toes and nudges it down behind point looking for one but quickly decides that there's no run there.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Around the wicket comes Mitchell Marsh and dishes out a full and wide delivery, Sundar makes an easy leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, in and around the off stump line, Pant stays back and blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins slides in another bumper, this is bowled around off and angles in, Pant ducks under it again.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Beautiful shot from Sundar!

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Shortish length again and this is angled into the body, Rishabh Pant looks to pick it up and flick it away but is caught in two minds and just miscues it behind square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, A sharp bumper from Cummins, well-directed and right over middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it well.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Oh, that got a bit too close for comfort in the end! Nice and full outside off, Sundar strides across and leaves it on line but the ball angles back in quite late and just beats the off stump.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Changes the angle of attack by coming around the stumps and serves it right in the blockhole around off, Washington Sundar digs it out to covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Goes full and wide now, looking to shape the ball back in but it goes straight on and Sundar leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Hard length this time from Marsh, attacking the pads, Sundar tucks it away square towards the man in front of square leg.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Nicely played! Nagging length, sliding into the pads, Pant just nudges it down in front of mid-wicket and calls for the single, making it with ease as well.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Floats it up on a fullish length on off, just kissing the surface, Pant gets nicely onto the front foot and blocks it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Back of a length and around off, Washington Sundar hops back to keep it down on the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length and jumping off the deck, Pant rides the bounce well and dabs it wide of gully for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Fuller in length, slanting it back into the off pole, Rishabh Pant blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! First sign of real aggression from Rishabh Pant but Pat Cummins won't mind that at all. Cummins goes around the wicket and hits the deck hard around off, Pant just steps out and gives it an agricultural heave but gets a top edge that flies down to deep third for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Good running! Back of a length and over middle and leg, Sundar dabs it down in front of mid-wicket and scampers through for a run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Pitched-up delivery, attacking middle stump as well, Sundar gets nicely forward to make the block.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Leg bye.

Washington Sundar is in at number 7 for India.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Mitchell Marsh.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Just short! Nagging length on off, shaping away from the right-hander, Dhruv Jurel hangs back and looks to block but gets an outside edge that goes down towards gully.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and on a tighter line around off, Jurel presses onto the back foot and keeps it down on the off side.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Much better from Marsh! Floated up full and outside off, seaming away a bit, Jurel leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, No ball!

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, climbing up onto the batter, Jurel hops back to defend.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Similar line and length from Cummins here but this time Pant manages to get to the pitch of the ball and eases it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Ouch, that seems to have struck Rishabh Pant in the nether realm.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, That's good, positive intent from Dhruv Jurel. Full and wide, Jurel gets well forward and drives it through the big gap at covers for three more runs.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Good length, around the fifth stump line and Jurel makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Banged in on a hard length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel lets this one through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, ! Nicely done!

Pat Cummins (7-2-23-0) to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, A maiden to begin the new session then, Indian still 51/4! Marsh pushes this one a bit fuller and looks to slide it across off, Pant gets pegged back and is able to jam the ball out.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Just back of a length and on a tight line around off, Rishabh Pant hangs back and dabs the ball away in front of covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, bringing the line straighter on middle, Pant presses back and blocks it back onto the deck.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Digs it in shorter now over middle at a gentle pace, Pant stands well outside the crease but manages to ride the bounce and keep it down.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, much straighter on the stumps, Rishabh Pant fails to flick it away.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh strides in from over the wicket and dishes out a full and wide one to begin with. No swing there, just goes straight on and Pant leaves it alone.

Welcome back for the post-Lunch session, folks! The umpires are out to the middle in time and the Australian players too, scatter out to the field. Rishabh Pant, unbeaten on 10 (24) and Dhruv Jurel on 4 (10) walk out to resume their innings with the bat for India. Mitchell Marsh is introduced into the attack right after the break. Three regular slips and a gully in place for the 'Bison' to start with. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Right then, India find themselves up against it early in the Test. A lot will rest on the shoulders of Pant, considering that Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy are playing their first Test in Australia. On the other hand, Australia will want to maintain the same intensity and continue doing what they did in the first session. They just kept things simple and were consistent in hitting the right areas to reap the rewards. Do join us back at 5 am GMT for the start of the second session. See you then. C

Virat Kohli's stay at the crease was brief as he became Hazlewood's second victim of the day. Amidst this, KL Rahul showcased immense patience and decisiveness in his shot selection and defense. Just when it seemed Rahul and Pant were steadying the innings, Starc broke the partnership with a contentious caught-behind decision. Initially given not out by the on-field umpire, the Australians reviewed successfully, with the third umpire finding enough evidence to overturn the decision.

Well, a thoroughly dominant morning for Australia! Despite losing the toss, they seized control of the first session with a masterful display of pace bowling, leaving India reeling under relentless pressure. After opting to bat first, India were rocked early when Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck. Coming in at number three, Devdutt Padikkal never seemed comfortable at the crease, struggling to capitalize on the rare loose deliveries that the Australian pace trio offered.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, An attempted yorker from Starc, angling on off, Dhruv Jurel takes a half stride out and drives it straight to the cover fielder. And with that, IT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, on the middle, Dhruv Jurel is on the back foot and taps it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, ! Squeezed through the slips! 

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Short and climbing on the chest height of the right-hander. Dhruv Jurel tries to pull it across but gets no timing on it.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Spears it on a good length, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel taps it off the back foot to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Peach of a delivery! This one nips away off the seam, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel is all squared up and gets beaten on the outside edge. Starc with that smirky smile on his face.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Half an appeal for LBW but only from Smith at the first slip. This is full and angling on the leg stump line. Rishabh Pant gets a thick inside edge on the pads as he looks to defend it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Drifting away from the batter, outside off, Rishabh Pant leaves.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, tossed up on off, defended well by Pant on the front foot.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, More closer to the stumps, on off and middle, Rishabh Pant responds with a good front foot defence.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon lands it full and tosses it around off, Rishabh Pant leans on and defends it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, full and with an extra bit of bounce, Rishabh Pant strides across but leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Just outside off on a good length, Dhruv Jurel presses ahead with a stride across and pushes it to point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, around off, Jurel stands tall and defends it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Across off on a length, Dhruv Jurel leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Starc gets his second wicket and India are four down now. An appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. The Aussies have already started celebrating but no reaction from the umpire there. A review has been taken straight away. Starc hits the hard length, on off and gets it to deviate a bit away from the right-hander. KL Rahul takes a half stride forward and tries to meet the ball under the nose. He though plays inside the l

Dhruv Jurel walks out to bat at number 6 for India!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Length ball, going across the right-hander, on off, KL Rahul hangs his bat away from the body and is comprehensively beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away from the deck.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off, full in length, Rishabh Pant is firm in defence as he keeps it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Flat, full, drifting on leg, Rishabh Pant lunges ahead and taps it with soft hands to the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, straight on middle, Rishabh Pant leans on the ball and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, ! Cheeky, very cheeky and gets it through! Quick, flat but down leg, Rishabh Pant uses the pace of the ball and laps it down to deep fine for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon tosses it up, full and on middle, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Around the stums, flat and full, on off, Rishabh Pant drives it firmly back to Lyon.

First signs of spin as Nathan Lyon is introduced into the attack now. 

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul rises with the bounce and punches it off the back foot to the cover region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Timed well but still fails to find the boundary there. Length-delivery around off, Rishabh Pant drives it on the rise through the cover-point gap. The ball trickles towards the fence and slows down. It is chased by Nathan Lyon in the deep who chases it from the inner ring. Three taken.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc bashes the hard length, angling on middle, Rishabh Pant is cramped up for room and takes a blow on the back thigh pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Tries to spear in a yorker does Starc, around off, Rishabh Pant just about manages to jam it off the inside half of the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A huge, huge appeal for LBW in unison from the Aussies, but the umpire shakes his head in denial. After a brief chat with the bowler, Pat Cummins opts for a review and challenges the on-field decision. Mitchell Starc steams in from over the stumps and lands it fractionally fuller, angling on middle and leg. Rishabh Pant is caught searching for room but tries to work it across and misses on the pads. UltraEdge shows a clear gap between the ball and the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Angles it on the middle and leg, full in length, worked to mid-wicket by Pant.

Mitchell Starc (5-2-3-1) comes back into the attack now!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There it is! Nicely bowled! Angles it on off, on a good length does Cummins, KL Rahul is beaten on the outside edge and the ball whistles over the off-pole to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins keeps the line of attack outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul leaves again. Cummins trying to set him up for that in-nipper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Outside off on a nagging length, KL Rahul does not poke at it.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard lengh, on middle, KL Rahul punches it solidly off the back foot to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nice and full, goes straight on around off, KL Rahul takes a stride across but keeps his bat away from the line. 

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard length, just around off, KL Rahul is on the back foot and pats it to cover-point.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length on the off, and this one angles across Pant. He climbs on the bounce and drops it down to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Rahul hops on the back foot, and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Oh, just short of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip. Back of a length with a bit of more bounce on it, around off, KL Rahul gets squared up on the back foot and a healthy outside edge is found. KL didn't try to hit it hard which means the ball lands just ahead of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, That's through, but doesn't reach the fence! Nice and full on off, Rishabh Pant tries to hit it hard on the drive and his bottom hand comes off the grip. Goes through the shot and beats the dive of the point fielder. Rolls to the deep and they hare back for the third run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Angling across off on a back of a length, Rishabh Pant takes a step forward and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Tempter! This one shapes in on the off-stump and moves away after pitching on a good length. KL Rahul commits on the back foot to punch it away but gets beaten as he plays inside the line.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Nice shot! Cummins bowls it quite full and just outside off, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and slices it through backward point for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nibbling away a bit from off, short in length, KL Rahul ducks and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beautiful shape, full and around off, KL Rahul strides ahead to meet the ball right under his nose but plays inside the line as the ball nips away to beat the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, in the channel around off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and gets beaten on the back foot.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angles it on off, on a back of a length, KL Rahul drops his bat as the ball deviates away from him.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant climbs on the bounce and pats it to the pitch. A very successful over for Australia and Josh Hazlewood. A successful morning, indeed for the hosts so far.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good length around the off stump. Pant gets forward and blocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Rishabh Pant walks out to bat at number 5 for India!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, ! c Usman Khawaja b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hard length, on off, Virat Kohli walks a step ahead and defends it solidly in front of cover.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Classic textbook cover drive this time from Rahul! Very full from Pat Cummins, on off, KL Rahul takes a good stride and drives it through the cover-point gap for a cracking boundary. Moves into his 20s.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beauty! Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul is a bit late to defend it on the back foot and it zips below the bat to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Another one, gets chased right before the fence. Nice and full, on the stumps, Virat Kohli responds with a solid front foot drive straight down the ground for three runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Lovely drive but still it dies before the fence. Long outfield at Perth, three taken! Full and outside off, KL Rahul strides across and drives it crisply through the covers. The ball loses its steam on the way to the fence and Travis Head from mid off chases it down to the deep. Three taken.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, at off, KL Rahul guides it with an open bat face to the point region.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Smidge fuller in length, around off, Virat Kohli tries to drive it on the front foot but it gets squeezed off the inside edge and rolls to the square leg region for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Solid in defence, is Rahul! Nice and full, straight on the off-pole, KL Rahul takes a good stride out and defends it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood now bangs this one into the surface, short and angling on the leg stump, KL Rahul ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, A bit of extra bounce on this one, just around off, KL Rahul gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend on the front foot.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Aims the sticks does Josh Hazlewood, hard length, at off, KL Rahul gets behind the line of the ball and defends it out.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Kohli is off the mark now with a single. Hard length, on the pads, Virat Kohli hops on the back foot and tucks it behind square to the leg side for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Attacks the stumps on a hard length, Virat Kohli strides ahead to defend but the extra bounce means an inside edge is found which hits Kohli on the front thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul waits for it to arrive and dabs it with soft hands to the slips.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, An appeal for LBW, but 'No' says the umpire. This one tad bit jags back into the batter from outside off, full in length, KL Rahul commits on the front foot but gets a healthy inside edge onto the front pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Drinks! Phew, it was quite an engaging first hour of play at Perth. Well and truly, Australian seamers have thoroughly interrogated the Indian batters with tempting lines and lengths and have found success twice. The ball has bounced and seamed off the deck and the batters have found it extremely challenging to deal with those. The Aussie pace trio - Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins, all have been instrumental so far. KL Rahul has got a start here and is joined by Virat Kohli. The two will try to

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Four!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Oh, that's a real peach from Cummins!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Matthew Hayden just mentioned on-air that Devdutt Padikkal was not moving his feet much which is the reason he was getting repeatedly pinged on the pads. This one deviated a tad bit and had his name on it. 

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Change of ends for Hoff.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller in length by Cummins, around off, KL Rahul presses forward and keeps his bat close to the front pad as he lets the ball go through.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hurls it on a back of a length, on off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and defends it out on the off side with a straight bat.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins hits the bat hard as he bends his back and digs it in short. Gets the ball to climb towards the batter. KL Rahul hops and fends it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Gets the yorker in does Starc and there is that late away shape as well, on off, Devdutt Padikkal gets his bat down and jams it out towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, On a shortish length, on off, Devdutt Padikkal rises with the bounce and gets on top of it to dab it down towards gully.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, WIDE! Starc errs in line as this is way outside off and it keeps going away off the deck for a wide. Good low take by Alex Carey diving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Starc continues to test Padikkal!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller this time from Cummins, on off, KL Rahul does not go searching for the ball and tries to meet the ball right under his eyes as he looks to defend. Gets an outside edge that goes all along the ground and beats the diving Nathan McSweeney at gully to his right for a couple of runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, On a back of a length, jagging back in, on middle and leg, Rahul looks to work it away with the angle but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There's that tempter from Cummins! Full in length and around the sixth stump line, Rahul is drawn forward due to the fullness of the delivery. Hangs his bat out there and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Bowled from slightly wide of the crease, slanting in, on a good length, KL Rahul opts to hang on the back foot and stabs it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Charges in from over the wicket does Cummins and hits the deck hard, outside off, KL Rahul hops and makes the leave by keeping his bat well away from the line of the ball.

The first change in bowling of the morning for Australia.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Goes past the bat!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Shaping away from the left-hander, at 140 kph, on a length, Devdutt Padikkal watchfully shoulders arms.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Attacking the front pad, full in length, Devdutt Padikkal gets on the front foot and knocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Keeps it around the off-stump line, but the length is pulled back, KL Rahul yet again gets his bat inside the line of the ball and makes the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Pitched up by Hazlewood, on off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and pats it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood bends his back and digs it in short, around off, KL Rahul ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Rahul presses forward and blocks it out solidly.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Lands it on a good length, outside off, KL Rahul is watchful as he lets the ball go past him.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, 'Two' is the call and they get it!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full again by Starc, on off, played slightly away from the body by Rahul but on the front foot. Eases it wide of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, From over the wicket to the right-hander, on off, on a short of a good length, KL Rahul waits on the back foot and plays it right under his eyes as he dabs it down to gully.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Rahul gets off the mark! Full and outside off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and just eases himself into the drive. Gets it through covers and picks up three runs to open his account.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Slightly fuller from Josh and it is closer to the off stump, KL Rahul plants his front foot across to cover the off stump and holds his bat high up to make the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

What a rhythmic beginning for Starc. He has been instrumental in domestic cricket this year and has well and truly asked the right questions to the batters so far.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Over the off stump, on a good length, KL Rahul blocks it out solidly right under his eyes.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, A loud shout for LBW but that seemed to be going down leg! Starc is mixing his lengths nicely here. 

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Oh, that's a beauty!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Devdutt Padikkal, the debutant is in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! c Nathan McSweeney b Mitchell Starc.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat as he pushes it to mid on.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Starts right on the money does Hazlewood!

Josh Hazlewood to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the channel on off, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully lets it go.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NO BALL! Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his front foot across and tucks it to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, that has beaten everyone!

Goosebumps, right? Well, that's the magnitude of excitement for this series across the globe. Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time for action to begin in this 'West Test' at Perth. Scatteringly cloudy skies welcome the two Indian openers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walk out to the middle. Mitchell Starc has the new red Kookaburra cherry in his hand and is all in readiness to kick off the proceedings. Let's play...

Right then, just a few moments away from the commencement of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australian legend Allan Border and the Indian stalwart Sunil Gavaskar walk out with the glittering trophy in their hands. They carefully place it on the podium. Now, the two sets of players walk out with their teams for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first, followed by the national anthem of Australia.

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that they were a bit sceptical as to what to do. He adds that they are pretty happy either way. Shares that they have had a couple of months of build up and they can't wait to get started. Feels that they are well placed as a team before the start of this series. Mentions that any format they play against India is always fiercely fought. Tells that the wickets here in Perth are nice and bouncy and that is what you want as a pacer. 

The stand-in captain of India, Jasprit Bumrah says it looks like a good wicket and says they are very confident. Adds they had great practice session coming into this series. He also says that they played a Test here in 2018 and they very well know what to expect from this pitch. He mentions that it gets quicker as the game progresses. Informs Nitish Kumar Reddy makes his Test debut as the fast-bowling all rounder. Tells they have four seamers along with Washington Sundar as the only spinner.

India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy (On debut), Harshit Rana (On debut), Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney (On debut), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favor of India. Jasprit Bumrah opts to BAT first.

Well then, with the Indian innings drawing to a close, TEA has been taken. Australia will come out to bat after the break and they have a huge opportunity to replicate the same dominance with the bat. They know that the Indian pace attack is a bit inexperienced comparatively and with Jadeja and Ashwin absent as well, it will be a steep hill for the tourists to climb from here. It will require a miraculous bowling display from India against this experienced Aussie batting unit. Stay tuned, as we

Losing on the momentum built by Pant and Reddy, India's vulnerability was exposed yet again with another monumental collapse with India slipping down from 128/7 to 150 all out. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was the most successful bowler as he never let the Indian batters get off the blocks and snagged a spectacular 4-fer with Starc, Cummins and Marsh all chipping in with a couple of wickets each. All ten wickets were shared by the Aussie pace quartet that troubled the Indians right, left and c

With Lyon struggling to find his rhythm and Pant taking the attack against him, Cummins smartly moved back to an all-pace attack. Reddy, in particular, impressed with his defensive technique and struck a few boundaries too. Just as Pant was threatening to convert his start into something substantial, Cummins struck, snuffing out the dangerous left-hander, and also redeeming himself from a dropped catch earlier.  

The Australian camp opened with Mitchell Marsh joining the bowling attack, as Cummins maintained his aggressive all-pace strategy to build on the morning dominance. The tactic paid off when 'The Bison' struck twice in quick intervals, which left India reeling with half their side back in the sheds on a very sorry-looking score. The tide, however, began to slightly turn as conditions eased, with Pant finally finding his groove. He and Reddy crafted a gutsy partnership, mixing solid defense with b

In an attempt to weather the storm, Pant and Jurel resumed their innings for India. Despite the second session usually favoring batters, they approached the ruthless Australian pacers with caution. Jurel showed early promise with some confident boundaries, but his innings was cut short by a catch in the slips. Pant struggled to find his rhythm, reflecting the overall uncertainty plaguing the Indian batting lineup.

India's innings never found its feet, with familiar top-order frailties coming back to haunt them. While KL Rahul fought a lone battle trying to hold the top order, wickets tumbled at the other end. Even the usually reliable Kohli couldn't weather the storm, and his early departure heaped even more pressure on an already strained and inexperienced lower middle order. India were badly reduced to a paltry 59/5 with the hosts bossing up the first session.

A pure action-packed phase of play as compared to the morning session. It had everything - Aussie pace dominance at full tilt, a resilient Pant-Jurel stand and in between and then the pacers squeezing back in to close in the session bundling India out. This post-Lunch session has moved this inaugural Test at a rapid pace courtesy of the Aussie pace battery being threateningly dangerous and doing the basic things correctly.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! CAUGHT! Well, that's one way to make up for the earlier dropped catch. Pat Cummins hurls in yet another short-pitched delivery and angles it in from around middle. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs back and looks to take it on but the ball gets big on him and the pull is miscued over the mid-wicket region. Usman Khawaja runs back and puts in a big slide to grab a fine catch and Reddy's fine debut knock comes to an end on 41. Cummins finishes with a couple

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Four!

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Too casual from Usman Khawaja and he simply lost the ball in the sun there, school-boy error.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length angled back into the batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes room and punches it towards the big gap at deep cover for a couple of runs.

Mohammed Siraj is the last batter in for India. And with just one wicket to spare, this afternoon session has been extended for extra 30 minutes or so.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Fuller in length and attacking the off stump line, Jasprit Bumrah blocks it off.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, ! Right off the top edge but carries all the way!

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bumrah seems to have gained the trust of Reddy as he does rotate the strike early in the over.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, Hard length around off, Bumrah stands tall and pushes it down in front of covers for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Outrageous from Nitish Kumar Reddy! Banged in short over off and angling in, Reddy bends his back and just ramps it over deep third for a biggie. For a minute, the fielder in the deep looked to be in action but that one has sailed over his head.

Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, Reddy was reluctant there but Bumrah does get the single he wanted. Full and outside off, looking to slide one back in, Bumrah gets nicely forward and pushes it towards cover for a quick single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, That jumped off the deck! Banged in a bit shorter around off, Reddy tries to get inside the line but ends up fending it awkwardly off the hips down to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length, attacking the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays on the front foot and pushes it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nitish Kumar Reddy going for the hail mary now.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Jasprit Bumrah, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India is in at number 10.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, ! A bit streaky but good intent from Harshit Rana here. Slightly pitched up around off, Rana looks to drive but is late on it and gets a thick outside edge that goes through the slip cordon for a boundary.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Hazlewood brings out the sharp bumper and angles it in over the front shoulder of Rana who tries to take it on but is beaten by the extra bounce.

Josh Hazlewood to Harshit Rana, Good length, in the corridor of uncertainty and this one nips back in, Rana gets pegged back but manages to jam it down toward gully.

Pat Cummins to Harshit Rana, Loose from Cummins as this is bowled well short and wide, Harshit Rana goes after it and cuts the ball down towards deep backward point, collecting his first three runs in Test cricket.

Harshit Rana is in at number 9.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pant doesn't seem interested in driving at any deliveries at the moment. Full again, angled a bit further across the off stump line and Pant lets it through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Full and angling across the off stump, easy leave this time from Pant as he shoulders arms.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Well left again! Nagging length, just on the fuller side and on the fourth stump line, this one starts to nip back but holds its line as Pant makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitches it up in the channel around off, slanting it across the left-hander, Rishabh Pant leaves it alone.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hoff now bowls it into the channel of uncertainty, just outside off on a fullish length. Nitish Kumar Reddy has a feel for it and goes for a front foot defence. Plays inside the line and gets comprehensively beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Down leg on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it through.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, just outside off, left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Straight, on middle and full, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets right behind the ball and presents a solid front foot block.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a good length, skidding through, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy taps it off the back foot to point.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Pitched just outside leg on a good length, Rishabh Pant tilts forward to work it across but misses and wears on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! An over-the-head-bumper from Cummins. Pant leaves and the ball sails over to the keeper. Wide called.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length, on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy hops in the air and nudges it to the square leg region and gets a single.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy tucks it across to mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Just a touch fuller and on off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the front foot and guides it to deep backward point. A slight fumble there in the deep allows them to cross over.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hits the hard length does Cummins, around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and pushes it to cover.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant gets forward and nurdles it to short mid-wicket.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angles it on middle, keeps the length fuller, does Hazlewood, Nitish Kumar Reddy brings his bat straight down and drives it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A bumper from Hoff and Reddy is happy to duck under it.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Lovely shot! Hazlewood bowls almost a half-volley on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lands his front foot ahead, meets the ball on merit and drives it through the line and down the ground for a boundary. Growing in confidence, is Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, just outside off. Left alone by Nitish.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Length-delivery outside off, stabbed off the front foot to point by Reddy.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, over the top of off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and taps it with soft hands.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! Gee, what was that shot? This is trademark Pant. Cummins bowls a half-volley around off, Rishabh Pant instead of knocking it around off, he plays the paddle shot aerially. He falls over as well but the ball powers behind deep fine for a six. 

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Bangs it into the surface does Cummins, on the bodyline, Rishabh Pant can only duck underneath it and lets it pass alone. A well-directed bumper from the Aussie skipper.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and presents a solid front foot defence.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, angling back into the batter, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and taps it with soft hands to the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on the top of off, Rishabh Pant punches it to the strip off the back foot.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Lands it just outside off on a good length does Cummins. Rishabh Pant has a feel for it and hangs his bat away from his body without any foot movement. Gets beaten all ends up on the outside edge.

Again, double change in the bowling as Pat Cummins brings himself back into the attack.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A well-directed short-pitch delivery from Hoff, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot and leaves it alone to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, angling outside off, Rishabh Pant stays on the back foot and pulls it in between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a single. Pant is into his 30s now.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice running between the wickets by these two now! Full in length, just outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and pats it to the cover region and calls for a quick single, and gets one.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, In-between length, on fourth stump, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the back foot to guide it through point. Gets a bit late on the shot and a healthy outside edge is found. It lands just short ahead of Nathan McSweeney at gully.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good running! Back of a length around off, Rishabh Pant taps it off the back foot in front of mid off and steals a quick single.

Josh Hazlewood comes back in to replace Mitchell Starc.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Well played! Lyon drops it around off, flat and full in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy is quick tor read the length and reverse sweeps it through the vacant deep backward point region for a boundary. Reddy moves into his 20s now. Looking confident so far.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short and going across, Reddy drops his wrists and lets it go to the keeper. 

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, IN THE AIR...! Pat Cummins looked never under it and shells one.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A well-directed short one from Starc, on middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it safely. A good carry for Carey behind the sticks.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck very hard, around the fourth stump line, Rishabh Pant gets on the back foot and dabs it to the point region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc attacks the off stump, on a good length, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and defends it to short cover.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fractionally fuller in length, just on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lunges out with a huge stride and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dropped short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes back and punches it off the back foot.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! That's a nicely executed shot! Flat, quick and on off from Lyon, Nitish Kumar Reddy employs the switch hit and gets it through the vacant short third region for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides ahead and taps it to short mid-wicket.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, pushed through on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans ahead and presents a good front foot defence.

Drinks break! Another hour of play that has been largely dominated by the Aussie bowlers but India have shown much more fight after the Lunch interval. However, it has been Mitchell Marsh who has been the wrecker-in-chief for Australia picking up a couple of timely wickets but right now, the duo of Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy are just looking to muster up some crucial runs. Also, the hosts have let go of what could have been a crucial DRS option just before drinks as Reddy's

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, An appeal for caught behind but the umpire thinks otherwise! Mitchell Starc looks adamant and Cummins has a chat with him. They do not review it and the timer goes off as well.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Drop and run! Straighter and fuller on off, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and taps it to cover-point and fetches a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Full and around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the front foot and drives it off the inner half of the bat, straight to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, skidding through quickly, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant alertly arches back and lets the ball through to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, on off, Rishabh Pant gets behind the line and stabs it to the surface.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Good use of the feet there by Nitish! Dropped fuller and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy steps down the track and slaps it through covers for a cracking boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quick, short on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays back and punches it to mid on.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, No run.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! Oh, what a glorious shot this from the debutant! Nicely tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets his front foot out of the way and lofts it with strong bottom hand. Gets it over the bowler and gets a boundary down the ground.

A change from both ends now as Nathan Lyon comes back into the attack as well.

Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up and pushed through, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and taps it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, at off, driven straight to short cover by Pant.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Very full and on the off stump line, Rishabh Pant taps his front foot ahead and tries to aerially play the flick shot, misses and wears on the pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Good length and sliding down leg, Pant lets it go behind to the keeper.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Searing in on a full length, on middle and leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and flicks it to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Slanting it across off on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it pass.

Mitchell Starc to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Starc pitches it on the leg stump line, fuller in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy commits on the front foot and defends it off the inside edge.

Mitchell Starc is brought back into the attack.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh aims the pads on a length, Rishabh Pant misses to flick it through and wears it on the front pad.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Rishabh Pant gets back and across and dabs it to the gully region.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Honing it fuller and angling on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy tilts ahead and flicks it with his wrists to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hurls it on a fuller length, across off, Rishabh Pant strides ahead and drives it confidently through the covers. The ball rolls to the deep and is chased down by Mitchell Starc. The batters scamper for the third in the meantime.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on middle, Rishabh Pant hops on the back foot and taps it to backward point.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, ! Audacious from Pant! Marsh lands it fuller and outside off, Rishabh Pant charges down the track and flat-bats it over mid off for a cracking boundary on a couple of bounces.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Cummins bangs it into the surface now, on the top of the stumps, Nitish Kumar Reddy arches back and lets it be.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, This one skids through, on a good length, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides across and leaves.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and stabs it to the surface.

Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short of a length, attacking on the stumps, Reddy stands tall and steers it to the right of Head at short leg.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length, angling on the body, Pant tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full and straight, looking to slide one through the gate of the debutant but Nitish Kumar Reddy gets nicely forward and blocks it off.

Mitchell Marsh to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length and around off, Reddy stays upright and pushes it down wide of covers looking for one but won't get it.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust as Mitchell Marsh picks up his second wicket and he is in a joyous mood out there.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, the debutant walks out to bat at number 8 now.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, NO BALL! Oh, deary me! Mitchell Marsh is bowling no balls for fun now it seems. Nagging length around off, Washington Sundar hangs back and dabs it down late and wide of the slip cordon.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Well left! A tad full and from over the wicket, pitching it a couple of inches outside off and this one just starts to seam in but not much as Sundar shoulders arms.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Trying to entice the batter to drive at the ball but that's just too full and too wide to induce a shot. Marsh has overstepped for a second time in this spell and a NO BALL is called.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Bowled into the pitch and angled into the batter, Sundar gets on his toes and nudges it down behind point looking for one but quickly decides that there's no run there.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Around the wicket comes Mitchell Marsh and dishes out a full and wide delivery, Sundar makes an easy leave.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, in and around the off stump line, Pant stays back and blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Cummins slides in another bumper, this is bowled around off and angles in, Pant ducks under it again.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Beautiful shot from Sundar!

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Shortish length again and this is angled into the body, Rishabh Pant looks to pick it up and flick it away but is caught in two minds and just miscues it behind square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, A sharp bumper from Cummins, well-directed and right over middle, Rishabh Pant ducks under it well.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Oh, that got a bit too close for comfort in the end! Nice and full outside off, Sundar strides across and leaves it on line but the ball angles back in quite late and just beats the off stump.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Changes the angle of attack by coming around the stumps and serves it right in the blockhole around off, Washington Sundar digs it out to covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Goes full and wide now, looking to shape the ball back in but it goes straight on and Sundar leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Hard length this time from Marsh, attacking the pads, Sundar tucks it away square towards the man in front of square leg.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Nicely played! Nagging length, sliding into the pads, Pant just nudges it down in front of mid-wicket and calls for the single, making it with ease as well.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Floats it up on a fullish length on off, just kissing the surface, Pant gets nicely onto the front foot and blocks it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Back of a length and around off, Washington Sundar hops back to keep it down on the off side.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length and jumping off the deck, Pant rides the bounce well and dabs it wide of gully for a single.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Fuller in length, slanting it back into the off pole, Rishabh Pant blocks it off.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, ! First sign of real aggression from Rishabh Pant but Pat Cummins won't mind that at all. Cummins goes around the wicket and hits the deck hard around off, Pant just steps out and gives it an agricultural heave but gets a top edge that flies down to deep third for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Good running! Back of a length and over middle and leg, Sundar dabs it down in front of mid-wicket and scampers through for a run.

Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, Pitched-up delivery, attacking middle stump as well, Sundar gets nicely forward to make the block.

Mitchell Marsh to Washington Sundar, Leg bye.

Washington Sundar is in at number 7 for India.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, ! c Marnus Labuschagne b Mitchell Marsh.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Just short! Nagging length on off, shaping away from the right-hander, Dhruv Jurel hangs back and looks to block but gets an outside edge that goes down towards gully.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and on a tighter line around off, Jurel presses onto the back foot and keeps it down on the off side.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Much better from Marsh! Floated up full and outside off, seaming away a bit, Jurel leaves it alone.

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, No ball!

Mitchell Marsh to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, climbing up onto the batter, Jurel hops back to defend.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Similar line and length from Cummins here but this time Pant manages to get to the pitch of the ball and eases it towards mid on.

Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, Ouch, that seems to have struck Rishabh Pant in the nether realm.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, That's good, positive intent from Dhruv Jurel. Full and wide, Jurel gets well forward and drives it through the big gap at covers for three more runs.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Good length, around the fifth stump line and Jurel makes another leave.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, Banged in on a hard length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel lets this one through to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Dhruv Jurel, ! Nicely done!

Pat Cummins (7-2-23-0) to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, A maiden to begin the new session then, Indian still 51/4! Marsh pushes this one a bit fuller and looks to slide it across off, Pant gets pegged back and is able to jam the ball out.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Just back of a length and on a tight line around off, Rishabh Pant hangs back and dabs the ball away in front of covers.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, bringing the line straighter on middle, Pant presses back and blocks it back onto the deck.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Digs it in shorter now over middle at a gentle pace, Pant stands well outside the crease but manages to ride the bounce and keep it down.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, much straighter on the stumps, Rishabh Pant fails to flick it away.

Mitchell Marsh to Rishabh Pant, Marsh strides in from over the wicket and dishes out a full and wide one to begin with. No swing there, just goes straight on and Pant leaves it alone.

Welcome back for the post-Lunch session, folks! The umpires are out to the middle in time and the Australian players too, scatter out to the field. Rishabh Pant, unbeaten on 10 (24) and Dhruv Jurel on 4 (10) walk out to resume their innings with the bat for India. Mitchell Marsh is introduced into the attack right after the break. Three regular slips and a gully in place for the 'Bison' to start with. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Right then, India find themselves up against it early in the Test. A lot will rest on the shoulders of Pant, considering that Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy are playing their first Test in Australia. On the other hand, Australia will want to maintain the same intensity and continue doing what they did in the first session. They just kept things simple and were consistent in hitting the right areas to reap the rewards. Do join us back at 5 am GMT for the start of the second session. See you then. C

Virat Kohli's stay at the crease was brief as he became Hazlewood's second victim of the day. Amidst this, KL Rahul showcased immense patience and decisiveness in his shot selection and defense. Just when it seemed Rahul and Pant were steadying the innings, Starc broke the partnership with a contentious caught-behind decision. Initially given not out by the on-field umpire, the Australians reviewed successfully, with the third umpire finding enough evidence to overturn the decision.

Well, a thoroughly dominant morning for Australia! Despite losing the toss, they seized control of the first session with a masterful display of pace bowling, leaving India reeling under relentless pressure. After opting to bat first, India were rocked early when Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck. Coming in at number three, Devdutt Padikkal never seemed comfortable at the crease, struggling to capitalize on the rare loose deliveries that the Australian pace trio offered.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, An attempted yorker from Starc, angling on off, Dhruv Jurel takes a half stride out and drives it straight to the cover fielder. And with that, IT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, on the middle, Dhruv Jurel is on the back foot and taps it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, ! Squeezed through the slips! 

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Short and climbing on the chest height of the right-hander. Dhruv Jurel tries to pull it across but gets no timing on it.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Spears it on a good length, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel taps it off the back foot to the leg side.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Peach of a delivery! This one nips away off the seam, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel is all squared up and gets beaten on the outside edge. Starc with that smirky smile on his face.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Half an appeal for LBW but only from Smith at the first slip. This is full and angling on the leg stump line. Rishabh Pant gets a thick inside edge on the pads as he looks to defend it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Drifting away from the batter, outside off, Rishabh Pant leaves.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, tossed up on off, defended well by Pant on the front foot.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, More closer to the stumps, on off and middle, Rishabh Pant responds with a good front foot defence.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon lands it full and tosses it around off, Rishabh Pant leans on and defends it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Outside off, full and with an extra bit of bounce, Rishabh Pant strides across but leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Just outside off on a good length, Dhruv Jurel presses ahead with a stride across and pushes it to point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, around off, Jurel stands tall and defends it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, Across off on a length, Dhruv Jurel leaves.

Mitchell Starc to Dhruv Jurel, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Starc gets his second wicket and India are four down now. An appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. The Aussies have already started celebrating but no reaction from the umpire there. A review has been taken straight away. Starc hits the hard length, on off and gets it to deviate a bit away from the right-hander. KL Rahul takes a half stride forward and tries to meet the ball under the nose. He though plays inside the l

Dhruv Jurel walks out to bat at number 6 for India!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Length ball, going across the right-hander, on off, KL Rahul hangs his bat away from the body and is comprehensively beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away from the deck.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off, full in length, Rishabh Pant is firm in defence as he keeps it out.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Flat, full, drifting on leg, Rishabh Pant lunges ahead and taps it with soft hands to the pitch.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Nice and full, straight on middle, Rishabh Pant leans on the ball and defends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, ! Cheeky, very cheeky and gets it through! Quick, flat but down leg, Rishabh Pant uses the pace of the ball and laps it down to deep fine for a boundary.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Lyon tosses it up, full and on middle, Rishabh Pant takes a good stride forward and pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Nathan Lyon to Rishabh Pant, Around the stums, flat and full, on off, Rishabh Pant drives it firmly back to Lyon.

First signs of spin as Nathan Lyon is introduced into the attack now. 

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul rises with the bounce and punches it off the back foot to the cover region.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Timed well but still fails to find the boundary there. Length-delivery around off, Rishabh Pant drives it on the rise through the cover-point gap. The ball trickles towards the fence and slows down. It is chased by Nathan Lyon in the deep who chases it from the inner ring. Three taken.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Starc bashes the hard length, angling on middle, Rishabh Pant is cramped up for room and takes a blow on the back thigh pad.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Tries to spear in a yorker does Starc, around off, Rishabh Pant just about manages to jam it off the inside half of the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, A huge, huge appeal for LBW in unison from the Aussies, but the umpire shakes his head in denial. After a brief chat with the bowler, Pat Cummins opts for a review and challenges the on-field decision. Mitchell Starc steams in from over the stumps and lands it fractionally fuller, angling on middle and leg. Rishabh Pant is caught searching for room but tries to work it across and misses on the pads. UltraEdge shows a clear gap between the ball and the bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Angles it on the middle and leg, full in length, worked to mid-wicket by Pant.

Mitchell Starc (5-2-3-1) comes back into the attack now!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There it is! Nicely bowled! Angles it on off, on a good length does Cummins, KL Rahul is beaten on the outside edge and the ball whistles over the off-pole to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins keeps the line of attack outside off, on a good length, KL Rahul leaves again. Cummins trying to set him up for that in-nipper.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Outside off on a nagging length, KL Rahul does not poke at it.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard lengh, on middle, KL Rahul punches it solidly off the back foot to the bowler.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nice and full, goes straight on around off, KL Rahul takes a stride across but keeps his bat away from the line. 

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hard length, just around off, KL Rahul is on the back foot and pats it to cover-point.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length on the off, and this one angles across Pant. He climbs on the bounce and drops it down to the pitch.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Rahul hops on the back foot, and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Oh, just short of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip. Back of a length with a bit of more bounce on it, around off, KL Rahul gets squared up on the back foot and a healthy outside edge is found. KL didn't try to hit it hard which means the ball lands just ahead of Marnus Labuschagne at the third slip.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, That's through, but doesn't reach the fence! Nice and full on off, Rishabh Pant tries to hit it hard on the drive and his bottom hand comes off the grip. Goes through the shot and beats the dive of the point fielder. Rolls to the deep and they hare back for the third run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Angling across off on a back of a length, Rishabh Pant takes a step forward and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Tempter! This one shapes in on the off-stump and moves away after pitching on a good length. KL Rahul commits on the back foot to punch it away but gets beaten as he plays inside the line.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Nice shot! Cummins bowls it quite full and just outside off, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and slices it through backward point for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Nibbling away a bit from off, short in length, KL Rahul ducks and leaves.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beautiful shape, full and around off, KL Rahul strides ahead to meet the ball right under his nose but plays inside the line as the ball nips away to beat the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, in the channel around off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and gets beaten on the back foot.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angles it on off, on a back of a length, KL Rahul drops his bat as the ball deviates away from him.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Hard length, over the top of off, Rishabh Pant climbs on the bounce and pats it to the pitch. A very successful over for Australia and Josh Hazlewood. A successful morning, indeed for the hosts so far.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, Good length around the off stump. Pant gets forward and blocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, No run.

Rishabh Pant walks out to bat at number 5 for India!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, ! c Usman Khawaja b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hard length, on off, Virat Kohli walks a step ahead and defends it solidly in front of cover.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! Classic textbook cover drive this time from Rahul! Very full from Pat Cummins, on off, KL Rahul takes a good stride and drives it through the cover-point gap for a cracking boundary. Moves into his 20s.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Beauty! Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul is a bit late to defend it on the back foot and it zips below the bat to the keeper.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Another one, gets chased right before the fence. Nice and full, on the stumps, Virat Kohli responds with a solid front foot drive straight down the ground for three runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Lovely drive but still it dies before the fence. Long outfield at Perth, three taken! Full and outside off, KL Rahul strides across and drives it crisply through the covers. The ball loses its steam on the way to the fence and Travis Head from mid off chases it down to the deep. Three taken.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, at off, KL Rahul guides it with an open bat face to the point region.

Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Smidge fuller in length, around off, Virat Kohli tries to drive it on the front foot but it gets squeezed off the inside edge and rolls to the square leg region for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Solid in defence, is Rahul! Nice and full, straight on the off-pole, KL Rahul takes a good stride out and defends it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood now bangs this one into the surface, short and angling on the leg stump, KL Rahul ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, A bit of extra bounce on this one, just around off, KL Rahul gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend on the front foot.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Aims the sticks does Josh Hazlewood, hard length, at off, KL Rahul gets behind the line of the ball and defends it out.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Kohli is off the mark now with a single. Hard length, on the pads, Virat Kohli hops on the back foot and tucks it behind square to the leg side for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Attacks the stumps on a hard length, Virat Kohli strides ahead to defend but the extra bounce means an inside edge is found which hits Kohli on the front thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length, over the top of off, KL Rahul waits for it to arrive and dabs it with soft hands to the slips.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, An appeal for LBW, but 'No' says the umpire. This one tad bit jags back into the batter from outside off, full in length, KL Rahul commits on the front foot but gets a healthy inside edge onto the front pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, 2 runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Drinks! Phew, it was quite an engaging first hour of play at Perth. Well and truly, Australian seamers have thoroughly interrogated the Indian batters with tempting lines and lengths and have found success twice. The ball has bounced and seamed off the deck and the batters have found it extremely challenging to deal with those. The Aussie pace trio - Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins, all have been instrumental so far. KL Rahul has got a start here and is joined by Virat Kohli. The two will try to

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Four!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Oh, that's a real peach from Cummins!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Matthew Hayden just mentioned on-air that Devdutt Padikkal was not moving his feet much which is the reason he was getting repeatedly pinged on the pads. This one deviated a tad bit and had his name on it. 

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, ! c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Change of ends for Hoff.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller in length by Cummins, around off, KL Rahul presses forward and keeps his bat close to the front pad as he lets the ball go through.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Hurls it on a back of a length, on off, KL Rahul gets on his toes and defends it out on the off side with a straight bat.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Cummins hits the bat hard as he bends his back and digs it in short. Gets the ball to climb towards the batter. KL Rahul hops and fends it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Gets the yorker in does Starc and there is that late away shape as well, on off, Devdutt Padikkal gets his bat down and jams it out towards mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, On a shortish length, on off, Devdutt Padikkal rises with the bounce and gets on top of it to dab it down towards gully.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, WIDE! Starc errs in line as this is way outside off and it keeps going away off the deck for a wide. Good low take by Alex Carey diving to his left.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Starc continues to test Padikkal!

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Fuller this time from Cummins, on off, KL Rahul does not go searching for the ball and tries to meet the ball right under his eyes as he looks to defend. Gets an outside edge that goes all along the ground and beats the diving Nathan McSweeney at gully to his right for a couple of runs.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, On a back of a length, jagging back in, on middle and leg, Rahul looks to work it away with the angle but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, There's that tempter from Cummins! Full in length and around the sixth stump line, Rahul is drawn forward due to the fullness of the delivery. Hangs his bat out there and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Bowled from slightly wide of the crease, slanting in, on a good length, KL Rahul opts to hang on the back foot and stabs it down.

Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Charges in from over the wicket does Cummins and hits the deck hard, outside off, KL Rahul hops and makes the leave by keeping his bat well away from the line of the ball.

The first change in bowling of the morning for Australia.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Goes past the bat!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Shaping away from the left-hander, at 140 kph, on a length, Devdutt Padikkal watchfully shoulders arms.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Attacking the front pad, full in length, Devdutt Padikkal gets on the front foot and knocks it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Keeps it around the off-stump line, but the length is pulled back, KL Rahul yet again gets his bat inside the line of the ball and makes the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Pitched up by Hazlewood, on off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and pats it back to the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hazlewood bends his back and digs it in short, around off, KL Rahul ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Rahul presses forward and blocks it out solidly.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Lands it on a good length, outside off, KL Rahul is watchful as he lets the ball go past him.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, 'Two' is the call and they get it!

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full again by Starc, on off, played slightly away from the body by Rahul but on the front foot. Eases it wide of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, No run.

Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, From over the wicket to the right-hander, on off, on a short of a good length, KL Rahul waits on the back foot and plays it right under his eyes as he dabs it down to gully.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Rahul gets off the mark! Full and outside off, KL Rahul gets a good stride in and just eases himself into the drive. Gets it through covers and picks up three runs to open his account.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Slightly fuller from Josh and it is closer to the off stump, KL Rahul plants his front foot across to cover the off stump and holds his bat high up to make the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

What a rhythmic beginning for Starc. He has been instrumental in domestic cricket this year and has well and truly asked the right questions to the batters so far.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Over the off stump, on a good length, KL Rahul blocks it out solidly right under his eyes.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, A loud shout for LBW but that seemed to be going down leg! Starc is mixing his lengths nicely here. 

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, Oh, that's a beauty!

Mitchell Starc to Devdutt Padikkal, No run.

Devdutt Padikkal, the debutant is in at number 3.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! c Nathan McSweeney b Mitchell Starc.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat as he pushes it to mid on.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, No run.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Starts right on the money does Hazlewood!

Josh Hazlewood to operate from the far end.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the channel on off, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully lets it go.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NO BALL! Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his front foot across and tucks it to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, No run.

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, that has beaten everyone!

Goosebumps, right? Well, that's the magnitude of excitement for this series across the globe. Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time for action to begin in this 'West Test' at Perth. Scatteringly cloudy skies welcome the two Indian openers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walk out to the middle. Mitchell Starc has the new red Kookaburra cherry in his hand and is all in readiness to kick off the proceedings. Let's play...

Right then, just a few moments away from the commencement of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australian legend Allan Border and the Indian stalwart Sunil Gavaskar walk out with the glittering trophy in their hands. They carefully place it on the podium. Now, the two sets of players walk out with their teams for their respective national anthems. It will be India's first, followed by the national anthem of Australia.

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that they were a bit sceptical as to what to do. He adds that they are pretty happy either way. Shares that they have had a couple of months of build up and they can't wait to get started. Feels that they are well placed as a team before the start of this series. Mentions that any format they play against India is always fiercely fought. Tells that the wickets here in Perth are nice and bouncy and that is what you want as a pacer. 

The stand-in captain of India, Jasprit Bumrah says it looks like a good wicket and says they are very confident. Adds they had great practice session coming into this series. He also says that they played a Test here in 2018 and they very well know what to expect from this pitch. He mentions that it gets quicker as the game progresses. Informs Nitish Kumar Reddy makes his Test debut as the fast-bowling all rounder. Tells they have four seamers along with Washington Sundar as the only spinner.

India (Playing XI) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy (On debut), Harshit Rana (On debut), Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney (On debut), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favor of India. Jasprit Bumrah opts to BAT first.