“Very proud of the way we responded”: Bumrah after India’s historic win in Perth

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, who was named the player of the match for taking eight wickets, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and the strong start to the series.

“Very happy with the start. We were put under pressure in the first over but the way we responded after that – very proud,” Bumrah said after the match.

Reflecting on his previous experience in Perth, Bumrah remarked, “I remember when you start here the wicket is a bit soft and then it gets quicker and quicker. Relyed on that experience. This wicket was a bit less spicy than the last one.”

Bumrah emphasized the importance of preparation and belief in their abilities.

“We were really well prepared, so I told everyone to have faith in their process and ability. On any given day, experience matters, but if you have faith, you can do something special. Can’t ask for anything else,” he added.

He also praised the performances of his teammates, especially Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

“Jaiswal has had a great start to his Test career. This was probably his best Test innings. He left the ball well – he has an attacking nature but he left the ball well and played long. About Virat – I didn’t see him out of form in challenging wickets, it is difficult to judge whether a batsman is fit, he looked good in the nets, said Bumrah.

Bumrah also expressed his gratitude for the support from the crowd, which added to the team’s motivation and enjoyment.

“Always enjoy the support of the crowd,” he concluded.

India’s comprehensive win in Perth sets the tone for the series, with the team demonstrating their mettle and determination to succeed on Australian soil.

Coming to the match, India won the toss and elected to bat first. India were bundled out for just 150 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant playing crucial knocks and forming a vital 48-run sixth wicket stand.

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, with skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc picking up two wickets each. Australia’s reply was even worse and they were reduced to 79/9 at one stage. However, Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey took the Aussies to 104 runs, giving India a 46-run lead.

Jasprit Bumrah was the best bowler for India, taking 5/30 in 18 overs. Harshit Rana also impressed on debut with a spell of 3/48.

In their second innings, India increased their lead massively. There was an opening stand of 201 runs between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal also had a fine stand of 74 runs with Devdutt Padikkal. He later succumbed to Mitchell Marsh for 161 in 297 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes. An 89-run stand between Virat and Washington Sundar and a 77-run stand with Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy pushed India to 487/6. India lead by 533 runs, setting the Aussies at a mammoth 534 runs to win.

Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers for Australia. Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood got a wicket each.

At the end of the third day’s play, Australia were 12/3, with Bumrah batting twice and Mohammed Siraj getting one.

Mohammed Siraj’s two wickets and Travis Head’s aggressive 63 off 72 deliveries were the highlights of the first session on the fourth day. Australia were 104/5 on Day 4 at lunch.

Siraj, fully fired, claimed the first wicket of the day, dismissing Usman Khawaja for 4, leaving Australia struggling at 17/4. Australia’s struggles continued as they reached 50 in 17.3 overs.

Steven Smith and Travis Head then steadied the innings with a solid partnership. They added 62 runs but Siraj struck again and dismissed Smith for 17, reducing Australia to 79/5.

Travis Head, known for his resilience against India, remained unbeaten on 63 off 72 deliveries, including seven boundaries. His fight and determination was evident as he continued to battle Indian bowlers who wreaked havoc as Australia struggled to 227/8 at Tea on Day 4.

Travis Head resumed their innings at 104/5 and displayed some exceptional shots, scoring a brilliant 89 off 101 balls with eight boundaries before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah to leave Australia on 161/6. Mitchell Marsh followed soon after and was dismissed for 47 as Nitish Kumar Reddy took his first Test wicket, taking Australia to 182/7.

The last wicket to fall before tea was Mitchell Starc, who was brilliantly caught by Dhruv Jurel off Washington Sundar’s delivery, departing for 12. Australia resumed their innings at 227/8 after Tea but only managed to add 11 more runs. Debutant Harshit Rana took the last wicket, dismissing Alex Carey for 36.

Nathan Lyon was the first to fall after Tea, bowled by Washington Sundar for a duck. India needed just one more wicket to seal their historic win and Rana delivered by clean bowling Carey.

Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were the outstanding bowlers in the 2nd innings taking three wickets each. Washington Sundar took two wickets while Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed one wicket each.

India’s bowlers dominated the entire match leading to a comprehensive and memorable victory in the first Test of the series.

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