First Test: After outstanding efforts from Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel, Team India dominated the opening Test in Nagpur.
India thoroughly outplayed Australia in the opening Nagpur Test, which they won by innings and 132 runs. Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel all contributed significantly to India’s resounding victory over Australia.
Allan Border, a great Australian batter, said that the squad needs to play with a tougher edge in the upcoming games as a result of Australia’s poor performance. He also considered Steve Smith’s practice of applauding Indian bowlers after a strong delivery.
“Play with a more acute edge. We’re cheering for guys while they beat us outside the off-stump, so what the hell is going on? That is really absurd. We’re even nodding in agreement with someone,” Fox Cricket cited a statement from Border.
The Test series now favours Team India.
India established a 1-0 lead after the game in Nagpur thanks to their outstanding performance in the opening Test. Following his performances with the bat and the ball, Ravindra Jadeja was named the Player of the Match. The 34-year-old batted and maintained a strong partnership with both Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel while taking five wickets in the first innings and scoring 70 runs.
The only success for the Australians came from the debut of 22-year-old Todd Murphy, who took seven wickets in the first innings. Australia was bowled out for just 91 runs in the second innings, with Steve Smith leading the way with 25 runs.
In the second innings, only one Australian batsman was able to score more than 20 runs. When the sides rematch on February 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, captain Pat Cummins will need to be creative and patient.
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