Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Super Century and Virat Kohli’s Ton Put India in Command
In the Perth Test, Team India declared their second innings at 487 for 6, setting a massive target of 534 runs for Australia. Virat Kohli added to the strong position with a century today, as India dominated the match.
Team India declared their second innings at 487 for 6, setting a formidable target of 534 runs for Australia in the Perth Test.
Virat Kohli reached his century off 143 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes, finishing unbeaten on 100 runs.
Earlier in the day, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a magnificent 161, strengthening India’s grip on the match.
After lunch, Kohli’s century further solidified India’s position.
Telugu talent Nitish Reddy, who was the top scorer in the first innings with 41 runs, remained unbeaten on 38 runs off 27 balls in the second innings, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Starting their second innings, Australia was dealt an early blow by Jasprit Bumrah, who dismissed opener Nathan McSweeney for a duck with a superb delivery, trapping him LBW.