India went to Australia with a lot of hope to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After a tough loss at home against New Zealand, fans were excited to see star players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant take on the challenge.
In the first Test in Perth, India started strong, winning by 295 runs. Kohli scored a hundred, and Bumrah got the Player of the Match award for taking eight wickets. But things got tough as the series went on.
Player Performances:
– Rohit Sharma: Sadly, Rohit struggled with only 31 runs across 5 innings. He tried batting in different positions but couldn’t find his rhythm. His captaincy also dipped, and he chose to sit out the last match, which showed he wasn’t confident in his game.
– Virat Kohli: Kohli made just 190 runs in 9 innings, averaging 23.75, with his best being an unbeaten 100. Despite being famous for his batting skills, he found it hard to cope with the Australian bowlers, especially Scott Boland, who dismissed him multiple times.
– KL Rahul: Rahul scored 276 runs in 10 innings with a highest of 84. He started strong but faded away, finishing his last five innings with low scores, which hurt the team’s chances.
– Rishabh Pant: Pant managed 255 runs in 9 innings, averaging 28.33. Although he had a great record in his first two tours, this time he was inconsistent, with only two scores over 40.
– Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah was India’s shining star, taking 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, earning him the Player of the Series award. His bowling was superb, and he was a constant threat to the Australian batsmen.
In summary, while Bumrah shone brightly, the overall performance of the team, especially from key players, was disappointing. Fans hope to see improvements in the future as they look forward to upcoming matches.
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