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Ellyse Perry's 43* Steadies Australia After India Bowled Out for 198

Australia seized the initiative on Day 1 in Perth, bowling India out for 198 after winning the toss. Annabel Sutherland was the chief destroyer with 4/46, while Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored for India with 52. In reply, Australia stumbled to 58/3 before an unbroken 38-run partnership between Ellyse Perry (43*) and Sutherland (20*) guided them to 96/3 at stumps. India's debutant Sayali Satghare impressed with two wickets under lights.

Key Points: Perry, Sutherland Rescue Australia on Day 1 vs India

  • Australia bowls India out for 198
  • Perry, Sutherland unbroken 38-run stand
  • India's Sayali Satghare takes 2/24 on debut
  • Sutherland stars with 4/46 with ball
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Ellyse Perry takes Australia to 96/3 at stumps against India (Day 1)

Australia reaches 96/3 after bowling India out for 198 on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Perth. Ellyse Perry leads the fightback.

"Perry countered confidently with crisp drives and cuts, while Sutherland supported her with fluent strokeplay. - Match Report"

Perth, March 6

After domanting bowling display by Australia to dismantle India for 198 in their first innings on day one of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, the hosts reached 96/3 in 27 overs at stumps on the opening day of the match, trailing by 102 runs.

Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland rescued Australia's innings with an unbroken 38-run partnership, lifting them to 96/3 in 27 overs.

Perry was unbeaten on 43 off 62 balls, hitting seven boundaries, while Sutherland contributed 20 not out from 29 deliveries with three fours.

This solid stand came after India made early breakthroughs under lights, with Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud taking key wickets.

Debutant pacer Sayali Satghare removed Georgia Voll for two with a sharp inswinger before Kranti Gaud dismissed Phoebe Litchfield for nine, with Jemimah Rodrigues taking a sharp low catch at backward point.

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy, playing her penultimate international innings, received a warm reception from the Perth crowd but managed only 13 before edging Sayali to Rodrigues.

At 58/3, India had Australia under pressure, but Perry countered confidently with crisp drives and cuts, while Sutherland supported her with fluent strokeplay.

Earlier, Healy won an important toss, and the decision to bowl first on a helpful surface worked nicely for Australia. The hosts kept on striking at regular intervals and never allowed India to get into rhythm.

Sutherland claimed 4/46, and Lucy Hamilton took 3/31 as Australia bowled India out for 198 in 62.4 overs, with Jemimah Rodrigues top-scoring with 52.

Brief score: India 198 (Jemimah Rodrigues 52, Shafali Verma 35; Annabel Sutherland 4/46). Vs Australia 96/3 in 27 overs (Ellyse Perry 43*, Annabel Sutherland 20*; Sayali Satghare 2/24).

- ANI

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Priya S
Jemimah's 52 was crucial in that low total. But 198 is just not enough on this pitch, yaar. The bowlers did well to get 3 wickets, but Perry is looking dangerous. Need a miracle session tomorrow!
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Rohit P
Respect to Alyssa Healy on her penultimate innings. Legend of the game. But from an Indian fan's perspective, our batting has to be more responsible. Throwing away starts won't win us Tests abroad.
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Sarah B
Perry is just unstoppable! What a player. But credit to the Indian pace attack for making early inroads. The first hour tomorrow will decide this match. Great contest so far.
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Karthik V
The scorecard says 96/3, but the momentum is with Australia now. That Perry-Sutherland partnership has taken the sting out of our attack. We needed one more wicket before stumps. Tough day ahead.
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Nisha Z
Shafali and others need to convert their 30s into big scores. 35 is not enough when the team is collapsing. The bowlers have given us a chance, but the batters have to own up. Let's hope for a fightback! 💪

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