IND vs AUS 1st Test, Day 4 Updates: India edge closer to victory as Bumrah sends Travis Head back

India tightened its grip on the Perth Test against Australia as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Travis Head, breaking a crucial partnership and bringing India closer to a commanding win. The hosts now face a monumental task, needing to survive with just four wickets in hand to save the game.

Early Day 4 Highlights:

  • Mohammed Siraj struck twice in quick succession, dismissing Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith to give India the upper hand early in the day.
  • Travis Head showed resilience, scoring a fighting fifty to keep Australia’s hopes alive before falling to Bumrah.

Virat Kohli’s Century:

On Day 3, Virat Kohli ended his long century drought, scoring a magnificent hundred in India’s second innings. India declared at 487/6 after Kohli reached his milestone, setting Australia an imposing target.

Where to Watch:

  • Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India
  • Television: Star Sports Network

Playing XIs:

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana

Australia: (Not mentioned in the content provided, but typically includes key players like David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Travis Head.)

India remains in a dominant position, and fans eagerly anticipate the conclusion of the Test as Australia battles to save the game. Stay tuned for more updates.