Day 3 of Perth Test: Timings and session details

First Session: 2 hours of play
Lunch Break: 40 minutes
Second Session: 2 hours
Tea Break: 20 minutes
Last Session: 2 hour

India’s performance in Perth Test

Day 3 of Perth Test: Timings and session details for India vs Australia India displayed the true thrill of Test cricket by performing brilliantly on the second day in the first Test match against Australia in Perth. While the visitors had a slow start on the first day, by the second day India dominated the game and reached a commanding position

India’s dominance on the second day

Australia’s innings ended in the first session itself, when India took the remaining three wickets in quick succession. Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah bowled lethally and took 5 wickets for 30 runs. This was the first five-wicket haul of his captaincy career.

India started their second innings cautiously in the second session. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal handled the Australian bowlers patiently and gradually strengthened their grip on the match. By the third session, both found their rhythm, with Jaiswal’s aggressive batting giving the team the lead. The duo shared an unbeaten opening partnership of 172 runs as India took a 218-run lead.

Importance of Day 3

On the third day, both the openers will look to score centuries and put the team in a strong position to declare the innings. India will aim to put pressure on Australia and finish the match early.