India faced a challenging start to their first innings in the Gabba Test after Australia delivered a commanding performance with the bat, amassing a formidable 445 runs. The Indian openers faltered early, with Yashasvi Jaiswal departing for a duck after being caught behind off Mitchell Starc. Shubman Gill followed soon after, dismissed for just 1 as his attempted drive against a full delivery edged to Mitchell Marsh at gully, who secured a brilliant diving catch.
Earlier in the day, Australia had asserted their dominance with an exceptional batting display. Travis Head led the charge with a magnificent 152-run knock, frustrating the Indian bowlers with his resilience and attacking shots. Steve Smith broke his recent dry spell, crafting a vital century that stabilized the innings. The Indian bowlers struggled to find breakthroughs as the Australians capitalized on favorable conditions despite intermittent rain interruptions.
Adding to India’s woes, Alex Carey contributed a quick-fire 70, bolstering Australia’s total and ensuring they ended their innings on a high. The host team’s unrelenting approach left India under immense pressure to deliver a strong response.
With KL Rahul and Virat Kohli now at the crease, India’s hopes hinge on their ability to build a solid partnership. The Australian bowlers, led by Starc, have already set the tone, making the task ahead daunting for the Indian batting lineup. As the match progresses, India must regroup quickly to stay in contention against an Australian side brimming with confidence.
