WTC Finals: Team India made a dominating start to the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023, defeating Australia by an innings and 132 runs in the 1st Test. Moreover, team India bowled out Australia for their 2nd lowest Test total against India and finished the first Test within 3 days.
After opting to bat first, Australia were bowled out for 177 runs in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja picked up 5-fer on his Test return while Ashwin grabbed three wickets to bowl out in a little more than two sessions. Marnus Labuschagne was the top scorer for Australians with 49 runs.
In reply, captain Rohit Sharma smacked his 9th Test ton. Ravindra Jadeja scored 70 runs on his comeback while Axar Patel scored 84 runs, batting at #9. Mohammed Shami also contributed with 37 runs. For Australia, debutant Todd Murphy picked up 7 wickets. When Australia came out to bat again, Ashwin struck with 5 wickets as the visitors were bowled out for just 91 runs.
