Australia's Pacers Dominate India in Pink-Ball Test at WACA
Synopsis
In a gripping pink-ball Test at WACA, Australia’s pace bowlers wreak havoc on India’s top order, leaving them in a challenging position at 99/4 at tea. Will India recover? Read on to find out more!
Key Takeaways
Australia's pace attack dominated India in the opening session.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma remain not out.
India struggled against disciplined bowling.
Alyssa Healy plays her final international match.
India needs to regroup to avoid further collapse.
Perth, March 6 (NationPress) In the highly anticipated pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground, Australia’s fast bowlers dismantled India’s top order during the opening session, leaving the visitors struggling at 99/4 after 27 overs at tea on Friday.
India's Jemimah Rodrigues (15 not out) and Deepti Sharma (4 not out) remain at the crease, but the Australian bowling unit, spearheaded by Annabel Sutherland’s impressive figures of 2-26, along with debutant Lucy Hamilton’s 1-23 and Darcie Brown’s 1-33, has kept the match firmly in their favor. This match also marks the final international appearance for Alyssa Healy.
India started their innings poorly, with Smriti Mandhana barely surviving a challenging first over from Darcie Brown. Mandhana struggled before being dismissed for a golden duck in the sixth over, as Lucy secured her first Test wicket with a well-placed nip-backer that bowled the vice-captain.
Shafali Verma attempted to be aggressive, striking six boundaries to score 35 runs off 48 balls, but fell to Annabel while trying to drive without proper foot movement. Debutante Pratika Rawal, who managed only 18 runs off 43 balls, was caught at gully after slashing at a wide delivery from Sutherland just after the drinks break.
Despite her efforts, India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur could not steer the innings as she fell for 19 runs, bowled out by a delivery from Darcie that found its way through her defenses. Jemimah started her innings with a thick edge for four and later struck a boundary past mid-on, concluding a session where India struggled to adapt to the demands of Test cricket.
Brief Scores: India 99/4 in 27 overs (Shafali Verma 35, Harmanpreet Kaur 19; Annabel Sutherland 2-26, Lucy Hamilton 1-23) against Australia.
Point of View
This match highlights the significance of fast bowling in Test cricket. Australia’s bowlers have taken control early, while India’s struggles raise questions about their ability to adapt to challenging conditions.
NationPress
6 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of India at tea?
India was at 99/4 in 27 overs at tea.
Who were the standout bowlers for Australia?
Annabel Sutherland, Lucy Hamilton, and Darcie Brown were the standout bowlers, with Sutherland taking 2 wickets for 26 runs.
When is Alyssa Healy's final international game?
This match is Alyssa Healy's final international game.
How did India start their innings?
India started their innings poorly, losing early wickets and struggling to build partnerships.
Who top-scored for India?
Shafali Verma top-scored for India with 35 runs.
