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India Vs Australia: Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Anchor India After Virat Kohli Departs
Pant's resurgence
After his poor run of form in recent times, Rishabh Pant has announced his return to form. The 25-year-old played with confidence and power, striking 9 boundaries and 5 sixes.
Pant's knock was crucial in providing India with a solid platform to build on. He shared a 148-run partnership with Jadeja, which helped India recover from a shaky start.
Jadeja's all-round brilliance
Ravindra Jadeja once again proved his worth as an all-rounder. The 34-year-old not only chipped in with the bat, but also picked up a crucial wicket of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne.
Jadeja's batting has improved significantly in recent years, and he is now a reliable performer in the lower middle order. His ability to bowl both spin and seam makes him a valuable asset to the Indian team.
Kohli's disappointing outing
Virat Kohli had a disappointing outing in Nagpur. The former Indian skipper was dismissed for 12 runs, edging a delivery from Nathan Lyon to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
Kohli has been in poor form in Test cricket in recent times, and his dismissal will be a concern for the Indian team. He will need to find his form quickly if India are to have a successful series against Australia.
Australia's bowling performance
Australia's bowlers toiled hard on a difficult pitch. Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 2/73. Todd Murphy also impressed on debut, taking 1/82.
However, the Australian bowlers were unable to maintain the pressure on the Indian batsmen. Pant and Jadeja took control of the game in the middle overs, and Australia were unable to peg them back.
Conclusion
India ended Day 1 of the Nagpur Test in a strong position, thanks to a spirited batting performance by Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja. The duo put on a 148-run partnership, which helped India recover from a shaky start.
Australia will need to come up with a better performance on Day 2 if they are to get back into the game. The bowlers will need to be more consistent, and the batsmen will need to show more application.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in Test cricket, and this match is sure to provide plenty of excitement over the next few days.
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