Fast-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland took 4-46, and debutant pacer Lucy Hamilton impressed with 3-31 as Australia dismissed India for 198 on the first day of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground. Alyssa Healy chose to bowl first in her final international match, and Australia’s seamers capitalized on the pitch’s assistance, preventing India from gaining momentum. Jemimah Rodrigues’ 52 and Kashvee Gautam’s unbeaten 34 were the notable contributions for India, who struggled in their first Test match since June 2024.
Annabel’s disciplined bowling and Lucy’s accurate debut performance were instrumental in Australia’s dominance. Darcie Brown and Ashleigh Gardner also contributed, restricting India’s batting lineup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma showed promise but fell to the Australian bowlers, with India’s middle order failing to stabilize the innings.
India’s lower order resisted briefly before Lucy’s three-wicket haul on debut. Australia’s strong bowling display limited India to 198 runs in 62.4 overs. Annabel and Lucy led the attack, with India’s batters struggling to adapt to the demands of Test cricket. Australia gained an early advantage in the match with a disciplined bowling performance.
