India Crushes Australia in Nagpur: An Epic Victory to Remember on this Day

Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat first. However, the Indian bowling attack led by Ravindra Jadeja struck early, putting the visitors under pressure. Jadeja, who was making a comeback from injury, displayed a magnificent performance by taking 5 wickets for just 47 runs. Australia could only manage to score 177 runs before being bowled out, with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith being the top scorers with 49 and 37 runs respectively. Ravi Ashwin also contributed with three crucial wickets.

India's first innings: Building a commanding lead

In response, India put up a solid batting display. Rohit Sharma led from the front, slamming his first Test century as captain, scoring 120 runs. The middle order faced some challenges, but the lower order provided substantial contributions. Ravindra Jadeja scored 70 runs and Axar Patel added 84, helping India reach a total of 400 runs. Debutant Australian offspinner Todd Murphy was a bright spot for the visitors, claiming an impressive 7 wickets for 124 runs.

Australia's collapse

Trailing by 223 runs, Australia faced an uphill battle in their second innings. Ravichandran Ashwin spearheaded the Indian bowling attack, taking 5 wickets for 37 runs. Australia's batting lineup crumbled, managing only 91 runs—their lowest Test total in India while handing the hosts victory by an innings and 132 runs. Smith remained unbeaten with 25 runs, but lacked support from the other end.

Key Performances

Rohit Sharma: His century (120 runs) set a strong foundation for India's first-innings lead.

Ravindra Jadeja: A remarkable all-round performance with 5 wickets in the first innings and a crucial 70 runs with the bat.

Ravichandran Ashwin: Dominated Australia's second innings with a five-wicket haul, dismantling their batting lineup.

Axar Patel: Provided valuable lower-order runs, scoring 84, and formed a significant partnership with Jadeja.

Todd Murphy: On debut, the Australian spinner showcased promise with a seven-wicket haul, despite his team's struggles.

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