On this day: India's dominant victory over Australia in Nagpur
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On this day in 2023, India showcased an impressive performance, achieving a significant victory over Australia by an innings and 132 runs in the inaugural Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The match was prominently marked by the exceptional contributions of captain Rohit Sharma, spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, along with allrounder Axar Patel.
After winning the toss, Australian captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first. However, the Indian bowling unit, spearheaded by Ravindra Jadeja, swiftly placed the visitors under pressure. Jadeja, making a comeback from injury, delivered a remarkable performance, securing 5 wickets for 47 runs. Australia was dismissed for a total of 177 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith being the top scorers with 49 and 37 runs, respectively. Ashwin also contributed significantly by taking three wickets.
India's first innings: Establishing a formidable lead
In reply, India demonstrated a robust batting performance. Rohit Sharma set the tone by scoring his first Test century as captain, amassing 120 runs. Although the middle order encountered some difficulties, the lower order made vital contributions. Ravindra Jadeja scored 70 runs, while Axar Patel added 84, propelling India to a total of 400 runs. For Australia, debutant offspinner Todd Murphy stood out, claiming an impressive 7 wickets for 124 runs.
Australia's collapse
Trailing by 223 runs, Australia confronted a significant challenge in their second innings. Ravichandran Ashwin led the Indian bowling unit with an impressive performance, claiming 5 wickets for just 37 runs. The Australian batting order faltered, managing a mere 91 runs, marking their lowest Test score in India and conceding victory to the hosts by an innings and 132 runs. Steve Smith remained not out with 25 runs but received little assistance from his teammates.
Key Performances
Rohit Sharma: His century (120 runs) established a solid base for India's first-innings advantage.
Ravindra Jadeja: Delivered an outstanding all-round display, taking 5 wickets in the first innings and contributing a vital 70 runs with the bat.
Ravichandran Ashwin: Excelled in Australia's second innings, achieving a five-wicket haul that dismantled their batting order.
Axar Patel: Added crucial runs from the lower order, scoring 84, and formed a significant partnership with Jadeja.
Todd Murphy: In his debut match, the Australian spinner demonstrated potential with a seven-wicket haul, despite the overall struggles of his team.
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