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News India Live, Digital Desk: Australia women’s team has given a tough challenge to the Indian bowlers in the second day’s play on the historic ground of Perth. Playing ahead of yesterday’s score of 96/3, Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry braved the Indian attack. Sutherland batted brilliantly and test century Completed, while Elise Perry became the victim of Deepti Sharma on a personal score of 76 runs.
Scorecard of Day 2 (till tee-break)
| Team | Score | Situation |
|---|---|---|
| India (1st innings) | 198/10 (62.4 overs) | Jemimah Rodrigues (52) |
| Australia (1st innings) | 217/4 (65 overs*) | Sutherland (105*), Perry (76) |
| edge/lead | Australia ahead by 19 runs | 6 wickets left |
Key Highlights of Day 2
Annabel Sutherland’s marathon innings: Taking advantage of the fatigue of the Indian bowlers, Sutherland played an unbeaten inning of 105 runs. He hit 14 fours in his innings and put Australia in a strong position.
Alice Perry’s ‘Thousand Run’ Club: During his innings of 76 runs, Ellis Perry made his 1000 runs Also completed. However, she returned to the pavilion after being LBW on the ball of Deepti Sharma.
Indian bowling struggles: Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaur had provided early successes on the first day, but on the second day the Indian spinners (Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma) had to wait a long time for wickets.
Drop Catch: On the second day, Indian fielders gave life to Beth Mooney twice, due to which the team is having to suffer in the form of lead.
Match Outlook: What next?
Australia has taken a lead of 19 runs so far and they still have 6 wickets safe in their hands. The biggest challenge for India will be to wrap up Australia’s innings quickly using the new ball in the third session (Night Session). If Australia takes a lead of 100+, it may be difficult for India to make a comeback in the fourth innings.