IND vs AUS Pitch Report for 1st Test at Optus Stadium, Perth
Published on: Nov 19, 2024 10:50 am IST|Updated on: Nov 19, 2024 10:54 am IST
The cricketing world has its sights on the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. We are only a few days away from getting 1st Test Australia vs India started. All the focus now is on the Perth Stadium stadium pitch and bowling conditions.
IND vs AUS Pitch Report for 1st Test
Optus Stadium Perth is likely to serve the Indian National Cricket Team with a lively pitch and challenging conditions. A fast bowler’s dream, the venue offers significant bounce and movement. This BGT venue ground has traditionally favored teams batting first, with all four matches played here won by the side opting to bat.
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| Average 1st Innings | 456 runs |
| Average 4th Innings | 183 runs |
| Toss Trend | Win the toss and bat first |
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Perth Stadium Records
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Home Wins (Australia) | 4 |
| Away Wins | 0 |
| Neutral Wins | 0 |
| Drawn Matches | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 598/4 (AUS vs WI) |
| Lowest Team Total | 89/10 (PAK vs AUS) |
| Most Runs | Marnus Labuschagne (AUS) – 519 |
| Most Wickets | Nathan Lyon (AUS) – 27 |
Australia’s Record at Perth Stadium
(Players who are in the current squad)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 3 | 519 | 1 |
| Nathan Lyon | 4 | 27 | – |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 85 | 23 |
| Steve Smith | 3 | 355 | – |
| Travis Head | 4 | 291 | 3 |
| Usman Khawaja | 3 | 279 | – |
India Record at Perth Stadium
(Players who are in the current squad)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
| Virat Kohli | 1 | 140 | – |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Rishabh Pant | 1 | 66 | – |
| KL Rahul | 1 | 2 | – |
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Player Stats at Perth Stadium
Top Run-Scorers in Test
| Player | Runs | Matches |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 519 | 3 |
| Steve Smith | 355 | 3 |
| Travis Head | 291 | 4 |
| Usman Khawaja | 279 | 3 |
Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Wickets | Matches |
| Nathan Lyon | 27 | 4 |
| Mitchell Starc | 23 | 4 |
| Pat Cummins | 12 | 4 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 11 | 4 |
Australia is banking on its impeccable record at the venue while India seeks redemption after their dismal previous outing. Australia’s record at Perth Stadium puts them in a strong position but don’t rule out India.
