Day 2 Drama: Bumrah’s Heroics in Vain as Head Powers Australia to Strong Position

Travis Head delivered a spectacular knock of 152, propelling Australia to a dominant position in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in Brisbane. His innings, marked by aggression and precision, was well complemented by Steve Smith’s steady century, as the duo resurrected Australia’s innings from a precarious 75/3 to a formidable 326/4.

For India, Jasprit Bumrah stood out as the lone warrior with the ball. The ace pacer claimed five of the seven wickets to fall, dismantling Australia’s top order early by removing openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney. He returned with the second new ball to dismiss Smith, Head, and Mitchell Marsh, giving India a glimmer of hope amidst Australia’s dominance.

A crucial late flourish by Alex Carey, who added a quickfire 44, pushed Australia’s total beyond 400, ensuring a commanding lead heading into Day 3. With the pitch offering variable bounce, the Indian batters face a daunting challenge to claw their way back into the contest.