Perth: Australia got a brilliant start as they were no wickets down above 100 runs but Indian bowlers made an outstanding comeback and Aussies were 277/6 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test match against India here on Friday.
Pat Cummins (11) and skipper Tim Paine (16) were at the crease when umpires dislodged the bails for the day.
All the six wickets fell in the post lunch session with pacer Ishant Sharma and part time spinner Hanuma Vihari claiming two each. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav bagged one wicket each.
Brief scores:
Australia: 277/6 (Marcus Harris 70, Aaron Finch 50; Ishant Sharma 2/35) at stumps on Day 1 vs India.