Bumrah, Kohli and Jaiswal shine on a historic day

The last ball hit

Marnus Labuschagne, Australia's dependable No.3, summed up the home side's chaos. Facing Jasprit Bumrah, he carried his arms over his shoulders to the delivery that trapped him in front of the stumps. As the shaded Optus Stadium watched, Labuschagne stood frozen, processing a moment that seemed to symbolize Australia's collapsing line-up. The ball hitting his pads was the final action of the day, sealing India's superiority.

It was Bumrah's show again. Earlier, Nathan McSweeney and Pat Cummins fell into the grip of Bumrah, and the latter left in a touching scene while the Australian captain walked exhausted, his shoulders collapsing under the weight of expectations and reality. With his steely presence and unerring precision, Bumrah seemed to embody the unstoppable force that India had become.

Jaiswal arrives

The day started with Yashasvi Jaiswal announcing himself on the big stage. The 22-year-old produced an impressive array of shots, combining flair and technical intelligence. Every boundary she hit was a statement; Every run is a testament to his temperament. Jaiswal's maiden Test century on Australian soil wasn't just an innings – it was a harbinger of a future star. It eclipsed both teams' first innings total and left the crowd and the Australian bowlers in awe.

Standing tall amid the pressure of a hostile crowd and high expectations, Jaiswal looked every bit the player India had hoped he would be. His diving drives, bold moves and elegant flicks lit up the field. When he eventually went down, the young player secured his place in the hearts of Indian fans and a place on the radar of Australian analysts for years to come.

Kohli class

If Jaiswal's innings was a revelation, Virat Kohli's century was a reaffirmation. While going with the foundation laid by Jaiswal and KL Rahul, Kohli showed why he remains one of the most respected batsmen in the game. His 30th Test century was not just a milestone; It was a warning shot for the rest of the series.

There was no shortage of standout Kohli moments: a stately drive off Mitchell Starc, a big drive for a six, and a masterful drive off Cummins, the highlights of the bunch. The importance of his running style lies not only in the psychological advantage he provided to India. Kohli's celebration, subdued but resolute, spoke volumes about his intention to make the tour.

Final law

By the time the Indian bowlers took over, Australia were already on the ropes. Bumrah's late knock under the fading Perth light was more than just a wicket. They were exclamation marks on a day when India had it all. When the team walked off the field, led reluctantly by the young Jaiswal, their spirits were in stark contrast to the desperate Australians.

A tale of two teams

For India, this was a day of belief and celebration. For Australia, it was a sobering reminder of the work required to compete against a team giving their all. The gap between the two sides was stark, and it seemed that the story of this Test match, and perhaps the series, was in India's hands.

That day in Perth will be remembered not just for the cricket they played, but also for what it symbolized: the arrival of a new Indian hero in Jaiswal, the return of team talisman Kohli, and the brilliance of spearhead Bumrah. It was a day when everything was right for India, leaving Australia searching for answers under the long shadows cast by the setting sun and their own performance.