India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE: KL Rahul’s Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 has already seen its fair share of drama at Perth, with KL Rahul’s dismissal becoming the focal point of intense discussions. Batting against Mitchell Starc, Rahul was adjudged caught behind by the third umpire after Australia reviewed a not-out decision. However, the absence of a clear off-side angle and a suspicious spike on UltraEdge raised questions about the validity of the call. The Indian opener walked back fuming, gesturing to his bat and pad in frustration.

Watch KL Rahul’s Controversial Dismissal in 1st Innings of Perth Test

“His pad and bat are not together at that point in time as the ball passes.

“It’s (bat hitting pad) after, in fact, the ball passes the edge. Does Snicko pick up the sound of the bat hitting the pad?

“We’re assuming (Snicko) may be the outside edge of the bat but that may not… pic.twitter.com/hvG0AF9rdo

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) November 22, 2024

Simon Taufel: “We saw with that side on shot there was a spike on RTS with the bat away from the pad, in other words the bottom of the bat hadn’t reached the pad.

“Therefore rolling that through in its natural course, you may have seen that second spike (on Snicko, to indicate… https://t.co/tY5yCYYE6s

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) November 22, 2024

India reeling at 51/4 at lunch

Australia dominated the session, leaving India reeling at 51/4 at lunch. Starc and Josh Hazlewood were lethal, each picking two wickets for just 10 runs in their respective eight overs. Pat Cummins added to the pressure with a disciplined spell. The Indian batting lineup, including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, struggled to counter the Aussie pacers on a lively Perth pitch.

India Playing XI

KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammed Siraj

Australia Playing XI

Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

As fans tuned in to Ind vs Aus live streaming, social media was abuzz with opinions on Rahul’s dismissal. Former umpire Simon Taufel explained during a broadcast why the third umpire likely overturned the decision, citing the spike as sufficient evidence. However, questions lingered about the technical accuracy and consistency of such decisions in high-stakes matches.

With Australia looking in complete control, India’s hopes now rest on the middle and lower order. Follow the BGT live score and catch all the action as the game unfolds, with live coverage available on multiple platforms. Can India bounce back, or will Australia capitalize on their early momentum? Stay tuned to find out!

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