India sniff win as Jaiswal, Kohli centuries smother Australia: 1st Test, Day 3 (Perth)

Veteran Virat Kohli scored his first Test century in over a year as India declared with a 533-run lead late on day three against Australia in Perth.

Kohli walked to the crease with India already well placed at 275-2 and with a lead of 319 after the heroics of Yashasvi Jaiswal (161). India declared at 487-6 after Kohli got his ton.

With 24 minutes to bat, Australia lost a clatter of wickets as Bumrah and Siraj bowled with fire on a pitch that has uneven bounce. 

Australia 104 and 12 for 3 need 522 more runs to beat India 150 and 487 for 6 dec (Jaiswal 161, Kohli 100*, Rahul 77)

Nov 2024.