India and Australia are competing in the first Test of the 2023 Border Gavaskar Trophy.
After opting to bat first, Australia were bowled out for 177.
Ravindra Jadeja picked up a five-wicket haul for India.
In response, India are 77/1 at the end of day's play.
Skipper Rohit Sharma is unbeaten on 56.
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India vs Australia Live: End of Day's Play
STUMPS!
India will be happier of the two sides after the first day, as they have executed plans brilliantly with both the bat and the ball.
Sent in to see the day out as a nightwatch after KL Rahul's dismissal, Ravichandran Ashwin did exactly that, while at the other end, skipper Rohit Sharma brought up his 15th Test half-century.
At stumps on Day 1, India are 77/1. Sharma is batting on 56, while Ashwin is yet to open his account.
Rohit Sharma scored his 15th Test half-century.
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India vs Australia Live: Murphy Gets Maiden Wicket
Stuff of dreams!
Todd Murphy has his maiden wicket for the baggy greens, as he has sent KL Rahul back to the pavilion. Outfoxed by a vicious turn, Rahul ended up giving the off-spinner a catching practice to open his tally in international cricket, but more importantly, provide Australia with something to smile about after a long while.
Todd Murphy picked his maiden international wicket.
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India vs Australia Live: 50 Up For India
Pat Cummins has used four bowlers, but none of them have been able to offer any challenge to the Indian openers, who are looking comfortable here in Nagpur. Rohit Sharma is nearing what will be a well deserved half-century, while KL Rahul is also getting a move on.
At the end of 18 overs, India are 59/0.
India vs Australia Live: Rohit Sharma Leads From the Front
The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma is leading the team from the front. He is off to a brilliant start, having scored 26 runs in only 23 deliveries. His partner, KL Rahul has meanwhile scored just one run.
After six overs, India are 27/0.
Rohit Sharma is batting with a counter-attacking approach.
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