Virat Kohli’s Shocking Drop Catch: Marnus Labuschagne Given a Lifeline in the Perth Test [WATCH]

In a moment of unexpected disappointment, Virat Kohli’s shocking drop of Marnus Labuschagne gave the Australian batsman a crucial lifeline during the Perth Test.

The incident occurred on the last ball of the 3rd over when Bumrah bowled a good delivery that edged Marnus Labuschagne’s bat. The ball went straight to Virat Kohli, but he dropped it. It was an easy catch, and Labuschagne got a huge second chance.

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The ball was full and outside off-stump, making Labuschagne reach for it and get an edge. Kohli moved to his right and went low to catch it, but failed. The other fielders began celebrating, but Kohli was left with his head down, clearly frustrated.

Bumrah’s Bowling Masterclass Provides Hope After India’s Batting Disaster

In their 1st innings, India were bowled out for just 150 on Day 1 of the Perth Test after opting to bat first, with tea taken immediately after their dismissal. The Australian bowlers exploited the pitch’s movement, making life difficult for the Indian batsmen. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer, taking four wickets, while the other pacers chipped in with two wickets each.

India started the morning session carefully, trying to get through the tough conditions, but Australia kept up the pressure. The only positive for India came after lunch when Rishabh Pant played some attacking shots. He teamed up with debutant Nitish Reddy to add 48 runs for the seventh wicket. Other than that, India had little to feel good about.

At the time of writing, Australia’s first innings stands at 30-3, with their top three batsmen dismissed cheaply. Jasprit Bumrah was the star with the ball, taking all three wickets and showcasing his brilliance.

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