Sutherland Shines as Australia Takes Command on Day 2 of Test Against India

On Day 2 of the Test match at WACA, Annabel Sutherland's remarkable century and effective bowling led Australia to a strong position against India. With a commanding score of 129 runs and two wickets, Sutherland's performance was pivotal. Despite Pratika Rawal's resistance, India's batting lineup struggled, ending the day at 105/6. Ellyse Perry's historic innings further bolstered Australia's lead, setting the stage for an intriguing third day. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 7, 2026, 20:25 IST

Sutherland's Stellar Performance Steals the Show

On Day 2 at the WACA ground, Annabel Sutherland showcased her exceptional skills, following up her impressive century with outstanding bowling, helping Australia limit India to 105/6 by the end of the day. Sutherland's commanding innings of 129 runs off 171 balls set the tone for Australia, as she effectively dismantled India's bowling attack. In India's second innings, she also took two wickets, further solidifying her impact on the match.

Australia's Strong Position at Stumps

As Day 2 concluded, Australia found themselves in a dominant position, with India struggling at six wickets down and trailing by 20 runs. Pratika Rawal emerged as the only Indian batter showing resilience, while the rest of the team succumbed to poor shot selection.

Perry and Sutherland Propel Australia's Innings

Starting Day 2 at 96/3, Ellyse Perry and Sutherland built a formidable partnership, contributing 128 runs for the fourth wicket. Perry scored 76 runs off 116 balls, making history as Australia's leading run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Karen Rolton. Alongside Perry and Sutherland, Alana King (21) and Lucy Hamilton (23) provided crucial support, allowing Australia to conclude their first innings at 323, establishing a lead of 125 runs.

India's Batting Struggles Amid Hamilton's Debut Success

In response, India's batting lineup faltered, with openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma dismissed for low scores. Jemimah Rodrigues (14) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (11) started well but couldn't convert their starts into significant contributions. Deepti Sharma, promoted in the batting order, managed only nine runs, while wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh failed to score. India ended Day 2 at 105/6, with Rawal (43) and Sneh Rana (14) remaining not out.

Lucy Hamilton, making her debut, was the standout bowler for Australia, claiming three vital wickets, bringing her total to six in the match. Sutherland added two wickets to her earlier century, while Darcie Brown contributed one.