September 20, 2026 11:40 am (IST)
Australia set 287 as target for India to win Perth Test
Perth, Dec 17 (IBNS): India bowled out Australia for 243 in the second innings of the second Test match at Perth Stadium here on Monday.
India will have to chase 287 to win the Test match.
Usman Khawaja was the top scorer for Australia in the second innings. He scored 72 off 213 balls.
Indian pace bowler Mohammad Shami clinched six wickets for 56 in 24 overs.
While Jasprit Bumrah picked three wickets, Ishant Sharma clinched one.
Australia had scored 326 in the first innings. In reply, India had scored 283.
After Monday, only one day will be left in the Test match.
Image: twitter.com/ICC
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