India dominate Australia on day one of first Test

India dominated the opening day of their series against Australia to take control of the first Test in Nagpur. Spinner Ravindra Jadeja took 5-47 on his return from injury as Australia were dismissed for 177 on a turning pitch soon after tea. A steady stand of 82 between Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith had taken the tourists to 84-2 before a collapse of 8-93 against India’s three spinners. The hosts then moved to 77-1, captain Rohit Sharma ending the day 56 not out. Australia and India are the top two sides in the rankings and the World Test Championship standings with India needing a 3-1 victory in the much-anticipated series to guarantee qualification for the showpiece final at The Oval this summer.