Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 10th five-wicket haul as India bundled out Australia for 177 on the opening day of the first Test at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, here on Thursday. Jadeja made the breakthrough for India in the fourth over after lunch, with Australia 76/2, as he broke the 82-run partnership for the third wicket between Marnu Labuschagne and Steve Smith. Australia lost their last four wickets for 15 runs as India cleaned up the tail in quick time. Australia went for lunch at 76/2 in 32 overs with Labuschagne batting on 47 and Smith on 19. Brief scores:Australia 177 all out in 63.5 overs (Marnus Labuschagne 49, Steve Smith 37, Alex Carey 36, Peter Handscomb 31; Ravindra Jadeja 5-47, Ashwin 3-42) v India.
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