Hamilton, Sutherland strike after Jemimah's fifty on Day 1

On a hot afternoon at the WACA, Australia's seamers made the most of a lively surface before Ellyse Perry's composed presence with the bat ensured the hosts finished the opening day in control of the lone Day-Night Test against India in Perth on Friday.

- Shalini Gupta

Jemimah Rodrigues after scoring a fifty in Perth.

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After opting to bowl first, Australia bundled India out for 198 in 62.4 overs, courtesy of incisive spells from Annabel Sutherland (4/46) and debutant Lucy Hamilton (3/31). By stumps, Australia had reached 96/3 in 27 overs, trailing by 102 runs but firmly placed to dictate the contest.

The day began with Australia captain Alyssa Healy, playing the final international match of her career, winning the toss and inviting India to bat on a grassy strip expected to assist seamers early.

India's innings never quite gathered momentum despite several promising starts. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was the first to depart, bowled for 4 by Hamilton, the 19-year-old left-arm quick who impressed with her control and movement in her maiden Test outing.