An Indian Team That Will Go On To Win WC83 |Ind VS Aus 1980-81 | 1st Test @SCG| Greg Chappell 204

Welcome to our detailed recap of the 1st Test match between India and Australia during the historic 1980-81 series. Join us as we revisit the intense five days of cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Australia showcased their dominance and India faced significant challenges.

📅 Match Details:
Date: January 2-6, 1981
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
🏏 Match Summary:
Day 1: Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. Indian batsmen struggled, posting 201 in their first innings, with notable contributions from Sunil Gavaskar (30), Gundappa Viswanath (52), and Syed Kirmani (45). Australian bowlers Dennis Lillee (4 wickets) and Rodney Hogg (3 wickets) led the charge.

Day 2: Australia responded strongly with the bat, amassing 406 runs. Greg Chappell's masterful 204 and Kim Hughes' 69 were the highlights. Indian bowlers Kapil Dev and Karsan Ghavri took 3 and 2 wickets, respectively.

Day 3: Australian batsmen continued their dominance, extending their lead. Indian bowlers toiled without much success.

Day 4: India's second innings mirrored their first, scoring 201 again. Sunil Gavaskar top-scored with 70, but the rest of the lineup crumbled under pressure from Lillee (3 wickets) and Hogg (4 wickets).

Day 5: Australia triumphed by an innings and 4 runs, underscoring their superiority.

🌟 Key Highlights:
Greg Chappell's Double Century: A captain's knock of 204, setting a solid foundation for Australia.
Dennis Lillee and Rodney Hogg's Bowling Prowess: A combined effort that dismantled India's batting lineup in both innings.
Sunil Gavaskar's Resilience: Fighting knocks in both innings, despite little support from the rest of the team.
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A comprehensive match analysis
Key moments and turning points
In-depth player performances
Historical significance of the match
This match was a crucial part of the series, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive cricketing contest. Stay tuned for more videos covering the rest of the series!

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