IND W vs AUS W Test Day 2: Annabel Sutherland’s stormy century, Australia takes lead over India. Perry out after scoring 76 runs

News India Live, Digital Desk: Australia women’s team has given a tough challenge to the Indian bowlers in the second day’s play on the historic ground of Perth. Playing ahead of yesterday’s score of 96/3, Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry braved the Indian attack. Sutherland batted brilliantly and completed her Test century, while Ellyse Perry became the victim of Deepti Sharma on a personal score of 76 runs. Scorecard of the second day (till T-break) Team Score Position India (1st innings) 198/10 (62.4 overs) Jemimah Rodrigues (52) Australia (1st innings) 217/4 (65 overs*) Sutherland (105*), Perry (76) Lead/LeadAustralia ahead by 19 runs6 wickets remainingKey Highlights of the second day Annabel Sutherland’s marathon innings: Sutherland took advantage of the fatigue of the Indian bowlers and played an unbeaten inning of 105 runs. He hit 14 fours in his innings and put Australia in a strong position. Ellis Perry’s ‘thousand run’ club: During his inning of 76 runs, Ellis Perry also completed his 1000 runs in Test cricket. However, she returned to the pavilion after being LBW on the ball of Deepti Sharma. Struggle of Indian bowling: Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaur had given initial successes on the first day, but on the second day the Indian spinners (Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma) had to wait a long time for the wicket. Drop catch: On the second day, Indian fielders gave life to Beth Mooney twice, due to which the team has to suffer in the form of lead. Stance: What next? Australia has taken a lead of 19 runs so far and they still have 6 wickets in hand. The biggest challenge for India will be to wrap up Australia’s innings quickly using the new ball in the third session (Night Session). If Australia takes a lead of 100+, it may be difficult for India to make a comeback in the fourth innings.