Optus Stadium

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1, stats highlights: From Optus Stadium's debut to Ishant Sharma getting past Joel Garner, Jason Gillespie

India vs Australia, Highlights, 2nd Test at Perth, Day 1, Full Cricket Score: Hosts reach 277/6 at stumps

India vs Australia Live Score: Close of play – Day 1 Another see-saw day of cricket. Pretty good for an inaugural day of Test cricket at the new Perth. Nothing like our good ole WACA, but the drop in pitch has offered enough to be interested about. That rip-snoter from Bumrah to Tim Paine with the second new ball will remain in memory for a long, long time. Forget Tim Paine, I might have nightmare of it. However, the Australian captain survived that delivery and remained unbeaten till the end of the day. India have their task cut out for the second day – which is wipe out the Australian, if possible before 300.

India vs Australia: Hosts are taking a big risk by preparing a green Perth track for second Test, feels Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels preparing a green track for the second Test could backfire on Australia against a pace heavy India.

India vs Australia: Grassy Optus Stadium pitch in focus as 'excited' Virat Kohli and Co look to continue momentum in Perth

Rarely has there been so much hype around a pitch in Australia. But the way both captains talked about it in the pre-game press conference suggests that the 22-yard strip will play a huge role in dictating the result.

India vs Australia: Perth curator unveils green wicket; says he's trying to produce 'bounciest wicket he can'

Keeping with tradition at the good old WACA, a raging quick wicket has been laid at Perth Stadium for this inaugural five-day game. It has a healthy layering of grass which could impact strategies for both sides.

India vs Australia: Optus Stadium may not have history behind it like WACA Ground, but certainly has a majestic feel

The stadium undoubtedly, has a state of art feel to it but compared to the WACA Ground it certainly lacks the character. But the Optus Stadium, whether it is from the outside or inside definitely grows on you the more time one spends in its proximity.