Perth, March 6 -- After domanting bowling display by Australia to dismantle India for 198 in their first innings on day one of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, the hosts reached 96/3 in 27 overs at stumps on the opening day of the match, trailing by 102 runs.

Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland rescued Australia's innings with an unbroken 38-run partnership, lifting them to 96/3 in 27 overs.

Perry was unbeaten on 43 off 62 balls, hitting seven boundaries, while Sutherland contributed 20 not out from 29 deliveries with three fours.

This solid stand came after India made early breakthroughs under lights, with Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud taking key wickets.

Debutant pacer Sayali Satghare removed Georgia Voll for two wi...