Déjà vu for India: Top order collapse in Perth mirrors ghost of 2019 WC heartbreak

India's top order faltered in Perth as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to a disappointing start. The Australian bowlers exploited the pitch, dismissing the trio for a combined 18 runs, their lowest since the 2019 World Cup semi-final. This early collapse mirrored a previous high-pressure situation, raising concerns for the team's batting depth.