India achieved a historic 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth’s Optus Stadium, marking their second-largest Test win against Australia on their home soil. Australia, set a daunting target of 534 runs, was bowled out for 238 in their second innings. This win was bolstered by impressive centuries from YashasviJaiswal and ViratKohli, who scored 161 and 100 not out, respectively.

JaspritBumrah and Mohammed Siraj were instrumental in dismantling the Australian batting lineup, each taking three wickets, while debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed his first Test wicket. Washington Sundar contributed by removing Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon, while HarshitRana sealed the victory by dismissing Alex Carey.

This match marked Australia’s first-ever Test loss at the new Perth Stadium, having previously won all four matches played there. India’s emphatic win comes after a disappointing whitewash against New Zealand and sets a strong tone for the series, with India leading 1-0. The victory also highlights India’s resilience and capability to perform under pressure, showcasing their potential as strong contenders in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.