India achieved a commanding 295-run win over Australia in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth’s Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match concluded on Day 4, with India wrapping up the contest well before the fifth day.
Key Highlights:
- Australia, chasing a massive 534, were bowled out for 238 after resuming Day 4 at 12/3.
- Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with figures of 3/42, including the key dismissal of Travis Head (89), which shifted momentum decisively.
- Mohammed Siraj struck early, dismissing Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith in a fiery first session.
- Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Mitchell Marsh.
India’s batting effort was led by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stunning 161 and Virat Kohli’s crucial century (103), setting up a daunting target. Earlier, India’s bowlers restricted Australia to 104 in the first innings after being bowled out for 150 themselves.
This emphatic win marks a historic overseas performance for India, with Bumrah, Siraj, and the rest of the attack showcasing relentless precision.
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