India started the five-match Test series against Australia in style. They won by 295 runs, one of the biggest Test defeats on Australian soil. Chasing an unlikely target of 534, the Australian batsmen crumbled. They were bowled out for just 238 in their second innings.
This historic win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series. It is Australia’s worst home Test defeat to India. The visitors claimed bragging rights in Perth. They also boosted their chances of making the WTC final.
Bumrah and Siraj Shine in Perth
India’s pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, shone in this dominating win.
Jasprit Bumrah: The Game-Changer
In the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma, Bumrah led. He delivered yet another top performance. The fast bowler took five wickets in Australia’s first innings. He then took three more in the second, ending with figures of 8/89. Bumrah’s relentless pace and precision set the tone for India’s win.
Mohammed Siraj: The Perfect Partner
Siraj complemented Bumrah with his exceptional skill. He troubled the Australian batters with his disciplined line and length. The right-arm pacer dismissed key players, like Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, as well as Pat Cummins. He took three wickets in the second innings.
Harshit Rana Seals the Victory
Young pacer Harshit Rana delivered the final blow, taking the last wicket to secure India’s resounding victory. The Indian bowlers’ effort was key to dismantling Australia’s batsmen in both innings.
A Historic Defeat for Australia
This defeat ranks as Australia’s worst-ever loss to India in a home Test. India’s previous biggest win in Australia came in the 1978 Sydney Test. They defeated the hosts by an innings and two runs. This loss was not one of Australia’s five heaviest home defeats. But, it marks a key moment in the cricket rivalry between these two powerhouses.
