Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India breaks 47-year record with historic Test win in Perth against Australia

India has etched its name in cricket history once again by breaking a 47-year-old record in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Monday.

Under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah, the team claimed a monumental 295-run win against Australia at Perth Stadium, marking India's largest-ever victory margin on Australian soil.

The first Test of the five-match series, held from November 22, 2024, was a showcase of resilience and dominance. After being bowled out for a modest 150 in the first innings, India turned the tables with a fiery bowling performance, dismissing the Australian side for just 104 runs. Powered by centuries from Yashawi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, India racked up 487 runs in their second innings, setting a daunting target of 534. Australia faltered under pressure, crumbling in their chase, and handing India a commanding win.

This victory surpasses India's previous biggest win in Australia—a 222-run triumph in Melbourne on December 30, 1977. Another notable achievement came in December 2018 when India defeated Australia by 137 runs at the MCG.

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Australia faced a batting collapse in their second innings, managing just 238 runs, thanks to a sensational bowling display by Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, who claimed three wickets each. Washington Sundar also chipped in with two crucial scalps, while Nitish Kumar and Harshit Rana picked up a wicket each.

Travis Head led Australia's resistance with a gritty 89, supported by Mitchell Marsh's 47 and Alex Carey's 36.

Skipper Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance, claiming a total of eight wickets—five in the first innings and three in the second.

India now leads the five-match Test series 1-0, with the second Test set to begin in Adelaide on Friday, December 6.