The Indian cricket team entered the tour of Australia on the back of a 0-3 defeat against New Zealand in the home Test series. Considering the humiliation, many have written off India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, with many key players out of form, including Virat Kohli.
However, as expected, the Indian cricket team proved all predictions wrong by kicking off the high-voltage Test series with a resounding win over the Aussies at the Optus Stadium in Perth, where the tourists inflicted a humiliating defeat on the hosts by 295 runs on the day. 4 November 25.
Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian Cricket Team to a dominant 295 against Australia in the Perth Test
Under the brilliant captaincy of seamer Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian team came out loud and showed the world why they dominated the Kangaroos in their own backyard.
Everyone from Virat Kohli to Yashaswi Jaiswal and team captain Bumrah himself contributed significantly to the team’s historic 295-run victory in the five-match Test series opener in Perth.
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The contribution of KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana to India’s dominant start to record a historic Test series hat-trick Down Under at the Optus Stadium cannot be overlooked.
Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged Man of the Match for his excellent bowling display in the Perth Test, scoring 8 wickets in two innings.
After India’s dominant win over Australia in the first test, the cricket fraternity rejoiced on social media and trolled the Australian cricket team for slowly becoming the rabbit of the Indian cricket team as it was a special win that the team achieved without Rohit Sharma. Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin.
Many have hailed Bumrah’s exceptional captaincy and bowling performance in the Perth Test. Notably, this was India’s second biggest win by runs in Test cricket. India’s biggest margin of victory outside Asia was a 318-run win over West Indies at North Sound in 2019.
Here’s the fan reaction to India’s dominant win over Australia in the Perth Test:
Let’s go, guys! 1️⃣⬆️🇮🇳#AUSWIN #WhistlePod 🥳🇮🇳
📸: BCCI pic.twitter.com/yFGJvVPX4q— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 25, 2024
In Australia, there is a tradition of going after the head of the snake, i.e. the captain of the opposition. This time the head of the snake followed them and they did not know where to hide. #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/7VGJQLIqjP
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 25, 2024
An incredible comeback in a historic match for the ages🏆🔥 #INDvAUS #AUSWIN #AUSvINDIA pic.twitter.com/Qrdce8DgaW
— Sri Tej (@Alluarjuncult83) November 25, 2024
𝐒𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐒𝐓: 🇦🇺🐀🐔🐒 🐯 🇺🇸🇮🇳
India did well to win the first Test. It’s not easy to come from behind and then dominate, especially in Perth. Bumrah’s bowling and leadership stand out 👍🏼Australians need to iron out the mistakes and pull their socks up. #AUSWIN… pic.twitter.com/qiFsFLKVCk
— Kamran Ali (@Kam007_tweet) November 25, 2024
Don’t think anyone expected such a one-sided victory for India 🇮🇳
But hell yes it feels great 😀💪
Kohli bck 2 wickets, KL looks safe, jaiswal 🔥⭐,harshit n siraj🔥
Don’t think we need to say 2 words about Bumrah, the man is a genius
Chuck from India 🇮🇳#INDvsAUS#INDvAUS #AUSWIN— Debajit Sen 🇮🇳 (@devbestie) November 25, 2024
Perth’s pride was broken
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Great success to start this series
GG ERAA🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#AUSWIN #GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/wuaWf49EuR– Daydreamer (@introvert_hubro) November 25, 2024
This is a great win from India and the credit definitely goes to Bumrah. His spell on Day 1 brought India back into the game. Had Australia batted on Day 2, things would have been different. Well bowled and well led by Bumrah 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #AUSWIN
— Gaurav Jindal (@gj100596) November 25, 2024
Travis Head congratulates Virat Kohli after India register their biggest test win in Australia 🇮🇳🔥🔥#AUSWIN #not found #Don’tStopBroadcasting #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/JXxG3RvYRk
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 25, 2024
From 150 runs to win by 295 runs 🔥
Skipper Jasprit Bumrah leads India to a famous Test win in Perth 🏆 https://t.co/CdEfVXC0fH #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/0Qvf87go1n
— Anu Arora (@Annuu1405) November 25, 2024
Our future captain is ready. It was just a trailer. Take Bumrah’s bow #AUSWIN #bordergavaskartrophy2024 #BGT #Bumrah #PerthTest pic.twitter.com/5dczAxE4MX
– Test cricket lover (@Lazyphilos) November 25, 2024
It was also India’s second biggest Test win in Australia.
Highlights of Australia vs India Perth Test match
Talking about the match, India elected to bat first after winning the toss in the Perth Test against Australia. However, the tourists did not have a great start posting just 150 runs on the board thanks to Rishabh Pant’s 37 runs and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 41 runs in the first innings.
Josh Hazlewood took four wickets for Australia, while Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh took two wickets against India. The pitch was not that good for batting and the hosts were also bundled out for just 104 runs with Bumrah taking 5 wickets.
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Indian debutant Harshit Rana scalped three wickets while Mohammad Siraj took two wickets before the fans witnessed a fine knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), KL Rahul (77), Virat Kohli (100*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (38). *).
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The tourists set Australia a mammoth task of 522 runs to win the Perth Test thanks to a stunning performance by the Indian batsman. India were already hurt early by scoring three wickets on Day 3 and the remaining wickets were taken in three sessions on Day 4 as Bumrah and Siraj managed three wickets each while Washington Sundar scalped two wickets in the last innings.
Reddy also scored a feat in the form of a March as India cruised to a historic 295-run victory against Australia to take a 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-match Test series. For the hosts, Travis Head was the top scorer in the second innings with 89 runs, followed by Marsh (47).
