India delivered a record-breaking performance to defeat Australia by 295 runs in the 1st Test of the 5-match series, played at Perth Stadium from November 22-25, 2024. Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy brilliance, Yashasvi Jaiswal's masterful knock, and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s impactful debut powered India to a commanding victory, despite a spirited fightback from Travis Head. The win gave India a 1-0 lead in the series.
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Match Summary & Key Stats:
India's Record-Breaking Victory
- 295-run win: India’s ninth-largest Test win by runs and second-biggest against Australia, following a 320-run victory at Mohali in 2008.
- This was India's largest victory by runs in Australia, surpassing the 222-run win at Melbourne in 1977.
Other Notable Records
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul’s 201-run opening stand: The highest by an Indian pair in Australia against the hosts.
- Jasprit Bumrah became the fifth Indian captain to claim a five-wicket haul in Tests and tied Kapil Dev’s record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler outside Asia (9).
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 161, making him the third Indian to hit a century on debut in Australia, after ML Jaisimha (1968) and Sunil Gavaskar (1977).
- Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 marked his 30th Test ton, the most centuries by an Indian batter in Australia (7), surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s six.
Match Highlights:
Day 1: A 17-Wicket Thriller
India struggled to 150 all out in their first innings after opting to bat.
- Top Scorer: Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a gritty 41 off 59 balls, supported by Rishabh Pant (37).
- Australian Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood claimed 4/29, while Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc chipped in with two wickets each.
Australia’s first innings folded for just 104 runs, handing India a 46-run lead. - India’s Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with 5/30, and debutant Harshit Rana impressed with 3/48.
Day 2: India Takes Control
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (90*) and KL Rahul (50*) batted fluently, extending India’s lead to 218 runs by stumps.
Day 3: A Dominant Indian Display
Yashasvi Jaiswal reached a brilliant 161, while Virat Kohli notched up his 30th Test century (100*). India declared at 487/6, setting Australia a mammoth target of 534.
- Top Performers: KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 62, and Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed 38* off 27 balls.
Australia struggled to 12/3 by stumps, with Bumrah inflicting early damage.
Day 4: India Seals the Win
Australia was bowled out for 238 despite a spirited 47 from Travis Head and contributions from Alex Carey (36) and Mitchell Marsh (36).
- Indian Bowlers: Bumrah (3/42) and Mohammed Siraj (3/41) starred with the ball, while debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana chipped in with a wicket each.
Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah
For his extraordinary bowling performance, Bumrah claimed 8 wickets across the match, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
India now leads the series 1-0 and looks to build on their dominant start in the remaining Tests.