IND vs AUS 1st Test Details Historic Win: India beat Australia by 295 Runs in First Test

IND vs AUS 1st Test details Historic Win: The five-match Test series between India and Australia began in Perth, this series is important to determine the finalist of the World Test Championship. Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat first and set a challenging target of 534 runs in front of Australia. In response, the Australian team was bowled out for 238 runs.

IND vs AUS 1st Test Important match details

India defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test played at the Optus Stadium, which was a significant victory. India had scored 150 runs in the first innings, while Australia could only score 104 runs, giving India a lead of 46 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, India declared the innings after scoring 487 runs for six wickets, setting a big target in front of Australia.

Notable absences

Notably, India's win came without key players such as Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Shami. The win was reminiscent of India's historic win at the Gabba in 2021, which broke Australia's dominance at Optus Stadium, where they had won all four previous Tests.

Historic win and key players

India's less experienced side stunned Australia on a bouncy and fast Perth pitch. The win, by a margin of 295 runs, is India's biggest win in terms of runs in Australia. Before this, the biggest win was by 222 runs in Melbourne in 1977. India's comeback, especially after a 0-3 whitewash by New Zealand at home, was particularly impressive.

India's exceptional performance in Perth reflects the team's depth and resilience and underlines their dominance on Australian soil. This win, achieved with a relatively inexperienced team, sets a strong precedent for the rest of the series. It is a powerful reminder of India's ability to challenge and beat the best, making their journey to the World Test Championship final even more exciting.