IND vs AUS 1st Test, Perth: India made history as the Jasprit Bumrah-led side defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 (BGT) in their own backyard at Perth’s Optus Stadium on November 25 (Monday). Chasing the target of 534, Australia put up a stronger fightback in the fourth innings than they did in the first innings, but India bowlers, led by skipper Bumrah along with Mohammed Siraj made life difficult for the Aussie batters and eventually had them bundled out for 238. With the win, India now lead the five-match Test series by 1-0.
This victory for Team India comes at a critical juncture, as they arrived in Australia following a 3-0 clean sweep by New Zealand on home soil. The series defeat sparked widespread criticism from both the cricket fraternity and the media, directed at the Indian team and the new management, including head coach Gautam Gambhir.
