India takes a 1-0 lead in the five-match BGT 2024 series after crushing Australia by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his exceptional performance across both innings.
India vs Australia, Monday 25th 2024: India registered a resounding 295-run victory in the opening Test of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Series at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Chasing 534, Australia collapsed to 238 on Day 4 of the test match. India’s stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-winning performance, finishing with match figures of 8/73. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his first Test century in Australia, and Virat Kohli notched his 30th Test ton, leading India to their biggest-ever Test win on Australian soil. This victory ended Australia’s unbeaten streak at Optus Stadium (4-1) and lifted India to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings, while Australia slipped to second place after this humiliating defeat at home.
India vs Australia: Perth Test Scorecard
- India: 150 & 487/6d
- Australia: 104 & 238
- Result: India won by 295 runs
- Man of the Match: Japsrit Bumrah (8/73)
Top Moments of the Match
- Bumrah’s Domination
Jasprit Bumrah ripped through Australia’s top order, finishing with figures of 8/73 in the match. His early breakthroughs, including Steve Smith and Pat Cummins, put Australia on the back foot. - Jaiswal and Rahul’s Opening Partnership
On Day 2, Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and KL Rahul (108) stitched together a 216-run stand, laying the foundation for India’s massive second-innings total. - Kohli’s Century After 18 Months
Virat Kohli silenced critics with his 30th Test century, his first in 18 months. Remaining unbeaten on 100 off 143 balls, Kohli anchored India’s declaration at 487/6. - Siraj’s Day 4 Breakthroughs
Mohammed Siraj’s incisive spells on Day 4 removed key batters, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, leaving Australia in tatters. - Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy’s All-Round Show
The 22-year-old from Andhra Pradesh had an outstanding debut in the Perth Test match. Reddy made a significant impact with the bat, scoring a crucial 41 runs on Day 1, which helped India to reach a respectable total of 150 after they found themselves reeling 73/6 at lunch. In the second innings, he showcased his temperament by scoring a quickfire 38 not out, demonstrating his ability to adapt his batting style to the match situation. He also bagged his first Test wicket by dismissing Mitchell Marsh in the second innings which led India to a historic test victory.
Day 3 Highlights
- Jaiswal’s Debut Century
Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his 161-run knock with poise, registering his maiden century in Australia. - Rahul’s Resilient 77
KL Rahul looked solid throughout the Test, especially in the second innings, where he partnered with Jaiswal for a 200-plus run opening stand. He was dismissed for 77, narrowly missing a well-deserved century. - Kohli’s 7th Ton
Virat Kohli’s masterclass saw him notch an unbeaten 100, becoming India’s top scorer of centuries in Australia with seven tons. - India’s Declaration
India declared their innings at 487/6 before the close of play, setting Australia a massive target of 534 and giving their bowlers a chance to have a crack at the Aussie openers. - Late Strikes Boost India
Australia ended Day 3 at 12/3 after Bumrah dismissed McSweeney and Labuschagne cheaply late in the day.
BGT 2024 Schedule
Looking ahead, India will play a two-day pink-ball warm-up match in Canberra on November 30, before the pink-ball test starting on December 6, in Adelaide. Here’s the remaining fixture of the Ind vs Aus 2024 Border-Gavaskar Series:
Nov 30, Sat – Dec 01, Sun
Prime Minister’s XI vs India A (2-day warm-up match)
Manuka Oval, Canberra
03:40 AM GMT / 02:40 PM LOCAL
Dec 06, Fri – Dec 10, Tue
Australia vs India (2nd Test)
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
04:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Dec 14, Sat – Dec 18, Wed
Australia vs India (3rd Test)
The Gabba, Brisbane
12:20 AM GMT / 10:20 AM LOCAL
Dec 26, Thu – Dec 30, Mon
Australia vs India (4th Test)
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
11:30 PM GMT (Dec 25) / 10:30 AM LOCAL
Jan 03, Fri – Jan 07, Tue
Australia vs India (5th Test)
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
11:30 PM GMT (Jan 02) / 10:30 AM LOCAL
Where to Watch IND vs AUS Live
Catch all the live action of the India vs Australia BGT 2024 series on Star Sports Network or stream it live on Hotstar in India. International viewers can tune in to FOX Cricket for the world feed.
India has drawn first blood in the series, currently leading 1-0. This victory also takes India to the top of the World Test Championship table, with 61.11%. Australia slipped into second place (57.69%) after this shellacking. The excitement surrounding the remainder of the series increases from India’s point of view, with Rohit Sharma’s return to the team, Shubman Gill’s recovery, and a potential comeback of Mohammed Shami to the Indian squad.
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