Jasprit Bumrah Leads India to Historic 295-Run Victory Over Australia in Perth

India kicked off the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in emphatic fashion, securing a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test in Perth on Monday. With this win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, marking a historic moment for the team.

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was the architect of India’s victory, taking eight wickets in the match, including a pivotal five-wicket haul in Australia’s first innings. His leadership and fiery bowling set the tone for India’s dominance throughout the Test.

Set a daunting target of 534 runs, Australia was skittled out for 238 on Day 4. Resuming their innings at 227/8 after Tea, they could add only 11 more runs before debutant Harshit Rana bowled Alex Carey for 36, sealing the victory. Earlier, Washington Sundar dismissed Nathan Lyon for a duck, setting the stage for India’s triumph.

Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj shone in Australia’s second innings with three wickets each, while Washington Sundar chipped in with two. Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed a wicket apiece.

Indian bowlers dominated the match from the start, dismantling Australia for just 104 runs in their first innings. Bumrah led the charge with figures of 5/30, supported by Harshit Rana’s 3/48 on debut. This gave India a crucial 46-run first-innings lead.

In Australia’s second innings, Travis Head showed resilience with an attacking 89 off 101 balls, including eight boundaries, before falling to Bumrah. Mitchell Marsh added 47, while Steven Smith managed only 17.

India’s second innings was a batting showcase, as they declared at 487/6, setting a massive target. Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a magnificent 161 off 297 balls, supported by KL Rahul’s gritty 77. Virat Kohli contributed a flawless 100*, adding critical partnerships with Washington Sundar (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (38*).

The innings included significant stands, such as a 201-run opening partnership between Rahul and Jaiswal and an 89-run partnership between Kohli and Sundar.

Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, taking 2/96. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc each chipped in with a wicket but were unable to contain India’s commanding batting lineup.