India started the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a massive 295-run win over Australia in Perth on Monday, setting a strong tone for the series. This remarkable victory is one of India’s biggest overseas triumphs.
This is India’s second-largest win by runs against Australia, after a 320-run win in Mohali in 2008. It’s also one of India’s best wins outside Asia, joining milestones like their 318-run victory against the West Indies in 2019.
India won the toss and batted first but managed just 150 runs. Australia struggled even more, getting all out for 104, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 5/30. In their second innings, India dominated, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant 161 and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100. They declared at 487/6, setting Australia a target of 534.
Australia’s chase was shaky from the start, ending at 238 despite Travis Head’s fighting 89. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each, sealing the win for India.
Bumrah shone with eight wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul. Jaiswal’s 161 and Kohli’s century boosted India’s batting. Debutant Harshit Rana also impressed with three first-innings wickets.
Bumrah Hails Team India’s Historic Victory in Perth
Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, who won Player of the Match for taking eight wickets, said he was proud of the team’s efforts. “We were under pressure in the first innings but responded well. Very happy with the way the team performed,” he said.
Bumrah also praised the preparation and belief of the team. “Faith in the process and abilities is what made the difference,” he added.
Bumrah highlighted Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant 161 as his best Test innings so far, showing great patience and maturity. He also praised Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100, saying, “I never felt he was out of form.”