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2024
U/A 16+
India delivered a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the opening Test in Perth, leaving the hosts reeling and India 1-0 up in the five-match series. Chasing an improbable 534, Australia crumbled to 238 all out on Day 4 despite Travis Head’s defiant 89 and Mitchell Marsh’s 47. Jasprit Bumrah (3-42) led the charge, ably supported by Mohammed Siraj (3-51), as India completed a stunning turnaround after being bowled out for 150 on Day 1. India’s fightback was powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sublime 161 and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100, setting a massive target. Australia’s batting faltered under pressure, with Bumrah dismissing Head and Marsh at critical junctures.Show more