India vs Australia 1st Test Highlights for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

India secured a comprehensive win over Australia in the first test of BGT 2024-25, even with the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Mohammed Shami. So let’s take a look at India vs Australia 1st Test Highlights.

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah praised the team’s adaptability to sail through tough conditions, while Australian skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged his side’s failure to cope with Indian bowlers, vowing a stronger response in the next Test. India’s dominant performance highlighted their remarkable bench strength and ability to overcome adversity, sending a strong message to the cricketing world that they can triumph in any challenge or condition. 

Indian batters dominance at Perth

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put on a strong 200-run opening partnership on Day 3, with Rahul scoring 77 before being dismissed by Mitchell Starc. Jaiswal, in superb form, reached his fourth Test century, finishing with 161 off 297 balls. Devdutt Padikkal added 25 before falling to Josh Hazlewood.

Virat Kohli then anchored India’s innings with a brilliant 30th Test century off 194 balls, playing with both patience and aggression. Along with Washington Sundar’s 29, India posted a solid total of 487. Jasprit Bumrah struck early, dismissing Nathan McSweeney and taking two more wickets, leaving Australia at 12/3, needing 522 runs to win. 

India’s historic win in BGT 2024-25

Australia began the final day facing a humongous 522-run target or the challenge of surviving two full days against India’s strong bowling attack. Travis Head (89 off 101) and Mitchell Marsh (47 off 67) offered some hope for the Australian side with a 91-run partnership, but Bumrah and Siraj struck consistently. Bumrah took 3/55, adding to his impressive debut as captain, while Sundar and Siraj also claimed vital wickets.  

Despite a brave 36 from Alex Carey, Australia was bowled out for 238 in 58.4 overs. India’s bowlers, supported by excellent fielding, secured a dominant 295-run win, showcasing India’s strength in overseas conditions. Team India’s dominating 295-run victory makes the Border-Gavaskar series a pivotal point for both sides, highlighting their increasing strength in international cricket.

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