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One Of Australia's Biggest Test Defeats: India Embarrass Hosts In Perth To Go 1-0 Up

India defeated Australia by 295 runs in Perth Test [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X]India defeated Australia by 295 runs in Perth Test [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X]

In a remarkable achievement, India swatted aside Australia by a whopping margin of 295 runs in the first Test in Perth to go one-nil up in the five-match series. Chasing a mammoth 534-run target, the Aussies were bowled out for 238 runs in their second innings, kickstarting the series with a humiliating defeat. 

Bumrah, Siraj Rattle Australia With Clinical Spells

In Rohit Sharma's absence, ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah led India from the front, showcasing his incredible bowling attributes for the umpteenth time in the purest format. The fast bowler, who registered a fabulous five-wicket haul in the first innings, bagged three key wickets in the second to script India's remarkable win. 

Apart from Bumrah, his partner-in-crime Mohammed Siraj oozed his class with the ball, getting prized scalps of Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja. Harshit Rana hit the final nail in the coffin as India thrashed Australia by 295 runs to gain a crucial 1-0 lead in the series.

Australia's 5 Biggest Defeats In Home Tests

Margin
Year
Opposition
Innings and 230 runs1892England
Innings and 225 runs1912England
Innings and 157 runs2010England
Innings and 124 runs1901England
Innings and 112 runs1984West Indies

As mentioned above, Australia's biggest five defeats in home Tests don't consist of their recent loss against India in Perth. However, it's worth mentioning that this is their worst-ever defeat against India in a home Test. In the 1978 Sydney Test, India registered their biggest-ever win over the Aussies in their backyard, defeating them by an innings and two runs. 

India's WTC Final Chances Boosted After Perth Heroics

After losing the home series against New Zealand by three-nil, India desperately needed to kickstart the Australia Tests with a win in order to keep themselves alive in the WTC final race. So, it's fair to say that the visitors have got the start they needed and would like to capitalise on it in the second game.