Defeating Australia on their home turf and shattering their dominance is something only Team India can achieve. After breaking the fortress of Gabba four years ago, Team India has now dismantled Australia’s pride at Perth. In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India defeated Australia by a record margin of 295 runs within just four days. With this victory, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series, marking a spectacular start.
Revenge in Perth: 5 Remarkable Records
In this match, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli scored brilliant centuries in the second innings, while captain Jasprit Bumrah took the highest number of wickets (8) in the match. With this effort, India avenged its loss against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium after 5821 days. The last time India played here was in 2018, where they faced defeat in the first-ever Test held at this venue. Now, India has leveled the score and set several incredible records during this historic win.
- First Team to Defeat Australia at Optus Stadium
India became the first team to beat Australia at Optus Stadium. Prior to this, Australia had a perfect record, winning all four Tests played at this venue. - India’s Biggest Win on Australian Soil
India defeated Australia by a massive 295-run margin, marking their biggest victory in terms of runs on Australian soil. The previous record was a 222-run win in Melbourne in 1977. - Largest Win in SENA Countries
This victory is also India’s biggest win in terms of runs in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. Overall, it is India’s third-largest win overseas, after defeating West Indies by 318 runs in North Sound and Sri Lanka by 304 runs in Galle. - Bumrah Sets a New Record for Indian Captains
Jasprit Bumrah’s performance of 8 wickets for 72 runs is now the best-ever performance by an Indian captain in an overseas Test win. - Bumrah Joins an Elite Club
Bumrah is only the second Asian captain to win a Test in Perth. Interestingly, the first was also an Indian bowler, Anil Kumble, who led India to victory at the WACA (Perth’s old stadium) in 2008.
This historic win not only highlights Team India’s dominance but also breaks several long-standing records on Australian soil.