India, with Jasprit Bumrah as captain, won a big match against Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This match was played at Perth's Optus Stadium, where Australia had never lost a Test match since it opened in 2018. This victory ended Australia's winning record at this stadium.

Before this match, Australia had won all four Test matches played at Perth's Optus Stadium. They had defeated teams like India, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Pakistan. This was the fifth Test at the stadium, and India broke Australia's winning streak with an outstanding performance.

Blue's stunning comeback seals the game

Australia began the match well by bowling India out for just 150 runs in the first inning. But India fought back strongly, bowling out Australia for only 104 runs. In their second inning, India scored 487 runs, giving Australia a huge target of 534 to win. Australia struggled to chase the target and were all out for 238 runs, giving India a big victory.

 History of tests at Perth’s Optus Stadium

  1. Australia vs. India (2018)
    The stadium's first Test saw Australia defeating India by 146 runs. Virat Kohli’s century couldn’t save the Indian team as they failed to chase 287 runs.
  2. Australia vs. New Zealand (2019)
    Australia crushed New Zealand by 296 runs, thanks to Marnus Labuschagne’s century and Mitchell Starc’s nine-wicket haul.
  3. Australia vs. West Indies (2022)
    Marnus Labuschagne scored a double century and a century in two innings, leading Australia to a 164-run win over the West Indies.
  4. Australia vs. Pakistan (2023)
    Australia registered their biggest win at the venue, defeating Pakistan by 360 runs.
  5. Australia vs. India (2024)
    India rewrote history in their second Test at the stadium, breaking Australia’s unbeaten streak with a remarkable all-round performance.