India wins 2024 Perth test: India’s historic Test win in Perth has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, marking a significant milestone in the team’s journey. On November 26, 2024, India secured a commanding 295-run victory over Australia at the Optus Stadium, creating history and setting several records in the process.
Key Takeaways
- India achieved their biggest Test victory in Australia, winning by 295 runs in Perth.
- This win is India’s second-largest against Australia overall, behind the 320-run triumph in Mohali in 2008.
- Jasprit Bumrah led the team as stand-in captain and took eight wickets in the match.
- The Perth Test broke attendance records and saw a surge in viewership across platforms.
- India’s victory marks Australia’s first-ever Test loss at the Optus Stadium.
India Wins 2024 Perth Test Stunning Australia
A Stunning Turnaround
India’s performance in Perth was nothing short of remarkable, especially considering their recent 3-0 home defeat against New Zealand. The team showed incredible resilience and skill to bounce back from a poor first innings score of 150 to dominate the rest of the match.
Record-Breaking Victory
This win in Perth ranks as India’s second-largest victory outside Asia in terms of runs. Here’s a list of India’s biggest wins outside Asia:
- 318 runs vs West Indies, North Sound, 2019
- 295 runs vs Australia, Perth, 2024
- 279 runs vs England, Headingley, 1986
- 272 runs vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1968
- 257 runs vs West Indies, Kingston, 2019
Standout Performances
Jasprit Bumrah, serving as the stand-in captain, was the star of the show. He took eight wickets in the match, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings. Debutant Harshit Rana also impressed with figures of 3/48, while Mohammed Siraj provided valuable support.
In the batting department, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 161 and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 in the second innings helped India set a mammoth target of 534 for Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah leads India to a memorable victory in Perth.#WTC25 | #AUSvIND 📝: https://t.co/jjmKD0eEV6 pic.twitter.com/nBrBnPJF25
— ICC (@ICC) November 25, 2024
Breaking Records at Optus Stadium
Australia’s First Defeat
India’s victory at the Optus Stadium is particularly significant as it marks Australia’s first-ever Test loss at this venue. Before this match, Australia had won all four of their previous Tests at this ground since its inauguration in 2018.
Attendance and Viewership Records
The Perth Test broke several records in terms of attendance and viewership:
- The first two days set records for attendance at any Test Match in Perth, with 31,302 on Day 1 and 32,368 on Day 2.
- The total attendance for the Test match was 96,463, the second-highest ever recorded in Perth and the highest at Perth Stadium.
- TV ratings in Australia were dominated by the Test, with seven sessions averaging more than 1 million viewers across all platforms.
- Daily average viewing audiences increased by 30% compared to last season’s West Test against Pakistan.
Impact on the Series
This emphatic victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It also sends a powerful message to Australia and the cricketing world about India’s capabilities and sets the stage for an exciting contest as the series progresses.
Final Thoughts
India’s historic Test win in Perth is a testament to the team’s resilience, skill, and determination. By defeating Australia on their home turf and breaking records at the Optus Stadium, India has not only created history but also set a new benchmark for their performances abroad.
As the series continues, cricket fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if India can maintain this momentum and potentially secure a series victory in Australia.