India beat Australia by 295 runs in Perth Test

Resuming Day 4, hosts lost Usman Khawaja early after the opener mistimed paceman Mohammed Siraj to wicketkeeper Pant

India secured a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth Stadium, after claiming two crucial wickets on day four to leave the hosts at 104 for five, still trailing by 429 runs.

Resuming their innings at 12-3, Australia quickly lost Usman Khawaja for just four, as he mistimed a delivery from Mohammed Siraj to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Harshit Rana then delivered a fiery spell, temporarily unsettling Steve Smith with a rib-tickling delivery before troubling Travis Head, who added 62 runs to Australia's highest partnership of the match.

Despite the pressure, Head fought back with his trademark aggression, scoring 63 not out, including a ramp shot for four over Pant, bringing up his 17th half-century. However, Siraj had Smith caught behind for 17, further tilting the balance in India's favour.

Earlier in the match, India’s batting had set the tone for a strong result, after being bowled out for 150 on day one. They then came back strongly to bowl Australia out for just 104. Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal each struck centuries, lifting India to a massive 487-6 declared, setting Australia an imposing target of 534 runs.

With Mitchell Marsh on five not out alongside Head, Australia’s hopes of a remarkable chase were quickly dashed. India’s victory by 295 runs marks their fifth consecutive series win over Australia.

India’s relentless performance on both sides of the game was a stunning response after their 3-0 defeat at home to New Zealand earlier this month, showing their resilience and dominance in the first Test.