Overview

• India defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth, marking one of their most dominant overseas victories in recent years.
• Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling, taking eight wickets across both innings and leading India with precise captaincy in Rohit Sharma's absence.
• India's batting resurgence in the second innings was led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's patient 161 and Virat Kohli's unbeaten century, his first Test ton in SENA conditions in nearly six years.
• Australia's batting lineup struggled against India's pace attack, with Marnus Labuschagne's poor form raising questions about his place in the team for the next Test.
• The series moves to Adelaide for a day-night Test starting December 6, where Australia faces significant pressure to avoid falling further behind in the five-match series.