Ind beat Aus in their own backyard, Reclaim top ranking in the ICC Test Championship: Top reasons that led to India’s spectacular win over Australia

Ind vs Aus: In a clash of the titans for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, Ind beat Aus in their own backyard by 295 runs at Perth and reclaimed the top position in the ICC Test Championship. Despite a meager total of 150 runs in the first innings of the first test, India had the upper hand because of useful contributions from  the veterans and the newcomers. Indian team played as a unit that led to the victory on the fourth day. India now has a lead of 1-0 in the Border-Gavaskar series with 4 matches still to be played. The Australians were all out for 104 in their 1^st innings with only M Starc scoring (26 ), the highest for Australians. They were bundled out for 238 in the second innings giving India a comprehensive win in the first Ind vs Aus match.. Lets us take you through top reasons that helped India topple the Aussies.

Jasprit Bumrah and M Siraj's Ace bowling break Aussies back in the first Ind vs Aus match

This Jasprit Bumrah-led bowling attack has a sting that can dismantle any opposition. In this Ind vs Aus match, Bumrah led from the front and gave India quick breakthroughs in the first innings. He got the crucial wickets of McSweeney, Labuschagne and T Head that sent Australia packing for just 104 in the 1st innings. In the second innings, M Siraj also used the conditions well and bowled in the right areas which helped him take the prized scalps of Khawaja ,Cummins and Smith. Another bowler who contributed well in this Ind vs Aus match was Harshit Rana who could generate pace at ease and was able to deceive even the best of batsman like Labuschagne. With this set of Indian bowlers hungry to take on the opposition, India has no wonder reclaimed the top position in the ICC Test Championship.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's centuries set the tone for India

In the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored (161) and set the tone for a big win along with KL Rahul (77) while opening the batting for India. Both the batsmen played with a straight bat and a lot of caution helping India pile up runs against a tough team like Australia. Virat Kohli fired at the right time, scoring his 81st century in the first Ind vs Aus match. With Indian batsmen firing on all cylinders, Aussies seemed clueless during the second innings.

Ind vs Aus is always a high intensity contest with both the teams raising the bar when it matters the most. The whole Indian team played as a unit with veterans also chipping in with useful runs. W.Sundar and NK Reddy contributed well when it mattered the most. The Australians were unable to stop the run flow and India ended up with 487/6 when they declared.  A good thing about this Indian team is that they have the hunger to win. NK Reddy seems to be good all-round prospect for India who proved to be useful with both bat and ball in both the innings.

With a convincing win in the first Ind vs Aus match, India now has the momentum to steal the show down under in this Border Gavaskar Trophy 2025.