India’s Historic Win Over Australia at Optus Stadium

Jasprit Bumrah captained Team India to a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the opening Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. This marked Australia’s first-ever Test defeat at the new Perth Stadium. Prior to this, Australia had won all four of their Test matches at the venue, against India, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Pakistan.

The recently concluded Test between India and Australia was just the fifth to be held at Optus Stadium since its opening in 2018. In the previous encounter between the two teams at the venue, Australia emerged victorious by 146 runs, a stark contrast to the outcome of this match.

Full list of Test matches at Perth Stadium

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Here’s how the matches at Perth Stadium unfolded:
Match 1: Australia vs India (2018)

The first-ever Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium occurred in 2018 between Australia and India. Australia won the toss and opted to bat, scoring 326 runs in their first innings. Despite a remarkable century from Virat Kohli, India was dismissed for 283. In their second innings, Australia added 243 runs, setting India a target of 287. However, the Indian batsmen faltered, being bowled out for only 140 runs, allowing Australia to secure a comfortable 146-run victory.

Match 2: Australia vs New Zealand (2019)

Australia defeated New Zealand by 296 runs at Perth Stadium, thanks to Labuschagne’s century and Starc’s nine-wicket haul.

Match 3: Australia vs West Indies (2022)

Australia’s third victory at the venue came in 2022, when Marnus Labuschagne’s double century in the first innings and century in the second helped them secure a comfortable 164-run win over the West Indies.

Match 4: Australia vs Pakistan (2023)

Australia’s fourth match at Perth Stadium saw them defeat Pakistan by a dominant 360-run margin, their biggest win there.

Match 5: Australia vs India (2024)

The two teams that first played at Perth Stadium in 2018 faced off again in 2024. After Australia dismissed India for just 150 in the first innings, it seemed like history would repeat itself. However, India had other plans. They bounced back strongly, bowling out Australia for only 104, and then posted 487 runs in their second innings, setting Australia a daunting target of 534. The home team collapsed, getting all out for 238, giving a 295-run victory and ending Australia’s winning streak at the venue.

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