India's top 5 biggest wins by runs in a Test in Australia ft. BGT 2024-25 in Perth
India scripted a stellar comeback in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at Perth to trash Australia and register a massive 295-run victory to gain a crucial 1-0 lead in the series as well.
After being bundled out for just 150 runs in the first innings on the opening day, Jasprit Bumrah and Co. came back fighting hard and eventually went on to dominate the game and seal a memorable win. This is also their biggest win in a Test match in Australia by runs and the visitors shattered many records in the process.
Coming on the back of a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home, this comes as a much-needed and morale-boosting win for India as they keep their hopes of making the World Test Championship (WTC) final alive.
The win at Perth is arguably among India's most historic Test wins across all matches over the years. With this win, the visitors will aim to carry confidence into the second Test at Adelaide, which will also be a Pink Ball game.
On that note, let us take a look at the top five biggest runs in Tests in Australia for the visitors.
India's top 5 biggest wins by runs in a Test in Australia
#5 59 runs in Melbourne, 1981
In the third Test of India's tour of Australia in 1981 at Melbourne, the visitors batted first and put up a decent total of 237 in the first innings. Gundappa Viswanath scored a brilliant 114.
In response, Australia put up 419 runs in the second innings, taking a 182-run lead. In the third innings, India scored 324 runs. Chetan Chauhan (85) and Sunil Gavaskar (70) top-scored as the hosts were set a target of 143 runs.
However, an exceptional bowling performance saw Australia being bundled out for just 83 runs in the final innings as India completed a stunning 59-run win. Kapil Dev led the charge with a five-wicket haul.
#4 72 runs in Perth (WACA), 2008
The third Test between Australia and India at WACA, Perth, in 2008 saw the visitors pull off a 72-run victory. Batting first, India scored 330 runs in the first innings as Rahul Dravid (93) and Sachin Tendulkar (71) played key knocks.
RP Singh then picked up four wickets as they bowled Australia out for 212 runs to gain a first-innings lead. In the third innings, the visitors put up a total of 294 runs as they set Australia a huge target of 413 runs.
The hosts put up a brave effort in the chase but eventually fell short as their innings concluded at 340 runs. Irfan Pathan bagged three wickets in the final innings of the Test.
#3 137 runs in Melbourne, 2018
During the 2018 tour of Australia, India scripted another memorable win in the third Test at Melbourne. Cheteshwar Pujara's hundred guided the visitors to a formidable total of 443/7 declared in the first innings.
Jasprit Bumrah then picked up six wickets as the bowlers came out all guns blazing to bundle Australia out for just 151 runs in the second innings. India batted again and declared their second innings at 106/8, giving the hosts a daunting 399-run target.
In reply, Australia were bowled out for just 261 runs. Bumrah bagged three wickets again while Ravindra Jadeja (3), Ishant Sharma (2), and Mohammed Shami (2) were among the wickets as well. It resulted in a resounding 137-run win for the visitors.
#2 222 runs in Melbourne, 1977
Many of India's famous Test wins against Australia in Australia have come at Melbourne. Once again in the third Test in 1977-78 at Melbourne, India, led by half-centuries from Mohinder Amarnath and Gundappa Viswanath, scored 256 runs in the first innings.
Bhagwath Chandrasekhar ran through the hosts' batting line-up, picking up six wickets as they were all out for 213 runs, giving India the lead. Sunil Gavaskar then slammed a hundred in the second innings, taking the visitors' total to 343, which meant that Australia had to chase 387 runs for a win.
Chandrasekhar claimed six wickets yet again, while Bishan Bedi picked up four as India skittled Australia out for just 164, completing a massive 222-run triumph.
#1 295 runs in Perth, 2024
In the just concluded first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, India made a scintillating comeback to win the game and record a historic win. Batting first, the visitors were bowled out for just 150 runs in the first innings.
However, skipper Jasprit Bumrah led the fightback, picking up five wickets as Australia succumbed and were bowled out for 104. India dominated in the second innings, turning the tables as they put up a commanding total of 487/6 declared. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli scored brilliant hundreds.
Chasing a mammoth target of 534 runs, Australia faltered again and were bowled out for just 238 runs as the visitors recorded a historic 295-run win. Bumrah and Siraj grabbed three wickets apiece. This is also India's biggest Test win in Australia by runs.