India secured a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth Stadium, marking a significant triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. This win not only gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series but also underscored their dominance in recent encounters against Australia, maintaining an unbeaten record since 2015. 

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Match Summary:

• India's First Innings: Opting to bat first, India faced early challenges and were bowled out for 150. The Australian bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, capitalized on the conditions to put the visitors on the back foot.

• Australia's First Innings: In response, Australia's batting lineup crumbled under India's relentless pace attack. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance, claiming 5 wickets for 30 runs, as Australia was dismissed for a mere 104. 

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• India's Second Innings: India's batting resurgence was spearheaded by opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a magnificent 161, and Virat Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 100. Their efforts propelled India to declare at 487 for 6, setting Australia an imposing target of 534 runs. 

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• Australia's Second Innings: Despite a valiant 89 from Travis Head, Australia's batting faltered, culminating in a total of 238. Bumrah continued his exceptional form, adding 3 more wickets to his tally, bringing his match figures to 8 wickets for 72 runs. 

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Key Performances:

• Jasprit Bumrah: As the stand-in captain, Bumrah led by example, earning the Player of the Match award for his match figures of 8 for 72. 

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• Yashasvi Jaiswal: The young opener's 161 was a blend of caution and aggression, laying a solid foundation for India's second innings. 

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• Virat Kohli: Kohli's unbeaten century was a testament to his class and experience, further consolidating India's dominant position in the match. 

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Captain's Remarks:

Reflecting on the victory, Bumrah stated, "We're a new side so I wanted to put myself in tough scenarios when we needed to do something, to make the job a bit easier for the new guys coming in." 

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Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged the team's shortcomings, saying, "We couldn't get the breakthroughs, I thought they played really well. Not much really ... ." 

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Looking Ahead:

The second Test is scheduled to be a day-night match in Adelaide, starting on December 6. Australia will be aiming to regroup and address the issues highlighted in this match, while India will look to maintain their momentum and extend their lead in the series. 

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