Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:28pm on 25 Nov 2024,Monday Sports
India secured a dominant 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test in Perth, reclaiming the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with a PCT of 61.11. Chasing 534, Australia folded for 238, with Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) offering resistance. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell reduced Australia to 104/5 by lunch on day four. India’s bowlers capitalized, sealing a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Australia dropped to second in the WTC table, while Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa remain in contention. The second Test begins in Adelaide on December 6.
