Final result
India Cricket won by 295 runs
Player of the match: JJ Bumrah
Result · Test Cricket
India Cricket vs Australia
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 179Chase success · 52%POTM · JJ Bumrah
Match preview & overview
India dismantle Australia by 295 runs in Perth opener as Bumrah takes 8/72
India Cricket beat Australia Cricket by 295 runs in the first Test of their series, played at Optus Stadium in Perth. The match concluded on 22 November 2024 and was defined by Jasprit Bumrah's 8/72 across 30 overs, which skittled Australia for 104 in their first innings. India then compiled 487/6 in their second knock, setting a target of 534 that was always beyond the hosts. Australia were dismissed for 238 second time around, and India took the win with plenty in hand. Bumrah was named Player of the Match.
The scoreline tells a lopsided story, but the match was not straightforward from the start. India were bowled out for 150 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat. Australia's reply of 104 gave India a 46-run lead, which was useful but not decisive. What followed in India's second innings changed everything: 487/6 was enough to render the final chapter academic.
Pitch report & venue insights
Optus Stadium, Perth — 65-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
65
T20 matches hosted
179
Avg 1st-innings score
152
Avg 2nd-innings score
52%
Chase success rate
39
Avg powerplay runs
57%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Bumrah's 8/72 settles the match early
Jasprit Bumrah's match figures of 8/72 across 30 overs were the central fact of this Test. Australia were bowled out for 104 in their first innings, surrendering a first-innings lead before India's batters put the game out of reach in the second dig.
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India's 487/6 third innings made the chase academic
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Both teams started and ended inside 200 first time out
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India's toss decision to bat backfired initially
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Rivalry locked at near parity over 171 matches
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets in this series may reflect recent form discrepancies between the two sides more reliably than outright result lines, given India's batting depth showed in the second innings.
- Jasprit Bumrah's performance history at pace-friendly venues could make first-innings bowling performance markets worth monitoring in subsequent Tests of this series.
- With Optus Stadium historically producing low first-innings scores (average 179 across 65 matches), innings total lines in future Perth Tests tend to sit tighter than at other Australian venues.
- The head-to-head record across 171 meetings is almost exactly level, which historically makes outright series result markets competitive rather than one-sided.
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Frequently asked
Questions about India Cricket vs Australia
Who won the India vs Australia Test in Perth in November 2024?
India Cricket won by 295 runs. They posted 150 and 487/6 across their two innings, while Australia were dismissed for 104 and 238. The match was played at Optus Stadium, Perth on 22 November 2024.
Who was Player of the Match in the Perth Test?
Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match after taking 8/72 across 30 overs. His bowling in Australia's first innings, when they collapsed to 104, proved decisive in giving India the upper hand.
What was the head-to-head record between India and Australia going into this Test?
Across 171 meetings, India had won 75 and Australia 73, with 23 no results. It is one of the most evenly matched rivalries in international cricket.
Where can I watch India vs Australia Tests in the UK?
Test cricket between India and Australia is typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Radio also provides ball-by-ball commentary for many Test matches. Check individual broadcasters for scheduling, as rights arrangements can vary.
What is the typical score at Optus Stadium in Test cricket?
Across 65 Test matches at Optus Stadium in Perth, the average first-innings score is 179 and the average second-innings score is 152. India's second-innings total of 487/6 was therefore a considerable outlier for the venue.
Did the toss matter in the Perth Test?
India won the toss and chose to bat, but were dismissed for 150 in their first innings. At Optus Stadium, teams winning the toss choose to field 52 per cent of the time, reflecting the early assistance the pitch often gives to seamers. India's eventual 295-run margin showed that the toss was not the decisive factor.
Photo credits (3)
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Mitchell Starc — photo by Dave Morton, Public domain · source
- Steve Smith — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source