The match was wrapped up quickly in the last over of Day 4, with India needing just five overs to get Australia's last two wickets. Washington Sundar bowled Nathan Lyon for a duck, and opener Harshit Rana sealed victory by dismissing Alex Carey for 36, leaving Australia all out for 238 chasing 510.

India's Grit Despite Rough Starts

India's first innings was far from over as they bowled out 150 runs. Josh Hazlewood wreaked havoc with figures of 4/29, while opener Nitish Kumar Reddy fought hard with -41 runs in his first outing. Rishabh Pant contributed 37, and KL Rahul showed consistency before his controversial dismissal.

However, the Indian players turned the tide under the fading lights of Perth. Jasprit Bumrah (3/30) led the way in an incredible fightback, claiming the crucial wicket of Steve Smith for a golden duck. Opener Harshit Rana (1/16) and Mohammed Siraj came in, bundled out Australia for 104 and gave India a slender lead of 46 runs.

Jaiswal and Kohli Shine in Second Innings

India took advantage of their narrow advantage by showing some batting in the second innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had been dismissed for a duck earlier, retired with a stellar 161, his fourth Test century. Alongside KL Rahul (77), Jaiswal put together a massive 201-run partnership.

Virat Kohli then piled on Australia's woes with his 30th Century, ending his unbeaten 100. India declared at 487/6, setting Australia's target of 510 runs.

Australia Falters Under Pressure

Australia faced a tough task and started the chase badly, losing three quick wickets late on Day 3. Nathan McSweeney's first wicket ended in a duck, while Marnus Labuschagne falls LBW to the inswinger.

Despite strong efforts from Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47), the Australian batsmen faltered against India's relentless bowling. Bumrah (3/42) and Siraj (3/51) were instrumental in dismantling the Australian team.

Key Activities and Looking Ahead

• Jasprit Bumrah: The spearhead of India's attack, Bumrah's nine wickets in the match were crucial to the team's success.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: He retired by commanding 161 after a first innings failure.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy: Showed promise early on with a crucial 41 in tough conditions.
• Harshit Rana: A memorable match with four crucial wickets across two innings.

India's emphatic win in Perth has set the tone for the five-match series, with the visitors already brimming with confidence. Australia will need to rally quickly as the action shifts to Adelaide for the second Test.

Brief Details:

• India 150 (Nitish Kumar Reddy 41, Rishabh Pant 37; Josh Hazlewood 4/29) & 487/6 decl. (Yashasvi Jaiswal 161, Virat Kohli 100*; Nathan Lyon 2/96)
• Australia 104 (Mitchell Starc 26; Jasprit Bumrah 5/30) & 238 (Travis Head 89; Bumrah 3/42, Siraj 3/51)

India won by 295 runs