Image: Kohli helped India secure a historic win over Australia in the first Test of the BGT / © LatestLY
Team India, led by stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah, achieved a monumental 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This commanding win, marked by stellar performances from “Bumrah and Co.” etched its place among India’s most celebrated moments in Test cricket history.
Bumrah, leading with both skill and precision, spearheaded India’s bowling attack, claiming exceptional match figures of 8/72. The hosts, chasing an improbable 534 for victory, folded for 238 in just 58.4 overs on the fourth afternoon. Bumrah’s ability to extract pace and movement underlined his stature as one of the premier bowlers in world cricket.
In the batting department, Virat Kohli’s gritty century in the second innings proved pivotal. The former skipper demonstrated his class with a well-crafted knock that helped India set an imposing target. Kohli’s effort drew high praise from Bumrah, who lauded the veteran batter for his game-changing contribution. He said on Kohli knock,
He knows what he needs to here, the best. He has batted in touch scenarios all his life..he is in great space. He got a good delivery in the first innings. We needed an experienced batter in the second innings and he delivered.
The victory not only gave India a 1-0 lead in the series but also showcased the team’s depth and resilience. With Bumrah’s astute captaincy and Kohli’s return to form, India heads into the second Test with momentum firmly on their side, aiming to build on this historic start.