IND vs AUS: The cricketing world witnessed a historic low as Australia crumbled to their second-lowest home total against India, getting all out for just 104 runs during the 1st Test in Perth on November 23, 2024. The collapse is a significant moment in India-Australia’s cricketing history, with stellar bowling performances from India’s pacers stealing the show.
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IND vs AUS: Australia Records Second-Lowest Home Total Against India – Stats and Highlights
Australia’s Second-Lowest Home Total Against India
Australia’s first-innings debacle saw them dismissed for 104 runs in 51.2 overs, marking their second-lowest home total against India.
- Lowest Total: 83 runs in Melbourne (1981)
- Previous Second-Lowest: 107 runs in Sydney (1947)
This performance also stands as Australia’s lowest total ever in Perth, eclipsing their previous lows at the iconic venue.
Scorecard Snapshot: A Stunning Collapse
- Top Scorer: Mitchell Starc (26 runs off 112 balls)
- Second-Highest Scorer: Alex Carey (21 runs off 45 balls)
- Top Order Fails: Six batters were dismissed for single-digit scores.
Indian pacers were at their absolute best:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 5 wickets for 30 runs – his 9th five-wicket haul outside Asia, equaling Kapil Dev’s record.
- Harshit Rana: A remarkable debut with 3 wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Mitchell Starc.
- Mohammed Siraj: 2 wickets to round off an impressive pace attack.
India’s First Innings Advantage
Despite being bowled out for a modest 150 runs, India managed a 46 run first innings lead – the fifth highest lead ever achieved by a team scoring 150 or less in Test cricket.
Notable instances:
- India had previously achieved such leads in the 1936 Lord’s Test and the 2002 Hamilton Test.
Historical Comparisons: Australia’s Lowest Totals Against India
Australia’s 104 all-out in Perth ranks as their fourth-lowest total against India across all venues:
- 83 runs in Melbourne (1981)
- 91 runs in Nagpur (2023)
- 93 runs in Wankhede (2004)
- 104 runs in Perth (2024)
Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Feat
Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling in Perth further cemented his status as one of India’s finest pacers:
- 5 for 30: The best bowling figures by an Indian captain since Kapil Dev’s 8 for 106 in Adelaide (1985).
- He became the first Indian captain to take a five-wicket haul in Tests since Anil Kumble (2007, Melbourne).
Low-Scoring Thriller at Perth
This Test has already etched its name in cricket history for its low-scoring drama:
- Combined First-Innings Runs: 254 (India – 150, Australia – 104)
- This is the lowest first-innings aggregate in a Test in Australia since the 1981 WACA Test (242 runs combined).
Key Partnerships and Stats
The Test so far has been dominated by bowlers:
- Only two partnerships survived more than 10 overs across both innings.
- India’s Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 48 runs for the 7th wicket.
- Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood managed a gritty 26-run stand for the 10th wicket.
With India holding a slender first-innings lead, the Perth Test is shaping up to be a battle of nerves. The second innings will determine if India’s bowlers can replicate their first innings heroics or if Australia’s batters can stage a comeback on their home turf.
FAQs
What is Australia’s second-lowest home total against India?
Australia’s second lowest home total against India is 104, scored in the first innings of the Perth Test on November 22, 2024
What is Australia’s lowest score against India at home?
Australia’s lowest score against India at home is 83, recorded in Melbourne in 1981.
