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India thrashed Australia by an innings and 132 runs in three days in the opening Test in Nagpur to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series on Saturday.
After building a significant lead of 223 in a spin-dominated contest on a treacherous track, Australia were all out for 91 in the second innings.
Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of India’s bowlers as he tore apart Australia, claiming five for 37 from 12 overs.
giving away eight wickets in the match.
Indian players celebrate winning the first Test match against Australia in Nagpur
Australia had been on the back foot since posting a below-par 177 on the treacherous track, and India’s victory appeared to be moments away after the home team mustered 400 to claim a lead of 223.
Ashwin (5-37) then bowled Australia’s top order with thrilling accuracy, and the tourists were bowled out for 91, losing all 10 wickets in one frenetic session.
Steve Smith’s unbeaten 25 was the highest individual score in Australia’s sorry-looking second scoreboard, which is likely to guide some soul-searching heading into the second Test in New Delhi on Saturday.
Off-spinner Todd Murphy claimed 7-124 on his Test debut in what was the only highlight for world No 1 Australia, who still lead the World Test Championship standings ahead of India.
Rohit Sharma’s stunning 120 had put India in the box seats and all-rounders Axar Patel (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (70) took advantage on the third day of the contest.
Mohammed Shami (37) came in with a cameo down the order before India folded for 400 at the stroke of lunch.
India’s win boosts their hopes of reaching the ICC World Test Championship 2023 final at the Kia Oval in June.
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