India crush dismal Australia in Perth Test statement

Oliver Caffrey |

Travis Head has fought through the first session on day four in Perth, staving off an India win.
Travis Head has fought through the first session on day four in Perth, staving off an India win.

Australia have crashed to their heaviest home Test defeat by runs against India in a disastrous start to their bid to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

After bowling India out for 150 on day one, Australia were annihilated for the rest of the match, slumping to a record 295-run smashing at Optus Stadium in Perth on Monday.

Following up a dismal 104 – their lowest Test total against India at home for 44 years – Australia showed more fight in their second innings, before being dismissed for 238 soon after tea on day four.

AAP