India make dominant start to Test series, thrashing Australia by 295 runs inside four days in Perth to take 1-0 lead in five-match series; home side dismissed for 238 in second innings after resuming on 12-3;

Perth: India has registered a resounding win over Australia by 295 runs in the opening Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series and it should be seen as nothing short of sensational. The initial predictions were India suffering defeat and the team's batting in the first innings indicated such an outcome after being bowled out for just 150.