IND vs AUS 1st Test Live: India Nears Victory in Perth, Australia Facing Defeat at Home

India is on the brink of winning the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. With the Australians chasing a daunting target of 534 runs, only four wickets are needed for India to claim victory on Day 4 of the match.

Australia's resistance, led by Travis Head, is faltering. Head, who scored 89 runs off 101 balls, fought hard after Australia was reduced to 12/3 early on Day 4. Despite a gritty 82-run partnership between Head and Mitchell Marsh (39*), India’s Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Head, leaving Australia struggling at 176/6.

With 358 runs still required to win, Australia’s chances of pulling off an unlikely victory are slim. The pitch conditions are heavily favoring the bowlers, and Australia’s top order has already been dismissed.

In the first innings, India posted 150 runs, and Australia was bowled out for just 104, giving India a 46-run lead. India declared their second innings at 487/6, setting Australia the formidable target.

India, who have won the last two editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, now need to ensure they don't lose any matches in this series to secure a spot in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.