Perth Victory: Ricky Ponting Calls It India’s Greatest Overseas Triumph

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting lauded India’s remarkable 295-run victory in Perth during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, declaring it as one of India’s greatest overseas wins. Speaking about the magnitude of the triumph, Ponting said, “It’ll go down as one of India’s greatest ever Test match wins, and it probably should.”

Key Reasons for Ponting’s Praise

India's win was particularly special due to significant challenges:

• Missing key players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Shami.

• A first-innings collapse to 150 runs but still managing to turn the game around within four days.

• Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah stepped up with outstanding leadership and performances, including an 8-wicket haul and a fiery opening spell that dismantled Australia on Day 1.

Ponting also highlighted the match-winning contributions of Virat Kohli (unbeaten century) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (161 runs), alongside an incredible bowling effort late on Day 1 that shifted the game’s momentum.

Perth’s Impact on Indian Cricket

Ponting compared the victory to India’s iconic win at the Gabba in 2021 but emphasized the challenges of the Perth game, particularly the bouncy conditions and the absence of senior players. He noted, “I think Indian batsmen now play better away from home than at home… They’re better players of fast bowling than spin.”

The victory comes after India’s shock 0-3 series defeat at home to New Zealand, further proving India’s resilience in overseas conditions.

Ponting’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Prediction

Despite India’s stellar start, Ponting remains firm on his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for India. However, he acknowledged that Australia now faces an uphill battle.

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