Travis Head made 89 but couldn't stem the Indian tide as Australia crashed to first Test defeat. -AAP Image
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.
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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.
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