Five most inspiring Indian performances in Australia

#2 India avenges Sydney humiliation with Perth triumph (2007-08)

India's spectacular triumph at Perth

Anil Kumble’s men were beaten fair and square in the first Test at Melbourne. However, things took an ugly turn in the second Test played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Unethical play from Australia and poor umpiring left India fuming in the lost Test. The pain of the loss was aggravated by the charges levied on Harbhajan Singh for racial abuse.

In such unsavoury circumstances, India began its toughest Test. The WACA pitch at Perth was renowned for its pace and bounce. Australia’s bowling attack which consisted of Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson and Stuart Clark, was licking its lips to have a smack at the Indians. India chose to bat first against such hostile bowlers and posted 330 as Rahul Dravid top-scored with 93 runs.

Indian bowling unit spearheaded by RP Singh rose to the occasion. Australia was all out for only 212 runs as India gained a significant lead of 118 runs. Another sterling batting effort helped the visitors set a stiff target of 413 runs. The home team fought hard but eventually fell 72 runs short and India clinched a memorable win.

The spectacular triumph at Perth instilled enormous confidence in the Indian team. The Asian team secured a draw in the next Test and returned from the Australian shores with their heads held high.