Australia slump to heavy defeat inside three days as India wrap up first Test

Ravichandran Ashwin picked up his 31st five-wicket haul and sent Australia crashing to an embarrassing three-day defeat in the first Test against India on Saturday. Ashwin had five for 37 in 12 overs as India won by an innings and 132 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.

Australia were bowled out for 91 in 32.3 overs that lasted just beyond a single session after lunch on day three, their lowest total ever in India. Steve Smith top-scored with 25 not out, facing 51 deliveries. Only three other batsmen reached double figures. Ravindra Jadeja picked up two for 27, while Axar Patel finished with a wicket too.

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