Perth

Capital city of Western Australia

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Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth most populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. It is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp. The city has expanded outward from the original British settlements on the Swan River, upon which its central business district and port of Fremantle are situated.

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Best shots as India openers build 172-run partnership against Australia

Watch the key moments as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul compile an unbeaten second-innings partnership of 172 runs to put India in an a dominant position..

14 hours ago • BBC Sport

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 16 hours ago

'I've got a long memory' - Starc jokes with Rana after short ball

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc tells India's Harshit Rana that he bowls faster than him and he has a "long memory" after a short ball on day two of the first..

16 hours ago • BBC Sport

'Chaos for Australia!' Hosts collapse to 67-7 against India

Watch as Australia collapse to 67-7 in reply to India's first-innings score of 150 on day one of the first Test in Perth.

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India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets fall on day one

Australia collapse to 67-7 as India take control of the first Test in Perth despite being dismissed for just 150 on an extraordinary opening day.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

'Delight for India' Bumrah removes Cummins for three

Jasprit Bumrah takes his fourth wicket of the Test between India and Australia, removing Pat Cummins for three in the evening session in Perth.

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'Chaos for Australia!' - Bumrah removes Cummins for three

Jasprit Bumrah takes his fourth wicket of the Test between India and Australia, removing Pat Cummins for three in the evening session in Perth.

2 days ago • BBC Sport

Labuschagne takes 'extraordinary' rebound catch

Marnus Labuschagne takes an "extraordinary" relay catch for Australia on day one of the first Test against India in Perth.

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'Brilliant' Bumrah removes Khawaja & Smith with back-to-back balls

India captain Jasprit Bumrah strikes twice in two balls removing Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 3-19 in during the first Test between..

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

'Brilliant stuff!' - Bumrah removes Khawaja & Smith with back-to-back balls

India captain Jasprit Bumrah strikes twice in two balls removing Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 3-19 in during the first Test between..

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

'Heavens above!' Pant falls over while hitting six

Watch India's Rishabh Pant fall over in the process of hitting one of his "trademark" sixes on day one of the opening Test against Australia in Perth.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

India out for 150 before tea after winning toss

Watch all the wickets as India are bowled out for 150 before tea after choosing to bat in the first Test against Australia in Perth.

2 days ago • BBC Sport

'Massive wicket' - struggling Kohli dismissed cheaply by Australia

Virat Kohli's struggles continue as he is dismissed for just five on the opening day of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

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