In cricket, Australia defeated India by 146 runs in the second Test at Perth today. It has now levelled the four-match series 1-1. The hosts bundled out India for 140 runs in 56 overs in their second innings on the fifth and final day. 

Starting from overnight 112 for five, India lost their last five wickets for 28 runs and it was all over within 65 minutes of play. Australia had scored 326 runs in their first innings, and 243 runs in their second innings to post a 287-run target for visitors. India had won the first Test in Adelaide by 31 runs.