New Delhi: Virat Kohli and Co. suffered their first defeat in a Test match after 12th August 2015, as Australia beat India by 333 runs within 3 days of the first test of the 2017 Border – Gavaskar Trophy.


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This was Kohli's first defeat as a Test captain which was stitched together by a brilliant performance by Steve O'Keefe who took 6 wickets in both the innings.


For the visitors, it was their first win after 9 lost or drawn Test matches in Asia.


Former cricketers like Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh had predicted India would win 4-0 against Australia and continue with their unbeaten run, but the pitch conditions changed everything for India.


This is how Twitter reacted to Australia's dominant performance:-


Former Aussie wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist gave some good advice to the team.



Former Aussie legend Tom Moody was proud of the team.



Some wanted Karun Nair to be back in the team.



While some were addicted to see India unbeaten



Others have the Chris Gayle fever on.



Fans are still talking about Dhoni even after his retirement from Test.



For some, India's defeat was on the cards.



Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif was all praise for the Australians.



Some are still backing Team India.



Some want changes in India's opening scenario.



After a shocking result, India will take on Australia in the second Test match on 4th March at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.