Australia’s Epic Triumph in Sydney: Seals Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Thrilling Series!
Australia ended a decade-long wait to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, clinching a 3-1 series victory with a six-wicket triumph over India at the SCG.
Chasing 166 on day three, Usman Khawaja (41) laid the foundation before Travis Head (34*) and debutant Beau Webster (39*) secured the win before tea. The victory marked a stunning turnaround for Australia after a crushing 295-run defeat in the series opener in Perth. Wins in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney sealed the historic triumph.
Key players like Pat Cummins, Alex Carey, Khawaja, and Head tasted Border-Gavaskar glory for the first time in their careers. India’s hopes of retaining the trophy faded despite Prasidh Krishna’s fiery 3-27 and a brief fightback that left Australia at 3-58.
Scott Boland was the star with the ball, claiming career-best match figures of 10-76 and dismantling India’s batting order (185, 157) in just 45 minutes on Sunday morning.
The victory also secured Australia’s spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s in June. Amid the drama, Steve Smith fell just one run short of 10,000 career Test runs, while injuries and captaincy woes plagued the Indian side.
Australia’s long-awaited Border-Gavaskar triumph is a testament to resilience and team effort in one of cricket’s most iconic rivalries.
Pat Cummins’ team came from behind to win the series 3-1
Australia secured a historic 3-1 series victory over India with a six-wicket win at the SCG, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2017 and ending a decade-long wait for a series triumph over India.
Pat Cummins becomes the first Australian captain since Michael Clarke and Steven Smith in 2015 to lead his team to a Test series win against India, breaking India’s dominance that included two series wins in Australia and two at home.
The victory also ensures Australia’s place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the second consecutive time, where they will face South Africa at Lord’s on June 11.
Chasing 162 on day three, Australia overcame an early wobble at 58/3. Usman Khawaja (41) and Travis Head (34*) steadied the innings with a 46-run stand before Head and Beau Webster (39*) completed the chase with ease.
The series was a comeback story for Australia, who bounced back after a heavy loss in the Perth opener to win three of the next four Tests.
Pat Cummins led the bowling attack with 25 wickets, finishing as the series’ leading wicket-taker for Australia. Travis Head shone with the bat, amassing 448 runs at an average of 56, making him the top scorer across the five matches.
- First time in a decade that Australia has won series
Australia clinched a historic 3-1 series victory over India with a six-wicket triumph at the SCG, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade and ending India’s dominance since 2017.
- Australia have reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
After nearly nine years, Australia has reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, securing a spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa with a memorable 3-1 series victory over India at the SCG on Sunday.