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Australia posted a commanding 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series win India with a comprehensive six-wicket win in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The triumph marked Australia’s first series win in the BGT since 2015, snapping India’s streak of dominance in the prestigious rivalry. The hosts delivered a complete masterclass, with a stellar batting performance and clinical bowling dismantling the visitors. India’s inability to withstand Australia’s relentless pressure highlighted the difference in execution and adaptability between the two sides.
India’s first innings collapses under Scott Boland’s masterclass
India’s batting woes started early as they were bowled out for a paltry 185 in their first innings. Scott Boland he led the Australian attack with figures of 4/31, extracting movement and bounce to trouble the Indian batsmen throughout the innings. Mitchell Starc i Pat Cummins complemented him well, taking three and two wickets respectively. The top order failed to provide a solid foundation, with Shubman Gill, KL Rahul i Virat Kohli fall cheap Rishabh pants offered resistance with a determined 40 from 98 balls, but a lack of partnerships meant that India could not capitalize on the few starts they got. The lower order crumbled under relentless pressure, leaving India on the back foot as Australia took control of the match early.
India gain a small lead with resistance from the bowlers
In reply, Australia managed 181, unable to gain a lead but still came close thanks to some hard hitting from Beau Webster. Webster top-scored with a composed 57 off 105 balls, displaying excellent technique against India’s disciplined bowling. Steve Smith he added a crucial 33 to stabilize the innings, but the rest of the line-up failed against him Mohammed Siraj (3/51) i Prasidh Krishna (3/42), who bowled with precision and discipline. Nitish Kumar Reddy he also chipped in with two wickets, applying pressure in the middle.
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Rishabh Pant’s heroics go in vain as Boland shines again
India’s second innings unfolded similarly to the first, with the top order collapsing against Boland’s inspired spell. Boland’s remarkable 6/41 dismantled India’s batting line-up as they were bowled out for just 157. While others struggled, Rishabh pants he fought back brilliantly, smashing a 33-ball 61 with six boundaries and four sixes. Their bold strokeplay briefly raised hopes of a competitive total, but a lack of support at the other end meant India could not set a challenging target. Australia’s bowlers, especially Boland, took advantage of the conditions perfectly, leaving India’s batsmen scrambling for answers.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy returns to Australia
Chasing 162, Australia started confidently, with Usman Khawaja leading the charge. Khawaja’s fluent 41 off 45 balls, along with Travis Head’s unbeaten 34, leveled the innings after Krishna’s early advances. Despite Krishna’s impressive figures of 3/65, Australia’s aggressive approach kept them on track. Key partnerships at crucial times helped the hosts overcome the pressure and by the close of tea on Day 3, they cruised to victory with six wickets in hand. With the momentum fully in their favor after Webster joined Head (39 not out), Australia closed out both the match and the series, leaving India to reflect on missed opportunities and recurring batting struggles.
Here’s how fans reacted:
AUSTRALIA WINS THE BGT AGAIN! 😤
Both teams threw punches but Australia prevailed! Famous victory for Australia! 👏🏻
Credit to both teams for putting together an epic series. 🇦🇺🇮🇳
I will never forget the two games I attended! ❤️
To most of you, thanks for the funny joke and… pic.twitter.com/CIH52uU7o8
— Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) January 5, 2025
What an incredible series. Australian victory.
Stories everywhere. Beau Webster the fairytale finish. BGT stays in Australia.
epic @7 Cricket #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/UXjWVgbRZh
— Trent Copeland (@copes9) January 5, 2025
India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy BGT to Australia by 1-3.
Had it not been for Jasprit Bumrah (and Yashasvi Jaiswal to some extent), they would have lost the series 0-5. pic.twitter.com/FeBNfDdotU
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) January 5, 2025
India’s batsmen did not score enough runs to challenge Australia and so 3-1 is a fair result. Many problems to solve. The form of the senior batsmen, the over-reliance on Bumrah…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2025
What an amazing series. This can only happen if you have two great teams challenging each other. Australia the best side throughout the series!! key moments Too bad it’s over
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 5, 2025
One has to feel for poor Jasprit Bumrah. Sitting helplessly with his whites on in the SCG dressing room #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/QBnDGaCKZJ
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 5, 2025
After 10 years, Australia claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the same venue. pic.twitter.com/zU6r8vrdqk
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 5, 2025
Thanks to all my Indian fans who congratulated me for Australia’s 3-1 series win.. especially those who were very excited after India went 1-0 up.. 👍👍👍 #AUSWIN
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2025
Well directed Pat Cummins!
Came well with the bat under pressure at MCG to give them the lead when it was 1-1 and SCG also gave good support to Boland who did Boland things.
This was a series that this set of Australian players had not won and now they tick that box too.
Cliché but…
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 5, 2025
India has retained its cricketing egos and gods.
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) January 5, 2025
