Australia Recorded a 3-1 lead Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Victory Series India together A comprehensive six-wicket win in the final Test At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The victory was Australia's first in the BGT Series since 2015, breaking India's streak of dominance in the prestigious rivalry. The hosts put on a brilliant all-round display, with excellent batting performances and clinical bowling dismantling the visitors. India's inability to withstand sustained Australian pressure has highlighted the difference in implementation and adaptability between the two sides
India's first innings collapsed under the supervision of Scott Boland
India's batting problems started early as they slumped for a meager 185 in their first innings. Scott Boland He led the Australian attack with figures of 4/31, extracting movement and bounce to trouble India's batsmen throughout the innings. Mitchell Stark and Pat cumin He completed it well, taking three and two wickets, respectively. The higher order failed to provide a solid foundation Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli Falling cheaply. Rishabh Pant She offered resistance with 40 off 98 balls, but a lack of partnerships meant India were unable to capitalize on the few starts they had. The lower order collapsed under relentless pressure, leaving India on the defensive as Australia took control of the match early.
India gains a slender lead thanks to the resilience of their bowlers
In reply, Australia managed 181, failing to take the lead but staying closer thanks to a powerful knock from Beau Webster. Webster top-scored with 57 off 105 balls, displaying excellent technique against the disciplined Indian bowling. Steve Smith He added a crucial 33 runs to stabilize the innings, but the rest of the line-up faltered Muhammad Siraj (3/51) and Prasidh Krishna (3/42) Who threw with precision and discipline. Nitish Kumar Reddy It was also chipped with two wickets, creating pressure in the middle over.
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Rishabh Pant's heroics were in vain as Boland shined once again
India's second innings unfolded in a similar fashion to the first, with the top order collapsing against Boland's inspired spell. Boland's impressive 6/41 performance dismantled India's batting line-up, as they were bowled out for just 157. While others struggled, Rishabh Pant He counterattacked brilliantly, smashing a 33-ball 61 studded with six boundaries and four sixes. His bold batting play briefly raised hopes of a competitive total, but a lack of support from the other end meant India were unable to set a difficult target. The Australian bowlers, especially Boland, made perfect use of the conditions, leaving India's batsmen searching for answers.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy returns to Australia
Chasing 162, Australia started confidently, with Othman Al Khawaja Leading the charge. Khawaja's fluent 41 off 45 balls, coupled with Travis Head's unbeaten 34, stabilized the innings after early breakthroughs by Krishna. Despite Krishna's impressive figures of 3/65, Australia's aggressive approach kept them on track. Key partnerships at crucial moments helped the hosts overcome the pressure, and by the end of tea on the third day, they cruised to victory by six wickets in hand. With the momentum fully in their favor after Webster joined Head (39 not out), Australia wrapped up the match and the series, leaving India to ponder missed opportunities and repeated batting struggles.
Here's how fans reacted:
Australia takes back BGT! 😤
Both teams threw punches but Australia came out on top! Famous win for Australia! 👏🏻
Credit to both teams for putting on an epic series. 🇦🇺🇮🇳
I will never forget the two games I attended! ❤️
Thanks to the majority for the fun banter and… pic.twitter.com/CIH52uU7o8
– Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) January 5, 2025
What an incredible series. Australia wins.
Stories everywhere. Beau Webster's Fairytale Ending. BGT remains in Australia.
epic @7 cricket #Oswin pic.twitter.com/UXjWVgbRZh
– Trent Copeland (@copes9) January 5, 2025
India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy BGT to Australia by 1-3.
If not for Jasprit Bumrah (and Yashavi Jaiswal to some extent) they would have lost the series 0-5. pic.twitter.com/FeBNfDdotU
– KK Binu (@coolfunnytshirt) January 5, 2025
India's players did not score enough runs to challenge Australia so 3-1 is a fair result. Lots of issues to solve. The form of the top 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 competing with each other. Australia is the best side throughout the series!! Key moments. It's a shame it's over
– Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 5, 2025
You must feel for poor Jasprit Bumrah. He sits helplessly with his white overalls in the SCG dressing room #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/QBnDGaCKZJ
– Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 5, 2025
10 years later, Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the same venue. pic.twitter.com/zU6r8vrdqk
– Omkar Mankam (@Oam_16) January 5, 2025
Thanks to all my Indian supporters who congratulated me for predicting the series with Australia winning 3-1.. especially those who were pumped after India took a 1-0 lead.. 👍👍👍 #Oswin
– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2025
Pat Cummins drove well!
He came up well with the bat under pressure at the MCG to give them the lead when the score was 1-1 and at the SCG too, he provided good support to Boland who did Boland things.
This was one series that this group of Australian players did not win and now they have ticked that box as well.
Cliché but…
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 5, 2025
India has retained its ego and its cricketing gods.
– Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) January 5, 2025
