Sun Jan 05 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Australia Wins Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Secures WTC Final Spot
**Sydney:** Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series victory over India after winning the fifth and final Test match in Sydney. Chasing a modest 162 runs in their second innings, Australia reached the target with six wickets remaining. Usman Khawaja (41), Travis Head (34*), and Mitchell Webster (39*) were the top scorers for the Australians. For India, Prasidh Krishna took three wickets and Mohammed Siraj one. This win secures Australia’s place in the World Test Championship final.