Sun Jan 05 07:03:12 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah Wins Player of the Series Despite Injury, Australia Reclaims Border-Gavaskar Trophy
**Sydney, Australia:** Australia has clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a resounding 6-wicket victory in the Sydney Test, ending a 10-year drought. While Scott Boland was named Player of the Match for his exceptional 10-wicket haul (4/31 and 6/45), India’s Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Player of the Series.
Boland’s performance was instrumental in Australia’s win, capitalizing on an injury to Josh Hazlewood to secure his place in the team. However, the series belonged to Bumrah, who despite suffering an injury in the Sydney Test limiting him to just 10 overs, took a remarkable 32 wickets in the series across nine innings at an average of 13.06 and an economy rate of 2.76. This performance surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi’s long-standing record of 31 wickets in a Test series against Australia, set in 1977-78, and equals Harbhajan Singh’s 32 wickets in 2000-2001.
Bumrah’s contribution extended beyond his impressive bowling figures; he also led India in the first Test in Perth after Rohit Sharma’s absence, securing a resounding 295-run victory. His injury in the second innings of the Sydney Test, however, significantly hampered India’s chances of winning the final match. Despite the loss, Bumrah’s outstanding performance throughout the series cemented his place as the series’ top performer. His wickets included a crucial dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne in the first innings of the Sydney Test, pushing him past Bedi’s record.
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