Sun Jan 05 08:17:51 UTC 2025: ## Australia Ends India’s Decade-Long Border-Gavaskar Trophy Dominance
**Sydney, Australia –** Australia clinched a resounding 6-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on January 5th, 2025, ending India’s ten-year reign over the coveted trophy. Chasing a modest 162-run target, Australia reached the finish line in just 27 overs, with Travis Head (34*) and debutant Beau Webster (39*) remaining unbeaten. This win secured a 3-1 series victory for Australia, their first Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph since 2014-15.
The match saw a dramatic turn of events on Day 3. India, resuming their second innings at 141/6, were bowled out for 157, largely due to a stellar bowling performance by Scott Boland (6/45) and Pat Cummins (3/44). Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 61 runs in the second innings. The Australian chase began with a flurry of boundaries from Usman Khawaja and Sam Conners. Although Australia lost three quick wickets after a strong start, Khawaja (41) and Head steadied the ship, paving the way for a comfortable victory.
India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, was ruled out of the match due to injury, a significant blow to the team’s performance. His absence, coupled with the loss of other key players, hampered India’s ability to defend the target.
The Australian victory also secured their place in the World Test Championship final, where they will face South Africa. The series also highlighted the impressive debut of Beau Webster, who scored 57 in the first innings and 39 in the second. Boland was named Player of the Match, while Bumrah received the Player of the Series award. The match concluded a series marked by several controversial moments and outstanding individual performances.
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