Sun Jan 05 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## India Suffers Crushing Defeat in Sydney Test, Misses World Test Championship Final
**Sydney, Australia:** Team India suffered a humiliating 6-wicket defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, losing the series 3-1. This loss also eliminates India from the World Test Championship final. Australia chased down India’s modest 162-run target in just 27 overs, losing only 4 wickets. Usman Khawaja top-scored for the Aussies with 41 runs.
The Indian team’s batting performance in the second innings was lackluster, ending their innings at 157 runs. Rishabh Pant top-scored with 61 runs, but the team struggled against the Australian bowling attack, with Scott Boland taking 6 wickets and Pat Cummins claiming 3. Captain Jasprit Bumrah was forced to retire hurt after batting, adding to India’s woes. The match concluded with Australia securing a comfortable victory. The series defeat and missed opportunity to qualify for the WTC final represent a major setback for the Indian cricket team.
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