Sun Jan 05 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Australia Wins Fifth Test Against India, Secures Series Victory
**Ahmedabad, India:** Australia clinched a resounding 6-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test against India, securing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 3-1. Despite a spirited fightback by India, including a three-wicket haul by Prasidh Krishna, Australia’s batsmen showed resilience and successfully chased down a 162-run target.
India’s lower-order batting collapse in the second innings, adding only 16 runs to their overnight score of 141 in just 45 minutes, significantly hampered their chances. Australia’s chase started shakily, with a costly first three overs yielding 35 runs including several wides and leg byes, but Prasidh Krishna quickly turned the tide. His impressive bowling removed key Australian batsmen including Usman Khawaja (41) and Marnus Labuschagne, along with Steve Smith, who narrowly missed reaching 10,000 Test runs.
However, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja steadied the ship with a crucial partnership after lunch, capitalizing on loose deliveries to steer Australia towards victory. Though Khawaja’s dismissal provided a brief moment of hope for India, Australia ultimately secured the win, marking a triumphant end to their tour. The victory sends Australia to the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
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