Mon Jan 06 08:00:54 UTC 2025: ## Australia Claims Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Knocks India Out of World Test Championship Final

**Sydney, Australia** – Australia secured a resounding 3-1 series victory over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, winning the fifth and final Test by six wickets on Sunday. This victory marks Australia’s second consecutive appearance in the World Test Championship final, while India will miss the tournament for the first time.

The match saw India’s batting struggles resurface, with scores of 185 and 157 in their two innings. The absence of stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by a back spasm, further weakened India’s bowling attack. Australia, despite a first-innings score of 181, capitalized on India’s vulnerabilities.

Scott Boland starred for Australia, taking a remarkable 6/45 in the second innings and 10 wickets for the match. Pat Cummins also contributed significantly, taking 3/44. While India’s Prasidh Krishna dismissed Sam Konstas early in Australia’s chase, Usman Khawaja’s 41 and contributions from Travis Head and Beau Webster secured the victory.

This win ends India’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final, a significant setback for the team. Australia will now face South Africa in the final. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy win is Australia’s first since the 2014/15 series.

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