New Delhi: Australia won the series 3-1 in the fifth Test match in Sydney and confirmed their place in the World Test Championship final.
Earlier on day three, India ended with an innings of 157, just 16 runs better than their overnight score of 141-6. Scott Boland performed well, taking 6-45 and taking 10 wickets in the match.
Despite facing Indian bowling attack, Australia chased 162 without injury to achieve target before tea Jasprit Bumrah. The victory marked Australia’s first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Has been winning since the 2014-15 season.
The game remained competitive as Australia lost three wickets before lunch, including that of Steve Smith, who was very close to the 10,000-run milestone, falling short of becoming the fourth man to achieve the feat. The Australians are just one point away.
Usman Khawaja contributed a steady 41 runs while Travis Head (34 not out) and debutant Beau Webster (39 not out) Led the team to victory.
Australia captain Pat Cummins shared his thoughts after the series win: “It’s unreal. Very few of us have not won this trophy. Didn’t live up to all the hype. Just made our plans clear. We tried to Being proactive, ultimately we didn’t play our best in Perth and I’m happy to be part of a team like that.
He continued: “It’s always nice to have a team. The three debutants in this series have worked well together. They contributed at different times. Happy with my performance. I’m in There’s a whole new look in this series.
Cummins also expressed his gratitude to the crowd: “The fans have made this series possible. Every venue has been unbelievable. The MCG has been absolutely crazy. In Sydney, three games in three days were sold out. That says a lot about Test cricket.” What makes the game so special and why we love this sport so much” Seeing everyone wearing pink and celebrating an amazing cause is a great way to start the new year. “
The win ensures Australia will defend their World Test Championship title against South Africa in the final at Lord’s in June.
