India have completed a remarkable Test series victory over Australia, winning the decisive fifth Test at the Gabba by 8 wickets to claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. The triumph, India’s third consecutive series win in Australia, cements their status as the dominant force in world Test cricket.
Chasing 156 for victory on the final day, India reached their target with nearly two sessions to spare. The opening pair put on 97 runs in just 18 overs, taking the game away from Australia before lunch of Jai
Bowling masterclass
India’s pace attack was devastating throughout the series, with Jasprit Bumrah finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 32 wickets at an average of 18.5. His ability to extract movement and bounce from Australian pitches made him virtually unplayable.
The spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja complemented the pace attack superbly, particularly in the third Test at the SCG where they shared 14 wickets between them.
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