Fans go wild as Australia demolish India in Sydney Test to seal memorable 3-1 series win | Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Australia scored a commanding 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) streak win over India with a comprehensive six-wicket win in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The triumph marked Australia’s first consecutive BGT win since 2015, breaking India’s streak of dominance in this prestigious competition. The hosts delivered a complete masterclass, with a stunning batting performance and clinical bowling that dismantled the visitors. India’s inability to withstand Australia’s relentless pressure highlighted the difference in execution and adaptability between the two sides

India’s first innings crumbles under Scott Boland’s masterclass

India’s woes began early as they were bundled out for a paltry 185 in their first innings. Scott Boland led Australia’s attack with figures of 4/31, extracting drive and bounce to trouble India’s winners throughout the innings. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins complemented him well, taking three and two wickets, respectively. The top order failed to provide solid footing, with Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli they go cheap. Rishabh pants offered resistance with a determined 40 off 98 balls, but a lack of partnerships meant India could not capitalize on the few starts they had. The lower order crumbled under relentless pressure, leaving India on the back foot as Australia took early control of the match.

India get a small lead with the resilience of the bowlers

In reply, Australia managed 181, failing to gain a lead, but came even closer thanks to some hard hitting from Beau Webster. Webster top scored with 57 off 105 balls, displaying excellent technique against India’s disciplined bowling. Steve Smith he added a crucial 33 to steady the innings, but the rest of the line-up faltered Mohammed Siraj (3/51) and Prasidh Krishna (3/42), who bowled with precision and discipline. Nitish Kumar Reddy also chipped in with two wickets, applying pressure in the middle overs.

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Rishabh Pant’s heroics in vain as Boland shines again

India’s second innings unfolded in a similar fashion to the first, with the top-order collapsing against Boland’s inspired spell. Boland’s remarkable 6/41 tore apart India’s batting line-up as they were bowled out for just 157. While others struggled, Rishabh pants he fought back brilliantly, smashing a 33-ball 61 that had six boundaries and four sixes. His audacious knock briefly raised hopes of a competitive set, but a lack of support at the other end meant India could not set a challenging target. Australia’s bowlers, especially Boland, took advantage of the conditions brilliantly, leaving the Indian bowlers scrambling for answers.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy returns to Australia

Chasing 162, Australia started confidently, with Usman Khawaja leading the charge. Khawaja’s fluent 41 off 45 balls, along with Travis Head’s unbeaten 34, steadied the innings after Krishna’s early breakthroughs. Despite Krishna’s impressive figures of 3/65, Australia’s aggressive approach kept them on track. Key partnerships at crucial moments helped the home side cope with the pressure and by the end of Day 3, they had secured victory with six wickets in hand. With the momentum fully in their favor after Head joined Webster (39 not out), Australia wrapped up both the match and the series, leaving India to reflect on missed opportunities and repeated struggles.

Here’s how fans reacted:

AUSTRALIA WINS BGT BACK! 😤

Both teams throw punches but Australia come out on top! Famous victory for Australia! 👏🏻

Credit to both teams for putting on an epic streak. 🇦🇺🇮🇳

I will never forget the two matches I watched! ❤️

To most of you, thanks for the fun banter and… pic.twitter.com/CIH52uU7o8

— Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) January 5, 2025

What an incredible series. Australia win.

Stories everywhere. Beau Webster the fairytale finish. BGT lives in Australia.

Epic @7Cricket #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/UXjWVgbRZh

— Trent Copeland (@copes9) January 5, 2025

India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy BGT to Australia by 1-3.

Had it not been for Jasprit Bumrah (and Yashasvi Jaiswal to some extent), they would have lost the series by 0-5. pic.twitter.com/FeBNfDdotU

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) January 5, 2025

India’s batsmen just didn’t score enough runs to challenge Australia and so 3-1 is a fair result. Many issues to resolve. The form of the seniors, the over reliance on Bumrah……

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2025

What an amazing series. This can only happen if you have two big teams challenging each other. Australia the best side during the series!! Key moments. Too bad it’s over

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 5, 2025

Gotta feel for poor Jasprit Bumrah. Sitting helpless in his whites in the dressing room at the SCG #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/QBnDGaCKZJ

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 5, 2025

After 10 years, Australia reclaims the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the same venue. pic.twitter.com/zU6r8vrdqk

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 5, 2025

Thanks to all my Indian supporters congratulating me on a 3-1 Auss Win series prediction .. especially those who were very lively after India’s 1-0 .. 👍👍👍 #AUSWIN

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2025

Well done Pat Cummins!

He did well with the bat under pressure at the MCG to give them the lead when it was 1-1 and at the SCG as well, he gave good support to Boland who did things to Boland.

This was a series that this set of Australian players had not won and now they are ticking that box too.

Cliché but…

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 5, 2025

India has maintained its ego and the cricket gods.

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) January 5, 2025

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