Australia triumphed on day three of the Fifth Test in Sydney, defeating India by six wickets to secure a 3-1 series win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India’s second innings was cut short at 157, with Scott Boland claiming a standout 6-45 and keeping the visitors’ score to a minimum. Despite losing three wickets early in their chase, Travis Head and debutant Beau Webster guided Australia to their target of 162, clinching the series.
This victory not only gave Australia the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also secured their spot in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June, where they will face South Africa. Key performances included Boland’s stellar bowling and Webster’s calm 39 not out, capping off a memorable debut with 57 runs in the first innings and contributing a wicket and two catches.
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India, without the injured Jasprit Bumrah, struggled in the absence of their key bowler, though Virat Kohli, leading in Bumrah’s stead, was unable to prevent Australia’s march to victory. Rishabh Pant’s knock of 61 and Siraj’s 20 wickets were highlights for India, but it wasn’t enough to stop Australia from sealing the win and reclaiming the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
