Australian pacers extended their dominance from the previous day, quickly removing overnight batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Despite a brief respite when Jasprit Bumrah returned to bat after his injury scare, India’s lower order failed to put up much resistance, and they were bowled out for 157 runs. With a target of 162, Australian openers Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja started aggressively, reaching 35/0 in just three overs. However, India fought back as Prasidh Krishna claimed three key wickets, dismissing Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith. By lunch, Australia was 71/3 in 13 overs.
After the break, Khawaja and Travis Head kept the momentum going, building a 46-run stand and pushing the total to 104/3 with 58 runs still required. However, Mohammed Siraj struck, removing Khawaja and giving India a crucial breakthrough. Despite this, Travis Head and Beau Webster guided Australia closer to victory with a 40-run partnership, taking the score to 144/4, leaving just 18 runs to win. Webster eventually hit the winning boundary, sealing a six-wicket victory for the hosts. With this win, Australia not only secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also qualified for the World Test Championship final, where they will face South Africa to defend their title.
A perfect thriller!
Australia seals the BGT 2024/25 with a thrilling 3-1 victory and now gears up for the WTC final against South Africa. #INDvAUS #AUSvsIND #ViratKohli #SteveSmith #PatCummins #Bumrah
pic.twitter.com/FNYfJmomgR— The Ordinary Fans (@2ordinaryFans) January 5, 2025
True that!
Both these @ImRo45 and @imVkohli clown won’t retire for atleast another two year. Selectors gotta drop them.#INDvAUS
— VIPER (@KillerViperr) January 5, 2025
Tried hard, but not enough!
An emotional hug between Bumrah & Siraj 💔
– Bumrah give everything for India. #INDvAUS #Lostmatch #INDvsAUST #WhenThePhoneRings #VivianDsena #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/llqhoTUTV2— Mukesh Meena (@MukeshMeena_) January 5, 2025
Silenced India again!!
Leader pat Cummins #AUSvIND #WTC2025 #wtcfinal #INDvAUS #Bumrah #rohit #ViratKohli𓃵 https://t.co/aTyEkX6oLl
— Rana Ranvir Singh (@RanaRanvirSing4) January 5, 2025
Miss you Thala!
Ms Dhoni is still the only captain to whitewash Australia in BGT
Only Captain to score Double Hundred in BGT
Period #INDvAUS— Heera Thakur (@deepakraghav012) January 5, 2025
