The fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 between India and Australia was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In this match, the Indian team had to face defeat by 6 wickets. The Australian team had a target of 162 runs to win, which they achieved in the second session of the third day of the game (January 5). With this victory, Australia has captured the five-match Test series 3-1. Australia won the Test series against India after 9 years.
Australia defeated India by 6 wickets
Along with winning this series, the Kangaroo team has also entered the final of the World Test Championship (WTC). Now Australia will face South Africa in the WTC final. The final of the current cycle of the WTC will be played at the Mecca of cricket, Lord’s, from June 11-15 next year. The Indian team played two consecutive finals, losing first to New Zealand and then to Australia. Now the Indian team’s dream of reaching the WTC final for the third time has been shattered.
Australia captures Border Gavaskar Trophy
The second innings of the Indian team in the Sydney Test ended at 157 runs. In this match, the Indian team scored 185 runs in its first innings. In reply, Australia’s first innings also ended at 181 runs. That means, on the basis of first innings, India has got a lead of four runs. India won the first test match in Perth by 295 runs. Then Australia won the Adelaide Test by 10 wickets. After this the Brisbane Test was a draw. When Australia won the Melbourne Test by 184 runs.