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

Australia recorded a resounding 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series victory over India with a Complete six-wicket victory in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The win marked Australia’s first BGT series victory since 2015, breaking India’s streak of dominance in this prestigious rivalry. The hosts provided a complete masterclass, with a stellar batting performance and clinical bowling dismantling the visitors. India’s inability to withstand Australia’s relentless pressure highlighted the difference in execution and adaptability between the two sides.

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India’s first innings collapse under Scott Boland masterclass

India’s batting woes began early when they folded for a meager 185 in their first innings. Scott Boland He led the Australian attack with figures of 4/31, extracting movement and bounce to trouble the Indian batsmen throughout the innings. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins he complemented it well, taking three and two wickets respectively. The higher order failed to provide a solid foundation, with Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli falling cheap. RISHABH PANTS He offered resistance with a determined 40 off 98 balls, but a lack of partnerships meant India were unable to capitalize on the few openings they had. The lower order crumbled under relentless pressure, leaving India on the defensive as Australia took control of the match from the start.

India gains slight lead thanks to bowlers’ resilience

In response, Australia scored 181, failing to take the lead, but still came close thanks to a strong knock from Beau Webster. Webster top-scored with 57 off 105 balls, showing excellent technique against India’s disciplined bowling. Steve Smith added a crucial 33 to steady the innings, but the rest of the lineup faltered against Mohammed Siraj (3/51) and Prasidh Krishna (3/42), which he threw with precision and discipline. Nitish Kumar Reddy He also contributed two wickets, applying pressure in the middle.

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Rishabh Pant’s heroics go in vain as Boland shines again

India’s second innings unfolded similarly to the first, with the top order crumbling before Boland’s inspired spell. Boland’s remarkable 6/41 dismantled India’s batting line-up as they were bowled out for just 157. While others struggled, RISHABH PANTS he counterattacked brilliantly, smashing a 33-ball 61 studded with six boundaries and four sixes. Their audacious strokeplay briefly raised hopes of a competitive total, but a lack of support from the other side meant India were unable to set a challenging target. Australia’s bowlers, especially Boland, exploited the conditions to perfection, leaving India’s batsmen searching for answers.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy returns to Australia

Chasing 162, Australia started confidently, with Usman Khawaja leading the charge. Khawaja’s fluent 41 off 45 balls, coupled with Travis Head’s unbeaten 34, stabilized 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 hosts overcome the pressure and by the end of tea on Day 3, they secured victory with six wickets in hand. With the momentum fully in their favor after Webster joined Head (39 not out), Australia wrapped up both the match and the series, leaving India to reflect on missed opportunities and recurring batting struggles.

This is how the fans reacted:

AUSTRALIA RECOVERS THE BGT! 😤
Both teams threw punches but Australia won! Famous victory for Australia! 👏🏻
Credit to both teams for putting together an epic series. 🇦🇺🇮🇳
I will never forget the two games I attended! ❤️
To most of you, thanks for the funny jokes and… pic.twitter.com/CIH52uU7o8
-Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) January 5, 2025

What an incredible series. Australia wins.
Stories everywhere. Beau Webster, the end of the fairy tale. BGT remains in Australia.
Epic @7Cricket #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/UXjWVgbRZh
– Trent Copeland (@copes9) January 5, 2025

India lost the Border Gavaskar BGT Trophy to Australia 1-3.
Had it not been for Jasprit Bumrah (and Yashasvi Jaiswal to some extent), they would have lost the series 0-5. pic.twitter.com/FeBNfDdotU
– Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) January 5, 2025

India’s batsmen simply did not score enough runs to challenge Australia, so 3-1 is a fair result. Many issues to resolve. The form of the senior batsmen, the over-reliance on Bumrah…
—Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2025

What an incredible series. That can only happen if you have two great teams challenging each other. Australia was the best team throughout the series!! Key moments. It’s a shame it’s finished
—Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 5, 2025

I have to feel sorry for poor Jasprit Bumrah. Sitting helplessly dressed in white in the SCG locker room #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/QBnDGaCKZJ
—Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 5, 2025

After 10 years, Australia regains the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the same venue. pic.twitter.com/zU6r8vrdqk
—Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 5, 2025

Thanks to all my Indian fans who congratulated me on the 3-1 Aussie Win series prediction… especially those who were very encouraged after India went up 1-0… 👍👍👍 #AUSWIND
—Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2025

Well directed Pat Cummins!
He came in well with the bat under pressure at the MCG to give them the lead when it was 1-1 and at the SCG he also gave good support to Boland who did Boland things.
This was a series this group of Australian players hadn’t won and now they tick that box too.
Cliché but…
– Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 5, 2025