Australia ended India's decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test in Sydney, sealing the series 3-1. Chasing a modest target of 162, Travis Head (34*) and Beau Webster (39*) guided the hosts to a comfortable win on Day 3.

India's batting woes persisted as they resumed at 141/6 in their second innings but collapsed for 157, losing their last four wickets for just 16 runs. Scott Boland shone with a six-wicket haul, supported by Pat Cummins, as Australia dominated with the ball.

This defeat caps a series of disappointments for India under head coach Gautam Gambhir. After losing the ODI series to Sri Lanka, a historic 0-3 Test whitewash at home, and now the BGT, India's cricketing fortunes have taken a sharp downturn.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout performer for India, scoring 391 runs at an average of 43.44, showing composure and skill. KL Rahul and Nitish Kumar Reddy had flashes of brilliance, while Rishabh Pant lit up moments in the series. However, frequent unforced errors from the batting unit proved costly.

The struggles of India's senior players were glaring. Rohit Sharma averaged just 6.20 in five innings, while Virat Kohli's recurring flaw—edging behind—led to his dismissal in eight of nine innings. Tactical missteps compounded India’s woes. Poor team selections, like opting for two spinners on a green SCG pitch, left them vulnerable.

Australia’s disciplined approach, particularly their potent bowling attack, highlighted India's inconsistency. Though not at their peak, Australia capitalized on India’s errors to reclaim the trophy after eight years and secure a spot in the World Test Championship final.

For India, it’s a moment for introspection as they face hard questions about form, leadership, and strategy.

Australia ended India's decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test in Sydney, sealing the series 3-1. Chasing a modest target of 162, Travis Head (34*) and Beau Webster (39*) guided the hosts to a comfortable win on Day 3.

India's batting woes persisted as they resumed at 141/6 in their second innings but collapsed for 157, losing their last four wickets for just 16 runs. Scott Boland shone with a six-wicket haul, supported by Pat Cummins, as Australia dominated with the ball.

This defeat caps a series of disappointments for India under head coach Gautam Gambhir. After losing the ODI series to Sri Lanka, a historic 0-3 Test whitewash at home, and now the BGT, India's cricketing fortunes have taken a sharp downturn.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout performer for India, scoring 391 runs at an average of 43.44, showing composure and skill. KL Rahul and Nitish Kumar Reddy had flashes of brilliance, while Rishabh Pant lit up moments in the series. However, frequent unforced errors from the batting unit proved costly.

The struggles of India's senior players were glaring. Rohit Sharma averaged just 6.20 in five innings, while Virat Kohli's recurring flaw—edging behind—led to his dismissal in eight of nine innings. Tactical missteps compounded India’s woes. Poor team selections, like opting for two spinners on a green SCG pitch, left them vulnerable.

Australia’s disciplined approach, particularly their potent bowling attack, highlighted India's inconsistency. Though not at their peak, Australia capitalized on India’s errors to reclaim the trophy after eight years and secure a spot in the World Test Championship final.

For India, it’s a moment for introspection as they face hard questions about form, leadership, and strategy.