India vs Australia, Live Score, 5th Test Match, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25

Date: Jan 03, 2025

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

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Australia beat India by 6 wickets | India Vs Australia Live Score, 5th Test Match

From Perth's western frontier to Sydney's historic harbor, the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy has completed its Australian odyssey. Over a month and a half, fans witnessed a spectacular caravan of cricket that delivered five gripping Test matches, with the quality of play reaching new heights with each passing day, as neither side showed any sign of backing down. This series lived beyond all expectations, shattering records and marking personal milestones in its wake. The curtains may have fallen on the Australian leg, but the echoes of this epic battle will resonate long after the final ball was bowled. This nerve-wracking series has now drawn to a close, with Australia securing their place in the WTC final, where they will face South Africa in June later this year. For India, however, this marks the end of their journey in the current WTC cycle and they will prepare for the next edition with more determination. On the other hand, Australia still has a couple of Tests remaining, with a tour to Sri Lanka looming on the horizon. Well then, that is it from this space, but, there's still a lot of international cricket going around along with Big Bash League at its full tilt. We have got a few more franchise leagues to begin this month in a week's time. The Australian summer concludes, but cricket continues elsewhere. We sign off from here. ADIOS!

The Australian skipper, Pat CumminsÂ is called upon the podium to have a chat. He gets a huge reception from the SCG crowd. He says that it feels unreal and the series lived up to its hype. Mentions that they tried to be clear with their strategies and to be proactive.Â He further adds that he is immensely proud of his boys. Also accepts that they weren't at their best at Perth but made a huge comeback since then. Says that it is fun to play with these guys and it is a special group.Â Says that he is really proud to have achieved this series win and it is always nice to have a flexible squad. Mentions that there were three debutants in the series that fitted quite well and contributed at different times. About his own performance, he thinks that he did quite well and had a good rest coming into this series. Also says that these are the big series you prepare for.Â Adds that it was nice to see their main stays step up and you need something like that to beat a side like India. Also states that this is easily his favourite Test series. Also thanks Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah and all the fans who turned up. Ends by saying that it was fun to watch the fans who turned up in huge numbers and sold out crowds across all the games.

JASPRIT BUMRAH wins the PLAYER OF THE SERIES following his threatening bowling display throughout this Australian summer. He picked up 32 wickets across these five Test matches at a remarkable bowling average. He also gracefully collects theÂ honorary medallion from Allan Border.Â He says that it is a little frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body. Shares that it was disappointing to have missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series.Â Tells that he felt a bit of discomfort during his second spell in the first innings. Adds that the talk was about having the belief and others stepped up in his absence in the first innings.Â States that the discussion coming into Day 3 was about showing character. Further says that the entire series was hard-fought. he says that for youngsters it is not the easiest place to play cricket and they will only grow from strength to strength. Concludes by congratulating Australia and says that they as a team, will look to take the learnings from this series.

Now, let us take a quick recap of how this Test progressed. The toss went in favour of India's stand-in skipper, Jasprit Bumrah, who chose to bat first under overcast skies on a deck greener than the usual SCG wicket. Indiaâ€™s openers were back in the hut within the first hour, and though Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli began the recovery, both fell either side of Lunch. Australia kept the pressure on, with Rishabh Pant taking several body blows while curbing his attacking instincts. After Tea, Scott Boland tightened the screws, and the rest of the bowlers followed suit, bowling India out for 185. A tricky phase before the close saw a verbal spat between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas. The day ended with Bumrah taking the crucial wicket of Usman Khawaja, nipping him off with the last ball of the day.

Match details

Toss: Toss won by India

Man of the Series: Jasprit Bumrah

Umpires: Michael Gough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

TV umpire: Joel Wilson (WI)

Match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)