India failed to win the title despite reaching the finals of two consecutive Test Championships. This time too, Rohit-Kohli tried hard. The two-time runners-up were progressing well throughout the entire Test cycle.
However, India suffered a major setback in a whitewash at home to New Zealand. And this time, they were knocked out of the final race after losing the Border-Gavaskar Test series to Australia.
India had no choice but to win the final Test against Australia to secure a place in the final of the Test Championship. However, they were defeated by the Aussies in just two and a half days. In a match where India set the hosts a target of 162 runs, Australia achieved it in just 27 overs with 6 wickets in hand.
Such disappointment can be seen on Rohit Sharma’s face after the loss
With this win, Australia has confirmed its place in the final of the Test Championship for the second time in a row. India had lost the title to them in the final last time.
This time, Rohit’s team has been knocked out of the final by losing to Australia. Meanwhile, Australia has already confirmed its place in the final of the Test Championship and South Africa is their opponent.
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In addition to reaching the final of the tournament for the second time in a row, Australia achieved another feat. This is the first time since the 2014-15 season that they have defeated India in a Border-Gavaskar Test series. In fact, India have won this series every time since the 2016-17 season.
Australian players meet Glenn McGrath and his family members during cap exchange ceremony
In the fifth and final Test of the series in Sydney, India batted first and scored 185 runs in the first innings. In reply, the hosts were bowled out for 181 runs. Team India came out to bat with a slight lead in the second innings. Where they could only score 157 runs. Australia get target of 162 runs, and won with 6 wickets.
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