India retain Border-Gavaskar Cup with 2-1 test series victory over Australia after 89no brilliant Rishabh Pant helped stop their hosts and run down 328 ; they were the first visiting team since 1988 to win a Gabba Test
Last updated: 19/01/21 8:19 am
Rishabh led India to a stunning win over Australia on day five at the Gabba
Rishabh made Pant 89 unbeaten as India went down 328 to put Australia on day five of the fourth Test in Brisbane to win the series 2-1.
The win marks a remarkable turnaround for India, who were relegated for 36 as they lost their first Test in Adelaide, after which captain Virat Kohli went to be at the time of his birth. his first child.
Injuries have also been devastating to tourists throughout the trip but they have tested the series in a Boxing Day Test at the MCG before being arrested for towing in Sydney.
However, entering the final day of the series, they needed another 324 to win and it was expected that India would once again try to win the blows and Border-Gavaskar Cup keep to drag.
Instead, led by 91 Shubman Gill, a half-century fighter from Cheteshwar Pujara (56) and an enterprising Pant knocker, Anjinkya Rahane’s men took the advanced option, took the opportunity to bid for the Highest Test and they claimed a three – wicket win late in the afternoon session, making Australia ‘s first test case at Gabba since 1988.
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