Team India will miss out on the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, following a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. This loss allowed Australia to win the series 3-1, marking their first series victory against India in a decade and securing their place in the WTC final, where they will face South Africa.
The match concluded with Australia chasing down a target of 161 runs, finishing at 162 for 4. Despite a valiant effort from Indian bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, who took three wickets each, it was not enough to secure a win. India's batting performance faltered in their second innings, collapsing for just 157 runs after a modest first innings total of 185.
Australia's Scott Boland was instrumental in the victory, taking six wickets in India's second innings, which contributed significantly to his team's success. The defeat leaves India reflecting on a disappointing series and raises questions about their squad depth and performance under pressure.
With this result, Australia not only reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also solidified their position in the upcoming WTC final at Lord's in June, aiming to defend their title.