Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has shared his analysis of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia defeated India 3-1 to reclaim the title after a decade.
India started strong with a historic victory at Perth but struggled in the remaining matches. Vaughan, speaking on the Club Prairie Fire Podcast, remarked:
“India win the first game in Perth, played great. Since then, they’ve been blown away, really… Australia has managed to get the upper hand and play some great cricket, and India have not been able to find a way of kind of throwing a punch back.”
Key Takeaways from the Series
- Australia’s Comeback: After losing the first Test, Australia dominated the next three matches with stellar performances.
- Virat Kohli’s Struggles: Kohli had a lackluster series, scoring only 190 runs across eight innings at an average of 23.75, with pacer Scott Boland dismissing him four times.
- Emerging Stars:
- Scott Boland impressed with his fiery spells throughout the series.
- Debutant Beau Webster showcased his batting prowess, contributing significantly in the Sydney Test.
Sydney Test Recap
- India’s Decision: Winning the toss and batting first, India faltered with the bat yet again.
- Australia’s Response: Dominated the game with Boland’s bowling and Webster’s classic knocks.
- Chase: On Day 3, Australia successfully chased 162 runs, clinching a six-wicket victory to seal the series.
Australia’s Historic Win
This series marked Australia’s first Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory since 2014-15, ending a decade-long drought. With remarkable team effort and dominance, the Aussies proved their mettle in this highly anticipated series.
Fans and cricket experts alike are now reflecting on India’s inability to sustain their momentum and Australia’s resurgence as a dominant force in Test cricket.