India secures epic win on Pant’s half-century, retains Border-Gavaskar trophy

BRISBANE: Team India has won the final Test with Australia in Brisbane on January 19, retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar went on the T20-mode to take India closer to victory. But, Sundar got out when India needed just 10 runs.

The 50-run partnership between Pant and Sundar was enough to help India pocket the match and the series. There was a moment of panic when Shardul Thakur got out with India needed just three runs to win. But, Pant stayed back to secure the victory.

Earlier, the rain disrupted play in the last session on the fourth day of the final Test between India and Australia on January 18. This was after India dismissed Australia for 294 in their second innings. The visitors set a target of 328.