It’s already been talked up as the greatest Test series of all time, forget being India’s most memorable triumph. Indeed, when a triumph as...
It’s already been talked up as the greatest Test series of all time, forget being India’s most memorable triumph. Indeed, when a triumph as famous as the one we witnessed in Brisbane unfolds, it is hard not to get carried away by the romance of sport.
India pulled off a record run-chase in a thrilling final session to hand Australia their first defeat at Gabba since 1988 and clinch the four-Test series 2-1 on Tuesday.
Rishabh Pant starred with a swashbuckling 89 not out as the injury-depleted visitors overhauled the 328-run target with three overs to go, winning by three wickets.
Australia had not been beaten at the Gabba since falling to Viv Richards’ all-conquering West Indies side by nine wickets in November 1988. India’s 329/7 also smashed the 69-year-old record for the biggest run-chase at the ground, set by Australia who scored 236/7 to beat the West Indies in 1951.
The Border-Gavaskar Tropht victory win was a stunning turnaround after India were bowled out for their lowest Test score of 36 to lose the first Test in Adelaide, before bouncing back to win the second in Melbourne.
Here, we take a look at some of the best articles we have come across on India’s win and, consequentially indeed, Australia’s...
