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India made history in 2019 when they won their first-ever cricket Test series in Australia, ending a 71-year wait. Led by Virat Kohli, India won the series 2-1 with victories in the first and third Tests, in Adelaide and Melbourne, respectively. This was a seminal moment for Indian cricket, and the team was cheered on by both Indian and Australian fans as they took a 'Lap of Honour' of the SCG. The last time Australia won a Test series against India was during the 2024/25 Border Gavaskar Trophy, when India toured Australia from November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025, marking their first Test series loss against Australia in a decade.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of India's last Test series win in Australia | 7 January 2019 |
| Final score | 2-1 |
| Indian captain | Virat Kohli |
| Trophy | Border-Gavaskar Trophy |
| Australian captain | Pat Cummins |
| Previous Australian win | 2024/25 |
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What You'll Learn
India's last Test series win in Australia was in 2020-2021
This win was significant as it ended a 71-year wait for India to script a golden chapter in the game's history. It was a seminal moment for Indian cricket, with the team taking a 'Lap of Honour' at the SCG, cheered on by both Indian and Australian fans. The victory was hailed as "history and a terrific moment for Indian cricket" by the country's greatest opener, Sunil Gavaskar.
Kohli's leadership and intent were crucial to this achievement, demonstrating his commitment to making his team the best travelling side. The bowling unit, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav, played a significant part in this triumph, putting relentless pressure on the Australian batsmen.
However, it is worth noting that Australia was severely handicapped due to the suspensions of their premier batsmen, Steve Smith and David Warner. Despite this, India's victory in Australia remains a remarkable feat, showcasing the team's determination and skill.
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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The most recent edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, played in 2023, saw India successfully defend the title at home. This continued their strong record in the subcontinent, with India winning eight out of nine series held in India as of 2023. The 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be the next iteration of the series, with Australia looking to improve their record against India and reclaim the trophy.
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The 2001 Test series
The Indian cricket team at the time was depleted, without leading leg spinner Anil Kumble. On the spinning tracks of India, this left them at a disadvantage, with the other spinners who had filled the void during the earlier part of the season being Sunil Joshi, Sarandeep Singh and Murali Kartik, all having played fewer than 10 Tests each. Harbhajan Singh, whose previous best Test figures were only 3/30, was entrusted with a heavy burden, having been recalled at the behest of captain Sourav Ganguly.
In the first Test, his spinning partner was Rahul Sanghvi, a debutant. Australians won the toss and elected to bat. The match was played for the benefit of the 'Gujarat Earthquake Victims' and sponsored by Siyaram's. All the proceeds from this benefit match went to the Gujarat Relief Fund. In another noble gesture, all district associations affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association donated ₹110,000 (US$118,721.90) to the relief fund. Australia won the toss and elected to field. The start of the First Test in Mumbai was overshadowed by the death of Sir Donald Bradman, universally regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history.
Gilchrist became the first Australian to be dismissed for a king pair in Test cricket. The Indian victory ended a 16 Test winning streak for Steve Waugh's team, which was a world record. This was the only time in test history that a team was able to declare the follow-on innings and still win the test match. With leading paceman Javagal Srinath ruled out of the series with a finger injury during the First Test, the teams met for the Second Test in Kolkata, with an even bigger burden on Harbhajan. Public opinion was sceptical about India's chances of stopping Australia's winning streak, with former captain Bishan Bedi lamenting the demise of Indian cricket. Australia were again in control on the first day, scoring 193/1, with Hayden having struck Harbhajan out of the attack.
Harbhajan fought back to reduce Australia to 252/7, taking five wickets in the final session, including Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne in successive balls to become the first Indian to claim a Test hat-trick. He was named man of the match and man of the series, having taken 32 wickets in the series, when none of his teammates managed more than three.
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The 2008 series
The second test match in Mohali saw Sachin Tendulkar become the first person to make 12,000 runs in Test cricket, breaking Brian Lara's record. India's 320-run victory in this match was their biggest win against Australia in terms of runs. The first innings of the third test match in Delhi saw Gautam Gambhir and V. V. S. Laxman become the first Indian players to both score a double century in a test innings. This series also witnessed the last Tests of two Indian cricketers, Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly.
The first test of the series was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Australia winning by 337 runs. India lost early wickets on day four, and only Laxman and Ganguly scored above 20. The Australian bowlers ripped through the middle order, with Johnson taking the match-ending wicket of RP Singh.
The second test was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Australia winning by 122 runs. India lost the toss and Australia elected to bat, with RP Singh taking Jaques for a duck. Hayden followed soon after, leaving Ponting and Hussey at the crease. India were all out for 161, with Australia winning with a day to spare and going 1-0 up in the best-of-four series.
The third test was played at the WACA Ground in Perth, with India winning by 72 runs. This prevented Australia from achieving a record seventeenth consecutive Test victory at a venue that had proven challenging for visiting teams.
The fourth and final test, played at the Adelaide Oval, was drawn.
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The 2024/25 series loss
The Indian cricket team suffered a 3-1 loss against Australia in the 2024/25 Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, marking their first Test series loss against Australia in a decade. The series, which took place from November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025, started off with a gripping first Test in Perth, where Australia, led by Pat Cummins, bowled India out for a low total. However, the Indian bowling team, led by Jasprit Bumrah, fought back strongly, restricting the Aussies to a score of just 104 runs.
Australia bounced back in the second Test at Adelaide, comfortably beating India in the Pink-Ball Test. The third Test at Gabba ended in a draw due to heavy rain, and the hosts dominated the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Australia ultimately clinched the series at Sydney, reclaiming the BGT after a 10-year gap. This series also marked the retirement of India's ace spinner R Ashwin from Test cricket after the third match.
The loss in the 2024/25 series came as a blow to India, who had previously made history in 2019 by winning their first-ever cricket Test series in Australia. Led by Virat Kohli, India achieved a 2-1 series victory with wins in the first Test in Adelaide and the third Test in Melbourne, retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This triumph was a significant milestone for Indian cricket, ending a 71-year wait for a series win on Australian soil.
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