Team India created history at the Gabba on Tuesday as they handed Australia the first defeat at the venue since 1988. With this win, India sealed the Border-Gavaskar trophy as they secured the series 2-1 in a dramatic fashion. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara played brilliant knocks on the final day complementing sensational bowling as India got over the line to secure a historic series win. Indian Cricket Team to Receive INR 5 Crore Bonus After Series Win Against Australia, Confirms BCCI.

Team India despite the many hurdles put in front of them over the course of the entire series, showed great grit and determination to beat one of the best Test sides in the game. Injuries, played a huge part in the series as India lost some of the major stars but their replacements were up to the task, helping India to a sensational victory. India Regain Top Position In ICC Test Championship Table After Historic Triumph at The Gabba, Australia Slip Down to Third Spot.

The Winning Moment

Team India celebrated the win in sensational fashion, as they lapped around the Gabba raising the Indian flag. This was the very first Test series for many in the Indian squad and the delight was there to see as they defeated one of the best teams in the format in their own backyard. Meanwhile, here is how Team India celebrated the series victory.

Victory March With Indian Flag

The March

Lifting the Trophy

Speaking of the game, Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia to a decent score in the first innings. India struggled but crawled back courtesy of a brilliant partnership between Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur, The visitors then impressed with their bowling in the third innings which was complemented by some great batting on the final day to get India over the line.

Australia had won the opening Test but since then Indian sensational came back into the series. The visitors won the second game and then showed great resilience to earn a draw in the third and in the final match secured a historic win with brilliant performances with bat as well as the ball.

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