Australia won the World Test Championship final ( WTC Finals )against India by 209 runs on Sunday, becoming the first team to win all ICC trophies at least once.
Pat Cummins’ men set a massive 444-run target for India to chase on Saturday, and the tourists were never really in the hunt after losing three wickets for just 164 runs on the final day.Virat Kohli top-scored for India with 49, but he was dismissed by Nathan Lyon in the first session.
Ajinkya Rahane (20) and Cheteshwar Pujara (17) also made starts, but they were unable to build on their innings and India eventually fell short by 209 runs.Australia’s bowlers were outstanding throughout the match, with Cummins taking four wickets and Lyon taking three.
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also chipped in with two wickets apiece.The win was a fitting reward for Australia, who have been the dominant Test team in recent years.
They have now won 10 of their last 11 Test matches, and they are the clear favorites to win the Ashes series later this year.The loss was a disappointing end to India’s Test season. They had started the year with a bang, winning their first two Test series against South Africa and Sri Lanka.
However, they lost their last two Test series against England and Australia, and they will need to address some of their weaknesses if they are to challenge for the World Test Championship again in the future.
The WTC final was a great advertisement for Test cricket, and it was a fitting way to end a memorable Test season. Australia’s victory was a testament to their hard work and determination, and they are now the undisputed kings of Test cricket.
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