No one can beat India at home. India is invincible on Indian soil. We see such comments regularly. To top it off, the results in the first two Tests of this Border Gavaskar Trophy were as we expected, but we lost in the third Test. After a draw in the fourth Test, India retained the series and secured their place in the World Test Championship final with a win over the Kiwis.
Things are looking good, but this is the first time in 10 years that they have gone without a win in two consecutive Test matches at home. It’s a shame because a team packed with world-class spinners mightn’t pull off any surprises in the third Test. India was going to lose badly.
In other words, Australia, who showed that they can come to India and give work to India, is showing such a chance to other teams. That means that you can shock any man if you want.
The fourth and final Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad ended in a draw. As the last section of the match progressed, both the captains agreed to a draw and parted ways. The two captains shook hands on the fifth day when the Aussies were at 175 for the loss of 2 wickets.
Marnus Labuschagne (63*) and Steve Smith (10*) were at the crease. The Aussies, who started batting on the fifth day, lost the wicket of night watchman Matthew Kuneman (6) first. Ashwin trapped the player in front of the wicket.
But the pair of Travis Head and Marnes Labuchane, who played for the second wicket, made a partnership of 139 runs. Akshar Patel broke the partnership by dismissing Head for 90 off 163 balls. As the final session progressed, the Test was heading for a draw.