Australia ended a decade-long wait to clinch a Test series victory against India, celebrating their 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in style. Pat Cummins and his team marked the momentous occasion with spirited celebrations following their six-wicket win in the Sydney Test.
A Long-Awaited Victory
The Sydney Test concluded in the second session of Day 3, as Australia comfortably chased down a target of 162. With India missing Jasprit Bumrah due to back spasms, the hosts faced little resistance on the final day. The victory marked Australia’s first Test series win against India in ten years, a milestone the team celebrated well into the night.
Travis Head and Beau Webster Lead Celebrations
Australian batter Travis Head took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the festivities, featuring beers and cheeseburgers. Debutant Beau Webster later revealed that he and Head had gone “relatively hard on the beers” during the celebrations.
“It’s sunk in a little bit overnight. The celebrations were great. We had a few beers in the SCG members’ bar. It was a brilliant night,” Webster told the Sydney Morning Herald.
He further described the camaraderie among the players, saying, “It was really special sitting in your whites, talking with the lads about life. Trav’s always good for a night out, and I’m a bit rough this morning, as I think a few of the boys are.”
Webster’s Memorable Debut
Beau Webster had a dream debut in Sydney, contributing significantly to Australia’s win. He scored 96 runs across both innings and claimed the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill in the second innings. Webster also hit the winning runs, a moment he described as surreal.
“I wasn’t going to let Heady take the chance to hit the winning runs. With four runs needed and one ball left, I thought, ‘I’m either getting out or it’s going to the boundary.’ It’s a dream come true,” Webster said.
He added, “There was a time I thought my chance might have passed me by. Getting the call-up for the fifth and deciding Test was nerve-wracking, but once I settled in, it was business as usual. It’s been an unforgettable week.”
Looking Ahead: WTC Final
The win not only secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also guaranteed Australia a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The defending champions will face South Africa at Lord’s from June 11 to 16.
The series victory, coupled with the spirited celebrations, marks a high point for Australian cricket as they gear up to defend their WTC title.
