“Only BCCI have the tools to compete,” Michael Vaughan claims only India can BEAT Australia Down Under after Pakistan got hammered by huge runs

India defeated Australia in the 2018–19 series under Virat Kohli and the 2020–21 series under Ajinkya Rahane in Australia.

“Only BCCI have the tools to compete,” Michael Vaughan claims only India can BEAT Australia Down Under after Pakistan got hammered by huge runs

Michael Vaughan, Australia Test team (Images via ESPNcricinfo)

Australia registered a thumping win over Pakistan on home soil by 360 runs in the first Test on December 17 at the Optus Stadium, Perth of the Benaud-Qadir-Trophy. The Asian team is yet to taste a single victory Down Under since 1995.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels only the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has the tools to beat the Aussies in Australia. Notably, India defeated Australia in the 2018–19 series under Virat Kohli and the 2020–21 series under Ajinkya Rahane in Australia. Since then, no team has been able to beat them on their home soil. Australia defeated England, West Indies, and South Africa on homesoil since then.

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The Aussies are so clinical .. They have everything covered for all conditions .. Well done to @NathLyon421 on 500 Test wickets .. Incredible achievement .. Only @BCCI have the tools to compete here in Oz at this stage ..
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​Australia vs Pakistan match summary

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first. On the back of David Warners’ 164 and Mitchell Marsh’s 90, Australia posted 487. Nathan Lyon’s three wickets and contributions from other bowlers wrapped up Pakistan’s first innings for 271 runs, with Imam-ul-Haq scoring the most (62).

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Australia Test team (Image via ESPNcricinfo)

After posting 233/5 with the help of Usman Khawaja’s 90 and Marsh’s unbeaten 63 runs, Cummins declared the innings. Pakistan faced a collapse, scoring just 89 runs with Saud Shakeel being the highest run-scorer (24). It was the first Test defeat for Shan Masood as skipper.

Australia are 1-0 in the three-match series. The second Test is on December 26, while the final match will be played next year, on January 3.

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