India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Talking points as Pant’s ravishing knock clinched India the Border-Gavaskar trophy

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Talking points as Pant’s ravishing knock clinched India the Border-Gavaskar trophy
The Indian team celebrates victory after day five of the 4th Test Match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba.

What started off as a Test match turned into T20 format during India’s second innings in the fourth Test in Brisbane. With top-class consolidation from young Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara, the wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant seized the thrust that India got, played his part and transformed it into an emphatic three-wicket win.

As India won the series 2-1 and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy title, here are the talking points from Day 5 of the fourth Test match at Gabba.

Striking Shubman Gill

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The leading run-scorer for India, Shubman Gill left a mark even on the last day of the series. He smashed 91 off 146. His classic knock included eight fours and two sixes. Besides, with the Cheteshwar Pujara, he aggregated a 114-run stand.

Resilient Cheteshwar Pujara

The recipient of a barrage of bouncers, Cheteshwar Pujara’s spirit remained undeterred. In his enduring knock, he hit 56 runs and faced 211 balls. In addition to his partnership with Gill, he a wove a 61-run net with Rishabh Pant.

Blazing Rishabh Pant

The powerful striker of the bat changed the complexion of the match and brought Indian an undreamt win. Pant smashed 89 runs from 138 balls, and his knock included nine fours and one six.

Pat on Pat Cummins

The right-arm Australian pacer, who is the leading wicket-taker for the Australian side, again gave reasons to prove why he is special. He bowled 24 overs, scalped India’s four major wickets and bowled ten clean maiden overs. His economy was just 2.3.  

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