India produced a much better bowling display in the second innings but the 173-run cushion that Australia had made the difference as they added 270 more runs to set a target of 444.
India began their chase steadily but stumbled with the loss of quick wickets, leaving Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane to lead the recovery from 93/3.
The experienced duo provided a glimmer of hope heading into the final day, with India requiring 280 runs with 7 wickets remaining.
However, Australia came out firing on all cylinders on Day 5 and once the two set batters fell early just short of half-centuries, the rest of the batting lineup fell apart.
Pat Cummins’ men bowled India out for 234 to clinch the mace and lift the World Test Championship for the very first time.
India produced a much better bowling display in the second innings but the 173-run cushion that Australia had made the difference as they added 270 more runs to set a target of 444.
India began their chase steadily but stumbled with the loss of quick wickets, leaving Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane to lead the recovery from 93/3.
The experienced duo provided a glimmer of hope heading into the final day, with India requiring 280 runs with 7 wickets remaining.
However, Australia came out firing on all cylinders on Day 5 and once the two set batters fell early just short of half-centuries, the rest of the batting lineup fell apart. Pat Cummins’ men bowled India out for 234 to clinch the mace and lift the World Test Championship for the very first time.
