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Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill help India breach Fortress Gabba, seal historic Test series win over Australia

FirstCricket Staff January 19, 2021, 15:31:22 IST

India chased down the improbably 328-run target set by Australia to become the first team in 32 years to win a Test at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, sealing the four-match series in their favour as well.

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Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill help India breach Fortress Gabba, seal historic Test series win over Australia

[caption id=“attachment_9216761” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Rishabh Pant celebrates with teammates after guiding the visitors to a historic win at the Gabba on the final day of the fourth Test. AP Rishabh Pant celebrates with teammates after guiding the visitors to a historic win at the Gabba on the final day of the fourth Test. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216861” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Indian players do a lap of honour around the Brisbane Cricket Ground while waving the tricolour after sealing a 2-1 series triumph. AP Indian players do a lap of honour around the Brisbane Cricket Ground while waving the tricolour after sealing a 2-1 series triumph. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216851” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne finally completes a century at his home ground on Day 1 after coming close a couple of times this series. AP Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne finally completes a century at his home ground on Day 1 after coming close a couple of times this series. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216841” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] T Natarajan celebrates his first ever Test wicket, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1. AP T Natarajan celebrates his first ever Test wicket, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216771” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar stood tall to rescue India from 186/6, helping them finish on 336, 33 short of the Australian total. AP Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar stood tall to rescue India from 186/6, helping them finish on 336, 33 short of the Australian total. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216831” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the Australian bowlers in India’s first innings with figures of 5/57, his second five-for this series. AP Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the Australian bowlers in India’s first innings with figures of 5/57, his second five-for this series. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216821” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Mohammed Siraj had an emotional celebration after collecting his maiden five-wicket haul in only his third Test, helping restrict Australia to 294 on the penultimate day. AP Mohammed Siraj had an emotional celebration after collecting his maiden five-wicket haul in only his third Test, helping restrict Australia to 294 on the penultimate day. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216811” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Shubman Gill once again set the tone for a successful Indian chase with a lively 91 on the final day, aided by eight fours and two sixes. AP Shubman Gill once again set the tone for a successful Indian chase with a lively 91 on the final day, aided by eight fours and two sixes. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216801” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Cheteshwar Pujara battled his way through pain after receiving copping multiple blows to produce a gritty 54 on the final day. Cheteshwar Pujara battled his way through pain after receiving copping multiple blows to produce a gritty 54 on the final day.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216791” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Australia’s Pat Cummins with the Player of the Series Award for his 21 wickets at an average and economy of 20.04 and 2.59 respectively. AP Australia’s Pat Cummins with the Player of the Series Award for his 21 wickets at an average and economy of 20.04 and 2.59 respectively. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9216781” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The victorious Indian contingent poses with the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the end of a successful tour Down Under. AP The victorious Indian contingent poses with the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the end of a successful tour Down Under. AP[/caption]

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