India faced a crushing defeat in Sydney Test, losing to Australia by six wickets, and with it, surrendered Border-Gavaskar Trophy after holding it for a decade. The loss is particularly painful for India, as a key moment in the match saw Jasprit Bumrah unable to bowl in the second innings, allowing Australia to secure a relatively easy chase.


Rohit Sharma was notably absent from the playing XI, while Jasprit Bumrah, leading the team, opted to bat first after winning the toss. India struggled in their first innings, managing just 185 runs. The bowlers fought back, dismissing Australia for 181, giving India a mere four-run lead.


In the second innings, India's batting faltered again, posting a mere 157 runs. Chasing a target of 162, Australia made quick work of the chase, losing only four wickets, sealing a six-wicket win, and reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.


Highest run-scorers in IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after Sydney Test


Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): 391 runs in 10 innings, highest score: 140, average: 43.44


Steve Smith (Australia): 314 runs in 9 innings, highest score: 161, average: 34.88


Nitish Kumar Reddy (India): 298 runs in 9 innings, highest score: 105, average: 37.25


KL Rahul (India): 276 runs in 10 innings, highest score: 84, average: 30.66


Rishabh Pant (India): 255 runs in 9 innings, highest score: 61, average: 28.33


Marnus Labuschagne (Australia): 232 runs in 9 innings, highest score: 70, average: 25.77


Alex Carey (Australia): 216 runs in 8 innings, highest score: 72, average: 30.85


Virat Kohli (India): 190 runs in 9 innings, highest score: 100*, average: 23.75


Usman Khawaja (Australia): 184 runs in 10 innings, highest score: 184, average: 20.44


Highest run-scorers in history of Border-Gavaskar Test series (all-time)


Sachin Tendulkar (India): 3262 runs in 34 innings, highest score: 241*, average: 56.24


Ricky Ponting (Australia): 2555 runs in 29 innings, highest score: 257, average: 54.36


VVS Laxman (India): 2434 runs in 29 innings, highest score: 281, average: 49.67


Steve Smith (Australia): 2201 runs in 44 innings, highest score: 192, average: 57.92


Virat Kohli (India): 2169 runs in 51 innings, highest score: 186, average: 44.26


Rahul Dravid (India): 2143 runs in 32 innings, highest score: 233, average: 39.68


Michael Clarke (Australia): 2049 runs in 22 innings, highest score: 329*, average: 53.92


Cheteshwar Pujara (India): 2033 runs in 24 innings, highest score: 204, average: 50.82


Matthew Hayden (Australia): 1888 runs in 18 innings, highest score: 203, average: 59.00


Virender Sehwag (India): 1738 runs in 22 innings, highest score: 195, average: 41.38