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India's thrilling victory over the 32-year-old castle in Australia

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  • 19 January, 2021 16:50:38

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Sports Desk: Rishav Pant started the race by pushing the ball of Jos Hazlewood towards the long off. India need 3 runs to win. I want to ensure the victory even if I run. In the end, the ball crossed the boundary.

India attacked the 32-year-old Australian fort in Gabba with the touch of 23-year-old Pant's bat. Ajinkya Rahane's side got a thrilling 3-wicket win at the last minute in the fourth and final Test of the series. They also won the series 2-1. India scored 4 runs at the end of the fourth day to play the target of 326 runs. India needed 324 runs to win on the fifth day. Rohit Sharma and Shubhaman Gill batted for the visitors.

Although Rohit was out for 18 runs, Gill batted on one side. He added 91 runs to the scoreboard. Pujara accompanied him. After Gill's return, Ajinkya Rahane made his way with 24 runs. Then India started dreaming of winning with the bat of Pujara and Pant. Pujara returned to the dressing room with 56 runs. After some resistance, he got out with 22 runs. But Pant survived at the crease. He brought India a historic victory from unbeaten 69 runs.

Pat Cummins took 4 wickets for Australia. Nathan Lyon also took 2 wickets. India's Rishav Pant has been named Man of the Match. Australia's Pat Cummins has been named the Player of the Series.

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