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Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by defeating India 3-1 in the Test series, clinching the final match by six wickets. Jasprit Bumrah was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his remarkable 32 wickets despite struggling with back spasms in the final innings. Australia's victory secured their place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's in June 2025. India's series loss has jeopardized their WTC final qualification, now reliant on favorable outcomes in other teams' matches. The defeat highlighted India's inconsistent performances and a weakened bowling attack in key moments. Australia's dominance in the series marked their first Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in a decade. This outcome has intensified discussions about India's strategy and preparations for future Test matches.