NewsPhotos On This Day: Rishabh Pant Led India To Historic Victory At Gabba In 2021; Know Little-Known Details Of Famous Win Here

On This Day: Rishabh Pant Led India To Historic Victory At Gabba In 2021; Know Little-Known Details Of Famous Win Here

On Janaury 19, something big happened in India cricket. Team India led by Ajinkya Rahane went on to win the historic Tests series Down Under 2-1 after being 0-1 down. New heroes were born as the Indian cricket team became the first Asian side in the history to win back-to-back series on Australians soil. The series concluded at Gabba, which was known as the fortess of the Australian Test team. They had not lost over there. But a brave Indian team battled injuries, and fought through pain and other adversities to clinch a famous win. Rishabh Pant was the hero of the series as India breached Gabba fort.

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Updated:Jan 19, 2024, 09:30 AM IST

Adelaide Disaster

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The series started in Adelaide with the day-night Test. India suffered a significant setback in the first Test when they were bowled out for their lowest-ever Test score of 36 in the second innings. The Australian bowlers, led by Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, wreaked havoc, leaving India demoralised. (Image: X)

Rahane's Resilience

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Following the Adelaide debacle, Virat Kohli left for paternity leave, and Ajinkya Rahane took over the captaincy. Under Rahane's leadership, India bounced back strongly in the second Test in Melbourne. Rahane's century and the stellar performance of the bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, guided India to a crucial victory, leveling the series 1-1. (Image: X)

Sydney Showdown and Pujara's Grit

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The third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) saw one of the most memorable draws in Test cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara displayed incredible resilience, facing a barrage of short deliveries and scoring a dogged century. Rishabh Pant's counter-attacking innings and Hanuma Vihari's valiant effort secured a draw, setting the stage for a thrilling series decider. (Image: ANI)

Injury Woes

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India faced a massive challenge as key players, including Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hanuma Vihari, suffered injuries during the series. The team had to dig deep into its reserves, bringing in inexperienced players to fill crucial roles. (Image: ANI)

The Miracle at Gabba

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In the series decider at the Gabba, Brisbane, India achieved the unimaginable. Facing a target of 328, a young and inexperienced Indian team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, chased down the total with three wickets remaining. Shubman Gill's aggressive fifty, Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty knock, and Rishabh Pant's fearless innings were instrumental in scripting a historic win. The unheralded Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur also made valuable contributions with the bat. (Image: ANI)

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Retained

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India's victory at the Gabba not only secured the series but also ensured they retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This triumph was particularly significant as it marked the first time Australia had been defeated at the Gabba since 1988. The win resonated as a testament to the team's resilience, determination, and the ability to overcome adversity. (Image: ANI)