Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and qualified for the World Test Championship Final by defeating India 3-1 in the series. Key performances came from Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Scott Boland. This victory marks Australia's first series win against India since 15, and they continue to dominate major international cricket events.
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