Following the match, Indian opening batsman Shubman Gill expressed his sentiments on Twitter. He shared a picture of the Indian team and wrote a heartfelt message stating, “Not finished.” India endured a disappointing performance with the bat on Sunday in the World Test Championship final against Australia, as they were dismissed for 234 while chasing a formidable target of 444. Despite starting the day with seven wickets in hand and requiring 280 runs, India succumbed before the completion of the first session.
The standout bowlers for Australia were Nathan Lyon, who claimed four wickets, and Scott Boland, who took three. With this victory, Australia became the first team to secure all four ICC titles, while India missed another opportunity to win their first ICC trophy since 2013.
On Day 4, Shubman Gill fell victim to a controversial catch when he was caught in the slips by Cameron Green off Scott Boland’s delivery. Replays later indicated that the ball had touched the ground upon impact with the fielder’s hands. While the on-field umpires were uncertain about the incident, the decision was ultimately given in favour of the catch by the third umpire, leading to significant controversy.
Shubman Gill shared a picture of the catch on Twitter along with a cryptic caption accompanied by a ‘facepalm’ emoji. Several prominent figures, including Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, and numerous fans, also expressed their doubts regarding the TV umpire’s verdict.
In regards to the match, this marked India’s second consecutive defeat in the World Test Championship final, having previously lost to New Zealand in the inaugural edition in 2021. Scott Boland played a crucial role in triggering India’s dramatic collapse, with the team being dismissed for 234, resulting in a resounding 209-run victory for Australia.
India had resumed their innings on Day 5 at 164-3 but lost seven wickets for just 70 runs in less than 24 overs before lunch. Boland made a significant impact by claiming two wickets in one over, including the prized wicket of Virat Kohli, finishing with impressive figures of 3-46 in 16 overs. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon then wrapped up the Indian tail, contributing with four wickets for 41 runs.
