IND vs AUS: Australia’s WTC Final Points Under Threat? ICC Delivers Crucial Pitch Verdict

The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 was one of the most exciting series in recent years. Both India and Australia put in their best performances, ensuring a hard-fought contest throughout. The teams battled until the very end, providing nonstop entertainment to cricket fans with thrilling moments and intense competition.

The opening match of the series between India and Australia took place at Perth Stadium, with the pitch receiving the highest rating of “very good”. The second game of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 was held at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, continuing the exciting competition between the two teams.

The final match of the Test series between India and Australia was played at Sydney Cricket Ground, where the pitch was one of the spiciest among all five venues. Even Australian players remarked they hadn’t seen such conditions in Sydney. Despite this, the ICC rated the pitch as “satisfactory”, the second-highest category. Cricket Australia confirmed all pitch ratings for the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:

The ICC has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba, and the MCG pitch all receiving the highest “very good” rating, and the SCG was given the second top category “satisfactory”.

The ICC has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest 'very good' rating and the SCG given the second top category 'satisfactory' : Cricket Australia

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Australia won the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by defeating India 3-1, also securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. India started strong with a 295-run win in the first match in Perth. However, Australia bounced back, leveling the series and then winning the last two matches by large margins to claim the trophy.