The Men in Blue achieved the famous three-wicket win over Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on January 19, 2021. Chasing 328 runs on the final day, the visitors successfully completed the chase and ended Australia's long unbeaten run at the venue, securing a memorable 2-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series victory.
"Ravi Shastri wanted to go for draw in the 2020-21 BGT, but Rohit Sharma wanted Rishabh Pant to go for the win," Ashwin revealed.
— Harshit (@I_am_Harshit_17) May 31, 2026
Pant justified that faith with a match-winning unbeaten 89. He stitched together crucial partnerships with Cheteshwar Pujara and Washington Sundar as India chased down 328 runs, including 162 in the final session, to secure one of the greatest victories in Test cricket history.
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Pant made a useful contribution in the second Test in Melbourne, scoring a quick 29 runs in the first innings. India went on to register an emphatic eight-wicket victory, leveling the series and giving the wicketkeeper-batter valuable confidence heading into the remaining matches.
Rishabh Pant Capped Gabba Triumph With Series-Defining Performance
Many consider India's victory at the Gabba one of the greatest run chases in Test cricket history. The team chased down 328 runs at a venue where Australia had not lost a Test match since 1988.
During the chase, India lost Rohit Sharma early, while Shubman Gill fell for a brilliant 91. Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed soon after, leaving Pant to guide the visitors home with a match-winning innings in Brisbane.
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