Twitter Reactions: India conquer the Gabba Fortress; seal a historic series win successfully chasing the third highest total
Rishabh Pant was the man in the middle for India who fittingly scored the winning runs.
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Wow! Absolutely Wow! This Indian team is something. Eight of their first-choice players were ruled out either due to injury or unavailability. Their best bowler, Jasprit Bumrah breaks down ahead of the final Test. They field the bowling attack with completely inexperienced. And they end up historically winning the Test, not at any ordinary venue.
They breached the GABBATOIR! Yes, they did it. Australia had never lost at the venue in the last 32 Tests and since 1988. But Yes, there is always a first time and India did it. Chasing 328 on a deteriorating pitch with cracks on the final day is an absolutely phenomenal effort and the likes of Shubman Gill, Pujara and Rishabh Pant (Yes Sundar as well), were the architects of the historic win.
324 runs. 10 wickets. 98 overs. This was the equation when the day started. India lost their opener Rohit Sharma early courtesy of Pat Cummins who went wide of the crease and then straightened the ball to take the edge of the bat. What followed then was again the repeat of Sydney with Cheteshwar Pujara again displaying his grit while Shubman Gill oozed with talent.
They blunted the Aussie bowling attack in the first session while also keeping an odd bouncing delivery out. The crack at the middle of the pitch literally troubled Pujara as he took almost every ball on his body. It was block, block and block for him with Gill pouncing on anything loose playing some glorious shots and also got to his fifty in the process. The duo kept Australia at bay for the rest of the opening session and it seemed as if India were going for a draw due to their approach.
Come the second session though both Gill and Pujara began showing intent and suddenly runs started to come fast. Again it was the former who smashed the opposition bowlers, especially Mitchell Starc, taking him for 20 runs in a single over. Gill was literally having a field day in the middle but Nathan Lyon induced a mistake out of him on 91 to pull India a little down in the chase.
The 114-run partnership was finally broken but then Ajinkya Rahane, the skipper, came out playing his shots racing to 24 at a strike-rate of more than 100. However, Cummins got him with a bouncer to break open the game yet again and at 167/3, like it happened in Sydney, walked in Rishabh Pant.
Step Aside! The man is here
The duo which gave India hope in Sydney to chase down 407 was together again and they didn’t disappoint this time either. The pitch was doing its tricks and Pujara was taking it on his body still and Pant’s arrival just brought the runs easily. The southpaw got set and then took on Lyon as expected before latching on to the other bowlers as well with disdain.
Meanwhile, Pujara took a blow on his finger and still continued to bat in pain reaching yet another slowest fifty, this time off 196 deliveries. Australia were quietly waiting for the new ball to arrive. And when it came, Australia picked up the most prized wicket of Pujara and that man again, Cummins got the important breakthrough.
By then, Pant was set and he added 37 runs with Mayank Agarwal who sort of threw away his wicket. But the debutant Washington Sundar yet again displayed nerves of steel and supported Pant well. Rather Sundar was the aggressor in the partnership with ‘balls left’ also coming down in the final hour. Pat Cummins was adamant on bowling almost every over as he was giving his 100% for his team.
However, Australia’s best speedster going for a six over fine-leg and then for a four led to the hosts dropping their shoulders. Pant, in the next over, just took on Lyon to bring the required runs to less than 30. Though Sundar and Shardul Thakur got out later, it was that man, Rishabh Pant, who stayed in the middle and fittingly, scored the winning runs to seal a historic series win for India.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
The Moment… #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/v9K5c2kexo
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) January 19, 2021
Fortress Gabba:#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cB723Nf7gV
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 19, 2021
Great..Great Job India..!! Winning the series after the dismal 36 is simply out of this world..Congrats @ajinkyarahane88 for breaking the jinx of Gabba…Super..Super team effort..Hail India..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) January 19, 2021
Amazing amazing amazing !!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟wow will take a moment to tweet later for now
— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) January 19, 2021
What a tour & series this has been !! Credit to the boys , sports staff , medical help, everyone has given more than hundred percent . This team has fought like champions!!
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) January 19, 2021
There’s nothing like a quality 4th innings run chase
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) January 19, 2021
Khushi ke maare pagal. This is the new India. Ghar mein ghuskar maarta hai.
From what happened in Adelaide to this, these young guys have given us a joy of a lifetime. There have been World Cup wins but this is special.
And yes,there is a reason Pant is extra special . pic.twitter.com/3CAQIkAuwq— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 19, 2021
Greatest test match ever. Whole world is proud of 🇮🇳 #Unbelievable #Bravery #courage #AUSvsIND
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 19, 2021
India thoroughly deserved to win this series, against all odds they stood tall. Australia has some serious thinking to do, had the advantage of home series, fitness and the toss across the series! #AUSvIND
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 19, 2021
Gabba “Yabba” Dabba da Ash 😃👏👏👏@ashwinravi99 https://t.co/0B8yij7m52
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 19, 2021
No matter what happens, we shall always play like the team called INDIA! 🇮🇳
You don't get to see such performances everyday. Take a bow champs!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/eiBDsgt04S— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 19, 2021
HISTORY baby!!! Watta series 💥🤸🏽👏🙏🏏 #Gabbaduckbroken! Congrats #TeamIndia 👏👏 #AUSvsIND
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) January 19, 2021
Proud of you boys 🙏… This is BIG take a bow @RishabhPant17 well done indian team @BCCI Believing is achieving.. top batting @RealShubmanGill @cheteshwar1 important partnership @Sundarwashi5
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 19, 2021
Historic series win for Team India! Youngsters delivered when it mattered, with Gilll and Pant in the forefront. Hats off to Ravi Shastri and the support staff for their part in this turnaround! So so proud of this bunch, this is one for the ages👏👏👏 #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 19, 2021
Yes !!!!!#INDvsAUS
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) January 19, 2021
WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers 👏🏼🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/CgWElgOOO1
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 19, 2021
WHAT A TEAM!! CHAMPIONS 🏆 Historic moment, historic day, historic series! Proud of the team, proud of the effort 👏 Take a bow, #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 @BCCI
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) January 19, 2021
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 19, 2021
Congratulations #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 Absolute superstars all of you 👏👏 A proud and historic moment for Indian cricket! Battered, bruised, but champions as well 🏆
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 19, 2021
Another great milestone by my brother @RishabhPant17 achieving 1000 Test Runs at Gabba, what a beautiful sight it has been watching you play today for our country, keep going!👏 #AUSvIND ❤️❤️👌✅☝️@BCCI pic.twitter.com/2OVbCKvJlH
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 19, 2021
A victory for the ages for @BCCI over @CricketAus at The Gabba. Magnificent resolve and tenacity from India's depleted team, a triumph that makes this one of the greatest wins of all time!
"When Actions Speak Louder Than Words" #AUSvIND @RishabhPant17 @imVkohli @RaviShastriOfc— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) January 19, 2021
Many congratulations Team India for the fabulous show of character and skill. A wonderful test series with the perfect result. Hopefully the end of discussion of 4 day tests for a while. #INDvsAUS
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) January 19, 2021
What a great victory by india @RishabhPant17 great innings love to watch test cricket after long time #indvsaus #test #series
— Aftab Alam 55 (@aftabalam55786) January 19, 2021
Okay then….let’s say this one more time. Rishabh Pant should be playing for India in all three formats too. He’s reminded us that let’s not lose patience with him. How blooody good has he been….!!! A game-changer. #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 19, 2021
Those long hugs from team mates to #RishabhPant after the win narrates the entire story
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 19, 2021
India .. Just WOW .. simply WoW .. stand up and applaud everyone 👏👏 #AUSvIND #AUSvINDtest Really well done
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 19, 2021
@ajinkyarahane88 led the side brilliantly, giving a lot of confidence to youngsters and Pujara exhibited his steely resolve once again. Can’t forget the young bowling unit. Fantastic team effort💪💪 #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 19, 2021
Emotional scenes. 🇮🇳💪🔥 pic.twitter.com/pupOjHhrL8
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 19, 2021
Don't know what to write… who to praise? Gill, Pujara, Pant and so many heroes for this historic and incredible win. I have no words…
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 19, 2021
Rishabh Pant, the game of cricket salutes you today
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) January 19, 2021
What a game 🇮🇳 top class batting @RishabhPant17 proud of you bro 🇮🇳 congratulations everybody #proudmoment #proudindian pic.twitter.com/6l4NiiGwiU
— Khaleel Ahmed (@imK_Ahmed13) January 19, 2021
Just when we believed 2019 was India’s greatest test series win ever! Take a bow guys.. Un-bloody-believable stuff ❤️ #AUSvsIND
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) January 19, 2021
Historical Win. Nation is proud of u boys 💪 #AUSvsIND
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) January 19, 2021
EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO.
Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries & uncertainties were countered with poise & confidence. One of the greatest series wins!
Congrats India. pic.twitter.com/ZtCChUURLV— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021
Extraordinary series! https://t.co/NSIJk2FkLH
— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) January 19, 2021
Wow what a game of cricket. How many players they missed because an injuries and how’s the rest of the players took responsibility and played. Absolutely outstanding. Congratulations. @BCCI @RishabhPant17 @ajinkyarahane88 @Sundarwashi5 @ImRo45 @imVkohli @RealShubmanGill
— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) January 19, 2021
Dil Dil Shubman Gill!❤️ #AUSvsIND
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 19, 2021
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CONGRATULATIONS!
WELL DONE #TEAMINDIA 🇮🇳 !!
WELL PLAYED!
Nail biting finish!! Terrific victory!#INDIA win by 3 wickets against #Australia.
#INDvAUS— Parvinder Awana (@ParvinderAwana) January 19, 2021
Speechless !!! Fortress Gabba has been breached !! What a great great game of Test match cricket . I still have goosebumps . Complete team effort . Jab hausle ho Buland toh har mushkil lage aasaan ! #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 #Merabharatmahaan
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 19, 2021
Congratulations Team india well done boys great effort ❤️❤️❤️✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻#TeamIndia
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) January 19, 2021
Wo hoooo!!! 🥳👏🏻💪🏻👍🏻 … what a win! @BCCI #INDvsAUS 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) January 19, 2021
Test. Cricket. 🧡
— Varun Chopra (@vchops06) January 19, 2021
Wow .. That has to go down as one of the greatest if not the greatest Test victory of all time !! Egg on my face over here in the UK .. but I love to see character & skill .. India have it in abundance .. btw @RealShubmanGill & @RishabhPant17 are future superstars ! #AUSvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 19, 2021
YOH!
Well done India!
That was pretty damn amazing 🙌— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 19, 2021
Congratulations India…what a test match we have witnessed..!!!! Test cricket at his best -MR15 pic.twitter.com/ArtkqMMQjW
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) January 19, 2021
#AUSvIND #Pujara pic.twitter.com/BpVwHzLLxv
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 19, 2021
One of the greatest test series wins ever. Congrats India and well played Australia, what a series #INDvsAUS
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) January 19, 2021
Absolute scenes 😍#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rSH8vS7KHf
— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021
Most home Test defeats as captain against India:
4- Jason Holder (6 Tests)
4 – TIM PAINE (8 Tests)
3 – Habibul Bashar (4 Tests)#AUSvIND— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) January 19, 2021
36 what?
— Rajal Arora (@RajalArora) January 19, 2021
Class of 2016 Under 19. Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. Class of 2018 Under 19. Shubman Gill.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2021
SEE YOU AT THE GABBA MATE.
— Prithi Ashwin (@prithinarayanan) January 19, 2021
We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2021
Reminder: When the match started, India bowlers had only 13 wickets between them. Australia had 1046. #AusvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 19, 2021
🇮🇳 India displace Australia to become the new No.2 in the @MRFWorldwide ICC Test Team Rankings 🎉#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ae4sPu3VdQ
— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021
My salute to team india @BCCI ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Happy and Proud #JaiHind
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 19, 2021
The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021
Didn’t the 36 happen exactly a month ago 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Where are we now ?? Totally different personal .. A fight back for the ages .. a series win for the ages .. Congratulations Team(Squad) India 👏👏
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 19, 2021
Serious win that from @BCCI 👏🏻 #AUSvIND
— Rikki Clarke (@RikkiClarke81) January 19, 2021
This is what a billion goosebumps feel like! Proud Indian! 🇮🇳 #INDvsAUS
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 19, 2021
It took 32 years and am sure all the players who fought in the past to make it happen will be so very proud of our men !! A new chapter in Indian cricket !! Well done team India 🇮🇳 !! Rishab u beauty !! #BorderGavaskarTrophy #INDvsAUS .
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) January 19, 2021
Remarkable. Injuries galore, absent players, & beating Australia at their fortress at the Gabba. This has been the most remarkable test series victory I’ve watched in my experience. India’s depth of talent, heart and character must forever lift an entire nation. Congratulations.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) January 19, 2021
My salute to team india @BCCI ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Happy and Proud #JaiHind
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 19, 2021
A victory to tell his children about for @ajinkyarahane88 and his young @BCCI warriors, but @ashwinravi99 might not get his wish to see @tdpaine36 in India. Oh, the delight in that Indian dressing room right now! #AUSvsIND
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) January 19, 2021
I hope Australia doesn’t use excuses like “we didn’t have Smith or Warner” anymore.
Great series win. What a character Indian team showed on this tour. 💪💪#AUSvsIND #INDvsAUSTest— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a) January 19, 2021
The champions & the greatest chase!🙌#TeamIndia has proved it again by team efforts, great character, courage & max determination! Despite the bruises, the team made it possible for our country. That’s why we play for the country’s flag to go high every time we perfom🇮🇳#INDvAUS
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) January 19, 2021
Loving the Olympic flag vibe celebrations from India! That’s an absolutely unbelievable win, serious resilience #AUSvIND
— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55) January 19, 2021
Test cricket’s heart is beating strongly! That was an extraordinary win @BCCI & a fantastic series to watch. Aussies not lost at The Gabba since 1988. Wow
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) January 19, 2021
Goosebumps.. what a win!! Test cricket at its best and what a series it has been for us. Incredible! Superb…congratulations to the whole team. 🔥😍 @BCCI #AusvInd
— rishi dhawan (@rishid100) January 19, 2021
Whoaaa…. What a win.🔥
Congratulations Team India.🇮🇳
That was a fantastic series win over Australia. Congratulations to all. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/bEnSrSWLbK— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) January 19, 2021
Congratulations Team India on winning the Test series against Aussies in Australia. Rishabh Pant was tremendous. Pujara, as usual, was gutsy with his knock. A series win to remember for long time. #AUSvIND @RishabhPant17 @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/J1KMZ1pmTL
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 19, 2021
The Greatest Test series win of all time … Well done #India you have just shown the way for England to get back those Ashes back later in the year … 👍 https://t.co/eWKaKFfJ41
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 19, 2021
Eden Gardens 2001 is still the greatest Test match ever, for India.
But Border-Gavaskar 2020-21 has to be the greatest series ever.#INDvAUS
— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) January 19, 2021
Just a remarkable win…To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 19, 2021
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