The victory also means the hosts booked their spot in a second straight World Test Championship final where it will play the already-qualified South Africa at Lord’s in June.

The inaugural Border-Gavaskar Test unfolded in Delhi in 1996—a one-off clash that saw India emerge victorious by seven wickets. Nayan Mongia’s magnificent 152 in the first innings was a masterclass in resilience and flair, setting the stage for India’s dominance in this epic contest.

Rohit Sharma's team failed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 1-3 series loss to Australia. Key factors included poor batting, with scores frequently below 200, and the absence of key pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the final Test due to injury.