Overview
- India won the 2018–19 Border–Gavaskar series 2–1, with the Sydney finale drawn after a 622 for 7 declaration and an enforced follow‑on on Australia.
- Cheteshwar Pujara topped the series with 521 runs and a 193 in Sydney, Jasprit Bumrah claimed 21 wickets including 6 for 33 in Melbourne, and Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 159 made him the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in Australia.
- Retrospectives note that Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for the series, a context critics cite in reassessing the strength of the opposition.
- Analysts emphasize the series as foundational for India’s overseas approach, validating fast‑bowling depth and discipline later reflected in the 2020–21 win in Australia.
- Recent context highlights a shifting rivalry, with Australia reclaiming the trophy 3–1 and qualifying for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s in June.