Australia has achieved its first series victory over India in a decade, clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series win.

Usman Khawaja, along with Travis Head and debutant Beau Webster, played crucial roles in guiding Australia to victory.

South Africa secured their place in the World Test Championship final after defeating Pakistan in December 2024, setting the stage for a highly anticipated matchup.

Amid the celebrations for their Border-Gavaskar Trophy win, Australian cricket fans are already looking forward to the upcoming Ashes series.

The decisive fifth Test, held in Sydney on January 4, 2025, saw Australia secure a six-wicket victory, which also guaranteed their spot in the World Test Championship final.

Captain Pat Cummins expressed that winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a significant achievement, but qualifying for the championship final adds to the team's satisfaction.

In the final Test, Australia successfully chased down a target of 162 runs before tea, despite early challenges and the absence of injured bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Scott Boland emerged as a standout performer, taking 6 wickets for 45 runs in the match, contributing to a total of 10 wickets.

Boland's impressive performance has alleviated concerns regarding Josh Hazlewood's fitness for the upcoming summer.

Before the World Test Championship final, Australia will play two Test matches in Sri Lanka, although Cummins may miss these due to the imminent birth of his second child.

The Ashes series is expected to break attendance records, aiming to surpass those set during the historic 1936-37 series.

There are ongoing discussions among Australia, England, and India to increase the frequency of high-profile Test matches, potentially leading to a new structure in Test cricket.