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Australia beat India to clinch series victory
Australia's Beau Webster celebrates after hitting the winning runs during play on the third day of the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025

AUSTRALIA have beaten India by six wickets in the fifth Test to secure a 3-1 series victory.

Debutant Beau Webster hit the winning runs as the hosts reached their target of 162 in a low-scoring match in Sydney today.

Scott Boland had earlier finished with six for 45 as India – who had eked out a four-run first innings lead – were dismissed for 157.

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