Sunil Gavaskar on why he made bold prediction on the winner and scoreline of five-match Test series between Australia and India

**Sunil Gavaskar Predicts India’s Victory in Upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy**

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in with his predictions for the highly anticipated five-match Test series between Australia and India, set to begin later this year. Known for his astute cricketing analysis, the former Indian captain is confident that India will emerge victorious and reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gavaskar’s Bold Forecast

Gavaskar, who has been closely following both teams’ performances, believes India has a strong edge, particularly due to Australia’s current batting vulnerabilities. “It’s going to be an exciting series for sure, with

the talent on both sides,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-day. “And it will also show why Test cricket is the ultimate format of our beloved game. Oh, and my prediction is a 3-1 win for India.”

He further elaborated on Australia’s batting challenges, pointing out that the retirement of David Warner has left a gap at the top of the order, while the middle order has also shown signs of instability. “The Aussies are ripe for the taking once again,” Gavaskar added.

However, Gavaskar acknowledged that India tends to be slow starters in overseas series, particularly in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.

 

He emphasized that the first Test will be crucial, especially since India will not be playing any proper first-class games leading up to the series. “That said, it is how schedules are nowadays for most touring sides,” he remarked.

India vs. Australia: Recent Encounters

India has enjoyed considerable success against Australia in recent years, winning their last two Test series Down Under in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Earlier this year, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, retained the BGT after defeating Australia 2-1 in a four-match series at home.

The two teams also faced off in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) last year, where Australia emerged victorious to lift the title.

The Road Ahead

In the current WTC cycle, India and Australia are once again the top two teams. The outcome of the forthcoming Test series will significantly impact the standings, with the winner likely to secure a strong position in the race to the WTC final for the 2023-25 cycle.

As the cricketing world eagerly awaits this high-stakes series, Gavaskar’s bold prediction has added an extra layer of excitement. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, always a fiercely contested affair, promises to be another thrilling chapter in the storied rivalry between two cricketing giants.