India defeats Australia in the fourth Test to claim a 2-1 series

India defeats Australia in the fourth Test to claim a 2-1 series win in a thrilling finish with just 18 balls and 3 wickets to spare

India have claimed an extraordinary victory against Australia without the help of captain Virat Kohli – to claim the Test series 2-1.

The visitors needed to chase 328 runs on Day five at the GABBA in Brisbane after Australia declared with a seemingly unbeatable lead.

But a gutsy batting display by the India saw the tourists snatch the win with just a handful of balls to spare.