When Team India scripted a memorable 2-1 Test series win in Australia after 71 years, naysayers told that there was no David Warner and Steve Smith as they were serving a 1-year ban due to ball-tampering saga.

But this time around, when Warner and Smith returned to the team, Team India unleashed their masterclass in all aspects of the game. Interestingly, India retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy without many experienced players.

Australia won the Adelaide Test while India bounced back in Melbourne to level the series. The third Test match ended in a sensational draw in Sydney. The fourth and final Test match at The Gabba was the series decider.

It was Australia’s fortress as they never lost a Test match for 32 years. But, India had other ideas to outsmart the Aussies. The visitors scripted history by sealing a memorable victory at The Gabba and also won the series by 2-1. India came and played without fear and reaped rewards in the series.

Rishabh Pant was named the man of the match for his spectacular 89* in Team India’s successful run-chase of 328. Shubman Gill deserves credit for scoring an impressive 91 at the top. Even senior cricketer Pujara played quite well as he showed resilience in the second innings.

Pujara scored a vital 56 to keep India’s hopes alive. Pant and Thakur aced the run-chase as India won by 3 wickets. Pat Cummins was named the man of the series for his bowling masterclass.

Here’s how Twitterverse reacted to India’s historic series victory:

2019: Ind won in Aus 2-1
(No Smith & No Warner)

2021: Here is how you win when you don't have your main players.

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 19, 2021

EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO.
Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries & uncertainties were countered with poise & confidence. One of the greatest series wins!
Congrats India. pic.twitter.com/ZtCChUURLV

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021

Some conclusions post the #INDvsAUS game-

1. Dil bagh- bagh ho gaya hai
2. Shubman Gill deserves the CEAT bat again
3. Ajinkya Rahane should be the Test team captain
4. Virat Kohli should concentrate on being the best batsman ever
5. New India are fighters and winners

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) January 19, 2021

One of the greatest test series wins ever. Congrats India and well played Australia, what a series #INDvsAUS

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) January 19, 2021

Never like comparing but this has got to be India’s greatest overseas series win. This team should be extremely proud of what they have achieved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#INDvsAUS

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) January 19, 2021

Just a remarkable win…To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 19, 2021

This is what a billion goosebumps feel like! Proud Indian! 🇮🇳 #INDvsAUS

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 19, 2021

Test cricket’s heart is beating strongly! That was an extraordinary win @BCCI & a fantastic series to watch. Aussies not lost at The Gabba since 1988. Wow

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) January 19, 2021

India now won a Test at

Perth
Sydney
Adelaide
Melbourne
Brisbane

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 19, 2021

A victory to tell his children about for @ajinkyarahane88 and his young @BCCI warriors, but @ashwinravi99 might not get his wish to see @tdpaine36 in India. Oh, the delight in that Indian dressing room right now! #AUSvsIND

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) January 19, 2021

Shubman Gill innings made an impact just like how Sehwag innings made an impact at Chennai against England during 350+ Run chase.

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 19, 2021

Emotional scenes. 🇮🇳💪🔥 pic.twitter.com/pupOjHhrL8

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 19, 2021

– 36 all out
– No Virat Kohli for last 3 Tests
– Loads of injuries
– Unexpected playing XIs

But, still defeated Australia in Australia 2-1 after being 0-1 behind!

Surely India’s greatest Test series win. #AUSvsIND

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) January 19, 2021

A few years ago, these two Pant and Sundar were going great guns at the Under 19 world cup.
Who would have thought a few years later, these two on Australian soil will take us on course to one of India's greatest test wins . pic.twitter.com/FEfozghPP6

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 19, 2021

Excellent gesture from @ajinkyarahane88 and the indian team to Felicitate Nathan Lyon on his 100th Test Match. One more example of Sportsman Spirt from Rahane. How dignified he is even after achieving such a incredible win. #Leader #AUSvsIND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 19, 2021

Being humble in your win is a sign of greatness. What a beautiful gesture by team India,giving a signed jersey to Nathan Lyon #Respect @BCCI

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 19, 2021

If you tell us that you didn't jump up in joy and tear up at the same time while watching this LIVE, you're lying 🥺#AUSvIND #GabbaTest pic.twitter.com/J9bYlyZgFq

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 19, 2021

Last time Australia lost a Gabba Test…

🇺🇸 George H.W. Bush had just won the US Presidential election

🎶 Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi was charting #1

👶 Virat Kohli was 16 days old

🏏 Sachin Tendulkar was still one year away from making his Test debut pic.twitter.com/87DmsDXDqo

— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021