Australia have thrashed India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final and send an ominous warning to England ahead of the Ashes.
Steve Smith and Travis Head both scored impressive hundreds as Australia racked up 469 runs in their first innings, with David Warner and wicketkeeper Alex Carey also chipping in with useful 40s. They then bowled India out for under 300, with their dangerous seam attack of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and Cameron Green starring.
Ajinkya Rahane led India's fightback with a gutsy 89 before he was dismissed by a stunning catch from Green, with all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur making good contributions of 48 and 51 respectively. Australia then set India a huge target of 444 runs to win after declaring on 270-8 in their second innings and promptly bowled their opponents out for just 234.
