‘That’s something that might never happen again’: Beau Webster reacts to hitting winning shot against IND in 5th Test | Cricket News
Australia’s Beau Webster who made his debut against India in the 5th Test said he would cherish the moment forever of when he smacked a 4 off Washington Sundar to end the match and helped his country reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
“When I hit that cut-shot boundary, I saw we only needed four (to win) and I thought, ‘It’s got to be one of these two balls – how many chances are you going to get to hit a boundary for the winning runs for your country?’ I was going to go no matter where that ball was, that last one, and managed to make connection. I looked straight at ‘Heady’ (batting partner Travis Head) and he was up and about,” Webster said to cricket.com.au.
“It was a great moment, probably one I’ll never forget. That’s something that might never happen again – especially a boundary on the fifth Test of a decider. It doesn’t get much better than that,” he added.
Beau Webster finishes it off and Australia claims the Border-Gavaskar Trophy! #AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/fl5tmIMPPd
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2025
Webster, who replaced Mitchell Marsh in the XI, made crucial contributions with the bat in the final Test of the series with 57 in the 1st innings and an unbeaten 37 in the second innings. He also notched up the important wicket of Shubman Gill in India’s second innings.
“I’m a bit speechless, honestly. If you told me a week ago that all this would happen in the last few days, I wouldn’t have believed you,” the 31-year-old said.
“It’s been a dream debut and to get the win there inside three days is a hell of a feeling. I’m sure the boys will celebrate accordingly,” he added.
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