Muhammad Siraj He delivered a masterclass in fast bowling during a pivotal morning session on the second day of the fifth and final Test for Border Gavaskar Trophy At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). His inspiring double wicket was dismantled AustraliaThe middle order to revitalize India's campaign in the high-stakes crucial series. Based on Jasprit BumrahThanks to Siraj's early breakthrough, Siraj's aggression and accuracy brought India back into contention after a dismal first day.
Jasprit Bumrah's record-breaking goal sets the tone
India started the day in need of a spark, and stand-in skipper Bumrah provided it immediately. In just the seventh over of Australia's innings, Bumrah produced a beauty from which he derived an advantage Marnus LabuschagneThe bag is safe Rishabh Pant. This historic wicket makes Bumrah the Indian bowler who has taken the most wickets in a single Test series in Australia (32), which is equal to Harbhajan SinghHe scored during the famous 2001 series, cementing his status as a generational talent in red-ball cricket. But Bumrah's progress was only the beginning. As the pressure mounted, Siraj soon took center stage, delivering a fiery spell that would decide the morning session.
Mohamed Siraj shakes Australia: The fall of Travis Head and Sam Constas
Facing relentless ridicule from the Australian crowd – a continuation of the hostile reception he endured throughout the series – Siraj channeled the hostility into a flurry of relentless bowling. His first victim was a model Konstas himselfwhich had frustrated the Indian bowlers in the previous Test. Siraj maintained a disciplined line and length and, on the second ball of the 12th over, tempted Konstas into a loose shot from a pass that went wide. The resulting outer edge flew into the groove, where Yashavi Jaiswal He took a sharp, low catch to send Constas packing.
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Konstas's dismissal was just the beginning. With the crowd noise reaching fever pitch, Siraj turned up the heat against Travis Head, a batsman who had dominated previous matches with his attacking batting. Head announced his arrival with an elegant flick for four, but Siraj was undeterred. Executing a premeditated plan, Siraj played a good-length pass through the left hander, resulting in a makeshift poke. Edge flew to Kuala Lumpur Rahul On the second slide he didn't miss. Siraj's celebration reflected his sheer determination, as Australia slumped to 39/4 in 12 overs.
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India's reaction after first day collapse against Australia
The return of India's bowling was a testament to their resilience after a memorable first day, Where they were bundled for a measly 185. Bumrah had already provided a lifeline late on day one with his dismissal Othman Al Khawaja On the last ball before stumps, a heated exchange with Konstas added more drama to the contest. On day two, Siraj and Bumrah led the charge, ensuring Australia could not capitalize on India's collapse. By lunch, the visitors had taken five crucial wickets, including a valuable scalp Steve Smithreducing Australia to a risky level of 101/5.
