India Endure a tough start for the fifth Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 At the Sydney Cricket Ground, they met a modest 185 in the first innings on day one. Opting to bat first on a surface that offered early help to the bowlers, the Indian batting line-up faltered in the face of an Australian pace attack led by Scott Boland and Mitchell Stark.
while Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja After offering brief resistance, repeated dismissals left the visitors struggling to build momentum. By stumps, Australia had She reached 9/1 in three overs, trailing by 176 pointswith Jasprit Bumrah Dealing a major blow with expulsion Othman Al Khawaja early.
First-order failure hurts India: A failed display from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul
India's decision to bat initially looked questionable as their top order collapsed under relentless pressure from the Australians. Kuala Lumpur Rahul He fell to 5th place to Starc for just 4 while Hey, come onto He followed soon after, edging Boland for 8. With India at 17/2 within eight overs, the onus was on Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli To stabilize roles. Gill struggled to find fluency, managing 20 runs off 64 balls before being dropped Nathan Lyon. Kohli, known for his patience, also failed to change his cautious start, departing for 17 minutes after being caught brilliantly. Beau Webster In a gully off Poland. By lunch, India were 57/3, reeling under the influence of Australia's disciplined and probing bowling.
Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja offer short resistance
The second session saw Pant and Jadeja attempt to revive India's innings with a combative 48-run stand. Pant played with characteristic aggression, counterattacking the bowlers with 40 runs off 98 deliveries, including six over mid-wicket and three clear boundaries. Jadeja, who adopted a more cautious approach, contributed 26 off 95 balls, defying the Australian attack for most of the session.
However, Pant's dismissal to Boland after tea led to the collapse, leaving India vulnerable once again. Jadeja fell soon after, trapped lbw by Starc, the lower order offering little resistance. Despite small contributions from Washington Sundar (14) And Jasprit Bumrah (22), India were bowled out for 185 in 72.2 overs, a total well below expectations.
The Australian players, led by Scott Bolland and Mitchell Starc, dominate
The Australian bowlers were exceptional, led by Boland's impressive spell of 4/31 in 20 overs. Boland used his accuracy and precise movement to constantly trouble the Indian batsmen, dismissing key players like Kohli and Pant in crucial stages. Starc was equally effective, taking 3/49 with his pace and swing, dismantling the lower order with Yorke's precise movements and short-pitched deliveries. Pat cumin He added a crucial brace, while Lyon claimed the vital wicket of Gilles. The Australian attack maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings, taking advantage of India's inability to build partnerships and keep the run rate under control.
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Australia start steadily despite the early loss of Usman Khawaja
The Australian opener faced a tough spell of three overs before stumps, scoring 9 runs but losing the wicket of Khawaja for 2. Bumrah, leading India's attack, delivered a sharp delivery which Khawaja managed to slip for the second time, giving India a much-needed breakthrough. . Konstas himselfon his Test debut, looked composed and remained unbeaten in 7, showing early promise with his powerful style. with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith Waiting in the wings, Australia will be aiming to build a huge first innings lead on day two.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Scott Bolland has no social media, no tattoos so he can donate blood easier, no fancy cars, lives in student accommodation while earning 120k a week, donates a quarter of his wages to charity, bought a used Mini Cooper from an old lady and has just saved a life Dogs
What a man.👏🏻
#Australia pic.twitter.com/ZeIla0SKcn
– Luke (@Marruso89) January 3, 2025
Scott Bolland is more dangerous than those who replaced him in these circumstances!
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 3, 2025
It is quite unfortunate that Scott Bolland did not get to make his debut in Test cricket until he was almost 33 years old.
– Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 3, 2025
Scott. Boland. 👏#Australia pic.twitter.com/3NJQ3tq0eQ
– Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 3, 2025
If you had told me 5 years ago that Scott Boland would take 50 wickets at 18, I would have called your family for a welfare check.
One of the greatest Test cricket stories ever.
– Nat Martin (@NatMartin30) January 3, 2025
Scott Bolland is a relentless bowler, man. This BGT was the difference, unlike the last two times. 😒
First Rishabh and now Nitish. I have no words. 💔
– Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) January 3, 2025
This series has been a great redemption arc for Mitchell Stark.
He is averaging 30+ bowling against India before this series and has consistently produced wickets at every important moment despite not being fully fit.
The determination to win is there.pic.twitter.com/RKC3OIvlWT– Abdullah (@abdallahhammad4) January 3, 2025
A day full of excitement. This stadium does a lot.
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 3, 2025
That tweet 💥 #Australia pic.twitter.com/7PUnZYzsRG
– S Badrinath (@s_badrinath) January 3, 2025
Day one, logs
Australia: 1/9, distance 176 points 🏏#cricket #Australia #JaspritBumrah𓃵 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/eL79r6L59j
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 3, 2025
