SYDNEY: The first day of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy belonged to the Australian bowlers. India, who stepped out with a changed captain, were bowled out for 185 runs. However, India fought back with the ball, trying to contain Australia. The last few minutes of the match witnessed some intense scenes.
A tense standoff erupted on the cricket field when Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah questioned Australian opener Usman Khawaja for not being ready to face the last ball of the day. The situation escalated when non-striker Sam Konstas intervened, engaging in a heated argument with Bumrah. The drama continued as Bumrah dismissed Khawaja on the next ball, prompting a fiery celebration that saw him turning around and shouting at Konstas as his emotions boiled over.
Scott Boland was the chief destroyer of the Indian batting lineup, claiming four wickets while conceding just 31 runs. He was also on the brink of achieving a hat-trick at one point. Mitchell Starc also chipped in with three wickets, giving away 49 runs. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 40 runs off 98 deliveries. Ravindra Jadeja contributed 26 runs, while captain Jasprit Bumrah scored 22 runs while batting at the last wicket.
Fiery scenes in the final over at the SCG!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2025
How's that for a finish to Day One 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ