India vs Australia, BGT 2024 5th Test Day 1 Live Cricket Score and Updates: Australia were 9-1 at stumps on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against India in Sydney on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah removed Usman Khawaja off the last ball of the day.
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IND Vs AUS 5th Test Live Cricket Score: Australia were 9-1 at stumps on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against India in Sydney on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah removed Usman Khawaja off the last ball of the day.
Earlier, India were bowled out for 185 in the first innings after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Rishabh Pant (40 off 98) top-scored for India while Scott Boland (4/31) was the pick of the Australia bowlers.
India, who won the first Test in Perth, trail the series 1-2.
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 31 wickets in the ongoing 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He needs just one more wicket to surpass legendary Bishan Singh Bedi for the record of taking most wickets in a Test series for India away from home.
“It was a little bit tough pitch. The ball was doing off the wicket quite a bit. I wouldn’t say 185 is a par-score. But I think anything over 220-250 would be a par-score,” Rishabh Pant, who top scored for India with 40, says after the day’s play.
Australia pacer Scott Boland picks up his 50th Test wicket on day one of the fifth Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to join an elite list of players. Boland is the first Australian in 92 years to pick up 50 Test wickets at an average under 20.00.
Best bowling average for Australian bowler in Tests
16.53 – Charlie Turner
17.97 – Bert Ironmonger
18.41 – Fred Spofforth
18.64 – Scott Boland
*Min 50 wickets
As of now in the ongoing series, Jasprit Bumrah has snared Khawaja six times in eight innings. Talking about the ongoing game also, the left-hander looked clueless in front of Bumrah. It was a full-length delivery where the left-hander looking to defend the ball but ended up getting caught at the slips.
The first day of the fifth Test between India and Australia is over. India batted first and made 185 runs, In reply, Australia started proceedings with Khwaja and Konstas coming into bat. After a bit of heated spat, Bumrah managed to scalp Khawaja’s wicket. Bumrah showed once again why he is the best bowler in the world.
With the last wicket of Jasprit Bumrah, it’s over for the Indian team as they managed to score 185 runs on the board. Rishabh Pant starred with the bat with a crucial 40 runs and the rest of the batters struggled against the Australian bowers.
Mitchell Starc strikes again and this time Prasidh Krishna has to depart. Sam Konstas’ catch does the rest at the end. In the previous over, Bumrah smashed three boundaries off Boland but then, the host nation made a terrific comeback in the next over.
IND 170-9 (69)
Australian skipper Pat Cummins strikes as he takes the wicket of Washington Sundar and wicketkeeper Carey takes an easy catch at the end. India has crossed the 150 run mark and they will now look to add 30-40 quick runs from the willows of tailenders.
IND 148-8 (66)
Mitchell Starc snares Ravindra Jadeja after he hits a couple of fours in the last seven balls. Starc comes harder and ends up hitting Jadeja’s pads and unfortunately, the left-hander gets caught in front of the middle stump.
IND 134/7 (63)
Scott Boland unleashes fire and gives back-to-back blows to the Indian team. He snares Rishabh Pant first at the score of 40 and then follows it up by taking the wicket of Nitish Reddy who made a century in the Boxing Day Test. The Indian team is in deep trouble now. Washington Sundar joins Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.
IND 120-6 (57)
The duo of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja have been batting well. They are taking their time in the middle as it is not an easy wicket to bat on. Pant is looking good and eyeing a big score here in Sydney while Jadeja looks to repeat his batting heroics.
IND 115/4 (54)
Rishabh Pant’s gritty innings, marked by resilience and three body blows, helped India near the 100-run mark against disciplined bowling. Suppressing his natural instincts, Pant’s unusual approach stood out. With the third session looming, all eyes are on Pant’s strategy and the potential impact of Nathan Lyon’s extended spell.
Live Score IND 107/4 (50) CRR: 2.14
Day 1: Tea Break
Rishabh Pant broke the tension with a stunning six, stepping down to launch debutant Webster’s length delivery straight over the sightscreen. After enduring pressure and body blows, Pant showcased his fearless approach, lifting India’s spirits.
Live Score IND 95/4 (47.1) CRR: 2.01
Day 1: 2nd Session
Mitchell Starc challenged Rishabh Pant with a mix of pace and bounce, including a 146 kph delivery causing a false appeal and a 144 kph short ball punished for four. Pant’s patience under pressure stood out.
Live Score
IND 87/4 (43) CRR: 2.02
Day 1: 2nd Session
Mitchell Starc bowled a ferocious short ball at 144.6 kph, hitting Rishabh Pant on the helmet. Pant attempted to evade it but was too slow. Starc checked on him, and Pant received medical attention. The umpires called for drinks, giving Pant time to recover.
Live Score IND 80/4 (37.2) CRR: 2.14
Day 1: 2nd Session
Virat Kohli was dismissed for 17, caught by Webster at third slip off Scott Boland. Kohli, who had been probing outside off, edged a back-of-a-length delivery at 135.8 kph. Webster took a sharp catch diving to his left.
Live Score IND 72/4 (31.4) CRR: 2.27
Day 1: 2nd Session
Scott Boland delivered a maiden over to Virat Kohli, who faced tough deliveries but remained solid. Kohli defended well, playing close to his body against Boland’s varying lengths. He survived a close appeal for LBW, and Rishabh Pant entered next as the second session began.
Live Score IND 57/3 (26.1) CRR: 2.18
Day 1: 2nd Session
India opted to bat in the 5th Test against Australia, ending the first session at 57/3. KL Rahul (4), Yashasvi Jaiswal (10), and Shubman Gill (20) were dismissed. Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon claimed the wickets. Virat Kohli (12*) remains unbeaten as India struggles.
Shubman Gill was dismissed for 20 just before lunch, caught by Steven Smith off Nathan Lyon. After confidently blocking the previous delivery, Gill charged at Lyon’s shorter ball, poking it with hard hands. The result was a thick outside edge, easily caught by Smith at slip.
Live Score
IND 57/3 (25) CRR: 2.28
Day 1: Lunch Break
Mitchell Starc bowled a series of deliveries to Shubman Gill, including a thick top-edge for four, a few defensive shots, and a couple of deliveries that Gill left or played cautiously. Gill managed to score a single and avoid further trouble.
Live Score IND 56/2 (21) CRR: 2.67
Day 1: 1st Session
Shubman Gill survived a big LBW appeal against Scott Boland, as the ball hit his pads outside the line. Despite a cover-point fielder claiming a catch, the review showed the ball was going over the stumps. Australia lost their review, and Gill remained at the crease.
Live Score IND 32/2 (12) CRR: 2.67
Day 1: 1st Session
Virat Kohli survived a potential first-ball dismissal after a loose shot outside off. A claim of a catch at second slip was reviewed, with the third umpire determining the ball touched the ground before being scooped up by Steve Smith. Kohli remained at the crease after the review.
Scott Boland dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10, caught by Beau Webster at third slip. The ball, moving away at 128.6 kph, induced an edge as Jaiswal played at it. After Rahul’s early departure, Jaiswal’s exit left India in trouble, with Boland continuing to trouble the batters.
LIVE Score IND 17/2 (8) CRR: 2.12
Day 1: 1st Session
Mitchell Starc dismissed KL Rahul for 4, caught by Sam Konstas at square leg. A full delivery on the pads was clipped uppishly by Rahul, resulting in a soft dismissal. Starc’s persistence paid off, providing Australia with a crucial early breakthrough.
LIVE SCORE IND 12/1 (5.3) CRR: 2.18
Day 1: 1st Session
Pat Cummins kept a disciplined line and length, generating movement and swing off the deck. Jaiswal showed patience, leaving deliveries and defending cautiously, while Rahul nudged a single to fine leg. Cummins consistently probed the batters with speeds around 135 kph, backed by an attacking field.
Live Score IND 11/0 (4) CRR: 2.75
Day 1: 1st Session
Mitchell Starc began with disciplined bowling, testing India’s openers with pace and movement. Jaiswal struck a superbly timed four off a yorker-length delivery but otherwise played cautiously, while Rahul remained steady. Starc bowled with speeds over 140 kph, probing for the right lengths and angles throughout the over.
The pitch has plenty of grass, with overcast conditions making batting with the new ball challenging. Konstas impressed at the MCG, but handling the new ball here won’t be easy. Ideally, the captain would prefer to bowl first.
Pat Cummins: We were looking to bat as well. But it is overcast and hopefully we will swing the ball early. Sell out in the first few days. Just kept replaying in our heads the last session. Feels like every summer gets bigger and bigger here in Australia. This week is always special. Just one change. Beau Webster is debuting in place of Mitchell Marsh.
Jasprit Bumrah: We are looking to bat first. We have played some good cricket. The last match was exciting. The grass doesn’t look spicy. We always have learnt to digest defeats. We will look forward to this. Our skipper has opted to rest. It shows the unity we have. We have two changes. Rohit has opted out and Prasidh comes in for the injured Akash Deep.
Australia (Playing XI): Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Rohit Sharma opted to rest for the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney, showcasing team-first leadership. Jasprit Bumrah praised his decision as a display of unity. India aims to level the series, with Prasidh Krishna replacing the injured Akash Deep in the lineup for this high-stakes clash.
In the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, India, led by Jasprit Bumrah, elected to bat, with Rohit Sharma resting and Prasidh Krishna replacing Akash Deep. Australia, leading 2-1, fields debutant Beau Webster. With high stakes at the SCG, both teams aim for a thrilling conclusion to the series.
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