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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Bumrah gets Khawaja in dramatic final over, AUS 9/1 at Stumps

    By Rohit Mundayur
    Jan 3, 2025, 12:45:14 IST

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Rishabh Pant's dismissal triggered Indian lower-order collapse, as the side was bowled out for 185. Jasprit Bumrah played a cameo knock of 22, while Jadeja was dismissed for 26.

    Key Events
    • 12:44 PM IST, Jan 3That's it for today!
    • 12:33 PM IST, Jan 3ABSOLUTE DRAMA!
    • 12:17 PM IST, Jan 3Konstas begins with a boundary!
    • 12:06 PM IST, Jan 3SIX and OUT!
    • 11:40 AM IST, Jan 3Wicket no.9
    • 11:31 AM IST, Jan 3150 up for India
    • 11:26 AM IST, Jan 3Sundar OUT!
    • 11:04 AM IST, Jan 3JADEJA DISMISSED!
    • 10:51 AM IST, Jan 3Starc replaces Boland
    • 10:34 AM IST, Jan 3OUT! GOLDEN DUCK FOR REDDY, BOLAND ON A HAT-TRICK!
    • 10:32 AM IST, Jan 3OUT! PANT'S RESISTANCE ENDS
    • 10:08 AM IST, Jan 3The final session begins...
    • 9:42 AM IST, Jan 3TEA! India 107/4 in 50 overs
    • 9:20 AM IST, Jan 3A SIX! RISHABH PANT BREAKS FREE!
    • 9:05 AM IST, Jan 3Partnership of 10 runs in 63 balls
    • 8:49 AM IST, Jan 3Boland back in the attack
    • 8:38 AM IST, Jan 3Pant is hit!
    • 8:23 AM IST, Jan 3DROPPED! Smith drops a sitter off Jadeja!
    • 8:11 AM IST, Jan 3OUT! Kohli falls poking outside off again
    • 7:47 AM IST, Jan 3AND WE ARE BACK!
    • 7:40 AM IST, Jan 3Rishabh Pant getting throwdowns
    • 7:11 AM IST, Jan 3LUNCH! India 57/3 in 25 overs
    • 7:02 AM IST, Jan 3OUT! Gill goes last ball of the session!
    • 6:54 AM IST, Jan 3Nathan Lyon with the first over of spin
    • 6:30 AM IST, Jan 3Beau Webster for the first time in Test cricket...
    • 6:08 AM IST, Jan 3Drinks in the first session! India 32/2 in 12 overs
    • 6:03 AM IST, Jan 3About the Pink Test...
    • 5:58 AM IST, Jan 3Cummins switches ends
    • 5:41 AM IST, Jan 3OUT! Jaiswal falls to Boland now
    • 5:38 AM IST, Jan 3Scott Boland comes in as first change
    • 5:27 AM IST, Jan 2OUT! KL Rahul falls to Mitchell Starc!
    • 5:03 AM IST, Jan 2KL Rahul back at the top of the order
    • 4:58 AM IST, Jan 2Time for the national anthems!
    • 4:47 AM IST, Jan 2A sombre looking young Indian players
    • 4:41 AM IST, Jan 2Two changes for India
    • 4:39 AM IST, Jan 2What Bumrah said about Rohit's absence
    • 4:31 AM IST, Jan 2Jasprit Bumrah wins toss, India bat first
    • 4:29 AM IST, Jan 2JASPRIT BUMRAH IS WALKING OUT FOR THE TOSS!
    • 4:24 AM IST, Jan 2Some touching scenes in the Australian camp
    • 4:21 AM IST, Jan 2Rishabh Pant warming up
    • 4:18 AM IST, Jan 2Scenes from the ground...
    • 4:08 AM IST, Jan 2India's WTC Final chances all but over
    • 3:57 AM IST, Jan 2If Rohit Sharma gets dropped today...
    • 3:41 AM IST, Jan 2India's only Test win at the SCG
    • 3:30 AM IST, Jan 2No defeat for India at the SCG since 2012
    • 3:26 AM IST, Jan 2India at the SCG
    • 3:21 AM IST, Jan 2The team change that Gambhir confirmed
    • 3:00 AM IST, Jan 2Gambhir's refusal to confirm Rohit in the playing eleven
    • 2:48 AM IST, Jan 2Australia's playing XI
    • 2:41 AM IST, Jan 2Hello and welcome!
    Summary

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Rishabh Pant's resistance was ended by Scott Boland early in the third session after which the pacer rattled India by dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy the very next ball. India's run rate dipped below two runs an over around the halfway mark of the second session as Pant and Ravindra Jadeja ground it out against the relentless Australian fast bowling attack. The pair had scored just nine runs in 60 balls for the fifth wicket. Jadeja walked into the middle after Virat Kohli fell for the umpteenth time fending outside off stump. India lost openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first session after which Shubman Gill and Kohli seemed set to see India through to Lunch. However, Gill seemed to have been distracted by his own gamesmanship as he fell to Nathan Lyon off the last ball of the session after battling it out for 64 balls and scoring 20 runs.

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Rishabh Pant has copped a number of blows to his body
    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Rishabh Pant has copped a number of blows to his body

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Rishabh Pant took multiple blows throughout the second session and survived till Tea, but not for long after that. Pant was batting on 40 off 98 balls when he fell to Scott Boland. That ended a 48-run stand between him and Jadeja which came in 151 balls. Boland then rattled India by sending back Nitish Kumar Reddy for a golden duck next ball.

    India were 107/4 in 50 overs at the end of the second session with the partnership between Pant and Jadeja standing on 35 off a whopping 111 balls. Pant was hit on the bicep and on the head in the same over from Mitchell Starc and then copped a blow on his crotch late in the session from Pat Cummins.

    Virat Kohli earlier ground it out for 69 balls and diligently left balls outside off throughout the first session of Day 1 of the fifth Test at the SCG. However, he was suckered into taking a poke early in the second by Scott Boland and edged it to third slip. This tactic has worked like clockwork against him throughout this series.

    Kohli and Shubman Gill seemed set to bat out the first session but the former fell of the last ball before Lunch. Gill seemed to be distracted by his own gamesmanship as he suddenly charged down the track to Nathan Lyon off the last ball of the session and edged it to slips. He had walked down the pitch and to eat up some time just before the ball was delivered.

    Earlier, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal's reunion at the top of the order didn't last too long with the former falling for a rather soft dismissal to Mitchell Starc in the fifth over of the day. Jaiswal was squared up and sent back by Scott Boland shortly thereafter in the pacer's first over of the match after which he nearly dismissed Virat Kohli the very next ball. Shubman Gill, who had been dropped for the fourth Test, has returned to the squad and walked out into the middle after Rahul was dismissed and he is now facing the heat with Kohli.

    The struggling Rohit Sharma is sitting out in this Test, and Jasprit Bumrah is leading India once again. He won the toss and chose to bat first at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the fifth Test against Australia. The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning Friday in Sydney, was preceded by significant controversy surrounding the Indian camp, with mounting speculation that the out-of-form Rohit Sharma will be dropped due to his poor performances. As the Indian team battles a series of challenges both on and off the field, all eyes will be on head coach Gautam Gambhir's handling of the situation, especially after he left the question of whether Rohit would feature in the playing XI unanswered at Thursday’s pre-match press conference.

    Rohit, who has mustered just 31 runs from five innings in this series at an average of 6.2, has come under intense scrutiny. His dismal run of form comes on the back of questionable decision-making as captain, as India trail the series 1-2. “We will take a call on the playing XI after looking at the pitch,” Gambhir had said when asked about Rohit's inclusion in the XI for the Sydney Test. If Rohit doesn't play at the SCG, he would become the first Indian captain to be dropped due to poor form.

    As per reports, Rohit's lack of runs makes it likely that India could turn to Shubman Gill, who may return to the side in place of the Indian captain at No. 3. The team’s performance woes are not limited to Rohit, though. Another significant issue has been Rishabh Pant’s shot selection, which has reportedly drawn scathing criticism from Gambhir.

    Pant’s questionable form in the series, combined with his inability to capitalize on crucial moments, has seen him become a target for Gambhir’s wrath. Reports suggest that Gambhir had an “honest conversation” with the players post-India’s heavy loss in Melbourne.

    Amid all this turmoil, one thing is clear: the Indian team is in transition. Under head coach Gambhir’s leadership, the focus has shifted firmly towards performance, with senior players no longer guaranteed a spot. His no-nonsense approach has certainly created some tension in the dressing room, especially with key figures like Rohit Sharma; an Indian Express report had also revealed earlier this week that another unnamed senior player of the team was ready to step in as 'interim captain' to succeed Rohit, following the side's poor performances.

    While some, like Bumrah, have shown resilience and class, others, including Pant and even Virat Kohli, have failed to rise to the occasion in critical moments. The situation is further complicated by reports of disharmony within the team, with tensions potentially affecting the morale and performance of players ahead of this crucial match.

    With the World Test Championship (WTC) final within reach, the pressure on India has intensified. A loss to Australia in this final Test will not only see India lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy; it will also all but end their chances of qualifying for the WTC final at Lord’s. India currently require a win and hope that Sri Lanka win both of their Tests against Australia in order to retain a chance of a top-two finish in the WTC table. With Australia firmly in control of the series, India has it all to do.

    While India faces internal strife, Australia are emerging as a much stronger force, especially with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne regaining form. The Australian team will also hand a debut to all-rounder Beau Webster, who replaces Mitchell Marsh after the latter's lackluster performances with the bat.

    In addition, Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play after recovering from his back injury, adding further firepower to Australia’s bowling attack. The Sydney pitch is expected to favour seamers, with Australia’s fast-bowling unit keen to exploit every opportunity.

    Despite the Australian team's dominance, India will take heart from the fact that Jasprit Bumrah, their own pace spearhead, has been in outstanding form. With 30 wickets in the series at a sub-20 average, Bumrah has been India’s standout performer and could be a key figure in India’s push for a series-levelling win. Bumrah could also lead the team as captain if Rohit Sharma is dropped, and his leadership in Perth, which saw India’s only victory in the series so far, may give India the upper hand.

    As the final Test approaches, India find themselves at a crossroads. The team’s transition, under the eye of head coach Gautam Gambhir, is one filled with uncertainty. Rohit Sharma’s potential exit from the team, coupled with the growing pressure on other senior members of the side, has certainly stirred some drama in the dressing room. India has everything to lose in Sydney, and how they respond to these challenges will shape their future in Test cricket in the months to come.

    Here are some pointers to Day 1 of India vs Australia fifth Test:

    - Scott Boland rattled India early in the third session by ending Rishabh Pant's resistance and dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy the very next ball

    - India were 107/4 in 50 overs at Tea

    - The stand between Pant and Jadeja was worth 35 runs off a whopping 111 balls at the end of a second session

    - Pant and Jadeja put up an epic grind after Kohli fell and India's run rate dipped below two runs an over after 40th over

    - Virat Kohli fell going for yet another poke outside off in the second session

    - India 57/3 in 25 overs after Lunch

    - Shubman Gill fell on 20 off 64 balls off the last delivery of the first session

    - KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal both fell inside the first 10 overs

    - KL Rahul is back to the top of the order and opened the Indian innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal

    - Jasprit Bumrah is captaining India again, with Rohit Sharma sitting out

    - India won the toss and chose to bat first

    - Shubman Gill returns to the No.3 spot while Prasidh Krishna replaces the injured Akash Deep

    ...Read More

    India were 107/4 in 50 overs at the end of the second session with the partnership between Pant and Jadeja standing on 35 off a whopping 111 balls. Pant was hit on the bicep and on the head in the same over from Mitchell Starc and then copped a blow on his crotch late in the session from Pat Cummins.

    Virat Kohli earlier ground it out for 69 balls and diligently left balls outside off throughout the first session of Day 1 of the fifth Test at the SCG. However, he was suckered into taking a poke early in the second by Scott Boland and edged it to third slip. This tactic has worked like clockwork against him throughout this series.

    Kohli and Shubman Gill seemed set to bat out the first session but the former fell of the last ball before Lunch. Gill seemed to be distracted by his own gamesmanship as he suddenly charged down the track to Nathan Lyon off the last ball of the session and edged it to slips. He had walked down the pitch and to eat up some time just before the ball was delivered.

    Earlier, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal's reunion at the top of the order didn't last too long with the former falling for a rather soft dismissal to Mitchell Starc in the fifth over of the day. Jaiswal was squared up and sent back by Scott Boland shortly thereafter in the pacer's first over of the match after which he nearly dismissed Virat Kohli the very next ball. Shubman Gill, who had been dropped for the fourth Test, has returned to the squad and walked out into the middle after Rahul was dismissed and he is now facing the heat with Kohli.

    The struggling Rohit Sharma is sitting out in this Test, and Jasprit Bumrah is leading India once again. He won the toss and chose to bat first at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the fifth Test against Australia. The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning Friday in Sydney, was preceded by significant controversy surrounding the Indian camp, with mounting speculation that the out-of-form Rohit Sharma will be dropped due to his poor performances. As the Indian team battles a series of challenges both on and off the field, all eyes will be on head coach Gautam Gambhir's handling of the situation, especially after he left the question of whether Rohit would feature in the playing XI unanswered at Thursday’s pre-match press conference.

    Rohit, who has mustered just 31 runs from five innings in this series at an average of 6.2, has come under intense scrutiny. His dismal run of form comes on the back of questionable decision-making as captain, as India trail the series 1-2. “We will take a call on the playing XI after looking at the pitch,” Gambhir had said when asked about Rohit's inclusion in the XI for the Sydney Test. If Rohit doesn't play at the SCG, he would become the first Indian captain to be dropped due to poor form.

    As per reports, Rohit's lack of runs makes it likely that India could turn to Shubman Gill, who may return to the side in place of the Indian captain at No. 3. The team’s performance woes are not limited to Rohit, though. Another significant issue has been Rishabh Pant’s shot selection, which has reportedly drawn scathing criticism from Gambhir.

    Pant’s questionable form in the series, combined with his inability to capitalize on crucial moments, has seen him become a target for Gambhir’s wrath. Reports suggest that Gambhir had an “honest conversation” with the players post-India’s heavy loss in Melbourne.

    Amid all this turmoil, one thing is clear: the Indian team is in transition. Under head coach Gambhir’s leadership, the focus has shifted firmly towards performance, with senior players no longer guaranteed a spot. His no-nonsense approach has certainly created some tension in the dressing room, especially with key figures like Rohit Sharma; an Indian Express report had also revealed earlier this week that another unnamed senior player of the team was ready to step in as 'interim captain' to succeed Rohit, following the side's poor performances.

    While some, like Bumrah, have shown resilience and class, others, including Pant and even Virat Kohli, have failed to rise to the occasion in critical moments. The situation is further complicated by reports of disharmony within the team, with tensions potentially affecting the morale and performance of players ahead of this crucial match.

    With the World Test Championship (WTC) final within reach, the pressure on India has intensified. A loss to Australia in this final Test will not only see India lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy; it will also all but end their chances of qualifying for the WTC final at Lord’s. India currently require a win and hope that Sri Lanka win both of their Tests against Australia in order to retain a chance of a top-two finish in the WTC table. With Australia firmly in control of the series, India has it all to do.

    While India faces internal strife, Australia are emerging as a much stronger force, especially with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne regaining form. The Australian team will also hand a debut to all-rounder Beau Webster, who replaces Mitchell Marsh after the latter's lackluster performances with the bat.

    In addition, Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play after recovering from his back injury, adding further firepower to Australia’s bowling attack. The Sydney pitch is expected to favour seamers, with Australia’s fast-bowling unit keen to exploit every opportunity.

    Despite the Australian team's dominance, India will take heart from the fact that Jasprit Bumrah, their own pace spearhead, has been in outstanding form. With 30 wickets in the series at a sub-20 average, Bumrah has been India’s standout performer and could be a key figure in India’s push for a series-levelling win. Bumrah could also lead the team as captain if Rohit Sharma is dropped, and his leadership in Perth, which saw India’s only victory in the series so far, may give India the upper hand.

    As the final Test approaches, India find themselves at a crossroads. The team’s transition, under the eye of head coach Gautam Gambhir, is one filled with uncertainty. Rohit Sharma’s potential exit from the team, coupled with the growing pressure on other senior members of the side, has certainly stirred some drama in the dressing room. India has everything to lose in Sydney, and how they respond to these challenges will shape their future in Test cricket in the months to come.

    Here are some pointers to Day 1 of India vs Australia fifth Test:

    - Scott Boland rattled India early in the third session by ending Rishabh Pant's resistance and dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy the very next ball

    - India were 107/4 in 50 overs at Tea

    - The stand between Pant and Jadeja was worth 35 runs off a whopping 111 balls at the end of a second session

    - Pant and Jadeja put up an epic grind after Kohli fell and India's run rate dipped below two runs an over after 40th over

    - Virat Kohli fell going for yet another poke outside off in the second session

    - India 57/3 in 25 overs after Lunch

    - Shubman Gill fell on 20 off 64 balls off the last delivery of the first session

    - KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal both fell inside the first 10 overs

    - KL Rahul is back to the top of the order and opened the Indian innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal

    - Jasprit Bumrah is captaining India again, with Rohit Sharma sitting out

    - India won the toss and chose to bat first

    - Shubman Gill returns to the No.3 spot while Prasidh Krishna replaces the injured Akash Deep

    Follow all the updates here:
    Jan 3, 2025, 05:41:59 IST

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: OUT! Jaiswal falls to Boland now

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    Jaiswal c Webster b Boland 10 (26)

    India 17/2 in 7.4 overs

    Jan 3, 2025, 05:38:27 IST

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Scott Boland comes in as first change

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Cummins takes himself off for the eighth over and brings in Scott Boland.

    Jan 3, 2025, 05:27:17 IST

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: OUT! KL Rahul falls to Mitchell Starc!

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    Rahul c Konstas b Starc 4 (14)

    India 11/1 in 5 overs

    Jan 3, 2025, 05:21:49 IST

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    India 6/0 in 2 overs

    Jan 3, 2025, 05:17:39 IST

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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: No more funky tactics from India. KL Rahul is back to the top of the order and he sis opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Mitchell Starc with the ball in his hands. Here we go!

    Jan 3, 2025, 04:58:12 IST

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    India 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

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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Jasprit Bumrah has won the toss and India are batting first at the SCG. He says that Rohit “opted to rest” in this match.

    Jan 3, 2025, 04:29:36 IST

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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: There it is! Jasprit Bumrah is walking out in his Test blazer, team sheet in hand, along with Pat Cummins. Rohit Sharma is dropped!

    Jan 3, 2025, 04:24:34 IST

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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Beau Webster has been presented his debut Test cap by Mark Waugh. After that, Mitch Marsh, the man he replaced, made sure to congratulate him and each member of his family at the ground.

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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: There were a few questions on whether Rishabh Pant could be dropped for Dhruv Jurel in this Test. Well that is highly unlikely as Pant has been going through his wicketkeeping warm-ups.

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    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Hello and welcome!

    India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 LIVE Score: The transition has been coming. It came earlier this year for the Indian T20I team but so good have Suryakumar Yadav and Co. been that India have just continued dominating everyone they face after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. With the Test team, the transition is turning out to be far more chaotic but if reports (and speculation over the implications of Gautam Gambhir's comments) are to be believed, today could mark a major chapter in the team going into a new era.

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