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India Crumbles to 185; Bumrah's Bold Move Backfires

1/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

India faced a tough start in the fifth Test at the SCG, crumbling to 185 all out. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, stepping in for Rohit Sharma, drew criticism for choosing to bat first. Scott Boland shone with 4 wickets for just 31 runs, while Rishabh Pant's 40 was the highlight. Bumrah struck back, dismissing Usman Khawaja on the final ball, leaving Australia at 9/1.

History

Historical Context

India's struggle at the SCG mirrors past challenges, like the 2001 Kolkata Test where they famously overcame a follow-on against Australia. Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy echoes Sourav Ganguly's bold leadership, while Scott Boland's stellar bowling recalls the dominance of Australian pace legends like McGrath and Lee in historic matches.

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Story summary

India faced a tough start in the fifth Test at the SCG, crumbling to 185 all out. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, stepping in for Rohit Sharma, drew criticism for choosing to bat first. Scott Boland shone with 4 wickets for just 31 runs, while Rishabh Pant's 40 was the highlight. Bumrah struck back, dismissing Usman Khawaja on the final ball, leaving Australia at 9/1.

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