The 5th and the final test at the SCG is scheduled for an early finish as Australia could muster only 181 runs in their first essay against the visitors and to the disbelief of cricketing enthusiasts trail by 4 runs after bowling India out for 185.
Test debutant Beau Webster came to Australia’s aid as the top order barring Steve Smith, who made 33, found batting conditions very difficult as the Indian seamers Bumrah, Mohamed Siraj, Nitesh Reddy and Krishna led the Australian batters to the seam music they played on the visitors on day one.
Australia was bowled out for 181 with debutant Beauo Webster contributing 57 runs and steering the home team out of trouble waters.
Sam Konstas 22 , Steve Smith 33, Webster 57 on debut and Alex Carey 21 are the only batters have something to write home about.
Indian seam bowlers minus the services of Bumrah, who was sadly not on the field due to an injury. Hence, Siraj, Krisnna, and Nitesh Reddy took responsibility in his absence and bowled with sheer determination and intent to restrict Australia to 181.
Siraj 3 for 51 , Krishna 3 for 42, and Nitesh Reddy 2 for 32 were simply outstanding.
Indian slip catching was far beyond compare. They gobbled every opportunity, including half chances.
India, with a lead of 4 runs, ended day 2 on 141 for 6 wickets with Rishab Pant exhibiting his free scoring talent when he made 61 runs off 33 balls with 6 hits to the boundary and 3 massive sixes with a strike rate of 168.
Scot Boland, so far, has 4 scalps for 42 runs and has proved that the Australian seam attack is not missing out on the absence of Jos Hazelwood.
Tomorrow, day 3, will be breathtaking. .