Thrilling Showdown: India vs Australia LIVE Score, 5th Test, Day 1 – Kohli’s Offside Demons Return, Pant’s Grit Tested with Helmet Blow!

India faced a tough start on Day 1 of the 5th Test against Australia in Sydney as they experienced a significant blow with the early departure of Virat Kohli and others. After Lunch, India was struggling at 81/4 in 39 overs, with key dismissals including Shubman Gill, who was caught out just before the first session ended. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal followed soon after the game resumed, falling victim to Australia’s disciplined bowling attack led by Scott Boland, who took two wickets.

Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah, leading the side in place of a resting Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to bat first, despite challenging playing conditions with a grass-heavy pitch and overcast weather. Despite starting strong in the second session, hopes of stabilization were dashed as Kohli exited, caught in slips, leaving the team under pressure. Notably, Rishabh Pant took a hit to the helmet from a Mitchell Starc bouncer, though he continued to bat alongside Ravindra Jadeja.

Australia’s bowlers, including Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon, capitalized on the conditions and had the Indian lineup under severe pressure. The spotlight was also on Pant to play a cautious yet impactful innings after previous criticisms in Melbourne. The Indian side made strategic changes, replacing the injured Akash Deep with Prasidh Krishna, while Shubman Gill substituted for Sharma.

All eyes are on the unfolding drama as India attempts to construct meaningful partnerships to build a competitive score and contend with Australia’s formidable bowling strategies.

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Publish Date: 2025-01-03 08:27:00