Fri Jan 03 10:03:35 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah’s Dominance Continues as Australia Wins Day One at SCG

**Sydney, Australia** – Jasprit Bumrah continued his stellar performance against Australia, dismissing Usman Khawaja for the sixth time in the series, mirroring a feat only previously achieved by Ravindra Jadeja against Alistair Cook in 2016. Day one of the Sydney Test ended with Australia on top, despite losing the toss, after bowling out India for 185 on a bowler-friendly pitch.

Khawaja’s struggles against Bumrah were a significant factor in India’s low score. In eight innings this series, Khawaja has faced only 112 balls, scoring a mere 33 runs, with Bumrah accounting for six of his dismissals. This resulted in a dismal average of 5.50 for Khawaja against the Indian paceman.

The Australian bowlers, including Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins, exploited the grassy SCG pitch, sharing the spoils of India’s batting collapse. However, the day’s final moments added extra spice to the proceedings. A heated exchange between Bumrah and young Australian batter, Sam Konstas, culminated in Bumrah dismissing Khawaja off the very last ball of the day, with a catch by KL Rahul.

The incident, involving apparent attempts to unsettle Bumrah, left commentators questioning Konstas’s tactics. While India ended the day with some hope, Australia dominated the session, claiming 11 wickets for 194 runs. The thrilling conclusion to day one sets the stage for a captivating day two.

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