Fri Jan 03 05:02:44 UTC 2025: ## India Struggles on Day 1 in Sydney Test, Reaching 115/4
**Sydney, Australia:** India faced a challenging first day in the inconsequential fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Winning the toss and electing to bat first in overcast conditions, India’s decision proved questionable as they ended the day on a shaky 115/4.
The Australian bowlers dominated the opening session, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill for a combined total of 57 runs. Scott Boland was particularly impressive, taking two wickets and conceding only 15 runs in 12 overs, including six maidens. His tight bowling kept the Indian batsmen under immense pressure.
The second session saw a slow and frustrating period for India, scoring only 50 runs in 25 overs. Virat Kohli, once again dismissed in the slips, contributed 17 runs. A dropped catch by Steve Smith off Ravindra Jadeja’s bat offered a momentary reprieve. Rishabh Pant, however, showed some resistance, hitting the first six of the innings.
By the end of the day, Pant and Jadeja remained unbeaten at the crease. While Pant offered some late aggression with a six and boundary, the overall performance reflected a lackluster batting display by the Indian team. The slow run rate and frequent wickets highlight the challenges posed by the Sydney pitch and the Australian bowling attack. The match continues tomorrow.
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