Fri Jan 03 11:18:38 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah Strikes Late as Australia Stumbles in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia** – Jasprit Bumrah provided a late breakthrough for India on day one of the fifth and final Test against Australia, dismissing Usman Khawaja just before stumps to leave the hosts teetering at 9/1. Australia still trails India’s first innings total of 185 by a significant 176 runs.
India, opting to bat first after winning the toss under the leadership of stand-in captain Bumrah (Rohit Sharma withdrew from the match due to poor form), struggled in their innings. Rishabh Pant top-scored with 40 runs, but a late collapse saw them lose six wickets for 78 runs in the final session. Scott Boland was the star for Australia with impressive bowling figures of 4/31, reaching a milestone 50 Test wickets in the process. Mitchell Starc (3/49) and Pat Cummins (2/37) also contributed significantly to India’s downfall.
Bumrah himself played a crucial role with the bat, scoring a quickfire 22 runs off 17 balls to bolster India’s total before being dismissed. The Indian team, now 1-2 down in the series, will be hoping to build on this early advantage on day two. The match marks the Test debut for Australia’s Beau Webster.
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