Sat Jan 04 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## India Edges Ahead in Sydney Test After Bowling Australia Out for 181
**Sydney, Australia:** India took a narrow four-run lead in the fifth and final Test against Australia after a dominant bowling performance on Day 1 in Sydney. The Australian innings ended at 181 runs, thanks to a combined effort from India’s bowlers.
Debutant batter Beau Webster top-scored for Australia with a half-century (57). However, India’s bowling attack proved too strong. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each claimed three wickets, while Mohammed Shami and Nitish Kumar each took two.
Jasprit Bumrah, who initially captained the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence, provided an early breakthrough dismissing Labuschagne for 2. He later left the field due to an injury after the 31st over, with Virat Kohli taking over the captaincy. Despite Bumrah’s injury, the Indian bowlers, under Kohli’s leadership, swiftly wrapped up the remaining wickets.
KL Rahul played a crucial role behind the stumps, taking several crucial catches. Prasidh Krishna’s performance was particularly noteworthy, dismissing dangerous batsmen Steve Smith (33) and Webster. Nitish Reddy also made an impact, quickly dismissing Pat Cummins (10) and Mitchell Starc (1).
Although Australia’s tail-enders offered some late resistance, adding 15 valuable runs, Siraj eventually bowled out Scott Boland to end the innings. India had earlier scored 185 runs in their first innings. The match continues with India slightly ahead.
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