Sat Jan 04 15:13:49 UTC 2025: ## India Takes Control on Day 2 of Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia:** India dominated the second day of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, extending their lead to 145 runs. Resuming on a slender four-run advantage, India’s lower-order batsmen displayed resilience, with Rishabh Pant leading the charge with a spirited 61. At stumps, India were 141/6, with Ravindra Jadeja (8*) and Washington Sundar (6*) unbeaten.
Australia’s Scott Boland impressed with a four-wicket haul, but India’s innings was highlighted by Pant’s impressive knock. Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 181, with Marnus Labuschagne’s absence keenly felt. India’s pace attack shone, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna taking three wickets apiece, while Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy secured two each. Bue Webster top-scored for Australia with 57 runs, while Steve Smith managed only 33.
Bumrah’s performance further cemented his place in cricketing history, surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record to become the most successful Indian bowler in a single Australian tour with 32 wickets. The match continues tomorrow.
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