Sat Jan 04 04:22:58 UTC 2025: ## India Takes Slight Lead in Sydney Test After Bowling Out Australia for 181
**Sydney, Australia** – India has taken a four-run lead over Australia in the fifth and final Test match in Sydney after bowling out the home side for 181 on day two. Australia, resuming their innings after India posted 185 in their first innings, failed to match India’s total.
The Indian bowling attack was led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who each took three wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, who also claimed two wickets, achieved a historic milestone during the match, surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record to become India’s most successful bowler in a single Australian tour with 32 wickets. Nitish Kumar Reddy also contributed two wickets to the impressive Indian bowling performance.
Australia’s top scorer was Beau Webster with 57 runs, while Steve Smith contributed 33. India’s captain, Bumrah, won the toss and elected to bat first. The match continues.
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