Sat Jan 04 02:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Australia Bowled Out for 181, India Takes Slim Lead in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia** – Australia was bowled out for 181 runs in their first innings of the fifth and final Test against India on Saturday, giving India a slender four-run lead. Debutant Beau Webster top-scored for the Aussies with 57 runs, while Steve Smith contributed 33 and Sam Conners 23. India’s Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each took three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar claimed two wickets apiece.
Resuming their innings at 9/1, Australia lost their remaining nine wickets for 172 runs. India, in reply, reached 16/0 at the close of play, extending their lead to 20 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are at the crease.
The match marks Jasprit Bumrah’s record-breaking achievement as the Indian bowler with the most wickets in a single overseas tour, surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record.
Earlier, India had been dismissed for 185 in their first innings on Friday. The five-match series is currently 2-1 in favor of Australia. The match continues on Sunday. Bumrah left the field during the match for a scan, with Virat Kohli captaining in his absence. There has been no official update on Bumrah’s injury.
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