Sat Jan 04 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## India Bowled Out for 185 on Day 1 of 5th Test Against Australia
**Sydney, Australia (January 3, 2025)** – India were bowled out for a paltry 185 runs on the first day of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah led the team as captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence, who was rested. The absence of injured Akash Deep also impacted the team’s composition.
Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 40 runs. Shubman Gill contributed 20 and Virat Kohli managed 17. Scott Boland starred with the ball for Australia, claiming 4 wickets, while Mitchell Starc took 3 and Pat Cummins 2. Nathan Lyon picked up one wicket.
Australia ended the day on 9/1, with Usman Khawaja dismissed early for 2 runs. Sam Konstas remained not out on 7 at the close of play. Tensions were high towards the end of the day’s play, with an apparent argument between Bumrah and Konstas. Bumrah bowled Khawaja out with the final ball of the day.
The Indian team showed significant fire throughout the day. The match continues tomorrow.
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