Sat Jan 04 05:13:42 UTC 2025: ## India Stumbles in Sydney, Australia Edges Ahead in Final Test
**Sydney, Australia –** Day two of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia saw a continuation of the gripping contest that unfolded on day one. India, resuming on 185 all out, found themselves struggling against a disciplined Australian bowling attack spearheaded by Scott Boland, who claimed four wickets in the first innings. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 40 runs.
Australia, after losing one wicket on day one, had reached 9/1 at the close of play. The pitch, offering considerable assistance to the bowlers due to its length, made run-scoring a challenging task. India’s captain for this match, Jasprit Bumrah (in place of the injured Rohit Sharma), has already broken the record for most wickets in a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series (30 wickets). He is on the verge of breaking another record, aiming to surpass Bishan Singh Bedi’s tally of 31 wickets in a Test series played in Australia.
India’s second innings began with cautious batting, but early wickets hampered their progress. KL Rahul (13) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) fell to Boland, leaving India at 47/2, a lead of only 51 runs. However, the Indian opening pair put up more resistance in the second session, with Jaiswal eventually reaching 22 and Rahul 11 before the close of play, leaving India at 39/0. The match remains closely contested, with Australia still holding a slight advantage. The day ended with India at 39/0, extending their lead to a modest 46 runs.
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