Sat Jan 04 09:49:36 UTC 2025: ## Siraj’s Double Blow Revitalizes India in Final Test Against Australia

**Sydney, Australia** – Mohammed Siraj spearheaded a crucial Indian comeback in the final, inconsequential Test against Australia at the SCG. After a challenging series, Siraj delivered a stunning double-wicket over, dismissing Travis Head and Sam Konstas, to put the brakes on Australia’s innings at 39/4. His consistent line outside off-stump finally yielded rewards, with both batsmen edging to the slips.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah, already surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record for most Test wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia, added another wicket to his tally. A thin edge from Marnus Labuschagne, initially missed by the umpire, was confirmed via DRS, extending Bumrah’s series record to 32 wickets.

While Steve Smith and debutant Beau Webster stemmed the tide with a 57-run partnership, Australia still faced a setback before lunch when Smith was dismissed by an unplayable delivery from Prasidh Krishna. Although India cannot win the Border Gavaskar Trophy, they are aiming for a series win to retain the trophy in the final match.

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