Sat Jan 04 08:58:32 UTC 2025: ## Siraj’s Double Blow Rocks Australia in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia** – Mohammed Siraj spearheaded a stunning Indian comeback on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the SCG. Following Jasprit Bumrah’s early dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne, Siraj delivered a double-wicket over, leaving Australia reeling at 39 for 4.
Bumrah, who earlier became India’s leading wicket-taker in a Test series in Australia (32 wickets), started the day by trapping Labuschagne LBW. Siraj then took center stage, dismissing Sam Konstas caught at gully by Yashasvi Jaiswal and subsequently bowling Travis Head, caught by KL Rahul at second slip. The dismissals were met with contrasting reactions – cheers from the Indian contingent and jeers from the Australian crowd, a testament to Siraj’s heated past encounters with Australian players.
India’s strategy against Head, who scored fluently in earlier matches, proved highly effective. Siraj’s delivery, aimed to deceive Head, resulted in the crucial wicket.
The strong Indian response follows their first-innings total of 185. Australia currently leads the series 2-1, meaning India must win this final Test to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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