Sat Jan 04 05:37:49 UTC 2025: ## Siraj’s Double Blow Leaves Australia Reeling in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia –** Mohammed Siraj spearheaded a stunning Indian bowling assault on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Siraj’s devastating spell saw him remove both Sam Konstas and the dangerous Travis Head in quick succession, leaving Australia reeling at 39/4.
The day began with Jasprit Bumrah continuing his impressive form, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne for 2 with a thin edge caught by Rishabh Pant. The decision was initially missed by the on-field umpire but confirmed through DRS, giving Bumrah his 32nd wicket of the series. This achievement surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi’s record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia.
Siraj then took center stage, showcasing his accuracy and patience. He exploited the outside edge to dismiss Konstas and Head, both caught by fielders, in a single over. This stunning double blow significantly impacted Australia’s innings. The impressive start for India continues the momentum from Day 1 where Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja after a brief verbal exchange with Konstas.
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