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The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed a dramatic close to the first day of the fifth Test between Australia and India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series. In an emotionally charged moment, Indian players erupted in celebration after Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the day, following a heated exchange involving young Australian player Sam Konstas.
Verbal confrontation between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas
The day had been filled with tension, but it reached its peak when Konstas, a relatively new face in the Australian lineup, engaged in a verbal confrontation with Bumrah. The incident occurred as the day’s play neared its end, with both players exchanging words after a particularly contentious delivery.
Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Usman Khawaja on final ball of Day 1
As the final over began, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation. Bumrah, known for his composure, delivered the last ball of the day, which Khawaja edged to KL Rahul at second slip. The dismissal sparked jubilant celebrations among the Indian team members, with Bumrah giving an icy stare directly at Konstas, an action that was caught on camera and quickly circulated on social media.
Indian Team’s jubilant response at Sam Konstas
The celebrations were not just about the wicket but also seemed to be a direct response to the earlier altercation. Players like Prasidh Krishna and Shubman Gill were seen particularly animated, their reactions suggesting that the Indian team was not only celebrating a crucial wicket but also making a statement in response to the day’s confrontations.
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Fiery scenes in the final over at the SCG!
How's that for a finish to Day One 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2025
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Scott Boland’s key role in India’s struggles on Day 1
Despite the late excitement, it couldn’t overshadow a challenging day for India, who made the bold decision to leave out captain Rohit Sharma for the crucial Test and won the toss but were bowled out for just 185. With the need to win the final Test at the SCG to equalize the series and defend their trophy, India found themselves struggling against Scott Boland, who was the main obstacle in their path.
The Victorian seamer finished with figures of 4-31, dismissing key Indian players such as Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Australia ended the opening day with a score of 9/1, still trailing by 176 runs at stumps.
