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Hello and welcome everyone to another LIVE Blog of Sportz Point. This time, we will cover the much anticipated fifth test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Australia are currently leading by 2-1 in the series after winning the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India, who are currently going through a tough time on and off the field, will look to bounce back in this test to keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with them.

Moreover, if India do not win this test match, they will also be eliminated from the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. With lots of things in contention, this test match surely sets up to be an iconic one.

So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you the LIVE updates of AUS vs IND, 5th Test, at SCG.

LIVE Updates

Jan 5, 2025, 7:24 AM

Final thoughts | AUS 3-1 IND

Australia were the better team throughout the series except for the Perth Test. Indian batters struggled to win the early battle and as a whole team failed to win the minor battles in crunch situations. Be it letting Lyon and Boland play nearly 100 balls for 11th wicket in MCG or those rash shots from middle order batters throughout the series, Indian team failed in important times.

Rohit Sharma as a leader failed as well, both with the bat and with game plan as well. Meantime, Pat Cummins was just on point every time and with the backing of bowlers like Starc, and Boland, had had the options to play around.

Jasprit Bumrah was the lone hero and needed support from another end, which he did not get most of the times. India, did try to fight back many times, but Australia deserved to reach the World Test Championship Final. They will face South Africa in the final on June 11 at Lord's.

Jan 5, 2025, 7:16 AM

BGT 2024-25 | Most Wickets


Player	Matches	Innings	Balls	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	BBI	Average	Economy	Strike Rate	4 Wkts	5 Wkts
JJ Bumrah (IND)	5	9	908	151.2	39	418	32	6/76	13.06	2.76	28.37	2	3
PJ Cummins (AUS)	5	10	1002	167.0	32	534	25	5/57	21.36	3.19	40.08	1	1
SM Boland (AUS)	3	6	610	101.4	27	277	21	6/45	13.19	2.72	29.04	1	1
Mohammed Siraj (IND)	5	10	943	157.1	29	623	20	4/98	31.15	3.96	47.15	1	-
MA Starc (AUS)	5	10	920	153.2	26	516	18	6/48	28.66	3.36	51.11	-	1
NM Lyon (AUS)	5	7	736	122.4	19	332	9	3/96	36.88	2.70	81.77	-	-

Jan 5, 2025, 7:14 AM

BGT 2024-25 | Most Runs


Player	Matches	Innings	Not Out	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100s	50s	Ducks	4s	6s
TM Head (AUS)	5	9	1	448	152	56.00	484	92.56	2	1	1	52	4
YBK Jaiswal (IND)	5	10	1	391	161	43.44	732	53.41	1	2	2	44	4
SPD Smith (AUS)	5	9	0	314	140	34.88	571	54.99	2	0	1	31	4
K Nitish Kumar Reddy (IND)	5	9	1	298	114	37.25	464	64.22	1	0	1	30	8
KL Rahul (IND)	5	10	1	276	84	30.66	551	50.09	0	2	1	28	0
RR Pant (IND)	5	9	0	255	61	28.33	432	59.02	0	1	0	24	6

Jan 5, 2025, 7:08 AM

Not a good time for Rohit and India

Heartbreak for Team India as they suffer back-to-back Test series losses for the first time in 10 years 🇮🇳🥲

A tough phase, but every setback is a setup for a stronger comeback! 💪#TeamIndia #TestCricket #Cricket #rohitsharma #rohitsharma #GautamGambhir #jaspritbumrah #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/ETdlTBLzP0
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) January 5, 2025

Jan 5, 2025, 7:08 AM

No comment from Guatam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir opens up about the future of senior players in Test cricket 🇮🇳🗣️.#IndianCricket #GautamGambhir #TestCricket #TeamIndia #BGT2024 #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/fDxhb6w0HQ
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) January 5, 2025

Jan 5, 2025, 7:07 AM

One's first, someone's last?

Nathan Lyon keeps a tight grip on the trophy as he poses with his team-mates, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 3rd day, January 5, 2024 — From left to right: Sam Konstas who won his first BGT, posing with Steven Smith, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc. Image | Getty Images

Jan 5, 2025, 7:05 AM

Big announcement? Soon?

Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli get together after the game, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 3rd day, January 5, 2024 — Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli hugging each other after the test match. Image | Getty Images

Jan 5, 2025, 7:03 AM

A win after 10 years!

Jan 5, 2025, 7:02 AM

Any guesses for the Player of the Series?

32 wickets in the series at an outstanding average of 13.06 and a wicket in every 28.37 ball, Jasprit Bumrah rightfully won the Player of the Series Award.

He has now became the first Asian player to win the Player of the Series award in Tests across three different SENA countries.

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Jan 5, 2025, 6:57 AM

Scott Boland was the player of the match

Australia's bowling quartet - Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Pat Cummins - walk back after India's innings, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 3, January 5, 2024 — Scott Boland leading the Australia bowling quartet after his 6-fer. Image | Getty Images

Scott Boland, who claimed his first-ever 10-wicket haul in test matches, was awarded the Player of the Match award. He took 31/4 and 45/6 in the test match.

Jan 5, 2025, 6:51 AM

Australia win the test by 6 wickets

Scott Boland celebrates his match haul of 10 wickets, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 3, January 5, 2024 — Scott Boland picked up six wickets in the second inning at SCG. Image | Getty Images

India could only add 15 runs to their overnight total. Pat Cummins removed Washington Sundar's (12) stumps while Siraj (4) and Bumrah (0) were cleaned up in two balls gap. Scott Boland returned with 45/6.

Though Jasprit Bumrah came out to bat, he did not come out to bowl with a back injury and with the ICC Champions Trophy coming in a few months time, this was probably the correct decision.

Prasidh Krishna celebrates Sam Konstas' wicket, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 3, January 5, 2024 — Prasidh Krishna celebrates Sam Konstas' wicket. Image | Getty Images

With only 162 needed to win and reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas gave Australia a flying start. Konstas went back to dressing room after a quick 22 from17 balls. Australia till then had already added 39 runs in 3.5 overs.

Prasidh Krishna had Marnus Labuschagne caught at gully, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 3rd day, January 5, 2024 — Prasidh Krishna had Marnus Labuschagne caught at gully. Image | Getty Images

Prasidh Krishna then followed up with two quick wickets. He first removed Marnus Labuschagne on 6 from 20 balls. A short of a length and Labuschagne could not ride on the bounce as he tried to play it towards the point. Jaiswal took a sharp catch to remove him.

Prasidh Krishna dismissed Steven Smith, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 3, January 5, 2024 — Prasidh Krishna dismissed Steven Smith with a short ball. Image | Getty Images

Smith then on 9999 test runs, faced a vicious short ball from Krishna. Around off-stump and at the chest area, Smith could not control the ball and got and edge. Jaiswal took a diving catch at gully to make things interesting. Australia 58/3 and things were getting interesting.

Australia v India - Men's 5th Test Match: Day 3 | Usman Khawaja played a good inning of 41 from 45 balls | sportzpoint.com — Usman Khawaja played a good inning of 41 from 45 balls. Image | Cricket Australia via Getty Images

But, the 46 runs partnership between Travis Head and Usman Khawaja threw India out of the contest. Khawaja, on 41 from 45 balls, tried to pull a short of a length ball from Siraj. But, he could only manage an inside edge straight to Pant. They still needed 58 runs to win.

Beau Webster, the debutant, roars after hitting the winning runs, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 3rd day, January 5, 2024 — Beau Webster, the debutant, roars after hitting the winning runs. Image | Getty Images

Post that, it was all about the debutant Beau Webster and Travis Head. Both played at nearly a run-a-ball strike rate and Indian bowlers could not find a solution to get him out. Stand-in captain Virat Kohli kept on bowling Siraj and Krishna but eventually it was an easy win for the Aussies.

They won the test match by 6 wickets and reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years.

Jan 4, 2025, 11:30 PM

Day 3 starts

Day 3 of the test match starts and this can be the final day of the test match as well

Jan 4, 2025, 7:06 AM

End of Day 2 | INDIA 141/6

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | Scott Boland took four wickets on Day 2 | sportzpoint.com — Scott Boland took four wickets on Day 2. Image | Getty Images

Another great day of test cricket comes to an end. India produced another fight with the ball. Though the openers tried their best, Scott Boland's four wickets helped Australia come back in the match.

Rishabh Pant tried his best with a 33-ball from 61 runs and India now lead by 145 runs. Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja are at the crease for India now.

Jan 4, 2025, 7:00 AM

Smith drops Jadeja | IND 138/6

Round the wicket from Beau Webster. He hits the right area and produces the edge from Jadeja. The catch was going straight to Usman at first slip. But. Steve Smth from the second slip dived to his right to take the catch and missed it.

Jadeja gets a life. Can he take advantage of that?

India 138/6.

Jan 4, 2025, 6:47 AM

Boland gets Nitish Kumar Reddy | 129/6

Scott Boland dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy for his second low score of the match, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Scott Boland dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy. Image | Getty Images

No strike rotation, no boundaries and we knew a shot would come. From nowhere, Nitish Kumar Reddy (4) looked to go over mid-off and only managed to get the toe of the bat. Cummins at mid-off takes a good catch.

India are 129/6 and lead by 133 runs.

Jan 4, 2025, 6:33 AM

Fastest 50s for India in Tests (by balls faced)

28 Rishabh Pant vs SL Bengaluru 2022
29 Rishabh Pant vs Aus Sydney 2025 *
30 Kapil Dev vs Pak Karachi 1982
31 Shardul Thakur vs Eng The Oval 2021
31 Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Ban Kanpur 2024

Jan 4, 2025, 6:24 AM

Cummings gets the big wicket of Pant | IND 124/5

The Aussie captain brought him into action and got the big fish.

Short, outside off stump and it was leaving Pant. Pant went for a big cut shot and the bounce got the better of him. Carey with the catch and Pant goes after 61 from 31 balls. He gave the injection the Indian team were looking for.

India 124/5, lead by 128.

Jan 4, 2025, 6:17 AM

Rishabh Pant on fire | Fifty in 29 balls

Rishabh Pant nearly broke his own record of fastest fifty in test cricket by Indians | sportzpoint.com — Rishabh Pant nearly broke his own record of fastest fifty in test cricket by Indians. Image | Getty Images

Rishabh Pant nearly broke his own record of fastest fifty in test cricket by an Indian. He gets this in 29 balls and the previous record was 28 balls.

He smashed Boland and Beau Webster for fun from the first ball and now took the game against Mitchell Starc. Two huge sixes over mid-wicket and he was everyone on their feet. Do not know who had stopped him from not playing his natural game.

India 124/4.

Jan 4, 2025, 6:04 AM

India lose their top order for 78; lead by 82

Scott Boland had KL Rahul bowled, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Boland celebrates Rahul's wicket in the second inning. | Image - Getty Images

It was quite evident with the amount of help seamers were getting, that the Indian top order would struggle against the Aussie pacers. However, Rahul and Jaiswal gave India a good start with a 42-run opening partnership. Rahul, batting on 13, wanted to play the inswinger from Boland towards mid-wicket. But, he could not touch the ball.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is bowled, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Jaiswal's stumps were rattled by Boland. Image | Getty Images

Five runs later, Boland cleaned up Jaiswal's stumps with a peach of a delivery. From round the wicket, the ball pitched on the middle and off-stump and left Jaiswal just enough to clip his pad and then hit the off-stump. There is nothing Jaiswal could have done with that. He went after a good-looking 22 from 35 balls.

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | Scott Boland dismissed Virat Kohli again in the second inning | sportzpoint.com — Scott Boland dismissed Virat Kohli again in the second inning. Image | Getty Images

Post Jaiswal's wicket, Virat Kohli came in running and looked positive from the first ball. An aggressive pull shot went for four and looked better defending the ball as well. But, it was Boland again who had the better of him. Around the off-stump, and Kohli (6) pushed at it again. Smith took a good catch to dismiss him as well. Kohli was livid with himself.

Australia v India - Men's 5th Test Match: Day 2 | Beau Webster dismissed Shubman Gill in the second inning for his debut Test wicket | sportzpoint.com — Beau Webster dismissed Shubman Gill in the second inning for his debut Test wicket. Image | Getty Images

Pant then came down the crease and hit Boland for a six, over long-on to clear his intentions. The southpaw batter did not hold himself up and wanted to disturb Boland's length. But, it was the slow medium pace of Beau Webster that enticed Shubman Gill to do a Pant. However, he only managed to get an inside edge and Carey took a brilliant catch to remove him.

India struggling at 78/4 and lead by 82.

Jan 4, 2025, 5:44 AM

ICYMI: Bumrah left the field in the first inning

Bumrah left the stadium in his training kit and probably went for a scan. He had bowled more than he thought he would have to throughout the series. And, if he has pulled up something, India will struggle in the second inning.

Jasprit Bumrah has left the SCG: https://t.co/0nmjl6Qp2a pic.twitter.com/oQaygWRMyc
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2025

Jan 4, 2025, 5:36 AM

Australia 181 all-out | India take the lead of 4 runs

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Marnus Labuschagne, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Marnus Labuschagne. Image | Getty Images

India were at best from the word go on Day 2. Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian captain started the fight for India as he nicked behind Marnus Labuschagne. Marnus was squared up and the snicko said he had touched the ball. DRS worked for India and Australia were 15/2.

Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia with a double-wicket over, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia with a double-wicket over | Image - Getty Images

Full and on the money. A perfect enticing outswinger from Mohammed Siraj and he had Sam Konstas caught out at gully. Jaiswal held on to the catch and Australia lost their third for 35.

Mohammed Siraj celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing Travis Head, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Mohammed Siraj celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing Travis Head. Image | Getty Images

Siraj was on a roll as he dismissed Travis Head early in his inning. Siraj cramped Head up with an inswinger and just wanted to on the on side of the ball. However, he just managed to produce a nick and Rahul took a good catch at second slip. Australia 39/4.

Prasidh Krishna celebrates after dismissing Steven Smith, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Prasidh Krishna celebrates after dismissing Steven Smith. Image | Getty Images

Prasidh Krishna then joined the party as he broke the partnership between Steven Smith and Beau Webster. Around off-stump and a bit fuller from Krishna and the ball just moved enough to get the edge as Smith wanted to drive the ball. Rahul with another catch at second slip. Australia 96/5.

Alex Carey is cleaned up by Prasidh Krishna, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Alex Carey was cleaned up by Prasidh Krishna. Image | Getty Images

Krishna then cleared Alex Carey's stumps post lunch with an inswinger and the gap between Carey's bat and ball helped Krishna to use that inswinger well. Second wicket for him. Australia lost their sixth for 137.

Beau Webster brought up his debut half-century off 92 balls, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Beau Webster brought up his debut half-century off 92 balls. Image | Getty Images

The debutant Beau Webster then completed his fifty and he kept on fighting a lone battle for the home side. A fifty of 92 balls for the youngster. But soon, he lost his other partner Pat Cummins. This time it was Nitish Kumar Reddy who pitched a bit short around off-stump and Cummins just pushed at it to get the edge. Australia 162/7.

Nitish Kumar Reddy after dismissing Pat Cummins | sportzpoint.com — Nitish Kumar Reddy after dismissing Pat Cummins.

Reddy struck again in his next over. A short ball from around the wicket and Starc threw his hands at the ball. A good diving catch from KL Rahul and it is at this time it looked like India will get the lead.

Beau Webster indicates that extra bounce from Prasidh Krishna got him out, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Beau Webster indicates that extra bounce from Prasidh Krishna got him out. Image | Getty Images

Krishna then got the better of the debutant. A bit shorter in length and Beau Webster did not expect the ball to bounce that much. He only managed to produce the nick for Jaiswal to latch on at gully.

Mohammed Siraj wraps up Australia's innings with the wicket of Scott Boland, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, Day 2, January 4, 2025 — Mohammed Siraj wrapped up Australia's innings with the wicket of Scott Boland. Image | Getty Images

Boland again added 9 runs batting at No. 11, while Australia added 15 for the last wicket. Siraj created an angle from over the wicket and Boland could not judge the inswinger. It went straight through him and India earned a lead of 4 runs.

Siraj returned with 4 wickets for 51/3 while Krishna took three for 42. Burmah and Reddy took two wickets each for India.

Jan 3, 2025, 11:32 PM

Day 2 starts

Here we go! Day 2 starts!

Jan 3, 2025, 7:34 AM

Konstas gets a treatment of his own | AUS 9/1

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | Jasprit Bumrah had a go at Sam Konstas after removing Usman Khawaja in the last ball of Day 1 | sportzpoint.com — Jasprit Bumrah had a go at Sam Konstas after removing Usman Khawaja in the last ball of Day 1. Image | CA via Getty Images

Sam Konstas, playing only his second match, wanted to slow down the game from the bowler's end as India wanted to have an extra over at the end of the day. Konstas' behaviour made angry someone like Jasprit Bumrah, who is mostly cool with his actions.

Bumrah returned the treatment with a wicket in the last ball of Day 1.

Round the wicket, Bumrah pitched the ball a bit up and made Usman Khawaja play the ball. The ball took the outside edge and KL Rahul took a low catch to give the momentum India needed at the end of the day.

Australia 9/1. Konstats 7* (8), Khawaja 2 (10).

Jan 3, 2025, 7:24 AM

India all-out for 185

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | Rishabh Pant scored a fighting 40 in the first inning | sportzpoint.com — Rishabh Pant fought hard for his 40 and then was dimissed by Scott Boland.

Rishabh Pant's dismissal made sure India will have another collapse in the middle. Pant, who was looking good on 40, went for a big pull shot against Boland but only managed to get a top edge. Cummins did the rest to grab the catch. India at that time were 120/5.

Scott Boland celebrates after dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 3, 2025 — Boland was on a hat-trick after dismissing Pant and Reddy in back-to-back balls. Image | Getty Images

Boland got rid of Nitish Kumar Reddy, the centurion from the last match in the next ball. On and around the off-stump, from a length the ball bounced a bit high and Nitish tried to follow the the ball and got the edge. India 120/6 and in trouble.

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | Mitchell Starc trapped Ravindra Jadeja in front of the wicket | sportzpoint.com — Mitchell Starc trapped Ravindra Jadeja in front of the wicket. Image | Getty Images

A few overs later, Ravindra Jadeja (26) also fell prey to an inswinger from Mitchell Starc. It was full and coming in and Jadeja wanted to play around his front pad. He had his head falling already and could not manage to get a touch to the ball. Jadeja went for the review but the ball was hitting the middle of the middle stump. India were 134/7 after that.

Washington Sundar walks off after being given out via DRS, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 3, 2025 — Washington Sundar walks off after being given out via DRS. Image | Getty Images

After that, a terrific DRS from Pat Cummins off his own bowling dismissed Washington Sundar on 14. A short ball from the Australian captain and Sundar wanted to hook the ball and got a faint edge while doing that. On-filed decision was not out but Australia went upstairs and got the wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah added valuable 22 runs down the order - AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | sportzpoint.com — Jasprit Bumrah added valuable 22 runs down the order. Image | Getty Images

Bumrah then added a valuable 22 from 17 balls to take India to something honourable. For the last two wickets, India added 37 runs, which helped India to get to 185. Prasidh Krishna and Siraj added 3 each.

For Australia, Boland was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 31/4. Starc took three wickets for 49.

Jan 3, 2025, 2:53 AM

Smith drops Jadeja | IND 76/4

Wait, what?

Steve Smith, who is just three short of Ricky Ponting's record for most catches as a non-wicket-keeper, drops a straight one.

Boland, round the wicket, bowled a bit fuller and Jadeja wanted to play towards the midwicket and got a thick edge. But, Smith could not judge the ball and missed it completely.

Jadeja gets a life.

India 76/4.

Jan 3, 2025, 2:49 AM

Boland gets Kohli | IND 72/4

Australia v India - Men's 5th Test Match: Day 1 — Kohli edges one from Boland.

Scott Boland gets the big fish. Pant had denied a single in the last ball and Kohli now poked one to the third slip.

After showing a lot of discipline, Kohli now goes for the ball and gets a big edge. The debutant Webster moved to his left sharply to take a good catch. Kohli is back in the dressing room after a defensive 17 from 69 balls.

India 72/4. Can Pant and Jadeja rescue India?

Jan 3, 2025, 2:29 AM

A change in technique from Kohli

Virat Kohli's stance in MCG vs SCG

Notes: In MCG, Kohli had an extensive open stance. The front foot is nearly the fifth stump down the leg side. That stance did not allow him to cover the off-stump, going across the stump.

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— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) January 3, 2025

Jan 3, 2025, 2:06 AM

Day 1 Lunch, India 57/3

India started the inining just like the most of the test matches, losing the openers early.

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc celebrate KL Rahul's wicket, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 3, 2025 — Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc celebrate the wicket of KL Rahul. Image | Getty Images

KL Rahul was dimissed on 4 off 14 balls while trying to flick a half-volley. A soft dismissal and Sam Konstas with the catch. Mitchell Starc struck early.

Beau Webster and Scott Boland are congratulated by their team-mates, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 3, 2025 — Beau Webster and Scott Boland celebarate the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Image | Getty Images

Post Rahul's dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal recieveda peach of a delivery from Scott Boland. Just around the off-stump, leaving him, and he edged that to the debutant Beau Webster. Jaiswal went for 10 from 26 balls.

Virat Kohli drives through the off side, Australia vs India, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 3, 2025 — Virat Kohli drives through the off side. Image | Getty Images

Virat Kohli was nearly gone on duck. But, Steve Smith despite making a great effort, could not hold on to the catch in slips. Post that, Kohli showed discipline, leaving the ball and playing odd shots against half-volleys. Shubman Gill on the other end also looked solid, except for one time when he nicked an inswinger from Pat Cummins.

But, against the run-of-play, he tried to come out against Nathan Lyon and only managed to nick the ball to first slip at the stroke of lunch. Gill went after another good looking 20 from 64 balls. India 57/3 at lunch.

Jan 3, 2025, 12:16 AM

Playing XIs

Australia: 1 Usman Khawaja, 2 Sam Konstas, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Travis Head, 6 Beau Webster, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Scott Boland

India: 1 Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2 KL Rahul, 3 Shubman Gill, 4 Virat Kohli, 5 Rishabh Pant (wk), 6 Ravindra Jadeja, 7 Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8 Washington Sundar, 9 Jasprit Bumrah (capt), 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Prasidh Krishna

Jan 3, 2025, 12:15 AM

Toss update

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates, Scores and News and Free Commentary | Jasprit Bumrah comes to toss for India | sportzpoint.com — Jasprit Bumrah came to toss for India. Image | Getty Images

India win the toss and decided to bat first.

Jan 2, 2025, 5:22 PM

Pant out? Jurel In?

In a shocking report, Sportz Point got to know that, Rishabh Pant might have to leave his place to young Dhurv Jurel who played in the first test at Perth, which India won.

Gautam Gambhir and management were not happy with the way Pant got dismissed in the last two test matches, especially in the MCG test and he might lose his place despite being one of the best batters for India in the last two seasons.

Shubman Gill will come back to the team. Gill was the first batter to enter the nets while Jurel was the last one to leave.

Jan 2, 2025, 5:15 PM

Beau Webster in; Marsh out for Australia

Mitchell Marsh, who has not got going with bat and ball, will be replaced by Tasmanian Beau Webster.

Jan 2, 2025, 5:12 PM

India will be without Rohit Sharma?

From many reports, we can hear that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has "opted out" from the Sydney test match and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team.

However, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, who attended the press conference today, said that India will decide their playing XI after watching the pitch.

Jan 2, 2025, 5:08 PM

Tradition

As is a tradition at the SCG, the away changeroom features the original calico rolls from the SCG scoreboard that stood at the back of the hill from 1924 to 1984.

Bedi and Yadav are the two names on display in the Indian dressing room for the New Year’s Test 🏏 pic.twitter.com/HucIujDcpn
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 2, 2025

Jan 2, 2025, 5:06 PM

17th Pink Test

#PinkTest... officially launched 💗

It's the 17th Pink Test at the SCG, and it's made even more special this year with the news that the @McGrathFdn is taking their care to all cancers.

Buy a Virtual Pink Seat today: https://t.co/lly8d1fSOp pic.twitter.com/rSrfhEfGhy
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 1, 2025

Jan 2, 2025, 5:04 PM

When was the last time India defeated Australia at Sydney?

India have only won a lone test match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Bishan Singh Bedi was the captain of the India team as India managed a victory by an innings and 2 runs in 1978.

Erapalli Prasanna took eight wickets in that match for India.

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India's result at the SCG

Head-to-Head Results
Matches	Australia Wins	India Wins	Draw
13	7	1	5

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Venue for the match | SCG

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The Sydney Cricket Ground, which now hosts Cricket and Rugby. was established in 1851. One of the most iconic stadiums in cricketing history, SCG is known for its history and atmosphere. The ground now has a capacity of 48,000 people.

Every year, this ground hosts the Pink-Test to create awareness about Brest Cancer, supported by the McGrath foundation.

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How to watch the match?

Fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Sony Sports Network Channel. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on Disney+Hotstar with a paid subscription.

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Match Details

Match: Australia vs India, 5th Test, India tour of Australia 2024-24

Date: 3rd January 2025- 7th January 2025

Time: 10.30 start, Lunch 12.30-13.10, Tea 15.10-15.30, Close 17.30 (Local time)

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia

Koushik Biswas Payal Debnath

Most wickets in T20I for India

Arshdeep Singh is now the bowler with the most wickets in T20I for India. Sportz Point gives you every details, stats of Top four bowlers in the list.

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T20 cricket is one of the toughest formats to bowl for any bowler. With high-quality bats, shorter grounds, flatter pitches it has been a tough place for bowlers around the globe. However, some bowlers have found it easy to take wickets as the batsmen are willing to take more risks. Arshdeep Singh has emerged as one of the best in T20Is within two years of his debut. He is now the bowler with most T20I wickets for India.

Top 4: Most wickets in T20I for India

#1 Arshdeep Singh: 100 T20 International Wickets

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Since his debut in 2022, Arshdeep Singh has made himself as one of the best white ball bowlers. The left-arm pacer is now the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket among Indians.

The highest wicket-taker of 2024 T20 World Cup has the ability to swing the new ball. He can also follow that up with Yorkers and variations at the death as well.

In 64 matches he now has taken 100 wickets. Arsdheep has an average of 18.49 along with a 8.31 economy rate in T20I cricket.

#2 Hardik Pandya: 97 T20 International Wickets

Hardik Pandya claimed his 97th T20I wicket during India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash against Pakistan in Dubai, moving past Yuzvendra Chahal into second place on India’s all-time list of most T20I wickets, behind Arshdeep Singh.He finished with figures of 1/29 after his three-over spell.

The 31-year-old has 97 scalps in 118 matches at 26.63, and stands just three away from becoming just the second Indian to take 100 T20I wickets after Arshdeep Singh, who achieved the feat against Oman. Hardik also has 15 wickets in eight innings against Pakistan, the most by a bowler in the rivalry clash in T20Is.

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 T20 International Wickets

Most T20I Wickets for India: Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 T20 International Wickets | Sportz Point

Chahal, the leg-spinner, is one of the most clever bowlers in world cricket right now. With his experience in Chess, it is quite obvious that he outfox the batsman easily to get wickets.

Chahal has taken 96 wickets in his 80 T20 international matches. He was also the first Indian bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in a T20 international game. His bowling average of 25.09 in T20Is speaks volumes for his wicket-taking ability.

However, recently he has found it hard to find a place in the Indian team.

#4 Jasprit Bumrah : 92 T20 International Wickets

Probably the best Indian pacer of all time, Jasprit Bumrah is a gift of IPL to Indian cricket. His death-bowling skill and game reading ability are second to none. He is a blessing for any captain in the shortest format of the game.

Bumrah can come at any stage of the game and take a wicket without the batters trying to attack him. The 2024 T20 World Cup winner has taken 92 T20I wickets in just 73 games. He has an outstanding average of 18.16 along with his stunning economy rate of 6.36.

Read Also | Most T20 wickets among Indian bowlers

#5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 T20 International Wickets

Top 4: Most wickets in T20I for India - Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 T20 International Wickets | sportzpoint.com

Once Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the bowler with most T20I wickets for India. Though Kumar has not played a single game for India since 2022, when bowlers like Arshdeep Singh was brought in the team.

The medium has taken 90 T20 international wickets in 87 games with an outstanding economy rate of 6.96. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also the first Indian player to take five-wicket hauls in all formats of the game.

With age, Bhuvneshwar Kumar might find it tough to make a return to the Indian T20I squad, but with his accuracy, he still can be an asset for the team.

Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Let's take a look at how the two teams fared when India vs Pakistan clashed against each other in their bid for Asian supremacy.

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Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

India have been the most successful team in the history of Asia Cup, having won the continental tournament as many as eight times (seven in ODI format, one in T20I format), since the inception of tournament in 1984. Over the years, India’s supremacy has been challenged by Pakistan more than any other team in the competition.

So far, India have played against Pakistan on 20 occasions in Asia Cup since 1984, winning eleven and losing six, while three matches was abandoned. Let's take a look at how the two teams fared when they clashed against each other in their bid for Asian supremacy.

Also Read: Highest Run Scorer in Asia Cup History (ODI + T20)

India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Matches	India Won	Pakistan Won	Abandoned/No Result
20	11	6	3

India vs Pakistan 1984 | India Won

India won the match by defeating Pakistan in a low-scoring match at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium. Batting first, India posted a sub-par total of 188/4 in 46 overs. Chasing the target, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals and India bundled out Pakistan for 134 to win the match by 54 runs.

India vs Pakistan 1988 | India Won

India won their second consecutive Asia Cup encounter against Pakistan by registering a four-wicket win (26 balls to spare) over their rivals. Batting first, Pakistan were restricted to just 142. During the chase, no other Indian could score in double digits but in the end, it wasn’t needed as Amarnath got them home with his magnificent innings of 74*.

India vs Pakistan 1995 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan recorded their first-ever win over India in Asia Cup at this edition of the tournament, when they outclassed their rivals by 97 runs in Sharjah. Pakistan posted a formidable total of 266/9 in their 50 overs. Chasing the target, India were dismissed for 169.

India vs Pakistan 2000 | Pakistan Won

Pakistan beat India at the 2000 edition of the tournament by 44 runs. Batting first, Pakistan posted a huge total of 295/7 in 50 overs. During the chase, the Indian top-order suffered a collapse and they were reduced to 75/4 in 14 overs. Ajay Jadeja issued a stunning fight back scoring 93 runs. But he failed to find support on the other end and India succumbed to a heavy defeat.

India vs Pakistan 2004 | Pakistan Won

In 2004, for the first time in their history, Pakistan touched the 300-run mark against India in Asia Cup. Chasing the target, India’s chase all but ended and they eventually fell short of the target by 59 runs.

India vs Pakistan 2008 (Group Stage) | India Won

Pakistan posted 299/4 in 50 overs in the group stage match in 2008. Chasing the stiff target, Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina stitched together a 198-run partnership. Yuvraj Singh (48) and MS Dhoni (26*) provided finishing touches to the chase as India reached home with six wickets to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2008 (Super Fours) | Pakistan Won

After losing in the group stage, Pakistan got their revenge by winning the match against India in the super fours. Batting first, India posted a total of 308/7 in 50 overs. The hosts got off to a good start in the chase as Pakistan crossed the finish line with eight wickets and 27 balls to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2010 | India Won

Batting first, Pakistan posted a fighting total of 267. Chasing the target, opener Gautam Gambhir held the innings from one end as his partners kept on changing on the other. Finally, he was joined at the crease by skipper Dhoni and the duo took the attack to the Pakistan bowlers and India won the match by 3 wickets with one ball to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2012 | India Won

Pakistan once again crossed the 300-run mark (329/6) against India in Asia Cup at this edition of the tournament in Dhaka. Chasing the stiff target, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni got the team over the line but it was the brilliance of Kohli that India managed to chased down such a big score with 13 balls to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2014 | Pakistan Won

Even after three batsmen scored fifties, India could muster only 245/8 in their 50 overs against Pakistan at Dhaka in the 2014. Hafeez completed a remarkable all-round show for Pakistan during the chase, as he perfectly anchored the innings by hitting 75 off 117 deliveries. In the end, Shahid Afridi slammed 34 off 18 deliveries, including two consecutive sixes off R Ashwin in the final over to take Pakistan home by just one wicket.

India vs Pakistan 2016 | India Won

This particular edition of the cup was converted into T20 format owing to the WT20, that was scheduled right after the completion of Asia Cup. On the swinging conditions of Dhaka, Indian bowlers wreaked havoc and dismissed Pakistan for just 83. Chasing the small target, Virat Kohli once again showed his class, taking the attack to Pakistan bowlers. In the end, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh took India comfortably home from there with 27 balls to spare.

Also Read: Highest Wicket Taker in Asia Cup History (ODI + T20)

India vs Pakistan 2018 | India Won

It was a superlative effort from the bowling unit of India that saw them shot out Pakistan for a paltry 162 in 43.1 overs before Rohit Sharma (52 off 39 balls) and Shikhat Dhawan (46 off 54 balls) added 86 for the opening wicket to ensure a smooth chase for the ‘Men In Blue’ in only 29 overs.

India vs Pakistan 2018 | India Won

There was no change in the outcome of the match when these two met again a few days later in another group match. India once again registered a dominating victory over Pakistan. India restricted Pakistan to below-par 237 for 7. In reply, India chased down the total in 39.3 overs with 9 wickets to spare.

India vs Pakistan 2022 | India Won

In the 2022 Asia Cup, Pakistan couldn’t defend 21 runs off 12 balls against their arch-rivals in the group stage match.

India vs Pakistan 2022 | Pakistan Won

However, they bounced back to win the Super Four clash between the two sides by 5 wickets on the second-last ball.

India vs Pakistan 2023 | India Won

India beat Pakistan comprehensively by 228 runs during their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match. Virat Kohli (122) and KL Rahul (111) struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356 for two, the team's joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs. In response, Pakistan were all out for 128 in 32 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the stand out bowler for India as he ended with a five wicket haul.

India vs Pakistan 2025 | India Won

India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 group stage encounter. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against India. Their decision quickly backfired, as India's Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah claimed two early wickets within the first two overs. India's spin attack then dominated the middle overs, dismantling the lower order with three wickets. Despite a late cameo of 33 runs from Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan was restricted to a total of 127/9 in their 20 overs.

Indian openers joined a quickfire 22 before Saim Ayub dismissed Shubman Gill in the second over for 10 runs. Abhishek Sharma continued the attack and hammered 31 off just 13 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma took the innings forward from there. Suryakumar Yadav took India over the line with his 47 not out.

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head Stats in T20I

Before start of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match between India and Pakistan, let's have a look at the India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats in T20I cricket.

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Whenever there is a match between India and Pakistan, the fans of both the countries get very excited and their enthusiasm is at its peak. Now both the teams will be seen playing again in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match, where there will be a great match between the two on September 21.

So, before start of the much awaited match, let's have a look at the India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats in T20I cricket.

Also Read: Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head in T20I

A total of 14 T20I matches have been played between India and Pakistan so far, out of which India has defeated neighboring Pakistan in 10 matches. Whereas Pakistan has won only three matches. One match between the teams ended in a tie. In such a situation, the Indian team has an upper hand over Pakistan in T20I cricket.

Matches played	India won	Pakistan won	Tied	No result
14	10	3	1	0

India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head Stats in T20I

In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team won by 6 runs. Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets for 14 runs in four overs and single-handedly won the match for the team.

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head in T20 World Cups

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head Stats in T20I

Matches played	India won	Pakistan won	Tied	No result
8	6	1	1	0

India and Pakistan came face-to-face in a T20I match in the group stage of the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa back in 2007. India boasts a 6-1 lead in ICC T20 World Cups, with the Pakistan cricket team’s only win coming in the 2021 edition in Dubai.

India vs Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head Stats in T20I

Till now only four matches have been played between India and Pakistan in the T20I Asia Cup tournament, out of which India has won three and Pakistan has won one match. In such a situation, India's dominance over Pakistan is intact in the T20 Asia Cup as well.

Matches played	India won	Pakistan won	Tied	No result
4	3	1	0	0

Also Read: Most Runs in India vs Pakistan Matches in Asia Cup (ODI+T20I)

India vs Pakistan T20I Match Results


1	Tied (India won the bowl out)	-	September 14, 2007	Durban
2	India won	5 runs	September 24, 2007	Johannesburg
3	India won	8 wickets	September 30, 2012	Colombo (RPS)
4	Pakistan won	5 wickets	December 25, 2012	Bengaluru
5	India won	11 runs	December 28, 2012	Ahmedabad
6	India won	7 wickets	March 21, 2014	Mirpur
7	India won	5 wickets	February 27, 2016	Mirpur
8	India won	6 wickets	March 19, 2016	Eden Gardens
9	Pakistan won	10 wickets	October 24, 2021	Dubai (DICS)
10	India won	5 wickets	August 28, 2022	Dubai (DICS)
11	Pakistan won	5 wickets	September 4, 2022	Dubai (DICS)
12	India won	4 wickets	October 23, 2022	Melbourne
13	India won	6 runs	June 9, 2024	New York
14	India won	7 wickets	September 14, 2025	Dubai

The first-ever India vs Pakistan T20 match was a classic and is remembered as one of the most thrilling games in cricket history. Led by MS Dhoni, the Men in Blue went on to post a total of 141/9 with Robin Uthappa top-scoring after making 50 off 39 balls.

Chasing a target of 142, Pakistan needed 12 off the last over with Misbah-ul-Haq and all-rounder Yasir Arafat at the crease. Arafat picked up a single off the first ball of the final over to give the strike to Misbah-ul-Haq, who scored 10 from the next three deliveries.

With one needed off two, India’s S Sreesanth bowled a dot ball, taking the match down to the wire. The theatrics continued off the last ball as Misbah hit the ball towards cover only for Yuvraj Singh to pick it up and throw to the non-strikers end, where Sreesanth was present to whip off the bails as the match ended in a dramatic tie.

Asia Cup 2025 India vs Pakistan Super Fours Match 2 Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Possible XI, Pitch Report, Streaming Details

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Pakistan Super Fours clash in the Asia Cup 2025.

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Asia Cup 2025 India vs Pakistan Super Fours Match 2 Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Possible XI, Pitch Report, Streaming Details

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Team India will face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours in Dubai on Sunday, September 21. Whenever Indian and Pakistan face each other, there is always tension between their players but this time it has reached a new level.

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates sparked a new controversy when they refused to shake hands with Pakistan players in the last India vs Pakistan group stage match. It is believed that a similar stance may be seen this time as well.

Talking about Team India's journey so far, Sanju Samson had scored a half-century against Oman, but if right-handed batsman Shubman Gill gets out early, then the chances of him batting at number three against Pakistan are slim. In such a situation, captain Suryakumar will again return to his familiar position, which has made him the number one batsman in the world.

Pakistan, on the other hand, has a reputation for being unpredictable, but the current team appears to be lacking, especially in the batting department. Their batsmen have so far failed to understand spin bowlers.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Pakistan Super Fours clash in the Asia Cup 2025.

Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: Super four schedule, fixture and where to watch

Match Details

Match: India vs Pakistan
Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, Super Fours Match 2
Date: 21 September 2025
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Streaming Details

The India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours Match 2 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

India vs Pakistan: Head-to-head stats

India and Pakistan have played against each other 20 times in Asia Cup history. Out of these, India have won 11 games, while Pakistan have won just 6. In the Asia Cup T20 format, India and Pakistan have played 4 matches, of which the Men in Blue have won 3, while the Men in Green have won 1.

Total Matches	India	Pakistan	No Result/Abandoned
20	11	6	3

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is mostly favourable for the spinners, as it is quite evident from the match that are being played here. The average first innings total in this format is just 140, which depicts that scoring and playing freely won't be an easy choice, especially against the turn.

However, since it is a day-night game, the ball can move under the light, and batters will be able to play only if they get settled at the crease.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain clear and warm throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 40°C during the day. However, at night, the temperature is likely to drop to nearly 32°C.

Possible Lineups

India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

Also Read: India vs Pakistan Head-to-head Stats in T20I

India vs Pakistan Match Prediction

Team India has been an unstoppable force in the shortest format of the game, and hence, they are favorable to win this match. They topped the Group with three out of three victories. Moreover, we cannot underestimate Pakistan in this format; they will be itching to go all in to avenge their last match disrespect.

Asia Cup 2025: Super four schedule, fixture and where to watch

The biggest match in the Super Four will be between India and Pakistan. So, let's take a look at the full schedule for the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025.

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