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AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Highlights | Australia reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 win

Catch the highlights of the Australia vs India, 5th test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 long years.

Jan 5, 2025, 6:53 AM1 min read

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Highlights | Australia reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 win | sportzpoint.com
Australia reclaimed the BGT after 10 years. Image | Getty Images

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.

Read Also | AUS vs IND 5th Test preview: Live streaming, probable xi, key players

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

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Highlights | Australia reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 win | sportzpoint.com
Australian players with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Image | ICC/X

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

Jan 5, 2025, 7:08 AM

No comment from Guatam Gambhir

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!

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Highlights | Australia reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 win | sportzpoint.com
Australian players celebrating the win. Image | Getty Images

 

Jan 5, 2025, 7:02 AM

Any guesses for the Player of the Series?

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

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. 

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

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?

Pant out? Jurel In? - AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates | sportzpoint.com
Both Jurel and Pant played together in the Perth Test, which India won. Image | Getty Images

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

Beau Webster in; Marsh out for Australia - AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates | sportzpoint.com
Beau Webster is set to make his Test Debut, replacing Mitchell Marsh. Image | Getty Images

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?

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney LIVE Updates - India will be without Rohit Sharma? | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma looked a bit off-coloured during India's practice session. Image | Getty Images 

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

Jan 2, 2025, 5:06 PM

17th Pink Test

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.

Jan 2, 2025, 5:02 PM

India's result at the SCG

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

 

Jan 2, 2025, 4:54 PM

Venue for the match | SCG

Sydney Cricket Ground | Sportz Point
Image | SCG

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. 

Jan 2, 2025, 4:46 PM

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. 

Jan 2, 2025, 4:45 PM

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

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MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com

When discussing leadership roles in Indian cricket history, the conversation inevitably turns to MS Dhoni and his impact as a captain. His tenure as India's captain (2007-2017) saw the golden days of not only reaching the finals but also tasting victory.

The "Captain Cool" led India to an impressive 4 ICC Finals and secured a win in 3 of them. He is the only Indian captain to win all 3: the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy in his career.

Here we bring you MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals:

2007 T20 World Cup: Kicking off with a win

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni in 2007 T20 World Cup Final. Image | BBC

The 2007 T20 World Cup marked a significant moment in Indian cricket, not just for their inaugural win, but for the beginning of MS Dhoni's captaincy era. Having stepped into the leadership role for the very first time in the tournament, he led a relatively inexperienced squad and brought victory home.

Throughout the season, he guided the team with a calm approach and showed tactical brilliance with his choices in high-pressure situations. In the final against Pakistan, his main impact was behind the stumps, making great choices.

In a tense last over, with PAK needing 13 runs and Misbah-ul-Haq at the crease, he made a bold move by handing the ball to Joginder Sharma, who lacked experience. This tactical gamble paid off brilliantly when Misbah attempted a scoop shot and was caught by Sreesanth, securing India a 5-run victory.

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2011 ODI World Cup: A nation's dream

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni "finishing off in style" in the 2011 World Cup Final. Image | NDTV

The 2011 ODI World Cup Final against Sri Lanka on home soil is something the fans will remember for a long time. After a challenging target of 275 runs set by SL, India's chase collapsed early as they lost key wickets of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar.

Dhoni chose to promote himself to bat at no. 5 and formed a crucial partnership with Gautam Gambhir. He scored an unbeaten 91 runs and sealed the victory with a majestic six, bringing home India's second WC title after 28 years.

He was also named player of the match for his batting and wicket-keeping contribution. After this victory, he became the second Indian captain, after Kapil Dev in 1983, to lead India to a World Cup triumph.

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2013 Champions Trophy: Completing the set

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni with the Champions Trophy after their 2013 victory. Image | Hindustan Times

The 2013 Champions Trophy saw Dhoni complete the set with a 5-run victory over England in the Final. India successfully defended a low total of 130 runs in the second half, showcasing great bowling efforts from the unit.

Talking about Dhoni's performance, he could not do much with the bat like many other players, and went out for a duck. However, his agility behind the stumps and ball rotation choices did the trick well for them.

With this victory, India achieved their second Champions Trophy title.

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2014 T20 World Cup: Runners-up finish

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com
Dhoni after the T20 WC Final against Sri Lanka in 2014. Image | Cricket Country

In the 2014 T20 World Cup, India showed a dominant form and reached the finals with an unbeaten record. Despite Virat Kohli's great efforts (77 runs off 58 balls), India struggled with the bat overall, posting a total of 130/4. Dhoni scored 4 runs off 7 balls and failed to accelerate the runs. 

Sri Lanka comfortably chased he target to clinch their first T20 World Cup title. Although India lost, it was MS Dhoni's second T20 World Cup Final as a captain, which highlights his consistent presence and contribution in major ICC clashes.

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India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

In this article we will take a look at the head-to-head stats of India vs Pakistan in World Cups history.

Jun 25, 2025, 11:23 AM3 min read

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

The ICC cricket World Cup is the second most popular sport event in the world after the FIFA World Cup and Rugby World Cup. The cricket match played in the ICC World Cup between India and Pakistan is always a high voltage match. India always defeated Pakistan in the World Cup match either in the 50 over format or in the T-20 format.

The cricket match between India and Pakistan is the most sought after game in any tournament. Even cricket experts term this game as important as the final of the tournament. Any match between India and Pakistan is a game for the ages, considering the tough lineup of both teams and the relations between the two countries.

Also Read: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

In this article we will take a look at the head-to-head stats of India vs Pakistan in World Cups history.

India vs Pakistan in World Cups

India vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

India and Pakistan have the most famous rivalry in cricket and every game is viewed by hundreds of millions of cricket fans across the globe. They have faced each other 8 times in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup and all the games have been won by India. The most vital game was the 2011 World Cup semi-final in which India emerged the winners by 29 runs.

Year
Winner
Margin
March 4, 1992
India
43 runs
March 9, 1996
India
39 runs
June 8, 1999
India
47 runs
March 1, 2003
India
6 wickets
March 30, 2011
India
29 runs
Feb 15, 2015
India
76 runs
June 16, 2019
India
89 runs via DLS method
October 14, 2023
India
7 wickets

India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

India and Pakistan have met each other eight times in the previous eight editions of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue continue to hold the upper hand with six wins, while Pakistan have only grabbed a solitary win against India at the 2021 T20 World Cup. The inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 saw a tied match between India and Pakistan with the former winning the bowl out 3-0.

Also Read: ICC Trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025)

Year
Winner
Margin
September 14, 2007
Match Tied
--
September 24, 2007
India
5 runs
September 30, 2012
India
8 wickets 
March 21, 2014
India
7 wickets
March 19, 2016
India
6 wickets
October 24, 2021
Pakistan 
10 wickets
October 23, 2022
India
4 wickets
June 9, 2024
India
6 runs

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Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

We have three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. So, just making firm predictions who will win what is tough. So, let's just try to make a prediction of who to watch in LA 2028 from India.

Jun 24, 2025, 11:26 AM7 min read

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

LA 2028 is going to see great Olympians continue their greatness, young stars take their next steps, and entire sports leap into the spotlight.

India has already started its preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. India is seeing a great performance in LA, where everyone is expecting to win more than 10 medals. The country feels optimistic with a promising lineup mixed with veterans and young guns that these young men shall not only live up but also exceed expectations when they bring laurels home to India in the LA 2028.

We have three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. So, just making firm predictions who will win what is tough. So, let's just try to make a prediction of who to watch in LA 2028 from India.

Also Read: 10 Indian Women Who Made Olympic History

Anahat Singh

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

Well, this might sound wild. But why make only the safe predictions? India expects Anahat Singh to bag the first Olympic squash medal. 

Anahat Singh had already won a medal at the Asian Games at an age of fifteen. She has also quickly emerged as the best female squash player in India. What a time to come out of the shadows for a sport that will have its greatest hour ever when squash is introduced in the Olympic programme in Los Angeles.

Nothing wrong with Anahat being among the world’s best juniors. Each time she competes at a senior event, she is better. Forget Joshna Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal, and Saurav Ghosal, those legends from India might be too old to pick up a racquet and compete in Los Angeles, but Anahat can win for them all.

Anmol Kharb

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

It is not an easy job to emulate PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. It’s also not an easy assignment to follow a huge success at such a young age with consistent performances later. Teenager Anmol Kharb found that out after she was India’s star at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in early 2024. In high-stakes clashes, she outsmarted players with higher rankings.

Till Tokyo, India had won three consecutive medals in women’s singles badminton; however, that run was stopped in Paris. Kharb possesses tremendous skill and as such, like she showed early this year, has the right attitude. All now remains is to conjure consistency. Anmol can prove to be the third woman that wins her a medal in badminton for India.

Dhiraj Bommadevara

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

The 22-year-old Bullseye archer from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, was a treat to behold at the Olympics in Paris. He finished the men’s individual archery ranking round with a total of 681 out of 720. In the team event, his superb shooting carried India to qualify for the quarterfinals. Turkey edged past Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav 6-2 in the quarters of the men’s team event.

Bommadevara made Olympic history as the first Indian archer to reach the mixed team semifinals, along with Ankita Bhakat. The duo finally finished fourth, and silver or bronze medals proved just out of reach. So, with age being his side, he is likely to put up a show at the next Olympics to bring a long due medal home. However, this time we hope he gives us a medal to celebrate at the 2028 Olympics.

Lakshya Sen

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

When Viktor Axelsen says it, how can anyone disagree? The two-time Olympic champion earmarked Lakshya Sen as one of the big contenders for the gold medal in LA after their semifinal in Paris 2024, which Axelsen won in straight games despite being given a scare in both games.

Lakshya is only 23 and has plenty of badminton ahead of him. Like in the Thomas Cup in 2022, and then the Asian Games last year before these Olympics, he has shown time and again that he has the ability to raise his level at big tournaments as well.

Bhajan Kaur

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

The upcoming star of Indian Archery, Bhajan Kaur, who in her tender age of nineteen only, marked her presence in the archery tournament. She ranked 22nd in the women’s individual ranking round with a score of 659. In the Round of 16, she faced Diananda Choirunisa of Indonesia, and her exciting match went into a shoot-off.

Her Olympic journey ended there in the shoot-off; however, she did leave behind a mark as a promising name in Indian archery despite her heroic effort to come back from a facile victory from behind and force a tie. She was known for accuracy. So far, she has been going very well and she was confident of winning at international levels. Her rigorous schedule of training coupled with her recent wins have increased the expectation of a medal in the 2028 Olympics.

Also Read: Most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics

Reetika Hooda

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

Haryana’s girl, Reetika represented her state in the women’s 57kg freestyle category. She went all gung-ho. On August 10, she was knocked out of the Paris Olympics with a close loss to the top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan at the women’s 76kg freestyle quarterfinals. On points, the match remained 1-1, but Medet Kyzy won due to the final technical point rule.

Hooda, who has emerged as one of the best athletes in Indian athletics, is getting enough attention these days. With improved personal bests and perfected technique, experts feel she would easily be at stake for a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Reetika’s journey inspires many young athletes, and her potential success in 2028 can well be a historic moment for Indian sports.

Indian Men's Hockey Team

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

There will be changes to the Indian men's hockey team between Paris and the LA Olympics. One thing that won't change is its captain. It's both scary (for the rest of the world) and reassuring (for Indians) to think that Harmanpreet Singh is still only 28 years old.

He's coach Craig Fulton's general now. He's just inspired his team to a bronze medal. The youngsters coming through are showing so much promise. Fulton will oversee those changes, but will still build his side around his captain. Much like PR Sreejesh in Paris, there is a chance that LA sees the team wanting to play for Harmanpreet.

Of course, as Graham Reid found out after Tokyo, there's plenty of potential to fall flat on your face, but if Fulton has his way for the next four years, that first gold medal since Moscow 1980 certainly can't be far away.

Indian Men's Cricket Team

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

Cricket is another sport which might bring a medal for the Indian contingent. Six teams will participate in the event to be held in Los Angeles. As hosts, the USA might receive an automatic qualification spot. Further, England will be participating under the Great Britain flag while the Islands which comprise the West Indies will compete as individual countries, which might weaken them.

Indian Men's Cricket Team has been in brilliant form in the white-ball ICC tournaments in the last two years. The team first clinched the T20 World Cup in 2024 and also won the Champions Trophy 2025. Considering the kind of India’s form and the talent pool they have, the Men in Blue are strong medal contenders and that too for a gold.

Also Read: Cricket may be shifted from Los Angeles at the 2028 Olympics, to attract Indian fans

Jyothi Surekha Vennam

Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

Among the star athletes to expect sometime in LA is Jyothi Surekha Vennam, one of India's most decorated archers. Eight world championship medals, India’s first world title in Compound archery, and 20 World Cup medals, including ten gold medals, are some prestigious accolades proudly owned by her.

Her glorious moment was in Hangzhou, where she created history by winning gold in all three events—individual, women's team, and mixed team compound. In addition to it, she and Ojas Pravin Deotale had won mixed team gold in the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Antalya (April 2023), missing world record status narrowly with a score of 159-154 against Chinese Taipei.

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.

Jun 23, 2025, 10:25 AM4 min read

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

The comparison between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli is one of the most discussed topics in the cricketing world. Although Virat made his debut much earlier in 2008, while Babar played his first international match in 2015, the debate about these two batting superstars across various formats continues to thrive. 

Both Kohli and Babar were U-19 stars. Kohli won the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 and T20 World Cup in 2024 with India, while Babar’s only international triumph is the Champions Trophy in 2017.

Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats. 

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ICC ODI Events

ICC ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Kohli has played 37 ODI World Cup matches across four editions, scoring 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 88.20, with five hundreds and 12 half-centuries. The former India captain has been dismissed without scoring only once in the ICC event. His best of 117 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Virat Kohli in ODI WCs Innings Runs Not outs Average SR HS 100s 50s 0s
2011 9 282 1 35.25 82.21 100* 1 1 0
2015 8 305 2 50.83 81.55 107 1 0 0
2019 9 443 1 55.37 94.05 82 0 5 0
2023 11 765 3 95.62 90.31 117 3 6 1
Total 37 1,795 7 59.83 88.20 117 5 12 1

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Looking at Babar's record in the ODI World Cup, he has played 17 matches and has scored 794 runs at an average of 52.93 and a strike rate of 85.74, with one hundred and seven fifties. He is yet to be dismissed for a duck in a World Cup match. Babar's only ton in the ODI World Cup came against New Zealand in Birmingham in 2019, when scored 101* off 127 balls.

Babar Azam in ODI WCs Innings Runs Not outs Average SR HS 100s 50s 0s
2019 8 474 1 67.71 87.77 101* 1 3 0
2023 9 320 1 40 82.90 74 0 4 0
Total 17 794 2 52.93 85.74 101* 1 7 0

ICC Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Looking at his stats in the Champions Trophy, Kohli has played 17 innings and has scored 747 runs at an average of 74.07 and a strike rate of 89.04, with six half-centuries and one century to his name. He has been dismissed without scoring on one occasion.

Babar has featured two Champions Trophies. In seven matches so far, he has scored 220 runs at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 74.08, with just one fifty. In the 2017 edition that Pakistan won, Babar contributed 133 runs in five innings (two not outs) at an average of 44.33 and a strike rate of 74.71. Again, Kohli has a better average and strike rate than Babar in the Champions Trophy.

Player Innings in CT Runs Average SR HS 100s 50s
Virat Kohli 17 747 74.7 89.4 100 1 6
Babar Azam 7 220 44.0 74.8 64 0 1

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ICC T20I Events

ICC T20 World Cup

Virat is the all times highest run scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup. In 33 matches, Virat has scored 1292 runs at a strike rate 128.8 of and an average of 58.7. Kohli has also scored 15 half-centuries with a top score of 89 not out to his name.

Babar, on the other hand, has played only 3 editions of the T20 World Cup. In 2021, he was the top run-scorer after he made 303 runs from 6 games at an average of 60.60. In 17 T20 World Cup matches, Babar has scored 549 runs at an average of 36.6.

Player Innings in T20WC Runs Average SR HS 100s 50s
Virat Kohli 33 1,292 58.7 128.8 89 0 15
Babar Azam 17 549 36.6 111.4 70 0 5

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Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events

Curious about who holds the unwanted record? See the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events, featuring unexpected names like Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Virat Kohli.

Jun 22, 2025, 9:44 AM4 min read

Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com

Cricket is a game of glorious highs, as well as, not-so-glorious lows at times! Besides the massive sixes, aerial catches, and other heroic moments, there's the other side of the game where a player walks back in the pavilion without scoring a single run.

You got it right, we are talking about the infamous "duck." So, get ready to discover the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events.

Here's the complete list:

10. Mohammed Siraj (11 ducks) | India

Mohammed Siraj holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Siraj getting out for a duck in a test match. Image | DafaNews

Known for his fiery and aggressive bowling for India, Mohammed Siraj holds the 10th place for most ducks in ICC events, which clearly states how batting is not his forte. Siraj has a total of 11 ducks out of 51 innings.

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9. Virat Kohli (11 ducks) | India

Virat Kohli holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli walks back to the dugout after getting out for a duck. Image | ProBatsman

Virat Kohli being here is perhaps the most astonishing name on the list. Apart from his exceptional batting records across all formats, and having scored 6451 runs in ICC events, he also has 11 ducks in 166 innings.

8. Khaled Ahmed (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Khaled Ahmed is one of the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Khaled Ahmed facing a bouncer while batting for Bangladesh in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo

A right-arm medium fast bowler from Bangladesh, Khaled Ahmed, appears in the list for having 12 ducks in ICC events in the span of 2021 to 2024. His focus is primarily on bowling and he serves as a typical lower-order batsman.

7. Mominul Haque (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Mominul Haque is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Mominul Haque after being dismissed for a duck. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Another Bangladeshi player with 12 ducks makes his way on the list. Mominul Haque, a left-handed batter and former captain of Bangladesh, holds the 7th position, despite delivering impressive ICC performances.

6. Keshav Maharaj (12 ducks) | South Africa

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Keshav Maharaj batting for SA in an ICC tournament. Image | Outlook India

South Africa's leading orthodox spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who is known for his ability to surprise with the bat sometimes, also has 12 ducks in 65 innings. He is the only South African player in the list.

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5. Jonny Bairstow (12 ducks) | England

England's Jonny Bairstow is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Jonny Bairstow walking back after getting dismissed for a duck. Image | Sky Sports

Jonny Bairstow found himself walking back to the dugout without scoring a single run 12 times in an ICC event. His explosive strokeplay and skill-set is undeniably good, but it is the count for ducks that places him at no. 5 in here.

4. James Anderson (12 ducks) | England

England's James Anderson is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
James Anderson dismissed for a duck. Image | Arab News

England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, also has 12 ducks in ICC events, spanning from 2003 to 2024. For a player whose career has been defined by his unparalleled legacy, a few early dismissals do not really matter.

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3. Pat Cummins (13 ducks) | Australia

Australia's Pat Cummins is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins batting for Australia in ICC events. Image | Cricket Australia

Australia's captain and one of the world's premier all-rounder, Pat Cummins, has been out for a duck 13 times in ICC events. He has been remarkable with the ball and also backed up the team as a handy lower-order batter.

However, the intense quality of bowling and pressure in ICC tournaments make the best ones falter.

2. Tim Southee (14 ducks) | New Zealand

New Zealand's Tim Southee is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Tim Southee getting dismissed for a duck. Image | India TV News

Next up is New Zealand's swing master, who often showed a knack for hitting some powerful boundaries while batting down the order. That's right! Tim Southee has 14 ducks in ICC events, which is the second-most by any player.

Read Also: Most runs in an over in tests

1. Jasprit Bumrah (21 ducks) | India

India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the first rank in Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah goes for a duck. Image | Facebook

As we come down to the final name on the list, we find the world's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with 21 ducks, holding the place tight. The one who so frequently dismisses opponents for a duck, and holds spectacular bowling records, tops this chart as well.

Bumrah has stunned fans every time he has come down to play. Be it scoring the most runs in a single over in tests or having the most ducks, this man will get you everything!

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