On the second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Scott BolandA deft delivery dismantled India's opener Kuala Lumpur Rahulproviding a much-needed breakthrough for the Australian side.
Scott Boland's outstanding delivery to KL Rahul
In the eighth over of India's innings, Boland, a right-arm medium-pace bowler, unleashed a 132 km/h fast-paced off-spinner over Akmal, just outside the off-stump. Rahul, who attempted an ambitious drive, put the ball on his stumps, and departed for 13 runs off 20 balls, which included two boundaries. The strategic brilliance of Boland's adjustment, which targeted batsmen's tendency to play off the back foot, was on full display, forcing Rahul to play forward and surrender to his accuracy.
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Consistent excellence: Boland's four-wicket haul in the first innings
Boland continued to assert his dominance throughout the match. The 35-year-old took an impressive four wickets in India's first innings and repeated the feat in the second innings. with The Indian side is struggling at 141 for 6 At the end of day two, Boland remains a deciding factor for Australia heading into day three. His relentless line and length, coupled with his ability to exploit conditions effectively, have left the Indian batting line-up reeling.
Boland's impact in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Boland's performance in progress Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 It was nothing short of phenomenal. Despite playing only three of the five matches in the series, he has already taken 19 wickets at an exceptional average of 14.42 and an economy rate of just 2.80. These numbers make him the third-highest run of the series so far, underscoring his immense importance to the Australian bowling attack. His consistent ability to break up batting lineups played a pivotal role in Australia's competitive advantage throughout the series.