The Sydney Cricket Ground saw a dramatic close to the first day of the fifth Test between Australia and India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series. In an emotionally charged moment, the Indian players then burst into celebration Jasprit Bumrah It was rejected Othman Al Khawaja On the last ball of the day, after a heated exchange between a young Australian player Sam Constas.
A verbal altercation between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Constas
The day was full of tension, but it came to a head when Konstas, a relatively new face in the Australian squad, got into a verbal confrontation with Bumrah. The incident occurred as today's match was drawing to a close, with the two players exchanging words after a particularly controversial delivery.
Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the first day
As the final began, the atmosphere was full of anticipation. Bumrah, known for his composure, delivered the last ball of the day, which was edged out by Al Khawaja Kuala Lumpur Rahul On the second slip. The dismissal sparked jubilant celebrations among the Indian squad, with Bumrah throwing an icy look straight at Konstas, an action that was caught on camera and quickly circulated on social media.
Indian team's jubilant response at Sam Konstas
The celebrations were not just about the wicket but also appear to have been a direct response to the previous brawl. Players love Prasidh Krishna and Shubman Gill They were seen particularly animated, with their reactions indicating that the Indian team was not just celebrating the crucial wicket, but also making a statement in response to the day's encounters.
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Fiery scenes in the final match at the SCG!
How's that for ending day one 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ
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Scott Bolland's key role in India's struggles on day one
Despite the late excitement, it could not overshadow a challenging day for India, who made the bold decision to leave off captain Rohit Sharma for the crucial Test and won the toss but were bowled out for just 185 minutes. With the need to win the final Test match at the SCG to tie the series and defend their trophy, India found themselves struggling against Scott Boland, who was the main obstacle in their way.
The Victorian seamer finished with figures of 4-31, ruling out key Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Yashavi Jaiswaland Nitish Kumar Reddy. Australia finished the opening day with the score at 9/1, still trailing by 176 runs at stumps.