Bumrah and Siraj Dismantle Australia's Top Order in Dominant Morning Session

Bumrah and Siraj Dismantle Australia's Top Order in Dominant Morning Session

On the second day of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Indian fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj played some excellent skill, causing carnage to Australia's top order. Their pace and accuracy were relentless as they left the hosts struggling at 4/39 during the morning session.

Bumrah got the ball rolling by sending Marnus Labuschagne back to the pavilion, taking his tally for the series to 32 wickets at 13.06. Siraj complemented Bumrah well, troubling the Australian batsmen consistently and picking crucial breakthroughs.

Despite some late resistance from debutant Beau Webster, who played quite well to score 57 runs, Australia's batting was really under pressure from the Indian pacers. The three pacers, Bumrah, Siraj, and also Prasidh Krishna, who made crucial contributions with 3/42, got Australia out for 181.

India has gained a very slender first-innings lead of four runs with disciplined bowling. The series is now levelled at 2-1 in favor of Australia, and winning this match would be a do-or-die for India, as it will level the series and retain the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The morning session has been a reflection of India's potent fast-bowling arsenal and sets up an interesting contest as the game progresses.