India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: India Bundled Out for 185, Australia Loose Early Wicket, 9/1 At Stumps

Rishabh Pant’s resilient 40 and Bumrah’s quick cameo push India to 185, while Australia lose Usman Khawaja early before stumps.

December 3, 2025: India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights:
India struggled on Day 1 of the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), posting a modest total of 185 runs in their first innings. Rishabh Pant emerged as the top scorer with a hard-fought 40 off 98 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja (26) and Jasprit Bumrah (22) made valuable contributions down the order.

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Australia’s bowling attack, led by Scott Boland (4/31) and Mitchell Starc (3/49), wreaked havoc on the Indian batting lineup. Pat Cummins (2/37) and Nathan Lyon (1/19) also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.

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In response, Australia started cautiously but lost Usman Khawaja to Jasprit Bumrah on the last ball of the day. Australia ended Day 1 at 9/1, with Sam Konstas (6)* and nightwatchman Beau Webster at the crease.

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Key Highlights:

  • Rishabh Pant’s Resistance: Scored 40 runs while battling consistent blows from Starc and Cummins.
  • Scott Boland’s Brilliance: Picked up four wickets, including Virat Kohli and Pant, dismantling India’s middle order.
  • Bumrah’s Late Cameo: Scored a fiery 22 off 17 balls to push India to 185.
  • Usman Khawaja’s Dismissal: Bumrah struck late in the day, giving India a crucial breakthrough.

India’s Batting Scorecard:

BatterRB4s6sSR
Yashasvi Jaiswal10261038.46
KL Rahul4140028.57
Shubman Gill20642031.25
Virat Kohli17690024.64
Rishabh Pant (WK)40983140.82
Ravindra Jadeja26953027.37
Nitish Kumar Reddy01000.00
Washington Sundar14303046.67
Prasidh Krishna3100030.00
Jasprit Bumrah (C)221731129.41
Mohammed Siraj3160018.75

Total: 185/10 (72.2 Overs)

Fall of Wickets:
11-1, 17-2, 57-3, 72-4, 120-5, 120-6, 134-7, 148-8, 168-9, 185-10


Bowling Figures (Australia):

BowlerOMRWECO
Mitchell Starc1854932.72
Pat Cummins15.243722.41
Scott Boland2083141.55
Beau Webster1342902.23
Nathan Lyon621913.17

What’s Next?

Australia will aim to build a strong lead on Day 2, while India will look to strike early and limit the damage. With the World Test Championship final spot on the line, every moment of the game remains crucial.


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India vs Australia 5th Test Highlights, Jasprit Bumrah Wicket, Scott Boland 4 Wickets, Rishabh Pant Knock, IND vs AUS Day 1 Summary, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, Sydney Cricket Ground Test Match.

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