In the fifth test match between Australia and India, Australia's dominant bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland got off to a strong start, sending two Indian openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, back to the pavilion. This follows Australia's win in the previous test match and puts them in a strong position to win the series. See the key dismissals on cricket.com.au and ausmencricket.
KL Rahul's Dismissal Hampers India's Start in Fifth Test
In the fifth and final test match between Australia and India, Australia's formidable bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland made a strong impression, dismissing two key Indian openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, early on. This setback placed India in a challenging position, particularly after Australia's triumph in the preceding test match.
Background of KL Rahul's Dismissal
KL Rahul, India's captain for this series, has been in exceptional form, averaging over 50 runs in his last five test matches. However, he was unable to replicate his recent success in the fifth test, as Mitchell Starc bowled him with a superb delivery that nipped back off the seam and crashed into the stumps.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dismissal
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a promising young batter making his test debut, also fell cheaply to Scott Boland. Boland's delivery swung away from Jaiswal, enticing him to drive at it. Unfortunately, the ball took the edge of his bat and was caught by Cameron Green at second slip.
Australia's Dominant Bowling Performance
The Australian bowlers were in devastating form, exploiting the overcast conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Mitchell Starc, in particular, was unplayable, bowling at lightning pace and generating excellent seam and swing. Scott Boland, with his relentless accuracy and swing, proved to be an equally potent force.
India's Challenge
India's dismissal of their top two batsmen has put them in a precarious position. The onus will now fall on the middle order, led by Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rishabh Pant, to rebuild the innings and set a competitive total.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why was KL Rahul dismissed so early? KL Rahul was bowled by a delivery from Mitchell Starc that nipped back off the seam and crashed into the stumps.
2. What was the impact of Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal? Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, shortly after KL Rahul's, put India in a difficult position, losing two of their most promising batters early on.
3. How has the Australian bowling attack performed in this series? The Australian bowling attack has been in excellent form throughout the series, consistently taking wickets and putting pressure on the Indian batters.
4. What are India's chances of winning the fifth test match? India's chances of winning the fifth test match are now uncertain, given their early setbacks and the strength of the Australian bowling attack.
5. What is the overall significance of this dismissals? The dismissals of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have set the tone for the fifth test match, indicating that Australia is determined to win the series and India will face a stern challenge to avoid defeat.
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