Brisbane : The Day 5 of Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 saw action packed with Indian bowlers rattling Aussie Batters but rain playing spoilsport to end the match on draw.
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India started the day on 252-9, Akashdeep Singh (31) added 8 more runs before getting dismissed for 260.
Australia showing intent went for aggressive brand of Cricket but Indian pacers – Jasprit Bumrah (3/18), Md Siraj (2/36), Akashdeep (2/28) made great comeback bagging 7 wickets. Australia declared on 89-7, setting target of 275 runs for India.
The Indian openers came out to Bat scoring 8 runs in 2.1 overs when rain interrupted and the match ended on tie.
Travis Head was adjourned man of the match for his heroic ton.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
AUS : 445
Travis Head : 152 (160)
Steve Smith : 101 (190)
IND :
Jasprit Bumrah : 6/76
1st Innings :
IND : 260
KL Rahul : 84 (139)
Ravindra Jadeja : 77 (123)
AUS :
Pat Cummins : 4/81
2nd Innings :
AUS : 89-7
Pat Cummins : 22 (10)
IND :
Jasprit Bumrah : 3/18
2nd Innings :
IND : 8-0
Yashasvi Jaiswal : 4* (6)
Result : Match Draw
