AUS vs. IND [WATCH]: Scott Boland clears KL Rahul with a jaffa on the second day of the Sydney Test
On the second day of the fifth and final Test in between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Scott BolandA masterful delivery dismantled the Indian opener KL Rahulproviding a much-needed breakthrough for the Australian side.
Outstanding delivery from Scott Boland to KL Rahul
In the eighth over of India’s innings, Boland, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, bowled a 132 km/h nip-backer over longer length, just outside the off-stump. Rahul, attempting an ambitious move, hit the ball onto his stumps, departing for 13 runs off 20 balls, which included two boundaries. The strategic brilliance of Boland’s adjustment, targeting the batsmen’s propensity to play off the back foot, was on full display, forcing Rahul to play forward and succumb to his accuracy.
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Consistent excellence: Boland’s four-wicket haul in the first innings
Boland continued to dominate throughout the match. The 35-year-old bowler claimed an impressive four wickets in India’s first innings and repeated the feat in the second. with The Indian side is struggling at 141 for 6 at the end of Day 2, Boland remains a key factor for Australia going into Day 3. His relentless line and length, along with his ability to exploit the conditions effectively, have left the Indian batting line-up reeling.
Boland’s impact on Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Boland’s performance in progress Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 it was nothing short of phenomenal. Despite playing just three of the five matches in the series, he has already claimed 19 wickets at a remarkable average of 14.42 and an economy rate of just 2.80. These figures make him the third highest wicket-taker in the series so far, underscoring his immense value to the Australian bowling attack. His consistent ability to dismantle batting line-ups played a key role in Australia’s competitive advantage throughout the series.
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