WATCH: Sam Konstas hits a brave reverse ramp against Jasprit Bumrah on day two of the SCG Test
The fifth test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 it was nothing short of dramatic, with conflict in between India‘s pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah and Australiadebut opener Konstas himself taking center stage. This fierce rivalry added an extra layer of intensity to an already fierce competition.
Sam Konstas performs a daring reverse ramp from Jasprit Bumrah
The defining moment came during the 10th over of Australia’s innings on Day 2 when Konstas, known for his fearless batting, bravely hit the leg stump from Bumrah over the third man boundary. The shot, a reverse ball, left the Indian fielders stunned and elicited thunderous applause from the Sydney crowd. However, Bumrah’s reaction was the complete opposite of the spectators’ delight. The pacer, already seething from an earlier verbal altercation with Konstas on the first day, fixed the young batsman with a piercing stare, making it clear that the battle was far from over. The tension between the two players raised the stakes in an already exciting Test match.
Here is the video:
There’s a ramp!
There is no third man and Konstas puts that as a limit #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Cbc4fsMXOH
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 4, 2025
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Sources of tension: Drama on the first day
The seeds of this rivalry were sown on the first day when Konstas got into a heated argument between Bumrah and Usman Khawaja. The exchange, which escalated to the point of requiring the umpire’s intervention, ended with Bumrah dismissing Khawaja on the last ball of the day. However, the young Aussie seemed unfazed and carried his defiant attitude into Day 2, determined to challenge Bumrah at every opportunity.
Despite his audacious shot from the ramp, Konstas’ resistance was short-lived. Mohammed Siraj struck a vital blow in the 12th over, producing a beautiful angled shot that took the edge off Konstas’ bat. KL Rahul made no mistake at second slip, completing a sharp catch. Siraj celebrated vivaciously, his aggressive punches reflecting the energy of the Indian team, fired up by the dismissal. Siraj’s breakthrough not only removed the young opener but also seemed to avenge an earlier clash involving Bumrah, reasserting India’s control over the game.
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