Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 04, 2025, 02:00 AM
IND vs AUS: The Indian team has scored only 185 runs in the first innings in the last Test match being played in Sydney. Although this score may seem modest, but looking at the recent performance of Team India, the chances of victory of the Indian team despite this score cannot be denied. If we talk about the first match of this series, then Team India had won the match at a score even lower than that. In such a situation, the same feat can be repeated in the Sydney Test as well.Recorded a spectacular victory by scoring 150 runs in Perth TestIn the first Test match played in Perth, the Indian team had scored only 150 runs under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah. In that match, the team had a very bad start and the team could not score a big score in the first innings. But the Indian bowlers put the Australian batsmen under complete pressure and the Kangaroo team collapsed for just 104 runs. After this, the Indian team took the lead in the match and turned the match in their favor.Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's explosive batting in the second inningsIndian batsmen performed brilliantly in the second innings of the Perth Test. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant innings of 161 runs, while Virat Kohli also scored a century of 100 runs. Thanks to these innings, Team India scored a huge score of 487 runs. After this, the Australian team could score only 238 runs in the second innings and India won by a huge margin of 295 runs. This victory proved to be a morale booster for the Indian team.Initial success in Sydney TestThe Indian team's first innings in the Sydney Test was reduced to 185 runs. However, the Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah took Australia's first wicket before the end of the day's play. Bumrah gave Team India early success by sending Usman Khawaja to the pavilion. Australia had lost 1 wicket for 9 runs by the end of the first day's play. Now the eyes of the Indian bowlers will be on getting the Australian team out as soon as possible in the second day's play.The bowlers will have a big responsibilityThis match is very important for the Indian bowlers. If they get the Australian team out for less than 150 runs in the first innings, then the Indian team will once again get a chance to take the lead. After this, the responsibility will be on the batsmen to score big in the second innings so that a challenging target can be set in front of Australia.Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the road to the World Test Championship finalThe importance of this match is not limited to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy only. This match can also prove to be decisive for the Indian team to reach the final of the World Test Championship. If Team India manages to win this match, not only will they end the series on a draw, but the hopes of the WTC final will also be strong.Hope to repeat history in SydneyIndian team captain Jasprit Bumrah had shown in the Perth Test how the match can be won despite a small score. Now in the Sydney Test, Indian fans have similar expectations from him. If the Indian bowlers manage to send the Australian batsmen back to the pavilion early, then the path to winning the match can be easy for the Indian team.ConclusionThe result of the Sydney Test will largely depend on the second day's play. If the Indian team dismisses Australia early on the second day, then Team India can make a comeback in the match. In such a situation, fans do not need to be disappointed. The Indian team has proved earlier that they can win even in difficult situations. Now it remains to be seen what wonders the Indian bowlers show under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah and how big a score the batsmen are able to put up in the second innings.