India needs 275 runs to win the Brisbane Test, with a minimum of 54 overs remaining. Australia declared their second innings at 89/7 on Day 5. The superb bowling performances by Bumrah (3/18), Siraj (2/36), and Akash Deep (2/28) put Australia on the back foot in their second innings on Day 5.
As of the last reports, India was at 8/0 in the fourth innings at the tea break. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were at the crease.
India’s Response to Australia’s 445
India were all out for 260 in response to Australia’s 445. They resumed on Day 5 at 252 for nine and added just eight runs in 24 balls.
Bumrah and Deep Show Resilience
Jasprit Bumrah (10 not out off 38) and Akash Deep (31 off 44) put together a 47-run partnership off 78 balls for the final wicket. This stand helped India avoid the follow-on. However, Deep was stumped off Travis Head in the 79th over, leaving Australia with a 185-run first innings lead.
Key Moments in the Stand
In second innings, Steve Smith strolled down the pitch to Mohammed Siraj one ball and was gone the next.
Steve Smith strolled down the pitch to Mohammed Siraj one ball and was gone the next 👀 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/TPpdBCT9of
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 18, 2024
Deep’s thick edge off Pat Cummins flew over the gully fielder for four runs, securing India’s safety. He then hit a six off Cummins before blocking the next ball.
Bumrah and Deep’s Partnership Saves India
Deep finished on 27, and Bumrah remained on 10. Their unbroken 39-run partnership had pushed India to 252 for nine, still 193 runs behind Australia’s total. This partnership nearly saved India from defeat, leaving Australia with limited time to take 10 wickets.
