India vs Australia LIVE, 5th Test, Day 2: India Chases the 6th Wicket as Australia Battles Pressure

Live Score Update: Prasidh Krishna struck gold, dismissing Steve Smith for 33 in a crucial breakthrough. With Beau Webster and Alex Carey unbeaten, Australia stands at 122/5, trailing by 63 runs. Alongside Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have been relentless, keeping India in contention.

Key Highlights:

Morning Session: Bumrah’s fiery spell dismissed Marnus Labuschagne early, while Siraj removed Sam Konstas and Travis Head, reducing Australia to 4/101 by lunch. Prasidh Krishna later dismissed Smith with a sharp delivery.

Series Record: Bumrah's 32 wickets in the series broke Bishan Singh Bedi’s record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia.

Australia's Stand: Webster (36*) and Carey (15*) are holding their ground, but India’s pace attack continues to probe for breakthroughs.

Session Updates:

Post Lunch: Australia added 21 runs in the early overs. Carey hit a boundary off Siraj, showcasing resilience.

Bowling Pressure: Krishna's tight line gave away just one run in his over, keeping the batsmen on edge.

Notable Performances:

Bumrah’s precision delivered a maiden over, while Siraj's fiery pace accounted for Head and Konstas, swinging the momentum in India's favor.

Krishna’s bounce unsettled Smith, leading to a sharp catch by KL Rahul.

Current Status:

Score: Australia 122/5 (35.3 overs)

Batsmen at Crease: Webster (36*), Carey (15*)

Bowler Stats:

Siraj: 2/35 (12 overs)

Krishna: 1/28 (9.3 overs)

What’s Next:

India aims to dismiss Australia swiftly to capitalize on their slender first-innings lead of 63 runs. With the pitch offering bounce and movement, the bowlers remain India’s best bet.

Stay tuned for real-time updates!