Steve Smith Falls Short of 10,000 Test Runs in Thrilling Encounter Against India
NEW DELHI: Australia’s batting maestro Steve Smith had a moment to forget during the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as he was dismissed for just four runs, leaving him waiting to achieve the prestigious milestone of 10,000 Test runs. Needing only five runs to join the elite group of players to reach this landmark, Smith’s dismissal came courtesy of India’s Prasidh Krishna.
Smith faced a challenging delivery from Krishna, a short ball that rose sharply outside off-stump. Misjudging the line, Smith attempted to fend it off but ended up edging it to gully, where Yashasvi Jaiswal executed a remarkable diving catch, putting Smith’s milestone on hold.
Earlier in the match, India resumed their innings at 141/6 but could manage only 16 more runs before being bowled out for 157 in just 39.5 overs. The standout bowler for Australia, Scott Boland, shone brightly with impressive figures of 6-45, setting Australia a target of 162 runs to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
Adding to India’s woes, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was sidelined due to back spasms and could not bowl on Day 3. Despite his injury struggles, Bumrah remains the leading wicket-taker in the series with 32 wickets, underscoring his vital role in the team’s campaign.
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Stay tuned for updates as the thrilling contest between Australia and India unfolds.
