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On day 2 of the fifth and final test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Scott BolandThe masterful delivery dismantled India’s opener. KL Rahulproviding a much needed breakthrough for the Australian team.
Scott Boland’s outstanding delivery to KL Rahul
In India’s eighth innings, Boland, the right-arm medium pace bowler, unleashed a full-length 132 kmph hit just outside off stump. Rahul, attempting an ambitious drive, pushed the ball towards his stumps, leaving for 13 runs off 20 balls, which included two boundaries. The strategic brilliance of Boland’s adjustment, targeting the batsmen’s tendency to play off the back foot, was on full display, forcing Rahul to play forward and succumb to his precision.
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Scott Boland with a peach to catch KL Rahul! #AUSWIND | #GameOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/Cu1qhVVvWQ
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2025
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Consistent excellence: Boland’s four-wicket haul in first innings
Boland continued to assert his dominance throughout the match. The 35-year-old bowler claimed an impressive four wickets in India’s first innings and repeated the feat in the second. With the Indian team fights at 141 for 6 At the end of Day 2, Boland remains a critical factor for Australia heading into Day 3. His relentless line and length, coupled with his ability to exploit the conditions effectively, have left the Indian batting line-up reeling.
Boland’s impact on Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Boland’s performance on the course Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 It has been nothing short of phenomenal. Despite playing only three of the five matches in the series, he has already taken 19 wickets at an exceptional average of 14.42 and an economy rate of just 2.80. These figures make him the third highest wicket-taker in the series so far, underlining his immense value to the Australian bowling attack. His consistent ability to dismantle batting lineups has played a pivotal role in Australia’s competitive edge throughout the series.
