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The fifth test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 has been nothing short of dramatic, with the clash between Indiarhythm master jasprit bumrah and AustraliaThe debutant opener Konstas himself taking center stage. This heated rivalry added an extra layer of intensity to the already fierce contest.
Sam Konstas executes a bold reverse ramp from Jasprit Bumrah
The decisive moment came during Australia’s 10th innings on Day 2, when Konstas, known for his fearless batting, boldly bowled a good length delivery from Bumrah over the third man boundary. The shot, a reverse first, stunned the Indian fielders and drew huge applause from the Sydney crowd. However, Bumrah’s reaction was in stark contrast to the delight of the viewers. The pacer, already seething from an earlier verbal altercation with Konstas on Day 1, looked at the young batsman with a piercing gaze, making it clear that the battle was far from over. The tension between the two players raised the stakes in an already exciting Test match.
Here is the video:
There’s the ramp!
There is no third man and Konstas puts it there as a limit. #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/Cbc4fsMXOH
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 4, 2025
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The Origins of Tension: Day 1 Drama
The seeds of this rivalry were sown on the first day, when Konstas got into a heated argument between Bumrah and Usman Khawaja. The exchange, which went to the point of requiring the intervention of the umpire, ended with Bumrah dismissing Khawaja on the last ball of the day. The young Australian, however, seemed unfazed and maintained his defiant attitude into Day 2, determined to challenge Bumrah at every opportunity.
Despite his daring ramp shot, Konstas’s resistance was short-lived. Mohammed Siraj He dealt a vital blow in the 12th over, producing a beautifully angled delivery that took a strong edge off Konstas’s bat. KL Rahul at second slip did not make any mistake and completed an accurate catch. Siraj celebrated animatedly, his aggressive punches echoing the energy of the Indian team, which had been excited about the dismissal. Siraj’s breakthrough not only removed the young opener but also seemed to avenge the earlier skirmish involving Bumrah, reasserting India’s control over the game.
