AUS vs IND [WATCH]: Scott Boland cleans up KL Rahul with a jaffa on Day 2 of the Sydney Test

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On Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Scott Boland’s masterful delivery dismantled India’s opener KL Rahul, providing a much-needed breakthrough for the Australian side.

Scott Boland’s outstand delivery to KL Rahul

In the eighth over of India’s innings, Boland, the right-arm medium-fast bowler, unleashed a 132 km/h nip-backer on a fuller length, just outside off-stump. Rahul, attempting an ambitious drive, edged the ball onto his stumps, departing for 13 runs off 20 balls, which included two boundaries. The strategic brilliance of Boland’s adjustment, targeting the batters’ 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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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 side struggling 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 conditions effectively, have left the Indian batting lineup reeling.

Boland’s impact in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Boland’s performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has been nothing short of phenomenal. Despite playing only three of the five matches in the series, he has already claimed 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, underscoring 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.

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