Australia vs IND [WATCH]: Shubman Gill falls on Nathan Lyon before lunch on first day of SCG Test

The excitement of a Test match often depends on the crucial moments that change the momentum of the game. First day of fifth test Australia and India There was a dramatic incident before lunch at the Sydney Cricket Ground that marked a major turning point for the Indian team. Shubman GillAfter a shaky start, he had been looking to stabilize his innings, but became a victim Nathan LyonCrafty bowling ball.

India's shaky start first day

Team India was under pressure from the start Jasprit Bumrahrepresent Rohit Sharmawon the toss and elected to bat first. The decision seemed promising at first, but quickly became precarious. Two opening games, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuala Lumpur Rahulwas fired early Mitchell Stark and Scott Boland leaving India in trouble for 17 runs for two wickets. The pressure installation is Virat Kohli Walking in to face a hostile Australian bowling attack that has set its sights on dismantling India's batting line-up.

Shubman Gill's short tenure and missed opportunities

Gill entered the crease with high expectations after being picked to replace Rohit. He managed to form a vital partnership with Kohli to add 40 runs for the third wicket. However, despite Gill's promising start, his innings ended prematurely. Lunchtime approached and he faced Lyon in the final before half-time. With India scoring 57 runs and trailing by three wickets, Gill's dismissal was not just a loss of a wicket; This is a psychological blow to the team.

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Nathan Lyon gets Gill before lunch

On the last ball of the 25th over, Lyon bowled a delivery that was enough to lure Gill into an ill-advised charge down the pitch. After confidently blocking the previous ball, he inexplicably decided to attack Lyon's final pass. The results were disastrous. he pushed it straight to Steve Smith Slipping at first. The moment encapsulated Gill's struggles throughout the series – his inability to convert starts into substantial points has been a recurring theme. He was dismissed for just 20 runs off 64 balls, leaving India in a precarious position at lunch.

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Steve Smith's violent reaction after catching the ball

Tensions arose on the pitch after Gill was dismissed. Smith made a clear charge after the catch, exploding at Gill as he walked back into the pavilion. The reaction stemmed from frustration over an earlier incident when Smith believed he had caught Kohli but was denied by the third umpire. The exchange between Smith and Gill added extra drama to an already tense game situation.

Lunchtime reflections and a steady end to the tea party

As the players retreated for lunch, India found themselves in a challenging position with a score of 57 for wickets. Australia celebrated their timely breakthrough while India pondered its strategy going forward. Kohli is still at the crease but now joins Reesha Pant After lunch, there was still hope that they could stabilize and build a competitive total.

Test cricket ends with grit and determination. The 2-run rate in this match clearly showed the pressure exerted by the Australian bowlers in the afternoon, which made it challenging for the Indian batsmen to score runs. When play resumed after lunch, Kohli adjusted his stance effectively. His stay at the crease was short-lived, however, as Boland poked him tentatively outside. Pant faced rigorous testing and endured relentless movement and unpredictable bounces that resulted in several painful blows to his body. Ravindra Jadeja He also encountered a tough challenge and was given a second chance thanks to two missed catches. India's end-of-year tea management tally was 107/4.

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