Twitter Reaction: Rishabh Pant rebuts Scott Boland's sensational spell to keep India in Sydney Test against Australia

The ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground has witnessed a brilliant battle of toughness and aggression, India fighting Australia On challenging surfaces. On the next day's stump, India find themselves at odds of 141/6 In the second game, they led by a slim margin of 145 runs.

India's resilience meets Australia's fierce bowling attack

After a strong fightback from the Indian bowlers, Australia restricted the score to 181 in the first innings, Scott Boland Become a thorn in India's side. His sharp bowling took the score to 4/42 in the second innings, putting India in a precarious position. However, by Reesha PantHe breathed life into the match by scoring a mind-blowing 61 off just 33 balls.

His audacious strokeplay, which included six boundaries and four towering sixes, was a stunning display against Boland and Pat Cumminshe tightened the screws early. As the competition enters its third day, all eyes are on the lower position, Ravindra Jadeja and washington sundar The mission is to extend the lead on a track that provides plenty for pitchers.

Australia suffers first-innings defeat at India's bowling

Australia restarted at 9-1 and faced relentless pressure from the Indian bowling attack on day two. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna Exploit surfaces expertly, maintain relentless accuracy and extract movement. Early breakthroughs seen Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja Bumrah dismissed both batsmen with impeccable seam placement. Steve Smith He held the innings together with a clinical 33, but his resistance came to an end when Krishna induced the advantage Kuala Lumpur Rahul.

The focus then shifts to Beau WebsterThe gritty 57-year-old has brought some semblance of stability to Australia. Webster's patient batting, with five boundaries, showed his temperament, but India's bowlers always seemed to be one step ahead. Siraj's fiery pace and Krishna's consistency broke the partnership at crucial moments on debut Nitish Kumar ReddyFire Cummins and Mitchell Stark Highlighting India's depth. Siraj dismissed Bolan as Australia ended on 181, four runs behind, ensuring the game remained delicately balanced.

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Rishabh Pant's counter-attacking brilliance and Scott Boland's killer spell

India's second innings started with high hopes but soon descended into chaos as Bolan's accuracy and control wreaked havoc. The visiting team lost Rahul; Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli Within 13 rounds, their record is 59/3. Shubman Gill Pant briefly steadied the ship before Gill was killed by Beau Webster's sharp turn. However, Pant turned the tide with a brilliant comeback, leaving the Australian bowlers searching for answers.

Pant showed all his batting skills as he targeted spinners and walks to complete his half-century off just 29 balls. His partnership with Jadeja added 46 crucial runs before Cummins came out to eliminate the dynamic left-hander. Soon after, Bolan returned to dismiss Nitish Kumar Reddy, tightening Australia's control. Despite Pant's performance, India's innings remained fragile and Jadeja and Sundar were tasked with dealing with the tricky final innings. Their stoic defense ensured that India reached stumps without suffering further damage, keeping the possibility of a competitive total on day three alive.

Here's Twitter's reaction:

Is Scott Boland, the best fast bowler in the world, not included in the first-choice squad for a Test match?

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) January 4, 2025

Highest quality seam bowling from Scott Boland.

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 4, 2025

Scott Boland is a great bowler. But in any other era his average age was in his early 20s

This is why in this era of bowling there should be more scrutiny on bowlers and leeway given to batsmen

This of course depends on the circumstances. Batting still dominant in Pakistan, England revived, New Zealand here to stay

—Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi) January 4, 2025

If you see Scott Boland in public, it's your civic duty to buy him a beer

— Jackie Reed (@JacquiReed_) January 4, 2025

Scott Boland se zyada darr lagta hai…😳

— Akash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 4, 2025

Forget stances and finishes, Scott Bolan could have a 'length' named after him #AusvInd

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 4, 2025

This is why Rishabh Pant is the most feared Indian batsman in Australia. It was truly spectacular, and in this stadium of betrayal, it was needed.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2025

This is the Rishabh Pant I have known and loved over the years. Put pressure on the opposition bowlers by taking calculated risks.

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) January 4, 2025

Sam Konstas, watch and learn from Master Rishabh Pant.

— Be Silly (@FarziCricketer) January 4, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar reminds me of Shifu and Rishabh Pant in Kung Fu Panda.

No matter what the “master” says, the student will continue to do what he thinks works.

🤦🏾‍♂️😁

— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) January 4, 2025

Scott Bolan reveals his plan to get Kohli out and it's crazy
And he still kicked him out!
Use precise planning.

Shows how good he is and how out of touch Kohli is…

— Saurabh Panty (@hankypanty) January 4, 2025

The next day, the stump

India: 141/6, 145 runs ahead 🏏

Raisa pants: 61#cricket #AUSvIND #RishabhPant #IndiaTeam pic.twitter.com/A2JgcDxOCr

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 4, 2025

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