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Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj (Source: X)
Mohammed Siraj was fired up after dismissing Travis Head, who just scored a scintillating century in the 2nd Test match against India. The post-dismissal frustration was quite evident on Siraj's face as he gave an aggressive send-off to Head. The batter was playing on 140 runs in 141 runs, including 17 boundaries and four sixes. It was Siraj's first wicket, and he was pumped up.
Australia have taken the lead by 140-odd runs, thanks to the wonderful batting by Head and Marnus Labuschagne. The latter scored 64 runs in 126 balls. Head has always been a trouble-creator for India in all formats. Getting him out is India's biggest worry while playing against Australia. Travis Head was playing in his home ground and hence, made full use of the conditions.
The end of a sensational innings! 🗣️#AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/kEIlHmgNwT
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024
With the kind of batting and bowling performance shown by Australia, it looks like India will struggle hard to get an appropriate lead in the second innings. Australian bowlers, especially Mitchell Starc, are in great form. While the pitch seems like a batting track now, India will have to play perfectly and avoid making mistakes.
Jasprit Bumrah: The Lone Wolf
Jasrpit Bumrah went on to claim four wickets in the second Test match against Australia. Despite the odds going against India, Bumrah made sure to pull the game towards the visitors with his perfect line and length. While the other bowlers struggled to take wickets, Bumrah maintained his length and dismissed all the team's best batters.
Indian bowlers were clueless against Travis Head, allowing him to score 140 runs in 141 balls. The batter was just astounding with his approach. He started freely after scoring the century, but before that, he did well with the strike rotation. India needs to do the same in the second innings to clinch victory. At least two batters will have to get centuries, along with the contributions from other batters.