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India Bat First in Final Test Against Australia

India has opted to bat first after winning the toss in the ongoing 5th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The match commenced on January 3, 2025, and India posted a total of 185 runs in their first innings. Rishabh Pant emerged as the top scorer for India, contributing 40 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah provided valuable support with their cameos.

Scott Boland was the standout performer for the Australian bowling attack, claiming four wickets and putting India on the back foot. By the end of Day 1, Australia had managed to score 9 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, with Usman Khawaja being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.

This match holds significant importance as it is the final test of the series, with India aiming to draw the series after trailing in the previous encounters. Rohit Sharma has opted to rest for this test, and Jasprit Bumrah is leading the Indian team in his absence. Shubman Gill is making a return to the playing XI, while KL Rahul is set to open the innings. Prasidh Krishna has been included in the squad to replace the injured Akash Deep.

The series has been marked by India's struggles with batting and Australia's impressive bowling performances, making this final test a crucial contest for both teams.

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