Rishabh Pant's Quick Fifty Helps India Lead

In the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role for India, scoring a rapid 61 runs off just 33 balls, helping India establish a lead of 145 runs despite a challenging pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The match saw 15 wickets fall on Day 2, with Australia initially gaining the upper hand through Scott Boland's impressive bowling, which included dismissing Virat Kohli for six. India finished the day at 141/6, with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar remaining at the crease. Jasprit Bumrah, captaining the Indian side, returned after leaving the field to assess an injury, while Australia, led by debutant Beau Webster's 57, struggled to secure an advantage after a first innings total of 181. Pant's aggressive innings was especially crucial as India had previously faced criticism for their batting performance throughout the series. The match is poised for an exciting conclusion, with the possibility that it may not last the full five days.