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On day 2 of the fifth and final test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Scott BolandIndia’s masterful delivery dismantled India’s opener KL Rahulproviding a much-needed breakthrough for the Australian side.
Scott Boland’s exceptional delivery to KL Rahul
In the eighth over of India’s innings, Boland, the right-arm medium-fast bowler, unleashed a 132km/h spinner over a fuller length, just outside off stump. Rahul, attempting an ambitious drive, bowled the ball onto his stumps, getting out for 13 runs off 20 balls, which included two boundaries. The strategic brilliance of Boland’s adjustment, targeting batsmen’s tendency to play off the back foot, was on full display, forcing Rahul to play forward and succumb to his accuracy.
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Scott Boland with a peach to get KL Rahul! #AUSWIN | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/Cu1qhVVvWQ
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2025
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Consistent excellence: Boland’s four-wicket haul in the first innings
Boland continued to assert his dominance throughout the match. The 35-year-old claimed an impressive four wickets in India’s first innings and repeated the feat in the second. with the Indian side struggling at 141 for 6 at the end of Day 2, Boland remains a critical factor for Australia heading into Day 3. His relentless line and length, coupled with his ability to exploit the conditions effectively, have left the Indian batting line-up reeling .
Boland’s impact in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Boland’s performance in progress Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 it has been nothing short of phenomenal. Despite playing just three of the five matches in the series, he has already claimed 19 wickets at an exceptional average of 14.42 and an economy rate of just 2.80. These figures make him the third-highest wicket-taker in the series so far, underscoring his immense value to the Australian bowling attack. His consistent ability to dismantle batting line-ups has been instrumental in Australia’s competitive edge throughout the series.
