Mohammed Siraj prove once more that it was Head of Travisand the future Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25dismissing an Australian batsman for the second time in the series. The defining moment came during Australia's second innings on Day 5 of the third Test at The Gabba on Wednesday, December 18.
Fans delight in Mohammad Siraj's autograph celebration to Travis Head
Siraj, in his usual blazing rhythm, delivered a sharp ball on the fourth delivery of the 15th over. Ceann, trying to control the bowler, tried to play across the line and lift the ball over mid-wicket. However, he misjudged the angle, resulting in a high edge that rose high. Rishabh Pant positioned himself perfectly to complete the catch, sending Head back for just 17 runs.
The dismissal sparked a wave of celebration among Indian supporters in attendance at The Gabba. Amidst the celebration, a young fan attracted attention with his enthusiastic reproduction of Siraj's iconic celebration from the Perth Test. The move, which was popular in the Adelaide Test earlier in the series, saw Siraj flagging Head to return to the pavilion after his dramatic dismissal. While the wild move in Adelaide cost Siraj 20% of his match fees due to an ICC fine, the two players seemed to have buried the hatchet as they shared a warm embrace at the end of the second Test.
Here is the video:
We feel that you are a child, we feel that you are. #travishead pic.twitter.com/aFiCWvDaxK
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) December 18, 2024
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India's bowlers will dominate Day 5 of the Gabba Test against Australia
Australia started the final day with the intention of scoring quickly, aiming to set a challenging target for the visitors and push for a result. However, their plans were foiled by India's relentless bowling attack. Siraj struck crucial blows early, removing both Head of Travis and Steve Smithwhile Jasprit Bumrah led the attack with a stunning three-wicket haul. Deep Akash he added two wickets, showcasing his ability as a key support bowler. Australia's aggressive approach led to wickets being lost quickly, and they declared their innings at 89/7, setting India a target of 275 runs with a maximum of 54 overs left in the day. .
Rain breaks out of India: A row in the balance
The Indian chase began under cloudy skies, and in the open Rohit Sharma and Gill Shubman carefully guided the team to 8/0 in just 2.1 overs. However, the weather soon took center stage when rain brought proceedings to a halt. Hopes of a restart dwindled as the rain continued, and eventually the umpires stopped the game. The game ended in a drawleaving the series quietly ready. With the first three Tests leading to a score of 1-1, BGT has five games still open. Both the teams will now turn their focus to the remaining two Tests, which will not only decide the series winner but also have a major impact on their respective positions in the series. . World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 to stand
