The fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 has been nothing short of dramatic, with the clash between India’s pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah and Australia’s debutant opener Sam Konstas taking center stage. This heated rivalry added an extra layer of intensity to the already fierce contest.
Sam Konstas executes a bold reverse ramp off Jasprit Bumrah
The defining moment came during the 10th over of Australia’s innings on Day 2 when Konstas, known for his fearless batting, audaciously ramped a leg-stump good-length delivery from Bumrah over the third man boundary. The shot, a reverse scoop, left the Indian fielders stunned and drew roaring applause from the Sydney crowd. However, Bumrah’s reaction was a stark contrast to the spectators’ delight. The pacer, already simmering from an earlier verbal altercation with Konstas on Day 1, fixed the young batter with a piercing glare, making it clear that the battle was far from over. The tension between the two players heightened the stakes of an already gripping Test match.
Here’s the video:
There’s the ramp!
No third man and Konstas puts it there for a boundary #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Cbc4fsMXOH
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The origins of the tension: Day 1 Drama
The seeds of this rivalry were sown on the first day when Konstas stepped into a heated argument between Bumrah and Usman Khawaja. The exchange, which escalated to the point of requiring umpire intervention, ended with Bumrah dismissing Khawaja on the very last ball of the day. The young Australian, however, seemed unfazed and carried his defiant attitude into Day 2, determined to challenge Bumrah at every opportunity.
Despite his audacious ramp shot, Konstas’s resistance was short-lived. Mohammed Siraj delivered a vital blow in the 12th over, producing a beautifully angled delivery that drew a thick edge from Konstas’s bat. KL Rahul at second slip made no mistake, completing a sharp catch. Siraj celebrated animatedly, his aggressive fist pumps echoing the energy of the Indian team, which had been fired up by the dismissal. Siraj’s breakthrough not only removed the young opener but also seemed to avenge the earlier skirmish involving Bumrah, reaffirming India’s grip on the game.
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