India’s first innings ended at 185 runs, Virat Kohli’s form again a concern

The last match of the five-match Test series between India and Australia is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia leads the series 2-1, and this is India’s last chance to equalize. Indian captain Rohit Sharma kept himself out of this match, after which Jasprit Bumrah took command of the team.

India’s first innings: Disappointing performance of batsmen

The overcast conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the grass on the pitch provided ample assistance to the Australian fast bowlers.

• India’s decision after winning the toss:
  Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat first, but the Indian batsmen failed to take advantage of it.
• First innings:
  The Indian team was all out after scoring only 185 runs.
  • Virat Kohli: Out after scoring just 17 runs in 69 balls.
  • Virat was once again caught out in the slips on the outgoing ball.

Virat Kohli’s form becomes a matter of concern

Virat Kohli’s performance in this series is proving to be a headache for the Indian team.

• Problem on outbound balls:
  Virat is repeatedly losing his wicket on outgoing balls.
  • Scott Boland’s comment:
    • Boland said:
      “We have made a special strategy to get Virat out. He bowls the outbound balls first, but as soon as he tries to play, we change our line and bowl at the fifth stump. This plan has worked for us.”

Boland dismissed Virat for the fourth time

• Virat’s technical problem:
  • In the last two innings, Virat tried to leave the outgoing balls, but ultimately got out on them.
  • Scott Boland dismissed Virat for the fourth time in this series.

Concern for Team India

This poor form of Virat Kohli is becoming a big problem for India.

• Contribution to the series:
  • There has been no big innings from Virat’s bat yet.
• Impact on the team:
  • The effect of the failure of the top order is visible on the innings of the entire team.