Mohammed Siraj has proven itself again Travis Head‘s nemesis in the action Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25causing the Australian batsman to be dismissed for the second time in the series. The crucial moment occurred during Australia’s second innings on day five of the third Test at The Gabba on Wednesday, December 18.
Fans revel in Mohammad Siraj’s celebratory celebration for Travis Head
Siraj, in his usual fiery rhythm, delivered a sharp ball on the fourth delivery of the 15th over. Head tried to dominate the bowler, play over the line and lift the ball over mid-wicket. However, he misjudged the angle, which resulted in a high rising top edge. Rishabh pants positioned himself perfectly to complete the catch, sending Head back for just 17 runs.
The dismissal sparked a wave of cheers among the Indian supporters present at the Gabba. Amid the cheers, a young fan grabbed attention with his enthusiastic recreation of Siraj’s iconic Perth Test celebration. The gesture, which became popular during the Adelaide Test early in the series, resulted in Siraj signaling Head to return to the pavilion after dismissing him in dramatic fashion. While the harsh dismissal in Adelaide cost Siraj 20% of his match fees due to an ICC fine, the two players appeared to have buried the hatchet as they shared a warm embrace at the end of the second Test.
Here is the video:
We feel you, child, we feel you. #travishead pic.twitter.com/aFiCWvDaxK
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) December 18, 2024
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India’s bowlers dominate Day 5 of the Gabba Test against Australia
Australia began the final day looking to score quickly to set a challenging target for the visitors and push for a result. However, their plans were thwarted by the Indians’ relentless bowling attack. Siraj struck decisive blows early on, eliminating both Travis Head And Steve Smithwhile Jasprit Bumrah led the attack with a stunning three-wicket haul. Akash Deep contributed with two wickets and showed his potential as a key support bowler. Australia’s aggressive approach resulted in a rapid loss of wickets and they declared their innings at 89/7, giving India a target of 275 runs with a maximum of 54 overs remaining on the day.
Rain interrupts India’s comeback: a series is at stake
India’s comeback began under cloudy skies and in the opening game Rohit Sharma And Shubman Gill Carefully guided the team to 8/0 in just 2.1 overs. However, the weather soon became the focus as rain interrupted the proceedings. Hopes of a resumption faded as the rain continued and the referees eventually called off the game. The game ended in a drawwhich leaves the series in a delicate balance. Since the first three tests resulted in a 1-1 result, the BGT remains wide open with five games. Both teams will now focus on the remaining two tests, which will not only decide the series winner but will also have a significant impact on their positions in the series World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Ranking.
