He ICC World Trial Championship Final witnessed a gripping battle at the crease as Mohammed Siraj unleashed a devastating display of bowling against Marnus Labuschagne. Consecutive strikes from Siraj left Labuschagne reeling and the Indian pacer passed the batsman a smile.
In an exchange of fire, Mohammed Siraj delivered a searing pitch that leaped from a long around the stump, catching Labuschagne off guard. The Australian batsman, looking to defend himself, found himself out of room to maneuver as the ball struck him flush with his glove, inflicting a painful blow. Labuschagne grimaced as the bruise from the impact healed.
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Undeterred, Mohammed Siraj continued his relentless assault on Labuschagne. With the next delivery, he produced a ball that went in sharply, surprising the Australian batsman. The ball whizzed over the inside edge and smashed into Labuschagne’s body around the thigh region.
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The force of the blow caused Labuschagne to lose his balance and fall to the ground. An appeal by LBW followed, but the referee deemed it too high and affirmed Labuschagne’s survival. The Australian batsman’s display of stamina in the midst of Mohammed Siraj’s attack was commendable.
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WATCH – Mohammed Siraj worries Marnus Labuschagne with heavy blows
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When tea was announced on Day 3, Australia found themselves in a formidable position with 23 runs on the board, effectively 196 to 1 considering their lead from the first innings. The session belonged to Australia, which continued its dominance throughout. A stunning catch from Cameron Green ended Ajinkya Rahane’s innings at 89, breaking the 109-run seventh wicket partnership and marking the beginning of the end for India.
Pat Cummins managed to fool Umesh Yadav, causing him to be sacked, while Shardul Thakur reached his half-century but went down soon after looking for quick runs. Mohammed Shami was the last wicket to fall as India’s first innings concluded at 296, losing by 173 runs.
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As the second inning began, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami replicated their impressive first inning performance. His polling line and lengths immediately raised doubts with the Australian batsmen. In a breakthrough, Siraj picked off David Warner early in the innings, disrupting Australia’s early partnership. Despite surviving Siraj’s barrage, Labuschagne had to deal with a couple of hits and a chance at exhaustion.
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Throughout the exciting competition, cricket fans witnessed not only fierce competition but also a display of sportsmanship. Mohammed Siraj, after delivering a series of test deliveries, shared a smile with Labuschagne, acknowledging the batsman’s stamina amid the onslaught. The moment showed the spirit of the game and the mutual respect between the competitors.
As the final of the ICC World Test Championship progresses, the battle between India and Australia intensifies. Both teams leave no stone unturned in their quest for victory, and the exchanges at the crease continue to captivate fans around the world.
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