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Follow UsIndia were bundled out for just 185 in the crucial fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3 (Friday). Rishabh Pant (40) and Ravindra Jadeja (26) put on a patient 48 off 151 on the fifth wicket, but that was not enough to drag India to over 200, as there was nothing substantial from the others.
This is the fifth time in this series alone that they have been dismissed for under 200, which does not come as a surprise.
Teams to get bowled out under 200 most times since 2023
14 - West Indies
12 - India
11 - Bangladesh
Moreover, their batting performance in the first innings has not been up to the mark.
Instances of teams getting bowled out for under 200 in the first innings of a Test since 2023
5 - India
3 - West Indies
3 - Afghanistan
3 - Bangladesh
3 - South Africa
Batting out time, too, has been an issue for India recently. Since 2024, only England has been bowled out within 80 overs of an innings in Tests.
Instances of teams getting bowled out inside 80 overs in Tests since 2024
18 - England
14 - India
13 - New Zealand
13 - Bangladesh
12 - West Indies
Sydney has not been India's favourite venue. Since 2000, India has registered three of the four lowest first-innings totals in Sydney.
Lowest total in first innings in Sydney in Tests since 2000
127 - Australia vs Pakistan, 2010
150 - India vs Australia, 2000
185 - India vs Australia, 2024
191 - India vs Australia, 2012
The bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, have been India's saving grace. With the wicket of Usman Khawaja late on day one, the India skipper now has dismissed the openers most times in a series since 2005.
Most wickets for India against openers in a Test series since 2005
10 - Jasprit Bumrah, India tour of Australia 2024/25
9 - Ravichandran Ashwin, South Africa tour of India 2015
8 - Anil Kumble, Pakistan tour of India 2007
8 - Ravichandran Ashwin, England tour of India 2024
8 - Jasprit Bumrah, India tour of England 2021
