India stopped Australia at 294 runs on the fourth day of the Brisbane Test. Now Team India has a target of 327 runs to win the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The day belonged to Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for his maiden five-wicket haul.
This is also the first five-wicket haul of an Indian bowler in this test series.
The moment Mohammed Siraj broke through for his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket! @VodafoneAU | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xZgHvrVgZE
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 18, 2021
Twitter was full of praise for Siraj’s magnificent effort at the Gabba. Former Indian pacer RP Singh said
“Well done Siraj! Your father would be so proud of you. Your success is beyond wickets. This 5 wicket haul is a memorable effort. Now, its up to our batsmen! I am excited for a great chase. #INDvsAUSTest #brisbanetest,” Singh wrote.
Well done Siraj! Your father would be so proud of you. Your success is beyond wickets. This 5 wicket haul is a memorable effort. Now, its up to our batsmen! I am excited for a great chase. #INDvsAUSTest #brisbanetest
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 18, 2021
“Lost his father. But chose to stay in Australia. Got racially abused….but didn’t let that affect him. Became the leader of the attack in only his third Test. And he’s taken a five-for. Love and respect for you Siraj. Clapping hands signClapping hands sign #AusvInd,” wrote former Indian opener Aakash Chopra.
Lost his father. But chose to stay in Australia.
Got racially abused….but didn’t let that affect him.
Became the leader of the attack in only his third Test. And he’s taken a five-for. Love and respect for you Siraj. ?? #AusvInd— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 18, 2021
The BCCI also posted a video where Siraj was given a standing ovation by his teammates in the dressing room.
A standing ovation as Mohammed Siraj picks up his maiden 5-wicket haul.#AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/e0IaVJ3uA8
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2021
Marcus Harris scored 38 and Chris Green 37. Similarly, Tim Penn scored 27 and Pat Cummins 28. Despite losing six wickets for 227 runs, the Australian team managed to pull off the score to 294.
