The Fifth Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 has been a dramatic short with conflict between Indiatempo maestro jasprit bumrah and Australias debutante opener Constas himself occupies a central place. This heated rivalry added extra intensity to the already fierce competition.
Sam Constas takes a daring reverse over Jasprit Bumrah
The defining moment came when Constas, known for his fearless batting in Australia’s 10th innings on Day 2, braved a good length leg delivery from Bumrah over the third man boundary. The reverse toss stunned the Indian hosts and drew thunderous cheers from the Sydney crowd. However, Bumrah’s reaction was in stark contrast to the crowd’s jubilation. The pacer, already seething from an earlier verbal altercation with Konstas on Day 1, fixed the young batter with a piercing glare and made it clear the fight was not over. The tension between the two players raised the stakes of an already interesting Test match.
We present the video:
There is a landing!
No third man and Constas puts it on the boundary #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/Cbc4fsMXOH
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Origins of Tension: Day 1 Drama
The seeds of this rivalry were sown on the first day when Constas got into a heated argument with Bumrah. Osman Khawaja. The exchange, which reached a level that required the umpire’s intervention, ended with Bumrah dismissing Khawaja on the last ball of the day. The young Australian, on the other hand, looked unfazed and took on Day 2, determined to challenge Bumrah at every opportunity.
Despite a brave landing shot, Constas’ resistance was short-lived. Muhammad Siraj In the 12th minute, he struck a vital blow with a beautifully angled delivery that took a thick edge off the bat of Konstas. KL Rahul made no mistake at second slip, completing a sharp catch. Siraj celebrated excitedly, his aggressive punches reflecting the energy of an Indian team fired up by the dismissal. Siraj’s breakthrough not only removed the youngster but also avenged the earlier toss involving Bumrah, reasserting India’s grip on the game.
