The day’s play was filled with intense exchanges and on-field drama between the two teams. Mohammed Siraj emerged victorious, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne for just 2 runs off 52 balls, ending his frustrating stay at the crease. Siraj had earlier removed Mitchell Marsh and ended Day 1 with two wickets to his name. Despite a lackluster home season in red-ball cricket, Siraj was keen to make an impact in this match. Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne’s Tense Exchange Steals the Spotlight Australia's batting faced a fiery spell from India's pacers, who didn’t just let their balls do the talking but also engaged in verbal duels. The tension peaked during the 13th over when Mohammed Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a confrontation. Siraj bowled a short delivery that struck Labuschagne's thigh pad, but the ball was heading towards the stumps when Labuschagne used his bat to deflect it. Siraj, displeased by this, argued that Labuschagne’s action was unnecessary as the ball wasn’t directly threatening the stumps. While it’s allowed for batters to deflect the ball to protect the stumps, Siraj felt it wasn't warranted in this case. Even Virat Kohli was seen getting involved in his own way, removing the bails from behind during the tense moment. Watch the video here: