[Watch] Prasidh Krishna gives India breakthrough, gets Steve Smith out for 33 in BGT 2024-25 5th Test

Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna picked up his first wicket of the series by dismissing a well-set Steve Smith for 33. The incident took place on Day 2 (January 4) of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Prasidh, who has had an injury-ridden career so far, replaced Akash Deep in the playing XI for the final match of the series. The lanky pacer had an ordinary start to his spell and lacked consistency with his line and length. However, Prasidh struck back at the right, dismissing the dangerous-looking Smith.

A partnership was brewing between Smith and debutant Beau Webster after the Aussies were reduced to 39/4. Both looked comfortable, with the pitch easing up, and kept the scoreboard ticking. India needed to get rid of Smith who came into Sydney scoring two consecutive centuries in the last two Tests.

Prasidh Krishna rose to the occasion to do the job for the visiting side. He came back to hunt Smith, who struck him for a six and a four a few overs back. It was an ordinary delivery that pitched just outside the off stump. Steve Smith played it away from the body and could only manage an outside edge. KL Rahul, who has had a field day so far, made sure he grabbed the ball comfortably.

The dismissal ended a 57-run stand between Smith and Webster and put India on top heading to Lunch on Day 2.

Watch the dismissal here:

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How has Prasidh Krishna fared in international cricket so far?

Despite struggling with frequent injuries, Prasidh Krishna has enjoyed a fair bit of success at the highest level. He has played two Tests, 17 ODIs, and five T20Is for the Men in Blue, picking up a combined 39 wickets.

Prasidh made his Test debut against South Africa in Centurion last year, while his first 50-over game for India came in 2021 against England in Pune. The 28-year-old played his maiden T20I game for the Men in Blue against Ireland last year in Dublin.