India finds itself in a challenging situation after its defeat in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The team captained by Rohit Sharma is now behind 1-2 in the series after four matches and faces the threat of being eliminated from the World Test Championship Final contention. India must secure a victory in the series final Test but doing so in Sydney will be a tough challenge. While the Sydney pitch is known for offering substantial spin the Indian team may struggle to fully capitalize on these conditions. IND Vs AUS 5th Test Day 1 Live Cricket Score and Updates: