India Obliterate Aussie Top Order Leaving Fans Speechless

India tore through Australia's top order on day two of the decisive fifth and final Test on Saturday in Sydney with Steve Smith falling agonisingly short of joining an elite group with 10,000 runs.

Smith looked poised to become only the 15th batsman ever and fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Sydney Cricket Ground was electric with anticipation as Steve Smith stepped up to bat, the crowd knowing they were on the verge of witnessing history. With a stellar career spanning years, Smith has consistently proven himself to be one of the most skilled batsmen in the game, and this moment was supposed to be his crowning achievement.

As the day began, the atmosphere was tense with both teams knowing the importance of this final Test. The series had been closely contested up until this point, with each side trading victories and neither able to gain a significant upper hand. Australia, looking to clinch the series on home soil, were dealt a severe blow as India's bowling attack tore through their top order with ruthless efficiency.

The loss of early wickets put pressure on the Australian middle order, and with Smith at the crease, there was a sense of hope that he could marshal the troops and lead a recovery. His batting has been the backbone of the Australian team for years, and his ability to soak up pressure and score runs has been unparalleled.

Despite the odds, Smith batted with his usual grit and determination, selecting his shots carefully and running hard between the wickets. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as he inched closer to the 10,000-run milestone, each run met with thunderous applause and cheers.

However, it was not meant to be, as Smith fell agonisingly short of the milestone, sparking a mix of emotions in the crowd. Disappointment at not witnessing history, but also admiration for the incredible career Smith has had, and the knowledge that this milestone is inevitable, merely delayed.

The day's play ended with Australia in a precarious position, and India sensing a chance to take control of the Test and the series. The Australian team will need to regroup and come up with a plan to counter the Indian bowling attack if they are to salvage anything from this match.

As the teams head into the next day, the question on everyone's lips is, can Australia recover from this setback, or will India's dominance with the ball prove too much for them? The series has been a thrilling one so far, and this final Test is shaping up to be a fitting conclusion to what has been an enthralling contest between two of the world's best cricket teams.