Sydney, Jan 5 (Reporter) The fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground is hanging in the balance as both Australia and India battle for supremacy in a high-stakes encounter here on Sunday. With Australia just 91 runs away from victory and India’s total limited to 157, the match is poised on a knife edge. At lunch on Day 3, Australia stands at 71/3, with Usman Khawaja (19) and Travis Head (5) tasked with guiding their side to the modest target of 162. The drama unfolded early, with India’s batsmen succumbing to a potent Australian attack led by Scott Boland. The Australian paceman took 6 wickets for 45, wrapping up India’s innings with a performance that saw him finish with six wickets in India's second innings. Pat Cummins also played a key role, claiming 3 wickets for 44, as India added only 16 runs to their overnight score of 141/6 before being dismissed. The Australians wasted little time in their chase, with Khawaja and Sam Konstas giving Australia a strong start. However, it wasn’t without setbacks. Konstas (22) fell after a rash shot, and soon after, Marnus Labuschagne (6) and Steve Smith (4) were dismissed by Prasidh Krishna. Smith’s dismissal was particularly poignant, as he fell just one run short of his 10,000th Test run, a remarkable milestone that will have to wait. The series stands at 2-1 in favour of Australia, and a victory or even a draw will see them regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. More than just a series win, however, a victory would secure Australia’s place in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, where they would face South Africa in June. India’s hopes rest on their bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj and Krishna, as they look to make a comeback. However, their task has been made more difficult with the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who is dealing with a back issue and did not return to the field after batting briefly. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant’s valiant 61 runs were a highlight for India as they fought to extend their innings, but quick dismissals of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar left them with little room for error. Boland wrapped up the Indian innings by dismissing Bumrah. As Australia chase down a relatively small target, every ball counts, and the SCG Test is set for a dramatic finish. With both teams desperate for victory, the match remains on a razor’s edge, and the outcome will likely be decided by a few crucial moments in the final session...////...