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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
, Mar 09, 2023
% Chance to Win
IND
AUS
DRAW
Inn Break
Right then, that is it from this series as India win 2-1 and Sunil Gavaskar hands over the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Rohit Sharma and he along with the Indian team pose for some pictures now. This is also the fourth consecutive time that India has defeated Australia in a Test series and becomes the first team to do so in more than 30 years. However, the story between these two rivals does not end here as after a pretty short break they will be back for a three-match ODI series. The first game will be played on 17th March, Friday at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT), but as you know you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, Cheers and Goodbye!
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says that it was a fantastic series. Adds that every game had something in it to watch and it was a good experience for some young players who played in this for the first time. Tells that he is really happy with the result and says that he was proud of the team for their performance in the Delhi Test after being behind in the game. Mentions that they failed to put up a better show in the third Test, but were brilliant in this game after trailing by a lot of runs. Credits the whole team and says the good thing for them was that at every point someone or the other stepped up when they were under pressure. Ends by saying that he is happy with his performance as well and is delighted to win the series.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are the joint PLAYERS OF THE SERIES. Ashwin says it has been a great journey and it would not be the same without the other so they need to recognize that as they help each other. Says that Jadeja keeps it really simple. Conversations have been basic and we know each other really well which makes communication easy. Adds that sometimes their conversation results in wickets and at other times it is just funny. Ravindra Jadeja says that it feels good bowling with Ashwin as they always try to pass information about the wicket to each other which helps them. Adds that he was not happy with his batting in this series and missed out on a few occasions even though scoring a crucial 70-odd in the earlier Test. Mentions that Ashwin has a really good cricketing brain and always talks about cricket and jokingly says he knows everything about it all around the world.
Virat Kohli is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant century. He says that the expectations that he has for himself are more important to him. Adds that he was feeling good when he batted in the first innings, but could not score runs as per his capabilities. Says that he felt nice to bat the way he wanted in this game. Tells that he is not in a space now to prove anyone wrong and he is happy with his performance. Says that when he was 60 not out overnight, they thought about playing positively, but as Shreyas Iyer got injured they decided to play for time. Credits Australia for the way they bowled and set up some tight fields, but they got the lead and gave themselves a bit of a chance for a win.
Steven Smith, the captain of Australia says that the series did end slowly and it was a really flat wicket. Mentions that the team has had a great time in India as the hospitality has been wonderful and the crowd has been outstanding so it is nice to be a part of this series. Admits that they had a moment of madness in Delhi but they came back well in Indore and the wicket is too flat for a result here. Credits Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy for bowling really well in their first test series and they will learn more. Adds that Nathan Lyon bowled the best he has bowled all series here and he keeps getting better and better. When asked to stay fit and come back in 2027, he smiles and says that he will see what happens.
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Shubman Gill joins Nathan Lyon to have a quick chat. He says that it is always hard to play Nathan Lyon and he tests your patience. Adds that he and Rohit Sharma tried to put him under pressure, but it did not look like Lyon was under any pressure. Tells that he always bowls in the right areas and keeps things tight and you just have to put the bad balls away if he gives any. Mentions that it is quite easy to bat with Virat Kohli as the focus is always on him which takes off the pressure from the other batter. Says that this wicket was a bit easy and he backed himself to hit Lyon coming down the track.
Nathan Lyon comes up for a flash interview. He says that it has been a tough challenge but there is a lot to learn and loves coming to play in India. Mentions that it can be quite challenging, especially on wickets like these but say that it is their job to get the batters stuck in the crease or playing a false shot. Claims that they were watching the game in New Zealand and they knew that they would be facing India in the finals. Adds that they have time to prepare for it and are looking forward to it. Hopes that Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy would have learnt something but he is grateful to be there when they start their Test journey. Ends by saying that Matthew Kuhnemann is hoping to have a word with Ravindra Jadeja later and this has been a great learning experience for them.
Australia would have thought that they had a genuine chance of putting pressure on the hosts and getting close to a win, but that thought soon went on the back foot as India batted even better than the vistiors. The openers saw 10 overs out on Day 2, and it was the in-form Shubman Gill who set up the platform with a stunning hundred. However, the star of the show was Virat Kohli, who ended his long wait and registered his 28th Test hundred, the last one coming at the end of 2019. They build up six 50-run partnerships or more, with the highest being 162 between Kohli and Axar Patel, with the latter missing out on a hundred. Kohli too fell on 186, but India took a lead of 91 runs after batting almost two Days and would have thought they had a real chance of a favourable result given the recent collapses of the Aussies. However, the wicket did not deteriorate that much, and Australia were able to see the last Day out easily to confirm the draw.
After electing to bat first, Australia put on their best batting performance in this series on a pitch that looked really good for batting. Usman Khawaja continued his sublime form and scored a massive hundred, but missed out on a double as he ended on 180 runs off 422 balls. While the limelight was on him, Cameron Green did his job on the other end and notched up his maiden Test hundred, with surely many more to come. They posted a huge total of 480 runs but would have been a bit disappointed as at one point they were looking to go well past 500. Indian bowlers found it really hard on Day 1 to pick up wickets, but on Day 2, Ravichandran Ashwin showed his class and picked up a six-wicket haul to restrict the visitors, while Mohammad Shami was on point as well with two crucial wickets early in the innings.
Australia knew that they would have had to bat at least two sessions on Day 5 to save this Test and they did exactly that. With Usman Khawaja being injured, it was Matthew Kuhnemann and Travis Head who saw the last few overs of Day 4 out. On Day 5, the night watchman was dismissed quite early, but Head and Marnus Labuschagne absolutely nullified the Indian bowlers and also scored runs when the opportunity arrived. Head looked set to score a hundred but was dismissed by a dream delivery by Axar Patel who completed his 50th Test wicket and became the fastest Indian left-arm spinner to reach that milestone. In the end, Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne stood strong at the crease and denied any chances of an Indian win as the two captains shook hands.
The umpires have agreed to allow the players to shake hands and the match has been drawn! India have claimed this series 2-1 and have managed to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy! More importantly, both these teams will face each other in the World Test Championship later this year. Australia booked their spot by winning the third Test match of the series while India received aid from New Zealand earlier today when they beat Sri Lanka. After the first three matches ended within three days, no one would have expected to watch five full days of cricket and a draw in this series but it has been quite an anti-climax. That said, we have witnessed some remarkable Test cricket and the two powerhouses of cricket have managed to put up quite a show.
End Of The Over 78.1 : 175/2
0 Runs
- 078.1
M. Labuschagne
63 (213)
S. Smith
10 (59)
S. Gill
1.1-0-1-0
78.1
0
Shubman Gill To Marnus Labuschagne
Shubman Gill floats this one full and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this towards mid on.
End Of The Over 78 : 175/2
1 Runs
- 177.1
- 077.2
- 077.3
- 077.4
- 077.5
- 077.6
S. Smith
10 (59)
M. Labuschagne
63 (212)
C. Pujara
1-0-1-0
77.6
0
Cheteshwar Pujara To Steven Smith
Bowls this short and angles this into the stumps. It stays slightly low but Steven Smith manages to keep this one out.
77.5
0
Cheteshwar Pujara To Steven Smith
Another flighted delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith works this towards cover.
77.4
0
Cheteshwar Pujara To Steven Smith
A loopy delivery bowled full and at the stumps. Steven Smith drives this towards mid off.
77.3
0
Cheteshwar Pujara To Steven Smith
Bowls this on a shortish length and just outside off. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover on the back foot.
77.2
0
Cheteshwar Pujara To Steven Smith
Floats this one full and just outside off. Steven Smith knocks this back to the bowler.
77.1
1
Cheteshwar Pujara To Marnus Labuschagne
Cheteshwar Pujara tosses this one on a shortish length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne punches this to deep cover for a single.
Halt! Marnus Labuschagne is not happy with his gloves and decides it to change it. Also, Cheteshwar Pujara is ready to roll his hands now.
End Of The Over 77 : 174/2
1 Runs
- 076.1
- 076.2
- 076.3
- 176.4
- 076.5
- 076.6
S. Smith
10 (54)
M. Labuschagne
62 (211)
S. Gill
1-0-1-0
76.6
0
Shubman Gill To Steven Smith
Goes back to bowling short and just outside off. Steven Smith rocks back and defends this back down the pitch.
76.5
0
Shubman Gill To Steven Smith
Loops this one full and just outside off. Steven Smith knocks this back to the bowler.
76.4
1
Shubman Gill To Marnus Labuschagne
Short once again and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this to deep backward square leg and takes a single.
76.3
0
Shubman Gill To Marnus Labuschagne
Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne smothers this into the pitch.
76.2
0
Shubman Gill To Marnus Labuschagne
Bowls this slightly short and spinning in from outside off. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this into the leg side.
76.1
0
Shubman Gill To Marnus Labuschagne
Shubman Gill floats this one full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne defends this back down pitch.
Well, well a surprise here as Shubman Gill comes out to bowl for the first time in Test cricket.
End Of The Over 76 : 173/2
0 Runs
- 075.1
- 075.2
- 075.3
- 075.4
- 075.5
- 075.6
S. Smith
10 (52)
M. Labuschagne
61 (207)
A. Patel
19-8-36-1
75.6
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Flatter, full and on middle, Steven Smith knocks it down the pitch.
75.5
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Looped up, full and on middle, Steven Smith is solid in his defense again.
75.4
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Flighted, full and on middle, Steven Smith turns it to the leg side.
75.3
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Slower through the air, on off with extra bounce, Steven Smith proids forward and defends it out wiht the top half of the bat.
75.2
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Floated, full and on off, Steven Smith stays back and keeps it out to the off side.
75.1
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith leans on and blocks it out.
Drinks! The outcome of this Test is almost confirmed now as it will be really difficult for India to force a favourable result now. Australia have done what they needed to do with Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith keeping everything out. The two captains can shake hands to signal a draw after six more overs.
End Of The Over 75 : 173/2
0 Runs
- 074.1
- 074.2
- 074.3
- 074.4
- 074.5
- 074.6
M. Labuschagne
61 (207)
S. Smith
10 (46)
R. Jadeja
20-7-34-0
74.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes straight once again and really full. Marnus Labuschagne defends this one solidly.
74.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne knocks this towards short cover.
74.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Wider outside off on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne keeps this out on the off side.
74.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tosses this full and straight. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this back down the pitch.
74.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Really full this time and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne keeps this out into the off side.
74.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards square leg.
End Of The Over 74 : 173/2
0 Runs
- 073.1
- 073.2
- 073.3
- 073.4
- 073.5
- 073.6
S. Smith
10 (46)
M. Labuschagne
61 (201)
A. Patel
18-7-36-1
73.6
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Looped up, full and on middle, Steven Smith knocks it down the pitch.
73.5
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Flatter, full and on middle, Steven Smith turns it to the leg side.
73.4
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
BEATEN! Axar Patel bowls this quicker with angle, on middle, turns away sharply, Steven Smith leans on a defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
73.3
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Flighted, full and on middle, Steven Smith defends it on the front foot.
73.2
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith leaves this one alone.
73.1
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Axar Patel floats this one full and into the stumps. Steven Smith defends this back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 73 : 173/2
0 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 072.4
- 072.5
- 072.6
M. Labuschagne
61 (201)
S. Smith
10 (40)
R. Jadeja
19-6-34-0
72.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floats this one into the stumps on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne knocks this back to the bowler.
72.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Continues to bowl just outside off on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne happy to block this one out.
72.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne leaves this one alone.
72.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tosses this one full and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back towards the bowler.
72.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Full delivery on middle. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this one out.
72.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne defends this back down the pitch.
End Of The Over 72 : 173/2
2 Runs
- 071.1
- 071.2
- 071.3
- 071.4
- 071.5
- 271.6
S. Smith
10 (40)
M. Labuschagne
61 (195)
A. Patel
17-6-36-1
71.6
2
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Bowls this one short and into the legs. Steven Smith tucks this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs.
71.5
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Continues to attack the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith blocks this towards mid on.
71.4
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Steven Smith dabs this towards mid-wicket.
71.3
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith defends this back to the bowler.
71.2
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Floats this one full and at the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards mid-wicket.
71.1
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Axar Patel fires this one full and into the stumps. The ball stays a fraction low but Steven Smith gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.
End Of The Over 71 : 171/2
2 Runs
- 270.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 070.4
- 070.5
- 070.6
M. Labuschagne
61 (195)
S. Smith
8 (34)
R. Jadeja
18-5-34-0
70.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Loopy delivery this time bowled full and just outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets forward and blocks this to the left of the bowler.
70.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Fires this one full and wide outside off. Marnus Labuschagne is not tempted to play at it.
70.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Slightly short this time and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne knocks this towards point.
70.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flights this full and wide outside off, gets some turn. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms and leaves it alone.
70.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floats this one full and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne pushes this towards point.
70.1
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Ravindra Jadeja tosses this one a tad bit short and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne slaps this towards deep cover-point and picks up a brace.
End Of The Over 70 : 169/2
1 Runs
- 069.1
- 069.2
- 169.3
- 069.4
- 069.5
- 069.6
S. Smith
8 (34)
M. Labuschagne
59 (189)
A. Patel
16-6-34-1
69.6
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Bowls this one a touch fuller and outside the off stump. Steven Smith punches this to the fielder at short cover.
69.5
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Gets this one to go with the arm into the stumps on a shorter length. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid-wicket.
69.4
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith drives this hard to short cover.
69.3
1
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
This is slightly short and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne goes back in the crease and cuts this to deep cover-point for a run.
69.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne continues to shoulder arms to it.
69.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Axar Patel tosses this one full and way outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne does not offer a shot.
End Of The Over 69 : 168/2
0 Runs
- 068.1
- 068.2
- 068.3
- 068.4
- 068.5
- 068.6
S. Smith
8 (31)
M. Labuschagne
58 (186)
R. Jadeja
17-5-32-0
68.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith opts to leave this one alone.
68.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Short this time and outside the off stump. Steven Smith cuts this straight to point.
68.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler.
68.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Loops this one full and outside off. Steven Smith knocks this to short cover.
68.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Skids through with the arm into the stumps. Steven Smith goes back and keeps this one out.
68.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Steven Smith defends this towards short cover.
End Of The Over 68 : 168/2
2 Runs
- 067.1
- 067.2
- 067.3
- 067.4
- 267.5
- 067.6
M. Labuschagne
58 (186)
S. Smith
8 (25)
A. Patel
15-6-33-1
67.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Bowls this at the stumps on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards mid-wicket.
67.5
2
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for a couple of runs.
67.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes full again and into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne smothers this into the pitch.
67.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tosses-up delivery bowled full and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne taps this towards point.
67.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Strays onto the pads on a shorter length. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards square leg.
67.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Axar Patel floats this full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne blocks it back down the pitch.
End Of The Over 67 : 166/2
4 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 466.3
- 066.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
S. Smith
8 (25)
M. Labuschagne
56 (180)
R. Jadeja
16-4-32-0
66.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Flatter, full and on middle, Steven Smith pushes it to the right of the bowler.
66.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Gives this one some air as well, on off, Steven Smith keeps it out to the off side.
66.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Flighted, full and on middle, Steven Smith knocks it down the pitch.
66.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
FOUR! Cut away! Ravindra Jadeja lands this short and outside off, Steven Smith waits for it and cuts it away through point for a boundary.
66.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Floated, full and on off, Steven Smith defends it on the front foot.
66.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Steven Smith
Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith blocks it out.
Ravindra Jadeja (15-4-28-0) replaces Ravichandran Ashwin.
End Of The Over 66 : 162/2
0 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 065.3
- 065.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
M. Labuschagne
56 (180)
S. Smith
4 (19)
A. Patel
14-6-31-1
65.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Strays onto the pads on a shortish length. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this into the leg side.
65.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Fires this one full and at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne continues to defend solidly.
65.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes full once again and into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this back to the bowler.
65.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Bowls this closer to the off pole on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne taps this towards cover.
65.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tosses this one full and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne defends this one solidly.
65.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Axar Patel floats this full and on a leg stump line. Marnus Labuschagne defends this to the right of the bowler.
Axar Patel to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 65 : 162/2
4 Runs
- 064.1
- 464.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
S. Smith
4 (19)
M. Labuschagne
56 (174)
R. Ashwin
24-9-58-1
64.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch.
64.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Short once again and into the pads. Steven Smith goes deep in the crease and keeps it out.
64.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Floats this one full and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this back to the bowler.
64.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Bowls this a fraction short and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this into the off side.
64.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
FOUR! Nice shot! This is floated and around middle, Steven Smith skips down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
64.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out.
We are back for the final session of this series! The palyers are already out in the middle now. Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith are at the crease to see this session out for Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin has the ball in his hand.
... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...
India have been happy to just keep bowling their overs out and not bowl them in a hurry either. They have accepted the fact that a favorable result is out of the question but the spinners did create a few close calls. There were many half shouts for lbw and with the odd ball doing tricks, a wicket was always on the horizon. It did come via a classical left-arm orthodox spinner's delivery by Axar Patel and he became the fastest Indian left-arm spinner to reach 50 Test wickets. Right then, the question here is that how long will Australia bat and can Marnus Labuschagne finish the series with a century? Or will the two sides shake hands with overs to spare? Join us at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT) to find out.
Australia came into the post-Lunch session having lost just the one wicket and scoring became even more easy after the break. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne were largely unbothered and even though the odd ball turned or bounced unevenly, the pair was able to muster up runs with ease. They put on 139 runs as Labuschagne brought up a fifty but Head got out playing an expansive drive on 90 and couldn't get the hundred.
With just one session remaining in the Test match and the game nowhere near a favorable result for either side, we might not even get the whole of the final session. A draw is the only outcome on the horizon at the moment and with both sides sealing a spot in the World Test Championship final, neither would be too displeased with it.
End Of The Over 64 : 158/2
0 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
M. Labuschagne
56 (174)
S. Smith
0 (13)
A. Patel
13-5-31-1
63.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, turns away a bit, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 5!
63.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Slower through the air, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne watches it through and negotiates it well.
63.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Angles this one into the batter, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the leg side.
63.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it towards short covers.
63.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and blocks it down the pitch.
63.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne turns it towards short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 63 : 158/2
5 Runs
- 062.1
- 062.2
- 462.3
- 162.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
S. Smith
0 (13)
M. Labuschagne
56 (168)
R. Ashwin
23-9-54-1
62.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Short and on middle, Steven Smith tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
62.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Steven Smith
Floated and on off, Steven Smith uses his feet and knocks it down the pitch.
62.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne squeezes it towards point for a single.
62.3
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Lovely shot! Ravichandran Ashwin lands this short and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne rocks back and punches it through covers for a boundary.
62.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.
62.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out.
End Of The Over 62 : 153/2
0 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
S. Smith
0 (11)
M. Labuschagne
51 (164)
A. Patel
12-4-31-1
61.6
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
DROPPED! Steven Smith gets a life here! Axar Patel slows it up, on off, turning away sharply, Steven Smith prods forward to defend, but gets an outside edge towards the keeper where Srikar Bharat fails to cover the line and the ball hits him on the pads.
61.5
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Quicker, full and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out to the off side.
61.4
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Flatter, short and on off, turning away, Steven Smith steers it towards point.
61.3
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Flighted and around middle, Steven Smith uses is feet and tries to defend, but it hits his pad first. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.
61.2
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Floated, short and on middle, Steven Smith knocks it to the right of the bowler.
61.1
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 61 : 153/2
0 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
M. Labuschagne
51 (164)
S. Smith
0 (5)
R. Ashwin
22-9-49-1
60.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Looped up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foor. Two maidens in a row!
60.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.
60.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne squeezes it towards point.
60.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne nudges it towards square leg.
60.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and blocks it out.
60.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, short and on off, turning in, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and turns it past short leg.
End Of The Over 60 : 153/2
0 Runs
- W 59.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
S. Smith
0 (5)
M. Labuschagne
51 (158)
A. Patel
11-3-31-1
59.6
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
A wicket-maiden! Floated up around off and middle, Steven Smith pushes it off the front foot in front of silly point.
59.5
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Angling into middle, Smith keeps it out.
59.4
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Quicker and flatter, attacking the off stump, Smith rocks back to defend.
59.3
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Quicker one around off, Steven Smith gets forward to block.
59.2
0
Axar Patel To Steven Smith
Comes from around the wicket and angles in a flatter delivery into leg stump. Steven Smith goes on the back foot to keep it out.
Steven Smith comes out to the middle now.
59.1
W
Axar Patel To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! A ripper of a delivery from Axar Patel and what a way to get to his 50th Test wicket. Axar comes from over the wicket and starts off with a floater outside off stump. Travis Head gets drawn into the drive and ends up playing away from the body. Head doesn't reach the pitch of the delivery and the ball turns in sharply to beat the inside edge and knock over the top of off stump. Head cannot believe it and he has to depart for a well-made 90.
Axar Patel (10-2-31-0) comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 59 : 153/1
3 Runs
- 258.1
- 158.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 058.5
- 058.6
M. Labuschagne
51 (158)
T. Head
90 (162)
R. Ashwin
21-8-49-1
58.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Nicely bowled! Ravichandran Ashwin sees Marnus Labuschagne coming down the track and shortens the length, giving it more air as well. Labuschagne adjusts and pushes it back to the bowler.
58.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Slower and shorter on middle, Labuschagne blocks it from inside his crease.
58.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
NTossed up on off and middle, Labuschagne defends it off the front foot.
58.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Around middle, blocked out.
58.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Shorter again down leg, keeping a bit low, this is flicked away past square leg for a single.
58.1
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Positive running from the batters and Ashwin is not happy with a bit of sluggish fielding from Ravindra Jadeja in the deep. Shorter and on the pads, Travis Head tucks it away in front of mid-wicket and Jadeja just waits for the ball to come to him. The batters sense the opportunity and push for the second, Jadeja picks up the pace but they make it with ease.
End Of The Over 58 : 150/1
6 Runs
- 457.1
- 257.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
M. Labuschagne
51 (154)
T. Head
87 (160)
U. Yadav
5-0-21-0
57.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Hard length around off, kept down on the off side.
57.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Good length on off stump, Labuschagne stays solid in defense.
57.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Back of a length around off, Labuschagne gets behind the line of the ball and keeps it out.
57.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
This is pitched up on off and middle, Labuschagne blocks it to mid on.
The batters are feeling the heat and are having some drinks. Also, the umpires check the condition of the ball and decides to change it.
57.2
2
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Shorter one on the hips, Marnus Labuschagne works it away 'round the corner for a couple of runs. That will be FIFTY for Labuschagne, his first of the tour and it has come on the final day of the Test series as well, solid knock from him.
57.1
4
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! A bit too full and on the legs, Marnus Labuschagne nicely tucks it away through square leg for an easy boundary. Labuschagne moves to 49 now.
End Of The Over 57 : 144/1
4 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 156.3
- 156.4
- 056.5
- 2 B 56.6
T. Head
87 (160)
M. Labuschagne
45 (148)
R. Ashwin
20-8-46-1
56.6
b
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
TWO BYES! Floated up down the leg side, Travis Head looks to flick but misses and the ball eludes the keeper as well. The batters pick up a couple of byes.
56.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Holds it back a touch and bowls it shorter around leg. Travis Head looks to come forward but the ball hits a rough and takes off, Head adjusts well to go on the back foot and keep it out.
56.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
This is tossed up on the pads, Labuschagne clips it away toward mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
56.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated down leg, Head comes forward and flicks it toward backward square leg for a single.
56.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
A tad shorter on middle, Travis Head blocks it out.
56.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Gives it some flight and bowls it around the legs, Head nudges it out on the leg side.
Ravichandran Ashwin (19-8-44-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 56 : 140/1
6 Runs
- 155.1
- 155.2
- 055.3
- 455.4
- 055.5
- 055.6
M. Labuschagne
44 (147)
T. Head
86 (155)
U. Yadav
4-0-15-0
55.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Fullish length, reversing in from around off, Labuschagne presents a dead bat at it.
55.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Back of a length outside off, this is eased away to the right of the man at cover-point.
55.4
4
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Lovely timing on that one. Full again on the pads, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it gently but the ball races away through mid-wicket for a boundary.
55.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
On a good length around off, Labuschagne looks to drop and run but is sent back by Travis Head.
55.2
1
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Length ball angling across the off stump, Travis Head eases it through the point region for a run.
55.1
1
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Full on middle and leg, clipped away in front of square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 55 : 134/1
4 Runs
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 154.3
- 154.4
- 254.5
- 054.6
T. Head
85 (154)
M. Labuschagne
39 (142)
R. Jadeja
15-4-28-0
54.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated up on a nagging length outside off, Travis Head strides out and looks to block but gets it off the pads toward cover. There is a stifled appeal for lbw once again and nothing more.
54.5
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Short and outside off, eased off the back foot in front of square on the off side for a couple of runs.
54.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker and fuller around off, Marnus Labuschagne edges it down with soft hands past the slip cordon for a single.
54.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Holds it back a touch and bowls it outside off, turning it in. Travis Head gets a big stride across and pushes it off the inside edge toward cover for a single.
54.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated up around off, pushed away to extra cover.
54.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flighted one around off, Head pushes it off the front back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 54 : 130/1
6 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 153.3
- 453.4
- 153.5
- 053.6
M. Labuschagne
38 (141)
T. Head
82 (149)
U. Yadav
3-0-9-0
53.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and around middle, reversing in a bit, Labuschagne punches it toward mid on.
53.5
1
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Fullish length outside off, caressed away through cover-point for a single.
53.4
4
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
FOUR! Hammered away! A half-volley outside off, Travis Head stands tall and slaps it through the cover region for a boundary.
53.3
1
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Good length outside off, tapped away wide of the point fielder for a single.
53.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Pitches it a bit further up around off, Labuschagne blocks it out.
53.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
A length ball on the fifth stump line, Labuschagne leaves it alone and the ball dies on its way to the keeper.
Umesh Yadav (2-0-3-0) is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 53 : 124/1
0 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
T. Head
77 (147)
M. Labuschagne
37 (137)
R. Jadeja
14-4-24-0
52.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Maiden! Fuller this time around off, pushed away to silly mid on.
52.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Shorter and on off, flicked away off the back foot to mid-wicket.
52.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flighted again around off, Travis Head strides out and looks to flick but misses and the ball goes off the pads. Just a stifled appeal for lbw but it is turned down.
52.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated up full around off, Head drives it straight to mid off.
52.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Nicely bowled! Flighted delivery outside off, Travis Head looks for the expansive drive and gets an inside edge onto the pads.
52.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Bowls it shorter, turning it in from around off, Head pushes it off the back foot in front of short leg.
End Of The Over 52 : 124/1
1 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 151.5
- 051.6
M. Labuschagne
37 (137)
T. Head
77 (141)
M. Shami
8-1-19-0
51.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
A touch fuller on the pads, Labuschagne leans on and nudges it leg side.
51.5
1
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Comes from over the wicket now and serves it on the pads, Travis Head flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
51.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Ouch, that must have stung! Full and straight, Travis Head nails the straight drive right back at the bowler and Mohammad Shami gets a blow to the right boot.
51.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Bowls it back of a length around off and angling it in. Travis Head looks to hang back and pull but misses.
51.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Full and straight now, Head drives it right back at the bowler who makes a good half-stop on the followthrough.
51.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Good length, angled into middle, Travis Head solidly keeps it out.
Drinks break! The Test match has now gone into a sedate mode with neither side attacking much. India are just happy to bowl out the overs and Australia are content with the runs that are available here and there. Travis Head though will be eyeing a century and end the series on a positive note. It seems like a matter of time before the inevitable result of a draw is declared.
End Of The Over 51 : 123/1
1 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 150.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
M. Labuschagne
37 (136)
T. Head
76 (136)
R. Jadeja
13-3-24-0
50.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Full again on leg stump, Labuschagne blocks it out.
50.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated a bit fuller and around leg, Labuschagne puts out a big stride and pads it out.
50.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Tossed up around middle, this is driven down to long on for a single.
50.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated up outside off, inviting the drive and Head does drive but straight to extra cover.
50.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flatter and around off, staying a shade low, Travis Head leaves it alone.
50.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Shorter one around off, played off the back foot toward cover.
End Of The Over 50 : 122/1
1 Runs
- 1 LB 49.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
M. Labuschagne
37 (134)
T. Head
75 (132)
M. Shami
7-1-18-0
49.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
On a good length over middle and leg, Labuschagne blocks it back on the deck.
49.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Very full on middle, ends up being a low full toss, Labuschagne pushes it back to the bowler.
49.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Length again, reversing back into middle and off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it off the front foot.
49.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Length ball on the fourth stump line, Labuschagne defends from his crease.
49.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and on off stump, reversing in sharply, Labuschagne keeps it out.
49.1
lb
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Half an appeal for lbw but turned down. Fullish length, angling in a long way from middle and leg. Travis Head looks to flick but misses and the ball goes off the pads behind point. They pick up a leg bye.
End Of The Over 49 : 121/1
1 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 1 NB 48.6
- 048.6
M. Labuschagne
37 (129)
T. Head
75 (131)
R. Jadeja
12-3-23-0
48.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter delivery on off stump, Labuschagne blocks it out.
48.6
nb
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
No ball! Flatter delivery on off stump, Labuschagne blocks it out. Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped and a no ball is called.
48.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
And again! Around leg stump, padded away wide of the man at short leg.
48.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Comes from over the wicket now and floats it around leg stump, Labuschagne pads it away.
48.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
A bit more round-arm and angling onto middle and leg, Labuschagne defends it with soft hands.
48.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
A tad shorter around middle, blocked out.
48.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated up on off stump, Labuschagne keeps it down toward silly point.
End Of The Over 48 : 120/1
8 Runs
- 2 B 47.1
- 147.2
- 047.3
- 147.4
- 447.5
- 047.6
T. Head
75 (131)
M. Labuschagne
37 (122)
M. Shami
6-0-18-0
47.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Goes full and straight now, Head jams it out to mid on.
47.5
4
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
FOUR! A bit too wide! Shorter and outside off, staying low, Travis Head reaches out and taps it wide of the fielder at deep backward point for a boundary.
47.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and reversing a bit onto the pads, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it down to fine leg for one.
47.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Pitched up on middle and leg, nudged away to short mid-wicket.
47.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Back of a length around middle, pushed away in front of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
47.1
b
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
TWO BYES! Mohammad Shami starts a new spell from around the wicket and angles it well down the leg side, past the diving keeper as well. The ball rolls toward fine leg as the batters pick up a couple of byes.
End Of The Over 47 : 112/1
1 Runs
- 046.1
- 046.2
- 146.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
M. Labuschagne
36 (120)
T. Head
70 (127)
R. Jadeja
11-3-22-0
46.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne is solid in his defense again.
46.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the leg side.
46.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne guides it towards point.
46.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head eases it towards long on for a single.
46.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flatter, short and on middle, Travis Head pushes it back to the bowler.
46.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Short and on off, Travis Head moves back and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 46 : 111/1
6 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 045.3
- 445.4
- 145.5
- 045.6
M. Labuschagne
36 (117)
T. Head
69 (124)
A. Patel
10-2-31-0
45.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it down the pitch.
45.5
1
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head cuts it towards deep point for a single.
45.4
4
Axar Patel To Travis Head
FOUR! Travis Head is making his intent clear! This is flighted, full and on off, Travis Head uses his feet and smashes it wide of mid on for a boundary.
45.3
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Flatter, short and outside off, Travis Head leaves it alone.
45.2
1
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it through covers for a single.
45.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.
End Of The Over 45 : 105/1
12 Runs
- 044.1
- 444.2
- 144.3
- 144.4
- 644.5
- 044.6
T. Head
64 (121)
M. Labuschagne
35 (114)
R. Ashwin
19-8-44-1
44.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head cuts it towards covers where the fielder dives to his left to stop it.
44.5
6
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
SIX! BANG! This is flighted, full and on middle, Travis Head stays there and dispatches it over the long on fence for a biggie.
44.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and nudges it through square leg for a run.
44.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head moves back and punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.
44.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
FOUR! Good shot! This is floated, full and on leg, Travis Head skips down the track and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
44.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Quicker, full and on off, angling in, Travis Head stays back and keeps it out to the off side.
End Of The Over 44 : 93/1
4 Runs
- 443.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
M. Labuschagne
34 (113)
T. Head
53 (116)
A. Patel
9-2-25-0
43.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward to defend, but gets beaten by spin.
43.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne steers it towards point.
43.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out down the pitch.
43.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and blocks it out.
43.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it to the leg side.
43.1
4
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Easy pickings! This is flatter, full and on the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Australia lead by 2 runs now!
End Of The Over 43 : 89/1
1 Runs
- 042.1
- 142.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
T. Head
53 (116)
M. Labuschagne
30 (107)
R. Ashwin
18-8-32-1
42.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and outside offf, Travis Head cuts it straight to point.
42.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Looped up, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards shrot covers.
42.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and on off, Travis Head moves back and pushes it towards short covers.
42.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head tries to drive it away, but gets an inside edge onot his pads as the ball goes nowhere.
42.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne opens the face of his bat and steers it wide of point for a single.
42.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.
End Of The Over 42 : 88/1
6 Runs
- 041.1
- 041.2
- 241.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 441.6
T. Head
53 (112)
M. Labuschagne
29 (105)
A. Patel
8-2-21-0
41.6
4
Axar Patel To Travis Head
FOUR! FIFTY FOR HEAD! This has come at a good time for Australia when they needed it. Axar Patel lands this short and outside off, Travis Head waits for it and late cuts it towards the vacant third man fence for a boundary.
41.5
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Slightly shorter and around off, turning in, Travis Head dabs it towads cover-point.
41.4
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Quicker, full and on middle, Travis Head drills it towards mid on.
41.3
2
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short again and outside off, Travis Head moves back and punches it through cover-point for a couple of runs.
41.2
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Floated, short and on middle, Travis Head nudges it towards short mid-wicket.
41.1
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head blocks it down the pitch.
End Of The Over 41 : 82/1
5 Runs
- 140.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 440.6
M. Labuschagne
29 (105)
T. Head
47 (106)
R. Ashwin
17-8-31-1
40.6
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Easy runs! This is way short and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and punches it nicely through extra covers for a boundary.
40.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out onto the pitch.
40.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Slower through the air, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne stays there and blocks it out.
40.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, shortish and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne reaches for it block, but misses and it goes past the outside edge towards the keeper where Srikar Bharat collects it and disturb the stumps. There is an appeal for the stumping and the umpire goes upstairs. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the replays shows that the back foot of Marnus Labuschagne is gorunded.
40.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne guides it towards point.
40.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and around leg, Travis Head moves back and flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 40 : 77/1
0 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
M. Labuschagne
25 (100)
T. Head
46 (105)
A. Patel
7-2-15-0
39.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne plays it towards silly point. A maiden over!
39.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and negotiates it well to the off side.
39.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne is solid in his defense again.
39.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.
39.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out towards the bowler.
39.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 39 : 77/1
0 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
T. Head
46 (105)
M. Labuschagne
25 (94)
R. Ashwin
16-8-26-1
38.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Looped up, full and on middle, Travis Head knocks it back to the bowler.
38.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Ripper! Ravichandran Ashwin flights this up, on middle, drifts and turns away sharply, Travis Head looks to sweep it away, but msises and it goes off his thigh pads and Srikar Bharat collects it. There is a huge appeal, but the finger stays down and Rohit Sharma decides against the review.
38.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards short coverrs.
38.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flatter, short and around leg, Travis Head misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
38.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Slower through the air, on middel turning away, Travis Head watches it through and blocks it out.
38.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated, short and on middle, turning away, Travis Head tucks it towards short leg.
End Of The Over 38 : 77/1
2 Runs
- 037.1
- 237.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
M. Labuschagne
25 (94)
T. Head
46 (99)
A. Patel
6-1-15-0
37.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and punches it towards short covers.
37.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it back to the bowler.
37.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it towards silly point.
37.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne defends it off the inner half onto his boots.
37.2
2
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it firmly through covers for a brace.
37.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and blocks it out.
Axar Patel to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 37 : 75/1
2 Runs
- 036.1
- 136.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 136.5
- 036.6
T. Head
46 (99)
M. Labuschagne
23 (88)
R. Ashwin
15-7-26-1
36.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards mid off.
36.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne moves back to defend, but gets an outside edge towards short third man for a run.
36.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
That turns a long way! Ravichandran Ashwin floats this up around off, turns in sharply with extra bounce, Marnus Labuschagne looks to cut it away, but misses and it goes off his thigh pads as Virat Kohli pounches it at slip. There is an appeal for the catch, but turned down.
36.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it to the leg side.
36.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated, full and on off, Travis Head taps it wide of short covers for a quick single.
36.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards mid off.
We are back for the second session! The news coming from the other game is that New Zealand have won an extraordinary Test match on the last ball against Sri Lanka. That means India have made it to the final of WTC and there are handshakes going around here as they walk out to the middle now. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne to continue the Australian innings. Ravichandran Ashwin has the ball in his hand.
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
Travis Head and Matthew Kuhnemann came out to bat with intent of blocking out everything, but the later was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin. However, if he would have taken the review, he would have survived. After that Marnus Labuschagne joined Head and both of them looked solid and started to play their shots as well and did not let the bowlers settle. There were a couple of close calls here and there and both Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja got some turn from the wicket, but got no rewards in the end. Aussies still trail by 18 runs and they will look to bat for the whole of the afternoon session to restrict India from getting any opening for a win. The hosts will want to make some early inroad in the second session to put some doubts on the Aussies batters. In other news, New Zealand need 32 runs in 24 balls to win the first Test and it is looking more and more likely that it will be India and Australia in the WTC final. You can switch tabs to catch all the action of that game. However, in this Test, it is heading towards a draw, but we have seen strange things happen on a cricket fielde and Men in Blue will be hoping for something similar to that. Join us at 12.10 pm IST (6.40 am GMT) to find out how things pan out in the second session.
A good session for Australia! Although they lost a wicket quite early, they have managed to score 70 runs without losing any more wickets. India tried hard with a lot of chopping and changing, but got no more rewards and the most likely result is still a draw at the moment.
End Of The Over 36 : 73/1
1 Runs
- 135.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
M. Labuschagne
22 (85)
T. Head
45 (96)
U. Yadav
2-0-3-0
35.6
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Another full delivery, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 5!
35.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Fuller again and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out towards short leg.
35.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Touch fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it towards short leg.
35.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
Length again and on off, Marnus Labuschagne dabs it towards point.
35.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Marnus Labuschagne
This is on a good length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.
35.1
1
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Fuller one and around leg, Travis Head flicks it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 35 : 72/1
2 Runs
- 134.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 134.5
- 034.6
M. Labuschagne
22 (80)
T. Head
44 (95)
R. Ashwin
14-7-24-1
34.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Short again and on off, Marnus Labuschagne steers it towards point.
34.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head guides it towards point for a single.
34.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Another huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Ravichandran Ashwin looks confident and convinces Rohit Sharma to take the review. He floats this one up, around middle and leg, angling in, Travis Head looks to keep it out, but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved, but Ball Tracking indicates that wickets is umpire's call and Head is safe. India keeps their review too.
34.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flatter, full and on leg, angling in, Travis Head misses his flick as the ball loops up off the pads and silly point grabs it. There is an appeal, but turned down.
34.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head blocks it on the front foot.
34.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, short and on off, turning in sharply, Marnus Labuschagne moves across to defend, but gets an uppish inside edge through the vacant leg slip region for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin replaces Axar Patel.
End Of The Over 34 : 70/1
2 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 233.6
T. Head
43 (91)
M. Labuschagne
21 (78)
U. Yadav
1-0-2-0
33.6
2
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Overpitched and on the pads, Travis Head clips it towards wide of deep square leg for a brace.
33.5
0
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Fuller again and on off, Travis Head keeps it out towards mid off.
33.4
0
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Goes fuller this time, on middle, Travis Head knocks it towards mid on.
33.3
0
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Back of a length and outside off, Travis Head dabs it towards point.
33.2
0
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Length again and on middle, Travis Head pushes it back towards the bowler where Umesh Yadav parries it towards mid on.
33.1
0
Umesh Yadav To Travis Head
Umesh Yadav begins with a good-length delivery around off, Travis Head punches it towards short covers.
Umesh Yadav comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 33 : 68/1
3 Runs
- 132.1
- 032.2
- 232.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
M. Labuschagne
21 (78)
T. Head
41 (85)
A. Patel
5-1-13-0
32.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne taps it towards short covers.
32.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Looped up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it back to the bowler.
32.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it towards short covers.
32.3
2
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Shortish and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne nudges it well through mid-wicket and comes back for the second.
32.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward and defends it down the pitch.
32.1
1
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head punches it towards deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 32 : 65/1
0 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
M. Labuschagne
19 (73)
T. Head
40 (84)
R. Jadeja
10-3-21-0
31.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Looped up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side. A maiden over!
31.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.
31.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it back to the bowler.
31.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
BEAUTY! This is flatter, full and on off, turning away sharply, Marnus Labuschagne leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
31.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it past short leg.
31.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it towards silly point.
End Of The Over 31 : 65/1
8 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 430.4
- 430.5
- 030.6
T. Head
40 (84)
M. Labuschagne
19 (67)
A. Patel
4-1-10-0
30.6
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short again and on middle, Travis Head dabs it back towards the bowler.
30.5
4
Axar Patel To Travis Head
FOUR! Two in a row! Axar Patel lands this short and outside off, Travis Head tries to cut it away, but gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for another boundary.
30.4
4
Axar Patel To Travis Head
FOUR! Fine shot! This is fired down full, on middle, Travis Head stays there and drives it towards the vacant long on fence for a boundary.
30.3
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Flatter, short and outside off, Travis Head tries to punch it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
30.2
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head blocks it towards silly point.
30.1
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short and on off, turning in, Travis Head moves back and mistimes his cut back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 30 : 57/1
3 Runs
- 129.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 229.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
M. Labuschagne
19 (67)
T. Head
32 (78)
R. Jadeja
9-2-21-0
29.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne steers it wide of backward point. He wants the run, but is sent back.
29.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker one, short and angling in from off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go to the keeper. However, he is not happy with himself as it was close to the stumps.
29.4
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes short again and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and whips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
29.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and blocks it to the off side.
29.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, short and on off, turning away, Marnus Labuschagne thinks about playing it, but withdraws his bat in the end.
29.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Short and on middle, Travis Head moves back and forces it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 29 : 54/1
1 Runs
- 128.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
M. Labuschagne
17 (62)
T. Head
31 (77)
A. Patel
3-1-2-0
28.6
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne taps it back on the back foot towards the bowler.
28.5
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
On off, kept out.
28.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.
28.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on off, angling in and keeps low, Marnus Labuschagne leans on to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, the replay shows that it just kisses his front pad before he hits it.
28.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it onto the pitch.
28.1
1
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short and on middle, Travis Head moves back and punches it towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 53/1
2 Runs
- 027.1
- 227.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
M. Labuschagne
17 (57)
T. Head
30 (76)
R. Jadeja
8-2-18-0
27.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Oh..close! This is floated and on off, turns away with extra bounce, Marnus Labuschagne gets surprised by it and misses as the ball loops up off his thigh pads past silly point.
27.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it towards the right of the bowler.
27.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it to the leg side again.
27.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it to the leg side.
27.2
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off turning away, Marnus Labuschagne leans on to defend, but gets an outside edge through slip for a brace.
27.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.
Ravindra Jadeja (7-2-16-0) changes ends again.
End Of The Over 27 : 51/1
1 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 126.5
- 026.6
T. Head
30 (76)
M. Labuschagne
15 (51)
A. Patel
2-1-1-0
26.6
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short and on off, Travis Head punches it on the bounce towards silly point.
26.5
1
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne works it towards mid-wicket for a single.
26.4
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne is negotiates it well.
26.3
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne works it towards short mid-wicket.
26.2
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.
26.1
0
Axar Patel To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it down the pitch.
Axar Patel comes back into the attack now. He bowled a maiden in his first over.
End Of The Over 26 : 50/1
6 Runs
- 025.1
- 625.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
T. Head
30 (75)
M. Labuschagne
14 (46)
R. Ashwin
13-7-22-1
25.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
This one keeps low, on middle, Travis Head moves back and knocks it down the pitch.
25.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Travis Head keeps it out to the off side.
25.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated, full and on off, Travis Head steers it towards point.
25.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Shortish and on off, Travis Head punches it straight to short covers.
25.2
6
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
SIX! BANG! This is tossed up and on middle, Travis Head dances down the track and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie. 50 up for Australia!
25.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and on off, Travis Head moves back and pushes it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 25 : 44/1
2 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 124.4
- 024.5
- 124.6
T. Head
24 (69)
M. Labuschagne
14 (46)
R. Jadeja
7-2-16-0
24.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
A single to end the over as this full delivery is drilled down to long on by Head.
24.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Quicker, short and outside off, lands in the rough and turns in sharply, Travis Head goes for the cut, but misses.
24.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Fires this on full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
24.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the leg side.
24.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne opens the face of his bat and guides it towards point.
24.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it past short leg.
End Of The Over 24 : 42/1
0 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
T. Head
23 (67)
M. Labuschagne
13 (42)
R. Ashwin
12-7-16-1
23.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
A bit short and on leg, Travis Head nudges it towards square leg.
23.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
A low full toss, on off, Travis Head drives it towards mid off.
23.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head steers it towards point.
23.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Ripper! This is slower through the air, on off, turning away sharply again, Travis Head goes for the drive on the up, but the ball just goes past the outside edge.
23.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Travis Head tries to poke at it, but misses it completely.
23.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flatter, short and on leg, angling in, Travis Head looks to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but the finger stays down. Rohit Sharma have a discussion with the bowler and the keeper, but decides against the review.
End Of The Over 23 : 42/1
5 Runs
- 422.1
- 022.2
- 122.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
M. Labuschagne
13 (42)
T. Head
23 (61)
R. Jadeja
6-2-14-0
22.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne is solid in his defense again.
22.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.
22.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Slows it up this time, on middle, turning away, Marnus Labuschagne looks to flick it away, but close the face of the bat and gets a bit of a leading edge wide of short covers.
22.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on middle, Travis Head knocks it with the inner half towards mid on.
22.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated, short and on off, turning in, Travis Head stays back and defends well.
22.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
FOUR! Through the gap! This is tossed up, full and outside off, Travis Head drills it towards the vacant sweeper cover fence for a boundary.
End Of The Over 22 : 37/1
4 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 421.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
M. Labuschagne
13 (39)
T. Head
18 (58)
R. Ashwin
11-6-16-1
21.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Gives this one some air as well, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne works it towards short leg.
21.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Looped up, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards short mid-wicket.
21.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it towards short leg.
21.3
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Fine shot! This is flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne comes down the track an lifts it over mid on for a boundary.
21.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, short and on off, turning in, keeps low, Marnus Labuschagne stays back and manages to keep it out well in the end.
21.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets to the pitch of it and blocks it back to the bowler.
Change of ends for Ravichandran Ashwin (10-6-12-1) as well.
Drinks! Australia are trying to block everything out, but Ravichandran Ashwin still managed to get a breakthrough. However, if the visitors would have taken the review, they would have been successful. India are quickly going through their overs and there were a few balls that turned sharply and troubled the batters. This game is still heading towards a draw, but we can expect some exciting cricket.
End Of The Over 21 : 33/1
7 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 120.3
- 420.4
- 120.5
- 120.6
M. Labuschagne
9 (33)
T. Head
18 (58)
R. Jadeja
5-2-9-0
20.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, short and on middle, anging in, Marnus Labuschagne is a bit hurried and gets another inside edge while trying to keep it out. The ball goes towards square and the batter get another run.
20.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flighted, full and around off, Travis Head drives it through covers for a run.
20.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
FOUR! Nice shot! Ravindra Jadeja lands this short and outside off, Travis Head moves back quickly and cuts it through covers for a boundary.
20.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne leans on to defend, but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.
20.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Short again and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and pushes it back to the bowler.
20.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, shortish and on off, Marnus Labuschagne taps it towards point.
Change of ends for Ravindra Jadeja (4-2-2-0).
End Of The Over 20 : 26/1
0 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
T. Head
13 (56)
M. Labuschagne
7 (29)
A. Patel
1-1-0-0
19.6
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
A maiden to start with! This is flighted, full and on leg, Travis Head keeps it out to the leg side.
19.5
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head defends it down the pitch.
19.4
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Flatter, short and on off, keeps low too, Travis Head looks to push it away, but misses it.
19.3
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Slower through the air, on off, turning in, Travis Head looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball loops up towards the silly point region, but there is no fielder there.
19.2
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head guides it towards point.
19.1
0
Axar Patel To Travis Head
Axar Patel starts with a floated delivery, full and on off, turning in, Travis Head blocks it towards short covers.
Axar Patel has been introduced into the attack now.
End Of The Over 19 : 26/1
5 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 118.4
- 418.5
- 018.6
M. Labuschagne
7 (29)
T. Head
13 (50)
R. Ashwin
10-6-12-1
18.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and taps it towards point.
18.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Nice use of the feet! This is flighted and on off, Marnus Labuschagne skips down the track and lofts it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
18.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Angles this one in, short and on middle, Travis Head works it off the inner half in front of short mid-wicket for a single.
18.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated, full and on middle, Travis Head blocks it towards short covers.
18.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and outside off, Travis Head slaps it onto the body of silly point.
18.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head pushes it towards short covers.
End Of The Over 18 : 21/1
0 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
M. Labuschagne
3 (27)
T. Head
12 (46)
R. Jadeja
4-2-2-0
17.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Back-to-back maiden overs! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne is solid in his defense again.
17.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Gives this one some air as well, on off, Marnus Labuschagne negotiates it well.
17.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward and keeps it out to the off side.
17.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it back to the bowler.
17.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne defends it towards silly point.
17.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it down the pitch.
End Of The Over 17 : 21/1
0 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
T. Head
12 (46)
M. Labuschagne
3 (21)
R. Ashwin
9-6-7-1
16.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Another maiden over for Ashwin! This is short again and on off, Travis Head dabs it towards short covers.
16.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Shorter in length and outside off, Travis Head moves back and punches it towards covers.
16.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flatter, full and on middle, Travis Head blocks it down the pitch.
16.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
TURN AND BOUNCE! This is flighted, full and on off, turns away sharply with extra bounce, Travis Head looks to push it away, but misses.
16.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated and around off, Travis Head advances down the track and keeps it out towards short covers.
16.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head knocks it towards mid on.
End Of The Over 16 : 21/1
1 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
M. Labuschagne
3 (21)
T. Head
12 (40)
R. Jadeja
3-1-2-0
15.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
BEATEN! This is slower through the air, on off, turning away, Marnus Labuschagne leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
15.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Quicker, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to silly point.
15.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it back to the bowler.
15.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne steers it towards point.
15.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated, full and on middle, Travis Head drills it wide of mid on where the fielder dives to his right to make a half stop. They cross.
15.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Ravindra Jadeja starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards short covers where the fielder dives to his left to parry it towards mid off.
Ravindra Jadeja (2-1-1-0) replaces Mohammad Shami.
End Of The Over 15 : 20/1
0 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
M. Labuschagne
3 (17)
T. Head
11 (38)
R. Ashwin
8-5-7-1
14.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Slightly shortet and on off, Marnus Labuschagne goes on his back foot and defends it.
14.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off turning in, Marnus Labuschagne leans on to defend, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.
14.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it towards short leg.
14.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Short again and on off, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and pushes it towards short covers.
14.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Floated, short and on off, turning in, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the leg side.
14.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 14 : 20/1
3 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 313.6
M. Labuschagne
3 (11)
T. Head
11 (38)
M. Shami
5-0-12-0
13.6
3
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Fuller one and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne clips it well through mid-wicket for three runs.
13.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Overpitched and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drives it back to the bowler where Mohammad Shami deflects it towards the short cover region. Head refuses the run.
13.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Touch fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it.
13.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
BEAUTY! Mohammad Shami lands this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, nips away a bit, Marnus Labuschagne looks to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
13.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.
13.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 13 : 17/1
0 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
T. Head
11 (38)
M. Labuschagne
0 (5)
R. Ashwin
7-4-7-1
12.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
A maiden over! This is flighted, full and on off, Travis Head keeps it out to the off side.
12.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated, full and on middle, Travis Head blocks it down the pitch.
12.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Shortish and on off, Travis Head moves back and knocks it towards short covers.
12.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Darts this one full and down the leg, Travis Head misses his flick and Srikar Bharat only manages to parry it towards short fine leg.
12.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and on off, turning away, Travis Head punches it straight to short covers again.
12.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head pushes it towards short covers.
End Of The Over 12 : 17/1
3 Runs
- 011.1
- 211.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
M. Labuschagne
0 (5)
T. Head
11 (32)
M. Shami
4-0-9-0
11.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne stays there and keeps it out to the leg side.
11.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
Length again and outside off, keeps low too, Marnus Labuschagne withdraws his bat at the last moment.
11.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Marnus Labuschagne
This is on a good length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne taps it to the off side.
11.3
1
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Touch fuller and outside off, Travis Head drives it towards deep point for a single.
11.2
2
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
On a length and on middle, Travis Head tucks it through mid-wicket and comes back for the second.
11.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Short of a length and outside off, Travis Head tries to punch it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge. There is a sound, but the Indian players are not too excited about it.
End Of The Over 11 : 14/1
0 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- W 10.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
M. Labuschagne
0 (2)
T. Head
8 (29)
R. Ashwin
6-3-7-1
10.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and nudges it towards square leg.
10.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne defends it to short leg.
Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.
10.4
W
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann OUT!
OUT! LBW! Ravichandran Ashwin draws first blood! The nightwatchman is gone! Ashwin bowls this a bit quicker, on middle and leg, angling in, Matthew Kuhnemann prods forward to block, but plays down the wrong line and gets rapped around his pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. Travis Head tells Matthew Kuhnemann not to take the review and Australia lose their first wicket. However, the Ball Tracking shows that it was missing the stumps and India gets lucky here.
10.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Flatter, short and on leg, angling in, Matthew Kuhnemann misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads to the leg side.
10.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Floated, full and on off, turning away, Matthew Kuhnemann lets it go to the keeeper.
10.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Tossed up, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann leans on and turns it to short leg.
End Of The Over 10 : 14/0
1 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 19.6
M. Kuhnemann
6 (31)
T. Head
8 (29)
M. Shami
3-0-6-0
9.6
1
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Short of a length and around leg, Matthew Kuhnemann flicks it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
9.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Mohammad Shami nails the yorker this time, on off, angling in, Matthew Kuhnemann digs it back to the bowler.
9.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Fuller one and outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann this time decides to leave it alone.
9.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
On a length and on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann tucks it towards short leg.
9.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Mohammad Shami pitches it up and outside off, Matthew Kuhnemann looks to poke at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
9.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Back of a length and on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann pushes it towards mid on.
End Of The Over 9 : 13/0
1 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
T. Head
8 (29)
M. Kuhnemann
5 (25)
R. Ashwin
5-2-7-0
8.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head defends it on the front foot.
8.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short again and around off, Travis Head moves back and punches it towards short covers.
8.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Flatter, short and on off, turning in and keeps low, Matthew Kuhnemann moves back and clips it towards mid-wicket for a single.
8.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
A bit short and around leg, Matthew Kuhnemann misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
8.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Floated, full and on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann blocks it down the pitch.
8.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Tossed up, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann drives it onto the pads of silly point.
End Of The Over 8 : 12/0
4 Runs
- 07.1
- 47.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
T. Head
8 (27)
M. Kuhnemann
4 (21)
M. Shami
2-0-5-0
7.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Fullish and on off, angling in, Travis Head keeps it out to the off side.
7.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
On a length and on middle, Travis Head blocks it out towards mid on.
7.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Goes back to the fuller lenghth but down the leg sie, Travis Head misses his flick and Srikar Bharat gathers it behind the stumps.
7.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Short of a length and outside off, shaping away, Travis Head slashes hard, but misses.
7.2
4
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
FOUR! Good shot! Mohammad Shami serves this full and around leg, Travis Head stays there and flicks it towards wide of deep square leg where Umesh Yadav runs to his left and tries to stop it, but just like Axar Patel his toes are also touching the ropes and it is another boundary for Australia.
7.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Mohammad Shami begins with a full delivery, on middle, angling and keeps low, Travis Head knocks it to the right of the bowler.
Mohammad Shami to share the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 8/0
5 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 16.3
- 46.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
M. Kuhnemann
4 (21)
T. Head
4 (21)
R. Ashwin
4-2-6-0
6.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Gives this one some air, on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann blocks it down the pitch.
6.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Looped up, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann keeps it out to the off side.
6.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
FOUR! A streaky boundary! This is flighted, full and on off, turning away, Matthew Kuhnemann leans on to defend, but gets an outside edge along the ground towards the third man fence as Axar Patel chases it down and tries to keep it in, but his toe touches the ropes while he tries to push the ball back in. The replay confirms that it is a boundary.
6.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Floated, full and around off, Travis Head drills it towards sweeper covers for a single.
6.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Shorter in length and on off, Travis Head moves back and punches it towards short covers.
6.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Ravichandran Ashwin starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards mid off.
We are all set for the start of the final Day! The Indian team is in a huddle with Rohit Sharma giving a pep talk and now they are making their way out in the middle with two results still possible. Travis Head and Matthew Kuhnemann to resume the innings for Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin to start proceedings with the ball. Let's play...
Srikar Bharat is up for a quick chat. (On having to bat earlier due to the injury to Shreyas Iyer) He says that you have to be ready for anything when you play for India. Adds that he waited to see if Cameron Green bowled all six bouncers in an over and when he did, he took him on. Mentions that he loves pace bowling and loves the pull shot and is glad that it paid off. Tells that a few balls are spinning, and if they put pressure with a few early breakthrough, they can make a match out of it. Ends by saying that it is a great feeling to play Tests for the country and it is a dream come true for him.
PITCH REPORT - Murali Kartik is pitchside and says that it is still slow, but nothing alarming for the batters. Dinesh Karthik joins him and tells that there is a little bit of powderiness on the pitch and the black soil has given away a bit. Adds that the spinners will get some help, but it is still a good pitch for batting except for a few balls that will keep low. He reckons that Ravichandran Ashwin holds the key for India.
Australia, on the other hand, just needs to keep their focus and bat the most overs to avoid defeat here. It was Travis Head and the night watchman, Matthew Kuhnemann, who came out to bat and saw the last few overs of Day 4 out. It will be interesting to see the approach of the latter when they come out to bat again. Also, Usman Khawaja did not open because he got injured while fielding, and we will have to wait to see if and when he comes out to bat. They will hope that they can get a draw and at least delay the qualification of the hosts in the WTC final, but that also depends on the result of the ongoing Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, as only a Lanka win and a loss or draw for India can delay the hosts' spot in the final. The update from that game is that the Kiwis need 235 runs in 43 overs with 9 wickets in hand, and you can switch tabs to catch all the updates. Although you can also stay tuned for all the action on Day 5 of this game.
Virat Kohli led the charge for India with a brilliant hundred, while Axar Patel supported him really well, which got them past the Australian score. However, when Patel got out, it started a mini collapse, and both of them missed out on their personal milestones, but put the hosts in a good position. Shreyas Iyer did not come out to bat due to a lower back issue, and it is unlikely that he will take any further part in this Test. Ravichandran Ashwin created an opportunity at the end of Day 4, but Srikar Bharat failed to grab it, and now they will be hoping to use the conditions as it looked like it would help the spinners a bit more to get through the Aussies' batting order as quickly as possible to force a result and confirm their place in the WTC final.
Hello and welcome to our coverage of Day 5 of this fourth and final Test between India and Australia. This game is headed for a draw unless India pulls a rabbit out of the hat by bowling the visitors for a low score and then chasing the target. The Aussies will hope that they avoid any kind of collapse like they suffered in the previous games and deny the hosts the win.
... DAY 5, SESSION 1...
We have had four Days of cricket and we've just had a shade over two complete innings played. This is a clear indication that this game is heading towards a draw. India though have a decent lead of 88 runs on the board and we've seen stranger things happen on a cricketing field on Day 5. It is still a far-fetched idea but India will push hard. All Australia need to do is keep their mental focus as the pitch is still pretty good for batting. Will we see something spectacular on Day 5? Day 5 will begin on 13th March, Monday at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) but as usual you can join us a lot earlier for the build-up. Cheers!
Australia had a very long Day in the field and had only managed to pick up a couple of wickets coming into the final session. And, for the first hour of the session were put under the pump as well which made them delay proceedings and try to end the Day with minimal overs bowled. However, amidst all the impressive ball-striking, Mitchell Starc removed Axar Patel and that provided the opening Australia needed. With Virat Kohli stranded at one end and itching to get a double ton, the visitors were able to bowl India out but did concede a sizeable lead. With Usman Khawaja struggling with a back leg issue, Matthew Kuhnemann, the nightwatchman opened the innings alongside Travis Head and the pair did well to not give their wicket away and Australia go into Day 5 with all wickets intact.
India were a bit behind the game for the best part of two days but on a low and slow wicket, their batters even bettered Australia's effort. The hosts always seemed to have a partnership going and even playing a batter less, it didn't matter. The most impressive of all the partnerships was between Virat Kohli and Axar Patel for the 6th wicket which was worth 162 runs and took India well past Australia's total. Patel couldn't notch up what would have been a deserved century and neither could Kohli finish with a flourish and get a double ton. The Indian spinners tried hard late in the Day but couldn't get the required breakthrough.
It was an interesting final session on Day 4 because Australia came out after the break in a bit of a lethargic state and soon, the pair of Virat Kohli and Axar Patel pounced on the bad balls putting even more pressure on the bowlers. But when things looked pretty comfortable for India, Axar got out and triggered a collapse, allowing Australia to come out to bat late in the day. Their opening pair remained resolute and at the end of Day 4, India lead by 88 runs.
End Of The Over 6 : 3/0
1 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
M. Kuhnemann
0 (18)
T. Head
3 (18)
M. Shami
1-0-1-0
5.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Matthew Kuhnemann survives! Mohammad Shami bowls short of a length and around off, Matthew Kuhnemann dabs it down towards point. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 4!
5.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Matthew Kuhnemann
Almost for Mohammad Shami! He lands this back of a length and on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann tries to keep it down, but is in the air for a moment. However, it just falls short of Cheteshwar Pujara at short leg who dives to his right, but fails to reach it.
5.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Mohammad Shami continues to bowl full and around leg this time, Travis Head tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Pitched up again and on middle, Travis Head works it of the inner half towards square leg.
5.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Full again and on middle, Travis Head knocks it down the pitch.
5.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Travis Head
Mohammad Shami starts with a full delivery, on off, angling in, Travis Head blocks it out.
Mohammad Shami comes on to bowl the final over of the day.
End Of The Over 5 : 2/0
1 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
M. Kuhnemann
0 (16)
T. Head
2 (14)
R. Ashwin
3-2-1-0
4.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
DROPPED! Srikar Bharat lets go of a huge chance there. This is tossed up, full and around off, angling away, Matthew Kuhnemann looks to play for the turn in, but gets slight nick towards the keeper where Srikar Bharat is a bit late to react and the ball hits his pads. Matthew Kuhnemann gets a life here.
4.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Looped up around leg, Matthew Kuhnemann is solid in his defense again.
4.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Flighted, full and on leg, Matthew Kuhnemann defends it onto the pitch.
4.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Slightly shorter and on leg, Travis Head tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
4.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head leans on and blocks it out.
4.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and on middle, Travis Head moves back and tucks it towards short mid on.
End Of The Over 4 : 1/0
0 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
M. Kuhnemann
0 (13)
T. Head
1 (11)
R. Jadeja
2-1-1-0
3.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Another maiden over! This is fired in full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann work it of the inner half towards short leg.
3.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Flatter, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann defends it on the front foot.
3.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Slower through the air, on off, Matthew Kuhnemann keeps it out to the off side.
3.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Floghted, full and around off, turning in sharply, Matthew Kuhnemann strides forward to defend, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down.
3.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Floated, full and on middle, Matthew Kuhnemann blocks it down the pitch.
3.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Oh..close! This is tossed up, full and on off, turning in sharply, Matthew Kuhnemann looks to drive away from his body, but gets an inside edge onto his pads. It could have easily gone onto the stumps.
End Of The Over 3 : 1/0
0 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
T. Head
1 (11)
M. Kuhnemann
0 (7)
R. Ashwin
2-2-0-0
2.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Another short delivery, on off, Travis Head punches it towards mid off. Another maiden over for Ashwin!
2.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Goes short again and on middle, Travis Head stays back and works it towards short mid on.
2.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head drives it firmly wide of short covers where Rohit Sharma dives it his right to make a good stop.
2.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short again and around leg, Travis Head nudges it towards square leg.
2.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Short and on off, Travis Head moves back and punches it towards short covers.
2.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards short covers.
End Of The Over 2 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 11.5
- 01.6
M. Kuhnemann
0 (7)
T. Head
1 (5)
R. Jadeja
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Matthew Kuhnemann
Flighted, full and on off, turning in, Matthew Kuhnemann prods forward and knocks it towards mid on.
1.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Australia and Travis Head are underway! This is quicker, full and on middle, Travis Head flicks it through square leg for a single.
1.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Floated, full and on middl, Travis Head defends it with the inner half to the leg side.
1.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on off, Travis Head drills it to the right of the bowler.
1.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Flatter, full and on off, Travis Head looks to drive it, but gets an inside edge on his boot as the ball goes nowhere.
1.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Travis Head
Ravindra Jadeja begins with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Travis Head drives it towards mid off.
Ravindra Jadeja to operate from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
M. Kuhnemann
0 (6)
T. Head
0 (0)
R. Ashwin
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
A maiden to start with! This is flighted, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann keeps it out down the pitch.
0.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Looped up, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann negotiates it well.
0.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Pushed through quicker, on off, skids through, Matthew Kuhnemann thinks about defending it, but then just hangs his bat there and the ball goes under it towards the keeper.
0.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Quicker, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann jams it out towards silly point where Cheteshwar Pujara pouches it and the crowd thinks that it is a catch, but it is bump ball.
0.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Tossed up, full and on off, Matthew Kuhnemann defends it on the front foot.
0.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Matthew Kuhnemann
Ravichandran Ashwin starts with a flatter delivery, full and angling in, Matthew Kuhnemann leans on and blocks it out.
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Match Info
- Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
- Result India drew with Australia
- Player of the Match Virat Kohli
- Player of the Series Ravichandran Ashwin
- Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Joel Wilson (WI)
- Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Australia 255/4 in 90.0 overs
- U Khawaja 14th Test hundred: 103 runs in 246 balls (15x4) (0x6)
- Australia 250/4 in 88.6 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 77 balls between U Khawaja (23) and C Green (26)
- New ball taken: Australia 203/4 in 81.1 overs
- Australia 200/4 in 80.2 overs
- Drinks: Australia 191/4 in 75.0 overs
- Australia 150/2 in 62.1 overs
- Tea: Australia 149/2 in 62.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 53 off 157 balls between U Khawaja (27) and S Smith (26)
- U Khawaja Test fifty: 53 runs in 146 balls (9x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Australia 110/2 in 46.0 overs
- Australia 100/2 in 41.3 overs
- Lunch: Australia 75/2 in 29.0 overs
- Drinks: Australia 56/0 in 14.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 79 balls between T Head (31) and U Khawaja (10)
- Australia 52/0 in 12.6 overs
- T Head dropped on 7 by KS Bharat in 5.5 overs
- Stumps: India 36/0 in 10.0 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 480/10 in 167.2 overs
- Australia 479/9: T Murphy lbw b R Ashwin 41(61)
- Referral 3 (165.3 ovs): T Murphy against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, AUS: 3) (Retained)
- New ball taken: Australia 466/8 in 164.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 459/8 in 161.0 overs
- 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 86 balls between N Lyon (14) and T Murphy (35)
- Australia 450/8 in 157.3 overs
- Referral 2 (146.1 ovs): IND against U Khawaja (LBW) Successful (IND: 2, AUS: 3)
- Tea: Australia 409/7 in 146.0 overs
- Australia 400/7 in 140.3 overs
- Drinks: Australia 384/6 in 133.0 overs
- Referral 1 (127.6 ovs): IND against U Khawaja (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, AUS: 3)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 200 off 326 balls between U Khawaja (88) and C Green (111)
- C Green maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 143 balls (16x4) (0x6)
- Australia 350/4 in 120.4 overs
- Lunch: Australia 347/4 in 119.0 overs
- U Khawaja Test: 150 runs in 346 balls (20x4) (0x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 151 off 258 balls between U Khawaja (71) and C Green (79)
- Australia 300/4 in 108.0 overs
- Drinks: Australia 296/4 in 107.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 179 balls between U Khawaja (45) and C Green (54)
- C Green Test fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Stumps: India 289/3 in 99.0 overs
- New ball taken: India 271/3 in 94.1 overs
- V Kohli Test fifty: 50 runs in 107 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: India 258/3 in 87.0 overs
- Referral 4 (81.5 ovs): AUS against R Jadeja (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, AUS: 1)
- India 250/3 in 81.3 overs
- India 245/3: S Gill lbw b N Lyon 128(235)
- Referral 3 (78.4 ovs): S Gill against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, AUS: 2)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 86 balls between S Gill (25) and V Kohli (26)
- India 200/2 in 68.3 overs
- Tea: India 188/2 in 63.0 overs
- India 187/2: C Pujara lbw b T Murphy 42(121)
- Referral 2 (61.6 ovs): C Pujara against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, AUS: 2)
- S Gill 2nd Test hundred: 101 runs in 194 balls (10x4) (1x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 101 off 219 balls between S Gill (53) and C Pujara (41)
- Drinks: India 152/1 in 51.0 overs
- India 150/1 in 49.1 overs
- Lunch: India 129/1 in 37.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 88 balls between S Gill (24) and C Pujara (21)
- India 100/1 in 28.6 overs
- S Gill Test fifty: 50 runs in 90 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: India 81/1 in 24.0 overs
- Referral 1 (17.3 ovs): AUS against S Gill (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 3, AUS: 2)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 78 balls between R Sharma (19) and S Gill (32)
- India 52/0 in 12.6 overs
- Innings Break: India 571/10 in 178.5 overs
- V Kohli dropped on 185 by P Handscomb in 177.3 overs
- Drinks: India 564/6 in 175.0 overs
- India 551/5 in 170.6 overs
- 6th wicket partnership: 152 off 203 balls between V Kohli (76) and A Patel (72)
- Drinks: India 519/5 in 168.0 overs
- A Patel 4th Test fifty: 50 runs in 95 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- India 500/5 in 163.5 overs
- V Kohli : 153 runs in 113 balls (12x4) (0x6)
- 6th wicket partnership: 102 off 161 balls between V Kohli (51) and A Patel (47)
- A Patel dropped on 43 by S Smith in 162.1 overs
- Tea: India 472/5 in 158.0 overs
- Change of ball: India 460/5 in 154.4 overs
- India 453/5 in 152.4 overs
- 6th wicket partnership: 50 off 71 balls between V Kohli (27) and A Patel (23)
- Drinks: India 419/5 in 145.0 overs
- India 400/5 in 138.4 overs
- V Kohli 28th Test hundred: 100 runs in 241 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Lunch: India 362/4 in 131.0 overs
- 5th wicket partnership: 50 off 137 balls between V Kohli (20) and KS Bharat (23)
- India 350/4 in 128.2 overs
- Drinks: India 323/4 in 116.0 overs
- India 300/3 in 101.4 overs
- 4th wicket partnership: 52 off 131 balls between V Kohli (30) and R Jadeja (21)
- Drinks: Australia 173/2 in 75.0 overs
- Tea: Australia 158/2 in 64.0 overs
- M Labuschagne 15th Test Fifty: 51 runs in 150 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Australia 150/1 in 57.2 overs
- Drinks: Australia 123/1 in 51.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 219 balls between T Head (63) and M Labuschagne (36)
- Australia 105/1 in 44.5 overs
- T Head 13th Test Fifty: 53 runs in 112 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- Lunch: Australia 73/1 in 36.0 overs
- Referral 1 (34.4 ovs): IND against T Head (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 3, AUS: 3) (Retained)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 121 balls between T Head (32) and M Labuschagne (19)
- Australia 50/1 in 25.2 overs
- Drinks: Australia 33/1 in 21.0 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja AUS | 333 | 47.57 |
| Virat Kohli IND | 297 | 49.50 |
| Axar Patel IND | 264 | 88.00 |
| Marnus Labuschagne AUS | 244 | 40.66 |
| Rohit Sharma IND | 242 | 40.33 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin IND | 25 | 2.59 |
| Nathan Lyon AUS | 22 | 2.59 |
| Ravindra Jadeja IND | 22 | 2.57 |
| Todd Murphy AUS | 14 | 2.56 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann AUS | 9 | 3.56 |
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