Welcome to news.com.au’s stay protection of day 5 of the fourth Test between Australia and India in Ahmedabad.
The Test seems headed for a draw on a reasonably lifeless pitch, though Steve Smith can try and make a sport of this Test and problem India to chase down a small whole in a brief time period.
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Virat Kohli hit his twenty eighth century ending a 1206-day drought since his final Test hundred as he was the ultimate man dismissed for 186.
India have been lastly bowled out for 571, giving them a lead of 91.
Australia have been 88 runs behind at stumps on Day 4 and want to hold on for a minimum of that a lot to attract the match, holding India reliant on different outcomes to be a certainty for the World Test Championship last.
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3.20pm- Kuhnemann gone
Poor previous nightmatchman Matt Kuhnemann lasted solely a handful of overs earlier than Ravi Ashwin trapped him lbw for six.
Conscious of not losing a evaluate, Kuhnemann opted to not go to DRS, however replays confirmed the ball would have missed the stumps down the leg aspect and he ought to have despatched it upstairs.
Cricket.com.au’s official Twitter account mentioned: “Not ideal for the Aussies!”
3pm – Khawaja harm replace
Australia are sweating on the health of star batter Usman Khawaja, who fell awkwardly trying a boundary catch on Day 4.
News Corp confirmed right now Khawaja was despatched for MRIs after play on day 4 however there was no indication of a fracture.
He was complaining of soreness to his decrease left leg and had a prolonged chat to educate Andrew McDonald earlier than play on Day 5.
He didn’t bat within the nets and it’s unlikely he’ll take any additional half within the Test, that means India would want to take simply 9 wickets to win.
2.45pm – Stakes excessive for India
India haven’t locked up their spot within the World Test Championship last but, and a draw or loss gained’t assist their possibilities an excessive amount of.
If the match ends in a draw, India must hope Sri Lanka don’t beat New Zealand 2-0 of their Test sequence that’s at present underway.
The Kiwis are chasing 285 within the fourth innings to win after a century from Angelo Matthews put Sri Lanka in a powerful place.
Australia must get forward after which pile on sufficient runs to try to bowl India out, which proved exceedingly tough within the first innings.
But there’s some hope for India.
Brad Haddin mentioned on Fox Cricket “when Australia go into bat, they have nothing to play for”.
He mentioned that may very well be all that decides a end result as “it’s dangerous to bat when there’s nothing to play for.”
Originally revealed as Australia vs India 4th Test Day 5 stay: Usman Khawaja unsure, stakes excessive for India
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
