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Well, it’s exactly what the International Cricket Council would have wanted, a thrilling Test match that has come down to the final day.
India will break records and do something unimaginable if they are able to chase down 444, after resuming on the start of day five on 164 for three.
Crucially for India, Virat Kohli is still at the crease, and while a victory might be a long shot, there is a chance they could bat out the day and the match finish in a draw.
The game was handed an additional level of bite at the end of the fourth day when the third umpire had to get involved over a stunning low catch from Cameron Green, but the decision was upheld, Shubman Gill was on his way, and the Australian judged to have just got his hands underneath the ball.
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Australia win by 209 runs
India have now lost the only two World Test Championship finals, and to be honest after Australia’s first innings, they were never in the match.
Australia have dominated from the outside, while no Indian player scored a century, and despite some resistance on day four, victory was wrapped up in the first session of day five.
Victory and the trophy will be lifted by Australia, but it may end up being a footnote of their summer with the highly-anticipated Ashes series due to start next week.
Australia vs India
63.2
Nathan Lyon to Mohammed Siraj. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
63.1
Nathan Lyon to Mohammed Siraj. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs India
62.6
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Australia vs India
62.5
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
62.4
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Australia vs India
62.3
APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Carey, appeal made for Caught.
Australia vs India
62.2
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
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