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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 vs India
49.2
Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
49.1
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Khawaja.
India 210-6, Rahane 63, Thakur 16
India will be looking for longevity in this partnership when they resume after drinks.
It’s been a good morning for them so far, with just the one wicket fallen.
Australia vs India
48.6
Cameron Green to Shardul Thakur. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
48.5
Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
Australia vs India
48.4
FOUR! Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Australia vs India
48.3
FOUR! Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Australia vs India
48.2
APPEAL! Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins, appeal made for L.B.W.
Review! India 204-6, Rahane 53, Thakur 16
Australia have used a review for an lbw shout against Rahane, but the batter survives with DRS upholding the original decision on umpires call.
The next delivery from Cameron Green is top-edged over the boundary for 6.
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