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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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Wicket! Smith has gone for 34! Australia 86-3
India have a wicket, and it’s the one they really want, Smith has top-edged one and been caught at point.
Now the slow strike rate between Smith and Labuschagne might become a bit of a problem, although it does bring Travis Head to the crease.
Australia vs India
29.6
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs India
29.5
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
Australia vs India
29.4
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Bharat.
Australia vs India
29.3
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Australia vs India
29.2
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Australia vs India
29.1
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs India
28.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Gill.
Australia vs India
28.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Thakur.
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