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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
14.2
Umesh Yadav to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep square leg for 3 runs, run save by Thakur, fielded by Jadeja.
Australia vs India
14.1
OUT! Caught. Umesh Yadav to Usman Khawaja. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Bharat.
Wicket! Khawaja out for 13, Australia 24-2, lead by 197
Khawaja has gone!
He just went for one that was a little wide, trying a big drive, not well-timed, finished with one hand on the bat and it’s edged through to the wicketkeeper.
Smith’s arrival at the crease has been greeted with boos as he joins Labuschagne out in the middle.
Australia vs India
13.6
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Thakur.
Australia vs India
13.5
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to point for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Australia vs India
13.4
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, missed for no runs, fielded by Bharat.
Australia vs India
13.3
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Bharat.
Australia vs India
13.2
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to silly mid on for no runs.
Australia vs India
13.1
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Bharat.
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