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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
11.1
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Australia vs India
11.1
No ball Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point and it was a no ball, fielded by Jadeja.
Tea: Australia 23-1, Khawaja 12, Labuschagne 8
India have started much brighter with the ball than they did on the first day of the Test match.
Labuschagne was sent hopping a couple of times and they will be pleased with the early wicket of Warner.
If anyone wants to read anything in the tea break, here’s a look back on Shane Warne’s ball of the century - an interview with Michael Atherton.
Out of nowhere: Michael Atherton remembers Shane Warne’s ball of the century
Michael Atherton was stunned by Shane Warne’s incredible delivery which dismissed Mike Gatting and announced him to the wider world, writes Sonia Twigg
Australia vs India
10.6
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shami.
Australia vs India
10.5
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Bharat.
Australia vs India
10.4
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs India
10.3
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
Australia vs India
10.2
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Australia vs India
10.1
Shardul Thakur to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to first slip for no runs, fielded by Gill.
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