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Australia need just five wickets to win (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Wire)

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: World Test Championship latest

• India begin day five 164 for three, chasing 444 to win
• Wicket! Kohli out for 49! India 179-4
• Wicket! Jadeja out for 0, India 179-5
• Wicket! Rahane out for 46! India 212-6
• Wicket! Thakur out for 0, India 213-7
• Wicket! Yadav out for 1, India 220-8
• Wicket! Bharat out for 23, India 224-9
• Wicket! Australia win World Test Championship final by 209 runs

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62.1

Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.

9 June 2023 13:23

[9 June 2023 13:21 · Sonia Twigg]

Wicket! Rahane out for 89, India 261-7

Cummins finally strikes!

Rahane is out, caught at gully, an incredible one-handed diving effort from Cameron Green.

The batter, who had been handed a couple of lifelines, leaves the field to a standing ovation from the crowd.

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61.6

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, caught by Green.

9 June 2023 13:21

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61.5

Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boland.

9 June 2023 13:20

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61.4

Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, well timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.

9 June 2023 13:19

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61.3

Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.

9 June 2023 13:18

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61.1

Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

9 June 2023 13:17

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60.6

Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

9 June 2023 13:16

[9 June 2023 13:15 · Sonia Twigg]

India 260-6, Rahane 89, Thakur 36

The first over after lunch from Scott Boland is watchfully seen off by Rahane.

Maiden first up.

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60.5

Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

9 June 2023 13:15