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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
59.4
APPEAL! Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad to short fine leg and it was a no ball, appeal made for L.B.W.
India successfully overturn another DRS decision - front foot no ball again by Pat Cummins!
That’s a big celebration from Pat Cummins as he traps Thakur lbw.
India have elected to review, and unbelievably it’s another front foot no-ball.
Cummins will have to work on that after he had Rahane trapped lbw yesterday but his foot was over the line.
Australia vs India
59.3
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Australia vs India
59.2
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
59.1
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
India 259-6, Rahane 89, Thakur 36
Rahane is closing in on a first Test century of the calendar year, moving on to 89 following that over from Lyon.
He only averages 28.89 in England but is on his way to significantly improving that statistic.
Australia vs India
58.6
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Australia vs India
58.5
Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Australia vs India
58.4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
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