WTC Final, Australia vs India Day 2 Highlights: Australia on top after India top-order failure

Right then, yet another cycle of the World Test Championship comes to an end and India have suffered heartache yet again as Australia have gone on to claim the title. In doing so, Australia also become the first nation in the history of cricket to win all ICC titles and pick up a record ninth ICC title. India will now fly back home as they have a bit of a breather before they get back to international cricket. For Australia though, up next is the Ashes series which begins on the 16th of June at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but our coverage will begin well in advance. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia says that it was not a bad toss to lose as they made the most of it. Adds that they had a good partnership between Travis Head and Steven Smith after a nervy morning. On Travis Head, he says that he has been playing really well and it started from the Ashes. Mentions that he likes to take the attack to the bowlers and they were on top on Day 1 thanks to the two guys. Admits that they allowed them to come back into the game on Day 3. Claims that Scott Boland is his favorite player who did his role perfectly and when it mattered the most, he got them a key breakthrough. Reckons that they all came into this game with slightly different preparations and they want to savor this win before the long summer. Ends by saying that Test cricket is their favorite format as it challenges you more than any other form of cricket and when you win, you get the most satisfaction. Adds the turnout for this game shows how entertaining it has been.

Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says that it was a tough one and they did win the toss and bowled well in the first up. Adds that they didn't bowl well after that and the Australian batters, especially Travis Head and Steven Smith played well. Adds that they tried their best but it wasn't enough. Mentions that in a five-day game, you need to have a game plan and unfortunately it didn't come off but credit must be given to the opposition. On Ajinkya Rahane, he says that he batted really well and they bowled well in the second innings but let themselves down with the bat. Adds that the World Test Championship Final comes once in two years and the boys worked really hard to get here and they will keep working hard to go one step ahead. Says that the fans have been brilliant and goes on to thank them on behalf of the whole team.

Travis Head is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH in the World Test Championship for scoring 163 runs in 174 deliveries in the first inning and setting up this win for Australia. He says that it is a great feeling to come here and win. Adds that they have worked very hard for the last two years and it paid off. Tells that he wanted to be proactive and was tested throughout the innings and it was nice to bat with Steven Smith. Mentions that he has had the confidence and it is just about going out there and expressing it. Ends by saying that he has learned to adapt and is happy that it worked out in this big game.

Time for the presentations...

Steven Smith says that it is a great achievement for this group and the way they have played this week has been outstanding. Goes on to add that they played really well on the first day and says that the way Travis Head played was a big thing. On Virat Kohli's catch, he says that Scott Boland bowled really well and he found the edge so luckily the catch stuck in his hand. Ends by saying that getting Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja out in the same over was decisive.

Scott Boland says that it was good fun. Adds that it is nice to come here and put in a good performance. Tells that his plans were to hit the same areas and there was a bit of extra bounce which they tried to exploit. Mentions that it felt pretty good to get Virat Kohli out and to get two in the over was nice. Tells that he is playing domestic cricket for 12 years for Victoria and all his hard work is finally paying off. Ends by saying he is looking forward to the Ashes.

Mitchell Starc says that they were patient enough and the wickets came. On Steven Smith, he says that he pulled off a stunner and the catching was very good. Mentions that the way Ajinkya Rahane played, it was important for them to pick his wicket quickly. Adds that this group has been fantastic in the last few years and the players and staff will enjoy this together. Adds that they played India in a Test series not too long ago and to play against a quality side at a neutral venue is amazing.

Time for some interviews....

Australia did stumble in their second inning but contributions from Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Starc along with a half-century by Alex Carey saw them set India a target of 444 runs as they dominated the morning session of Day 4. They declared at 270 for the loss of 8 wickets with Ravindra Jadeja claiming three wickets while Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami chipped in with two each. As the runs were being accumulated you could see the shoulders drop but when they came out to bat they looked really positive. Shubman Gill was dismissed by a controversial catch but Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara looked comfortable out in the middle. Starting from the skipper and Pujara, India were poor with their shot selections as they gifted their wickets in the last session of Day 4. Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli began building a steady partnership giving India hope as they needed 280 runs to win on Day 5. But alas, they did not last more than a session! 

India did not respond well in their first outing as they lost both the openers on a score of 30 after getting off to a brisk start. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli were also dismissed after getting off to start and it was a stubborn stand by Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja that helped them steady the ship. Jadeja was dismissed two runs short of his half-century and it was Shardul Thakur who combined with Rahane for the seventh wicket and gave India a bit of hope. They added 108 runs together with Rahane scoring 89 runs in 129 balls and Shardul Thakur got a well-deserved 50. They were bowled out for 296 runs and conceded a lead of 173 runs which proved to be way too much in the context of the game. It was a combined bowling effort by the lads from Down Under with Pat Cummins taking three wickets and the other three fast bowlers chipping in with 2 each. Nathan Lyon also had one in the four overs he bowled and despite India's fightback in the first session of Day 3, it was Austalia who were in control. 

India did win the toss and Rohit Sharma cited the conditions as the reason for bowling first but the cloud cover only lasted for one hour after which the sky has been completely blue with a sun beaming through the five days. Australia feasted on the conditions as they accumulated runs freely on Day 1 and they put on 327 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. They were 76 for 3 at one stage but a 285-run partnership between Steven Smith and Travis Head took the game away from the Indians with Head reaching his century in just 106 deliveries. Steven Smith was five runs short of his century when Day 2 began and it took him two deliveries to reach his landmark but India managed to pull things back a bit as they claimed four wickets in the morning session. Travis Head scored 163 runs in 174 balls and Steven Smith playing the anchor role made 121 in 268 deliveries. Alex Carey scored a quickfire 48 to help the Aussies put on a total of 469 runs in the first inning with Mohammed Siraj the pick of the bowlers for India claiming four wickets. Shardul Thakur and Mohammad Shami had two scalps under their belt with Ravindra Jadeja chipping in with one. 

SESSION SUMMARY - 70 runs, 23.3 overs, 7 wickets. A lot of responsibility was on the shoulders of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane to take this game deep after their counter-attacking display in the last session of Day 4. They started off well too but the 47th over from Scott Boland absolutely changed the course of the game. He set up Kohli perfectly and made him chase a ball well outside the off stump and Steven Smith took a screamer at slips. Then two balls later he removed Ravindra Jadeja for a duck and almost got rid of KS Bharat the following delivery. Ajinkya Rahane looked solid though and continued to build up a stand along with Bharat. However, he too lost his wicket playing a very poor shot and as soon as Rahane went back, India collapsed like nine pins. For Australia, it was Scott Boland who started things off with that brilliant over, and then Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon ran through the lower middle order in no time with the spinner ending with four wickets.

AUSTRALIA WIN THE WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP BY 209 RUNS! They become the first team in the world to win all ICC competitions having already won the ODI and T20I World Cups and the Champions Trophy. What an outstanding team they are as they came into the final game having been at the summit of the rankings and thoroughly deserve this glory! India will be really disappointed with their performance in this game as they were on the backfoot right from the start and did not offer any fight against the mighty Australians. 

63.3: Nathan Lyon to Mohammed Siraj, OUT! TAKEN! Australia writes their name in history books! Nathan Lyon gets the last wicket and this will be a moment that the Aussies will cherish for a long time. This is flighted, full and around middle, Mohammed Siraj looks to reverse-sweep it away but is a bit early and gets a top edge towards backward point where Scott Boland takes an absolute dolly. 

63.2: Nathan Lyon to Mohammed Siraj, Floated, full and on off, Mohammed Siraj blocks it to the off side.

We have reached Lunchtime but since there is only one wicket left for the Aussies to take we will have half an hour of play extended. 

63.1: Nathan Lyon to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammed Siraj defends it on the front foot.

62.6: Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Fullish and on middle, Mohammed Siraj works it off the inner half through square leg for another run.

62.5: Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, Goes full and wide outside off. Mohammed Siraj looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

62.4: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Mohammad Shami tucks this into the leg side for a single.

62.3: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Bowls this back of a length and going down leg. Mohammad Shami looks to pull again and there is deviation as it goes through to the keeper. Alex Carey catches this well diving to his left. The players appeal and the umpire gives this out. Mohammad Shami reviews straight away and UltraEdge shows that it is off the thigh pads. 

62.2: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row! This is banged in short and going down leg. Mohammad Shami pulls this towards fine leg and collects four more runs. 

62.1: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, FOUR! Looks like Mohammad Shami wants to have some fun here! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and just outside off. Mohammad Shami thumps this past the bowler to long on for four runs. 

61.6: Nathan Lyon to Mohammed Siraj, Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Mohammed Siraj keeps this one out. 

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in.

61.5: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! KS Bharat looks to hit one away and ends up losing his wicket! Nathan Lyon has hardly played a role in this Test match but has managed to take wickets whenever he has been called upon! This is flighted full and in line with the stumps. KS Bharat looks to slog sweep this into the legs ide but gets a top edge that flies high into the air and towards the bowler. Nathan Lyon takes a comfortable catch and India are now one wicket away from a massive loss.

61.4: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Continues to bowl full and outside off. KS Bharat defends this towards cover. 

61.3: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Tossed up full and outside the off stump. KS Bharat dabs this into the off side. 

61.2: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Loops this full and outside the off pole. KS Bharat looks to go for the booming drive but misses and his back leg drags out. Alex Carey whips the bails off and they go upstairs to check. Replays show that the batter has made it back in the crease. 

61.1: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Nathan Lyon flights this full and outside off. KS Bharat defends this towards cover. 

60.6: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Short and wide outside off. Mohammad Shami goes hard at the ball and gets it past gully to deep backward point. They do not take a run though.

60.5: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Angles this one down leg side on a good length. Mohammad Shami looks to flick this fine but misses and the ball goes off the pads to the keeper. Alex Carey dives to the left and takes this one safely.

60.4: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, FOUR! Mohammad Shami gets this up and over and gives the crowd something to cheer about! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Mohammad Shami upper cuts this towards third man for four runs. 

60.3: Mitchell Starc to Mohammad Shami, Bowls this on a good length and into the stumps. Mohammad Shami defends this solidly! 

Mohammad Shami walks out to bat now.

60.2: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and this is a nasty delivery from Mitchell Starc as he gets his second wicket! A sharp catch by the wicket-keeper and the Aussies are making short work of the Indian batting order. Mitchell Starc bangs this in short and angled down leg. Umesh Yadav looks to take evasive action and gets his gloves and bat near the ball. It shaves against the glove and is headed over the keeper's head but Alex Carey times his jump to perfectrion and takes a one-handed catch. India lose their eighth wicket and the fans are now slowly beginnings to disperse. 

60.1: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, Mitchell Starc angles this in from outside the off stump and on a good length. Umesh Yadav defends this solidly towards cover. 

59.6: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. KS Bharat pushes this towards point and is unable to take a single. Umesh Yadav will be on strike in the next over. 

59.5: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Short this time and in line with the stumps. KS Bharat tucks this towards mid-wicket. 

59.4: Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Angles this away from the bat on a fuller length and outside off. Umesh Yadav pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man. They take only a run though. 

59.3: Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Umesh Yadav knocks this towards mid off. 

59.2: Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Tosses this full and outside off. Umesh Yadav gets forward and dabs this just short of the bowler. 

59.1: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Nathan Lyon floats this full and just outside off. KS Bharat goes for the slog sweep and knocks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. 

58.6: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, Back to bowling full and on an off-stump line. Umesh Yadav blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

58.5: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Umesh Yadav is happy to leave this one alone. 

58.4: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Umesh Yadav clips this towards the mid on fielder. 

58.3: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, Gets this closer to the off pole and on a good length. Umesh Yadav backs away and feels for this one again. Just misses the outside edge and the off stump. 

58.2: Mitchell Starc to Umesh Yadav, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Umesh Yadav shows all three stumps and hangs his bat out to dry. Gets beaten all ends up. 

58.1: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, FIVE RUNS! Mitchell Starc bowls this back of a length and outside off. KS Bharat dabs this towards backward point and takes a run. Cameron Green collects and throws at the non-striker's end but there is no one backing up. The ball runs away to the long on boundary for five runs. 

57.6: Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Gets this one to skid through to the keeper on a fullish length and just outside off. Umesh Yadav looks to play at this and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

57.5: Nathan Lyon to Umesh Yadav, Bowls this full and outside the off pole. Umesh Yadav defends this into the off side. 

Umesh Yadav is the next man in.

57.4: Nathan Lyon to Shardul Thakur, OUT! PLUMB! Nathan Lyon strikes now and India are sinking further into the sand here as they stare at a certain defeat! This is flighted full and on an off-stump line as he gets the ball to spin into the stumps. Shardul Thakur gets forward as he looks to defend but misses the line of the ball and gets hit on the pads. The Australian players go up in appeal and the umpire takes no time in raising his finger. Shardul Thakur decides to go upstairs for the review and replays show that the bat is far from the ball. Ball Tracking shows three reds and India lose their seventh wicket here. They also lose their review and it is only a matter of time before the Aussies manage to run through India's tail. 

57.3: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. KS Bharat pushes forward and taps this towards point with soft hands. They take a quick single. 

57.2: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Slightly short this time and outside the off pole. KS Bharat blocks this towards cover. 

57.1: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Nathan Lyon floats this full and just outside off. KS Bharat dabs this into the off side. 

56.6: Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Fires this one down leg on a good length. Shardul Thakur gets inside the line of the ball and allows it to go past his legs.

56.5: Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Delivers this wide outside off on a good length. Shardul Thakur raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. 

56.4: Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Bowls this at the stumps as well but on a good length this time. Shardul Thakur is well behind the line of the ball as he blocks this back towards the bowler. 

56.3: Mitchell Starc to Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Starc angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Shardul Thakur defends this back down the pitch. 

Shardul Thakur comes out to the middle now.

56.2: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! This should be the game for Australia as they have the big wicket of Ajinkya Rahane! Mitchell Starc has been expensive and out of rhythm but just like in the first inning when he dismissed Virat Kohli, he takes a crucial wicket here for his side! This is bowled slightly short and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane looks to hit this on the up but only manages to get an outside edge towards the keeper. Alex Carey has another easy catch to take and India are now six down and staring down a barrel. Australia have owned this session and are really close to lifting the Test mace! 

56.1: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Starc bowls this a bit full and just outside the off pole as he continues from 'round the wicket. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this towards mid on. 

55.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl short and just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane uses the depth of the crease and knocks this through covers for a single to retain strike. 6 runs have come from Lyon's first over on Day 5. 

55.5: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Still a bit short and at the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards square leg. 

55.4: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane does not want the spinner to settle in! This is bowled a tad bit short and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane goes onto the backfoot and punches this towards deep cover-point for four runs. 

55.3: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Bowls this one short and into the pads. KS Bharat rocks back and tucks this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

55.2: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. KS Bharat gets a stride forward and defends this into the off side. 

55.1: Nathan Lyon to KS Bharat, Nathan Lyon fires this one slightly short and in line with the stumps. KS Bharat defends this back towards the bowler.

54.6: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, On a fuller length this time and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane plays a solid defensive stroke towards cover. 

54.5: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles this into the stumps and bowls this a fraction fuller. Ajinkya Rahane gets his bat behind the line of the ball and defends it back down the pitch. 

54.4: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this outside the off stump and on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane is watchful this time as he blocks this towards cover. 

54.3: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes back to bowling full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this firmly but straight to the cover-point fielder. 

54.2: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, This is on a good length and angled into the stumps from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this into the leg side. 

54.1: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane keeps the scoreboard ticking as he plays another sublime shot! Mitchell Starc serves this full and outside the off pole from 'round the wicket. Ajinkya Rahane strokes this elegantly towards long off and collects four more runs. 

53.6: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Bowls this short and outside the off stump. KS Bharat leans back and lets this go through to Alex Carey behind the wicket. 

53.5: Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Attacks the stumps this time on a fullish length. Ajinkya Rahane clips this to the right of mid on and sets off for a single. 

53.4: Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length and in the outside off-stump channel. Ajinkya Rahane gets up on his toes and dabs this into the off side. 

53.3: Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Bangs this one into the pitch and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane sways out of the way and allows the keeper to collect it. 

53.2: Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes full and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards mid on. 

53.1: Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this towards mid off. 

52.6: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Delivers this wide outside off and on a good length once again. KS Bharat defends this towards cover. He is looking much more comfortable at the crease now. 

52.5: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Into the pads this time on a good length. Ajinkya Rahane tucks this towards deep backward square leg for an easy run. 

52.4: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! That is an absolute beauty! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane gets his front foot forward and drills this down the ground towards long off for four runs. Brings up the 200 for India!

52.3: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this on a good length as well and just outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this solidly back down the pitch. 

52.2: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Angled into the pads on a good length. KS Bharat clips this towards deep square leg and collects a single. 

52.1: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Mitchell Starc bowls this slightly full from 'round the wicket and going down leg. KS Bharat looks to flick this fine but misses as it goes through to the keeper. 

DRINKS! Just the start Australia wanted as they have two wickets in the first hour of play on Day 5 with the big wicket of Virat Kohli. Scott Boland has bowled an outstanding spell and was rewarded with two scalps in one over with Ravindra Jadeja being dismissed on a duck. India’s hopes now lie on the comeback man Ajinkya Rahane but they have an uphill task to try and survive a bowling unit that has its tail up. The Aussies will want a few more before Lunch while the Indian fans will be praying they go unscathed into the break.

51.6: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Another full delivery, on off, KS Bharat pushes it towards short covers for a quick run where Mitchell Starc also fumbles a bit.

51.5: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, FOUR! Nice shot! This should give Bharat some confidence! Green serves this full again and around off, KS Bharat strides forward and drives it firmly past cover-point for a boundary.

51.4: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Fullish and on leg, KS Bharat looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as Travis Head at forward short leg mops it up.

51.3: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, KS Bharat knocks it towards mid on again.

51.2: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Fuller one, on middle, KS Bharat moves across and works it towards mid on.

51.1: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, EXTRA BOUNCE! Cameron Green lands this on a good length around off, takes off from the surface and shapes away too, KS Bharat is already on the front foot and gets beaten on the outside egde.

50.6: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Starc finish the over with a sharp bouncer, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane ducks under it.

50.5: Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane, Pitched up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the leg side.

50.4: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Back of a length and outside off, KS Bharat punches it through backward point for a single.

50.3: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, On a length and on middle, KS Bharat blocks it to the off side.

50.2: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Full again, on middle, angling in, KS Bharat looks to keep it out but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a brace.

50.1: Mitchell Starc to KS Bharat, Mitchell Starc starts with a full delivery, on off, KS Bharat drives it straight to short covers.

49.6: Cameron Green to Ajinkya Rahane, Fullish and outside off, keeps low, Ajinkya Rahane offers no shot at it.

49.5: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Back of a length and on off, extra bounce as well, KS Bharat looks to push it away but gets a slight inside edge to the leg side. They cross.

49.4: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, BEATEN! Cameron Green bowls this on a good length and around off, shaping away a bit, KS Bharat has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

49.3: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Full again, on off, KS Bharat knocks it down the pitch.

49.2: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Fuller and on off, angling in, KS Bharat blocks it out on the pitch.

49.1: Cameron Green to KS Bharat, Cameron Green starts off with a bouncer, on middle, KS Bharat ducks underneath it.

48.6: Scott Boland to KS Bharat, Another full delivery, on off, KS Bharat looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge wide of mid on for a run.

48.5: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Pitched up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane works it wide of mid on for a single.

48.4: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Fullish and on off, Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the off side.

48.3: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Pat Cummins once again has a chat with Alex Carey and Scott Boland and signals for the review. This is a touch fuller, on leg, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane looks to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows that no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates wickets is missing and Australia lose another review.

48.2: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length and on off, Ajinkya Rahane punches it towards point where Marnus Labuschagne dives to his right to make a good stop. KS Bharat wants the run but he is sent back.

48.1: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length and around leg, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

47.6: Pat Cummins to KS Bharat, This is pitched up, on off, KS Bharat pushes it towards short covers.

Slight halt! The physio comes rushing out for the mandatory concussion check. KS Bharat has not kept his eye on the ball and got thumped on the head. He seems okay to continue though and we are set to resume...

47.5: Pat Cummins to KS Bharat, Sharp bowling! Pat Cummins bangs in a good bouncer, on middle, KS Bharat is a bit late to duck under it and gets hit on the helmet. The physios will come in for the mandatory concussion check now.

47.4: Pat Cummins to KS Bharat, Goes a fraction fuller and outside off. KS Bharat knocks this straight to the fielder at cover. 

47.3: Pat Cummins to KS Bharat, On a length and on middle, KS Bharat pats it down to the leg side.

47.2: Pat Cummins to KS Bharat, Full and on off, KS Bharat defends it on the front foot.

47.1: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length and around leg, Ajinkya Rahane looks to work it away but misses and it goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

46.6: Scott Boland to KS Bharat, EDGED AND FOUR! Almost the third in the over! Scott Boland lands this back of a length and on off, takes off the surface with extra bounce, KS Bharat looks to block it, but the ball brushes against his gloves and goes just over the leaping Steven Smith at second slip for a boundary.

KS Bharat is the new batter at the crease.

46.5: Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Scott Boland with the double whammy and India in huge trouble now. Scott Boland bowls this a bit fuller and on the fifth stump line, shaping away a shy bit, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it away from his body and gets a slight outside edge towards the keeper where Alex Carey makes no mistake. Jadeja goes back for a duck and India lose half their side now!

46.4: Scott Boland to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and around off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go to the keeper.

Ravindra Jadeja makes his way out to the middle.

46.3: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, OUT! TAKEN! Steven Smith takes a blinder at slips! A huge moment in this match and Australia are pumped up with joy. Scott Boland serves this full and outside off, Virat Kohli chases after it and goes for a big booming drive but only manages to get a thick outside edge towards the second slip where Steven Smith somehow manages to take a stunning catch diving to his right when the ball was already behind it. Something special was needed and Smith has provided it for the Aussies. India are four wickets down now and in a spot of bother. 

46.2: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, This is on a good length and around off, shaping in, Virat Kohli leaves it alone.

46.1: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, BEAUTY! Pat Cummins takes the review after some discussion with his players with Marnus Labuschagne convincing him. Scott Boland serves this a bit fuller and on off, Virat Kohli looks to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. UltraEdge shows the same and Australia lose a review.

45.6: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli gets a bit hurried and mistimes his pull wide of mid-wicket for one.

45.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes fuller, on off, Ajinkya Rahane runs it towards deep backward point for a run.

45.4: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length and on off, Ajinkya Rahane keeps it out down the pitch.

45.3: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, A peach of a delivery! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length, outside off, nips back in sharply with good bounce, Ajinkya Rahane looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pads. A bit low and he was a goner there.

45.2: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Another full delivery, on off, Virat Kohli drives it wide of short covers for a quick single.

45.1: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Full and on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli blocks it out well to the off side.

44.6: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Fullish again, on middle, shaping away a bit in the air, Ajinkya Rahane drills it towards mid on.

44.5: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Pitched up, on off, Virat Kohli pats it through point for a single.

44.4: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Good leave! Scott Boland lands this on a good length and on off, shaping in sharply, Virat Kohli lifts his bat and leaves it alone.

44.3: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Full again and on off this time, Virat Kohli drives it nicely but straight to short covers.

44.2: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Full and on middle, Virat Kohli blocks it towards mid on.

44.1: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and outside off, rises of the surface, Virat Kohli lets it go to the keeper.

43.6: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Ajinkya Rahane gets lucky there! Pat Cummins bangs in a sharp bouncer this time, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane tries to duck under it but keeps his bat above and the ball takes the top edge to fly towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. It could have gone anywhere and this will encourage the Aussies surely.

43.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Pat Cummins bowls this a touch fuller, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.

43.4: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Pat Cummins tries for the bouncer but directs it well down to the leg side, Ajinkya Rahane ducks under it anyways.

43.3: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and outside off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep point for a run.

43.2: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli hops up a bit and keeps it down well onto the pitch.

43.1: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length and around off, Ajinkya Rahane guides it through point for a single.

42.6: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Full again and around off, Virat Kohli defends it on the front foot.

42.5: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Pat Cummins decides against the review after some discussion with Boland and Carey. Scott Boland serves this one full and around leg, angling in, Virat Kohli looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. It looked like it was missing the leg stump.

42.4: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Scott Boland continues with the hard length, on off, Virat Kohli keeps his eyes on the ball and negotiates it well.

42.3: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Virat Kohli pats it down towards short covers

42.2: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller one, on off, Ajinkya Rahane taps it towards deep point for an easy single.

42.1: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Scott Boland lands this back of a length and just outside off, Ajinkya Rahane looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

41.6: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Touch fuller and on off, Ajinkya Rahane steers it through backward point for a run.

41.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Short of a length and on middle, shaping in a bit, Ajinkya Rahane looks to tap it down but misses and gets hit around his thigh pads.

41.4: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line of the ball and defends it to the off side.

41.3: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length and around off, Ajinkya Rahane opens the face of the bat and guides it wide of third man for a couple of runs,

41.2: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane knocks it towards mid on.

41.1: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, First runs of Day 5! Pat Cummins begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it just wide of mid on for a single.

Pat Cummins will share the attack this morning and bowl from the other end. 

40.6: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Scott Boland starts off with a maiden then! He continues with the fuller length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane once again drives it but mistimes a bit towards mid off.

40.5: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, This is pitched up again, on middle this time, Ajinkya Rahane drills it down the pitch where Scott Boland quickly goes down and makes a half-stop.

40.4: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Scott Boland serves this one a bit fuller, on off, Ajinkya Rahane strides forward and drives it towards mid off.

40.3: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Length again, on off, Ajinkya Rahane blocks it off the inner half to the leg side.

40.2: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length and around off, angling in, Ajinkya Rahane defends it to the off side.

40.1: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Oh..that one keeps low! Scott Boland starts with a good-length delivery, outside off, keeps very low, Ajinkya Rahane tries to cut it away but it goes under his bat to the keeper. Signs of uneven bounce early on.

We are all set for the final day of the ultimate Test match as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane follow the match officials onto the ground and will be eager to continue their partnership. The Australian players are in a huddle at the boundary line for a few last-minute instructions from Pat Cummins before taking their respective positions on the field. Scott Boland has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain says there could be some rain but we have a Reserve Day so it won't affect much. Adds that the sun is beaming onto the wicket and there is more tinge of grass on it. Tells that it looks more like a sub-continent pitch. Kumar Sangakkara joins him and says that there may be some reverse swing but the bowlers will need to work hard for it. Hussain ends by saying that the pitch hasn't deteriorated that much which is unusual for The Oval and reckons India has a chance here.

Australia, on the other hand, will still be very confident as they are holding the cards and are slightly ahead in this Test. They were able to pick up three wickets but after that looked a bit rattled by the counterattack from India. However, they know that the morning session will be very crucial with Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Mitchell Starc raring to go, and if they get rid of Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, or both, then this match will tilt massively in their favour. Whatever happens, we are surely in for a thrilling Day of Test cricket.

India has played catch-up in this Test since Day 1 but they are still very much in it because of some fighting performances from Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shardul Thakur. When India came out to bat, they knew that they would need to chase the highest-ever total in the history of Test cricket, which wouldn't be easy. However, the 71-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Rahane has kept them in the game and given them a glimmer of hope for something special to happen.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! It is the Ultimate Day of the Ultimate Test and all the hard work done by both teams comes down to this moment. The game is nicely poised at the moment and the equation is simple, India need 280 runs while Australia need 7 wickets to be crowned Test champions of the world.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

This is the reason why a cricket lover enjoys watching Test cricket as we witness an epic battle between two strong sides. Australia have been well ahead in this game right from the start and they will want to put the cherry on top of their performance with a win. India have an opportunity to rectify all their errors so far by having one outstanding day and pulling off a world record chase. The action continues on Sunday 11th June for the final day of this ultimate Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!

Alex Carey is in for a chat. He says that they have got runs on the board which they would have liked. Mentions that Indian batters played well. Reckons that they have got a big chance tomorrow. On the catch by Cameron Green, he says that it was fair and square. Feels that the right decision was made. Shares that it is going to be a case of being patient and pitching it in the right areas. On declaration, he says that it wasn't spoken about until Pat Cummins came out to bat. Reckons that Mitchell Starc accelerated well to get them to a good position and credits Cameron Green for negotiating the tricky phase in the morning. Ends by saying that Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli are class players and it is a matter of just being patient.

The day belonged to Australia though as they batted really well to put themselves in a commanding position and gave India a target of 444 runs to chase down. They started the day on 123 for the loss of 4 wickets with a lead of 296 and suffered an early blow when they lost Marnus Labuschagne on his overnight score of 41 courtesy of Umesh Yadav. Alex Carey and Cameron Green stitched together a 43-run partnership but Ravindra Jadeja managed to get rid of Green before the Lunch break. They crossed the 200-run mark in the first session as Carey managed to find the boundaries regularly with Mitchell Starc for company and the two added 93 runs for the seventh wicket. Mohammad Shami dismissed Starc and Pat Cummins which prompted the Aussies to declare but the way India started with their openers it looked like they were on a mission. Shubman Gill was dismissed by Scott Boland and there was some controversy regarding the legitimacy of the catch but in the end, what the third umpire decides is what counts. The final session has set up this finale wonderfully well and there is much to look forward to on Day 5. 

SESSION SUMMARY - 123 runs, 32.5 overs, 2 wickets. India have been positive right through this inning and have not tried to play for time. They came out after Tea having lost Shubman Gill just before the break with 41 runs on the board and Cheteshwar Pujara joined forces with Rohit Sharma to forge a 51-run partnership in 77 deliveries. Australia did not panic though and stuck to their plans but when they realized that pace was not working, they decided to bring Nathan Lyon into the attack and he delivered straight away dismissing the Indian captain on 43 in his very first over. Pujara played a poor shot the very next over to the bowling of Pat Cummins and it was looking very glum for India. However, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship and have added 71 runs so far for the 4th wicket in 118 balls. Kohli is 6 runs short of his half-century and he has scored at a brisk rate while Rahane has played the anchor role scoring 20 runs in 59 deliveries. The equation is now simple for Day 5. India need 280 runs to win this final and Australia need to take 7 wickets to become Test champions.

39.6: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short and slightly down leg, Virat Kohli helps it straight to short fine leg. That will be Stumps on Day 4! 

39.5: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Full and quicker, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side. 

39.4: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, A bit of excitement by Australia but nothing doing! Tossed up, full and turning in, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli presses forward to clip but misses. The ball lobs off his front pad towards leg slip. Steven Smith sprints to his left from first slip and dives to complete the catch. No one is convinced enough and Pat Cummins opts not to review. 

39.3: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up, outside off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side. 

39.2: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short again and on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it off the back foot to backward square leg.

39.1: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Easy pickings! Strays down leg, on a short length, Virat Kohli goes back and helps it past short fine leg for a boundary. Moves to 44 with this boundary. 

38.6: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Angled in, on middle, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and solidly keeps it out. Last over of the day coming up. 

38.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Lands it on a good length, around off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and steers it to backward point. 

38.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, NO BALL! Fuller this time and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and dabs it to backward point. The umpire signals a no ball as Cummins has overstepped once again. 

38.4: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length, shaping away, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and leaves the ball alone. 

38.3: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Banged in short and just outside off, Ajinkya Rahane ducks and lets the ball pass. 

38.2: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Angled in, full around off, Virat Kohli shuffles and gets it from the outer half of the bat towards deep point for a single. 

38.1: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, On a length, outside off, Virat Kohli shuffles and steers it towards point. 

37.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated up, wide outside off, Ajinkya Rahane goes for the drive away from the body but misses.  

37.5: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller, on off and middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

37.4: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Full and turning in sharply, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane wears it on the front pad. Australia go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Nathan Lyon indicates that the ball was going down leg and Pat Cummins does not go for the review. 

37.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and turning in, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the back foot. 

37.2: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated up, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and keeps it out. 

37.1: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Darted in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler. 

36.6: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Angled in, outside off, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane shuffles and guides it wide of backward point for a single. 

36.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly back of a length and outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and dabs it towards backward point. 

36.4: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller this time from over the wicket, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and drives it straight to cover. 

36.3: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, outside off, the ball keeps low and Ajinkya Rahane toe ends it towards cover. 

36.2: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane plants his foot forward and pushes it back to the bowler. 

36.2: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, NO BALL! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and keeps it out on the off side. Cummins has overstepped once again. 

36.1: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Angled down leg, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane tries to tickle it fine but misses. 

36.1: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, FIVE WIDES! Cummins comes back into the attack and starts with a bumper, way down leg, Ajinkya Rahane lets it pass. The ball sails over Alex Carey for a boundary. 

35.6: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Bowls it full this time, around off, Virat Kohli presses and clips it to mid-wicket. 

35.5: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short again and on middle, Virat Kohli works it off the back foot to backward square leg. 

35.4: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short this time and turning in, around leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes back in the crease and nudges it through square leg for a single. 

35.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Pushed through, around off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and drops it on the off side. 

35.2: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane presses and defends it solidly. 

35.1: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and works it to short leg. 

34.6: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Glorious! Starc sprays it full and outside off, Virat Kohli plants his foot forward and times the drive. Gets it wide of mid off for yet another boundary. 

34.5: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, On a good length, angled away, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and blocks it out on the off side. 

34.4: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, just outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and defends it towards cover. 

34.3: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Clipped away with ease! Full and on the pads, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and flicks it through mid-wicket for four runs. 

34.2: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Angled away, just outside off, on a hard length, Virat Kohli is happy to let the ball pass. 

34.1: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Short and wide outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out to cut. Mistimes it towards point. 

33.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller and on midde, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and blocks it out. 

33.5: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short again on leg, Virat Kohli tucks it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single. 

33.4: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Keeps it short on off, Virat Kohli stays back and defends it on the off side. 

33.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short this time and on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes on the back foot and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. 

33.2: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Nicely played! Lyon gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Ajinkya Rahane does not miss out as he drives it through covers for a boundary. 

33.1: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane presses forward and keeps it out. 

32.6: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Length delivery, angling across, outside off, Virat Kohli frees his arms and pushes it to cover. 

32.5: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Back of a length, on the pads, Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and tucks it off his hips. Gets it wide of fine leg for a single. 

32.4: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Back of a length an on middle, Virat Kohli hangs back and pushes it to cover. Sets off for a single but decides against it as Marnus Labuschagne gets to the ball quickly. 

32.3: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, A hint of tail in, on middle, on a length, Virat Kohli gets behind the line and blocks it towards cover. 

32.2: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Angling away, on a good length, Virat Kohli pushes it to mid off. Ajinkya Rahane wants a single but Kohli says no. 

32.1: Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Banged in short, on middle, from over the wicket, Virat Kohli hops and fends it on the off side. 

31.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Flighted this time, around leg, Ajinkya Rahane works it off the front foot to short leg. 

31.5: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and quicker, turning in, on leg, Ajinkya Rahane drops it on the bounce to short leg. 

31.4: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli presses and clips it through mid-wicket for a run. 

31.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short again and on the pads, Ajinkya Rahane nudges it to deep square leg for a single. 

31.2: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller and turning in, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane blocks it out off the front foot. 

31.1: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and turning in, on leg, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and defends it on the leg side.

30.6: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, A bit too wide outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli presses forward and lets the ball pass. 

30.5: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Fuller and shaping in, just outside off, Virat Kohli covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. 

30.4: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Tailing in, on the pads, on a good length, Ajinkya Rahane nudges it towards square leg and takes a single. 

30.3: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Shaping in, outside off, on a length, Ajinkya Rahane watchfully keeps it out on the off side. 

30.2: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Smart batting! On a shortish length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane allows the ball to come to him and uses the pace of the delivery. Goes back and guides it past backward point for a boundary. 

30.1: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Angling in, on leg, on a hard length, Virat Kohli turns this one down to fine leg for a single. 

29.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Shorter and quicker, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane fends this one on the leg side. 

29.5: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and turning in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane defends it off the front foot. 

29.4: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Flighted, on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane is solid in defence once again. 

29.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and turning in, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and blocks it on the off side.

29.2: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on the pads, Virat Kohli presses forward and works it to deep square leg for a run. 

29.1: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, around leg, Virat Kohli clips it to mid-wicket for a dot. 

28.6: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, just outside off, Virat Kohli dabs it off the back foot towards cover-point for a single. 

28.5: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Another one on a length, wide outside off, Virat Kohli is in no mood to play at those. 

28.4: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Bowls it on a shortish length, outside off, Virat Kohli hangs back and punches it wide of cover-point for a couple of runs. 

28.3: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Length delivery, outside off, Virat Kohli takes a good stride forward and keeps it out on the off side. 

28.2: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, On a hard length, just outside off, Virat Kohli shoulders arms once again. 

28.1: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and wide outside off, Virat Kohli is happy to leave the ball alone. 

27.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Gives the ball air, around off, Ajinkya Rahane uses his feet and drives it to wide mid off. 

27.5: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Tossed up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane plants his foot forward and taps it back to the bowler. 

27.4: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Easy pickings! Drifts down leg, on a full length, Ajinkya Rahane gets down and sweeps it past short fine leg for a boundary. 

27.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and turning in sharply, on leg, Ajinkya Rahane fends it on the leg side. 

27.2: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and on middle and leg, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and keeps it out. 

27.1: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.  

26.6: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Wristy by Virat Kohli! Seaming in, on leg, on a fuller length, Virat Kohli brings his wrists into play and clips it past mid on for a boundary. 

26.5: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, On a hard length, on off and middle, Virat Kohli drops it softly on the off side. 

26.4: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Touch fuller, on off, Virat Kohli gets forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

26.3: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Angles it in from wide of the crease, just outside off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

26.2: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Tailing in sharply, on a hard length, around off, Virat Kohli shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

26.1: Scott Boland to Virat Kohli, Beaten! On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Virat Kohli pokes at the delivery and is lucky not to edge this one. Pat Cummins has a word with Alex Carey and opts not to review. 

25.6: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller again, on off and middle, Ajinkya Rahane dead bats it on the off side. 

25.5: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Pushed through, full on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and defends it solidly. 

25.4: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flighted up again, on off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and works it down to long on for a single. 

25.3: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short and turning in, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane makes room and punches it towards cover for a single. 

25.2: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated up, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane prods forward and keeps it out.

25.1: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short around leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and defends it out. 

24.6: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Angling on the pads, on a full length, Ajinkya Rahane flicks it through square leg for a single. 

24.5: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length, on middle, Ajinkya Rahane gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket. 

24.4: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Full again, outside off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot once again and drives it straight to wide mid off. 

24.3: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes full and shaping in, on off, Ajinkya Rahane takes a good stride forward and pushes it to wide mid off. 

24.2: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, On a length, on off, Ajinkya Rahane gets on the front foot and keeps it out. 

24.1: Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane, On a good length, in the channel outside off, Ajinkya Rahane hangs back and defends it out on the off side. 

23.6: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nicely done! Lyon gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and brings his bottom hand into play. Drives it wide of mid on for a boundary. 

23.5: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flighted again, on middle, Virat Kohli gets forward and blocks it out down the wicket. 

23.4: Nathan Lyon to Ajinkya Rahane, Short around leg, Ajinkya Rahane goes back and nudges it to square leg for a single. 

23.3: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and works it to mid on for a quick single. 

23.2: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on off, Virat Kohli gets forward and defends it out on the off side. 

23.1: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Bowls it short and on off, Virat Kohli goes back and punches it through cover for a couple of runs. 

Drinks break! Just when Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara were starting to look at ease in the middle, both batters departed in the space of four deliveries. India find themselves in a spot of bother now and need this pair to safely negotiate the remaining passage of play before Stumps. On the other hand, Australia will be delighted, having removed both set batters and will look to pick a couple of wickets more before Stumps.  

22.6: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Another short ball bowled at the batter. Ajinkya Rahane sways out of the way of the ball and lets the keeper get it. 

22.5: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Angled into the pads on a fuller length. Virat Kohli flicks this down to fine leg and picks up a run. 

22.4: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper.

22.3: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Pulls his length back slightly and delivers this outside off. Virat Kohli blocks this confidently towards cover. 

22.2: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. He clips this one straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

22.1: Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Virat Kohli gets his first boundary! This is bowled full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs. Brings up the 100 for India.

21.6: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this to mid on and takes a quick single as the fielder is on his heels. 

21.5: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forward and defends this towards cover. 

21.4: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Slightly short once again and just outside off. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and blocks this out. 

21.3: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Short this time and pitching outside leg. Virat Kohli clips this towards backward square leg. 

21.2: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and onto the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a brace to get off the mark.

21.1: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Nathan Lyon floats this full and well outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this back down the pitch. 

20.6: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane blocks this towards cover. 

20.5: Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane, A bouncer welcomes Ajinkya Rahane and this is well-directed. The batter ducks under this one.

India's star with the bat in the first innings, Ajinkya Rahane walks out to bat. 

20.4: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, OUT! CAUGHT! India are throwing their wickets away here now! Cheteshwar Pujara has played an uncharacteristic shot and has to walk back to the pavilion. Just when things were looking good for India, Australia have got both the set batters out this is turning out to be a great session for them. This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara decides to go for an uppercut and gets a faint edge to the keeper. Alex Carey makes no mistake grabbing hold of this one and India are now three wickets down in no time. 

20.3: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, In the channel outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this back towards the bowler. 

20.2: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Continues to bowl on a good length and angled in from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this into the leg side. 

20.1: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this back towards the bowler. 

20.1: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, NO BALL! Pat Cummins bowls this full and into the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards backward square leg. He continues to struggle with his landing as he has overstepped once again and this will be a no ball. 

19.6: Nathan Lyon to Virat Kohli, Bowls this short and into the pads. Virat Kohli tucks this towards backward square leg. 

19.5: Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, OUT! LBW! Poor shot selection by Rohit Sharma and it has cost him his wicket! Nathan Lyon strikes in his first over as it took him 5 balls to make an impact and this is what the Australians needed to pick themselves up on the field. Nathan Lyon tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma looks to go for the sweep but misses and gets hit flush on the pad. Nathan Lyon goes up in appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Rohit Sharma reviews this and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows three red and the Indian skipper has to depart as they lose a review as well. India lose their second wicket just when this partnership was looking good. Virat Kohli is the new man in. 

19.4: Nathan Lyon to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this awkwardly. 

19.3: Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

19.2: Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this full and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to play this leg side and gets it off his pads to the short leg fielder. 

19.1: Nathan Lyon to Cheteshwar Pujara, Nathan Lyon floats this full and in line with the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara shimmies down the wicket and flicks this to mid-wicket. 

Nathan Lyon has been brought into the attack now as we will have spin for the first time in this inning.

18.6: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma shoulders his arms to this one. 

18.5: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Goes full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma blocks this towards cover. 

18.4: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a good length and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this towards point and takes a run. Brings up the 50-run partnership between these two! 

18.3: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Cheteshwar Pujara gets on top of the bounce well and dabs this towards backward square leg. 

18.2: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes full and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara uses his wrists beautifully and flicks this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. 

18.1: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and angled in from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this solidly towards mid off. 

17.6: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, On an off-stump line and on a good length. Rohit Sharma gets squared up slightly and the ball goes off the outside part of the bat towards point. 

17.5: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone. 

17.4: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this towards mid on. 

17.3: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma top edges this and the fielder in the deep lost this! This is banged in short and into the batter. Rohit Sharma goes for the pull and mistimes it to deep backward square leg. Mitchell Starc does not see it till late and goes for four to his right. 

17.2: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma punches this towards cover-point and does not take a run as the fielder swoops in. 

17.1: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, Cameron Green bowls this full and angled in from outside off. Rohit Sharma defends this towards mid on. 

16.6: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Pulls his length back this time and serves this outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara gets surprised by the bounce but manages to dab it into the offside. 

16.5: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this well towards cover. 

16.4: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this a fraction fuller and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this out watchfully. 

16.3: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara loves to feed on deliveries at his leg! This is bowled on a good length and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs. 

16.2: Pat Cummins to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bangs this in short but well outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara keeps his gloves down and lets this go through to the keeper. 

16.1: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and angled into the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

16.1: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL! Pat Cummins starts with a good-length delivery and into the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the leg side. He has overstepped though and this will be a no ball. 

15.6: Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Gets this to come back in from outside off on a fullish length. Cheteshwar Pujara shuffles forward and flicks this to mid-wicket. 

15.5: Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a good length and on an off-stump line. Cheteshwar Pujara blocks this towards mid on. 

15.4: Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes fuller this time and angles this on from outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards square leg. 

15.3: Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

15.2: Cameron Green to Cheteshwar Pujara, Pulls his length back slightly and serves this outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shoulders his arms to this one. 

15.1: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, On a good length this time and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks this through square leg and takes a run. 

15.1: Cameron Green to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Cameron Green bangs this in short and well over the batter's head. Rohit Sharma shapes up for the pull but realizes that it is way too high. The umpire agrees as well and calls this wide. 

14.6: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Continues bowling full and wide outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara makes no effort to play at this one. 

14.5: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes full and into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this with ease towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

14.4: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Way outside the off pole on a fullish length. Cheteshwar Pujara is happy to let this go through to the keeper. 

14.3: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Similar line and bowled on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara raises his arms high and lets it go through to the keeper this time. 

14.2: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a good length and leaving the batter outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara pushes at this and gets beaten all ends up. 

14.1: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara has also been very positive in this game! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara punches this down to long off for four runs. 

13.6: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a good length. Rohit Sharma defends this back to down the pitch. 

13.5: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma comes out with a positive stride and blocks this confidently. 

13.4: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, This one shoots off the surface from a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to fend and gets beaten all ends up. 

13.3: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma takes a confident stride forward and blocks this to cover. 

13.2: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! The timing is exquisite on this one! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma stands tall and punches this on the up towards deep point for four runs. 

13.1: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma raises his arms and lets this go through to the keeper. 

We have another halt as the ground staff come on again for some repair work on the footholes. In the meantime, the Indian physio treats Cheteshwar Pujara on his right forearm. We are all set to resume now. 

12.6: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Pulls his length back and pitches this outside leg. Cheteshwar Pujara fends this awkwardly into the leg side. The scoring rate has come down a bit here. 

12.5: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Wide outside the off pole on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara is content with not offering a shot. 

12.4: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this solidly back at the bowler. 

Halt! Mitchell Starc needs some repair work to be done on the landing area. The ground staff comes on and pounds the footholes with the hammer. We are good to go now. 

12.3: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this back of a length and just outside off. Rohit Sharma gets inside the line of the ball and whips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

12.2: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Angles this away from outside off on a good length. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone. 

12.1: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Starc bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets up on his toes and punches this towards cover. 

11.6: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Maiden over from Scott Boland which is the first in this inning! This is on a good length as well and just outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads. 

11.5: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara defends this solidly back towards the bowler. 

11.4: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara plays well inside the line of the ball as it zips past to the keeper. 

11.3: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara clips this towards the mid on fielder. 

11.2: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara is watchful as he blocks this back down the pitch. 

11.1: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Scott Boland bowls this slightly full and outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this towards point. 

10.6: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Yet another full delivery served outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma knocks this straight to the mid off fielder.

10.5: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this back towards the bowler. 

10.4: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Goes really full and wide outside off. Rohit Sharma digs this out towards point. 

10.3: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, Onto the pads once again on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to play this fine once again but misses and the ball rolls to backward square leg off his pads. They take a leg bye. 

10.2: Mitchell Starc to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! Easy picking for Cheteshwar Pujara and he does not miss out! Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length but strays onto the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this down to fine leg and collects four runs. 

10.1: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and onto the pads. Rohit Sharma flicks this to deep square leg for a single. 

9.6: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Gets this to nip back in slightly from outside off on a good length. Rohit Sharma dabs this awkwardly into the leg side for a run. 

9.5: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma raises his arms high and there is a bit of extra bounce this time. 

9.4: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and just outside the off stump. The ball stays low as Rohit Sharma looks to block and gets an inside edge onto his pads. 

9.3: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara punches this to the left of cover for a single. 

9.2: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, This is on a good length and in the channel outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara shoulders his arms to this one. 

9.1: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! A tad bit of luck going Cheteshwar Pujara's way! Scott Boland bowls this wide outside off an slightly short. Cheteshwar Pujara hangs his bat out and gets an inside edge to fine leg for four runs. 

8.6: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! This is sublime timing from the Indian captain! Mitchell Starc offers width outside off on a fullish length. Rohit Sharma leans into the shot and strokes this to deep cover-point for four runs. 

8.5: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this on a good length and angling away outside off. Rohit Sharma is happy to leave this one alone. 

8.4: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma finds the gap to perfection once again! This is bowled back of a length and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma finds the gap between fine leg and deep square leg for four runs. 

8.3: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Goes a fraction fuller outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma raises his arms and does not offer a shot. 

8.2: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Strays down leg and bowls this slightly back of a length. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone. 

8.1: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length but pitching outside leg. Rohit Sharma looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. 

It will be Mitchell Starc to steam in from the other end. 

7.6: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, FOUR! Cheteshwar Pujara opens his account with a spanking shot! This is short and wide outside the off stump. Cheteshwar Pujara slaps this to deep point for four runs. 

7.5: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Cheteshwar Pujara flicks this towards mid-wicket.

7.4: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Cheteshwar Pujara dabs this into the leg side as he negotiates the extra bounce well. 

7.3: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Bowls this on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Cheteshwar Pujara shoulders his arms to this one. 

7.2: Scott Boland to Cheteshwar Pujara, Scott Boland starts with a good length delivery angled into the pads. Cheteshwar Pujara looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. 

Welcome back for the third and final session on Day 4. The Australian players make their way out to the middle followed by Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma. It will be Scott Boland to complete his over. Here we go... 

... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...

We will now move to the last session of the penultimate day of this Test match and Australia will want to take the initiative with a few wickets to set up their win on Day 5. India will need to bat out this session without losing wickets and need to take it session by session. Do join us at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) to find out how the final session of Day 4 plays out.

India came out after Lunch eager to bowl out their opponents at the earliest but faced resistance from the Australian lower order. Ravindra Jadeja got the ball to turn but was not successful in getting the breakthroughs. The game had gone away from them and they were hoping for the opponents to declare when Mohammad Shami claimed two wickets as a consolation. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill once again got them off to a positive start and were looking really comfortable out in the middle. Shubman Gill edged one towards third slip and Cameron Green took a good catch inches from the ground. It was referred upstairs for a clean catch and most of the people around the stadium felt that the ball grazed the ground. The third umpire felt that there was a finger under the ball and he adjudges it out which was met by boos around the stadium. A controversial decision that makes the task even tougher for India as they still need 403 runs to win. 

SESSION SUMMARY - 110 runs, 21.4 overs, 3 wickets. Australia are favorites to win this game and they have ample time to attack the Indian batters as they have posted a massive target of 444 runs. They went into Tea 374 runs ahead and came out looking to be positive in the quest to build on the lead. Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc added 93 runs together in 120 deliveries with the former reaching a well-deserved half-century. Starc provided the required impetus as he scored 41 runs in 57 balls before being dismissed. Pat Cummins did not choose to declare, instead came out to bat but could not make an impact and his wicket brought about the declaration. The opening bowlers probed and were finally rewarded by getting a breakthrough just before Tea as Scott Boland claimed a crucial with but the credit has to be given to Cameron Green for yet another stunning catch. They now have four more sessions to run through this Indian batting line-up.

7.1: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, OUT! CAUGHT! Another stunner by Cameron Green, this time low to his left! On a hard length, just outside off, stays on the back foot and defend this delivery. Gets surprised by the extra bounce and ends up getting an outside edge. The ball travels low towards Cameron Green at gully. He dives low to his left and takes a one-handed stunner with his left hand. Shubman Gill stands his ground and waits for the third umpire's decision. The replays show that the ball sticks in Green's grasp and stays in even as his elbow made contact with the ground. The Aussies are delighted as they break a flourishing opening stand. That will also be Tea on Day 4! 

Is that out? The umpires go upstairs to check for a fair catch. Replays seem to indicate that the ball is stuck in Cameron Green's fingers and grazes against the ground as he falls.  The third umpire reckons there is a finger under the ball and this is given OUT!

6.6: Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Shubman Gill dabs it off the back foot to deep backward point for one more run. 

6.5: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, At the pads, on a length, Rohit Sharma shuffles and nudges it to deep square leg for a single. 

6.4: Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Short and wide outside off, Shubman Gill frees his arms and cuts it to cover-point. Marnus Labuschagne there fumbles and concedes a single. 

6.4: Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, NO BALL! Angled across, on a shortish length, outside off, Shubman Gill stays back and punches it through point for a couple of runs more. Mitchell Starc has overstepped as well. 

6.3: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around middle, Rohit Sharma hangs back and pulls it down to fine leg for a run. 

6.2: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Pulled away with ease! Banged in short and at the batter, Rohit Sharma gets into a good position and pulls it wide of fine leg for a maximum. 

6.1: Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Comes from over the wicket and starts on a hard length, on middle, Rohit Sharma keeps it out off the back foot. 

The ball is not going through the rings now and the umpires have called for a ball change. The umpires are picking the right one and now we are ready to go. Mitchell Starc has been brought into the attack.

5.6: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Length delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill throws his hands at the ball and slices it towards backward point. Nathan Lyon there dives to his right and gets his hand to the ball to save a couple of runs for his side. 

5.5: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Fuller this time, on off, Shubman Gill clips it off the front foot but straight to mid-wicket. 

5.4: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, just outside off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot through covers. Marnus Labuschagne performs the chase and pulls it back. Two runs taken. 

5.3: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Angled in, on off, on a good length, Shubman Gill gets forward and keeps it out on the off side. 

5.2: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Edged but safe! On a good length, just outside off, Shubman Gill defends it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that falls short of Steven Smith at second slip. 

5.1: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Keeps it full and outside off, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and drives without much timing to mid off. 

4.6: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Another on a good length, Rohit Sharma shuffles and blocks it out on the off side. 

4.5: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, Rohit Sharma defends it off the back foot. 

4.4: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Goes full again and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it firmly back towards the bowler. Pat Cummins sticks out his right boot and makes a good stop. 

Steven Smith came running to his slipper from slip and informed him something is not right with the ball. The umpire passes it through the rings and then takes out his scissors to cut out some extra threading. We are good to go now...

4.3: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, In the corridor of uncertainty, on off, Rohit Sharma watchfully leaves the ball alone. 

4.2: Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Tailing in, on the pads, on a length, Shubman Gill turns this one down to fine leg for a single. 

4.1: Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, on off, Shubman Gill drives it crisply but straight to mid off. 

3.6: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Another one on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma lets it go once again. 

3.5: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, around off, a hint of inward movement, Rohit Sharma covers his off stump and lets the ball pass. 

3.4: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, In the channel outside off, on a length, Rohit Sharma stays in the crease and dabs it to backward point. 

3.3: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Lands it on a hard length, outside off, Rohit Sharma shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

3.2: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Full and outside off, Rohit Sharma walks across in the crease and brings his wrists into play. Clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 

3.1: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Serves it outside off, full as well, Rohit Sharma shuffles and defends it towards mid off. 

2.6: Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Angling in, on the pads, on a fuller length, Shubman Gill pushes with a straight bat to mid on.

2.5: Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Streaky! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Shubman Gill gets squared up a bit and the ball rolls off the outer part of the bat. Gets it wide of backward point for yet another boundary. 

2.4: Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Sheer timing! Slightly short, just outside off, Shubman Gill gets on top of the bounce and punches it through covers for four more runs. 

2.3: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Shaping in, on middle, on a good length, Rohit Sharma tucks it in front of mid on and takes a single. 

2.2: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Nicely driven! Cummings goes full and angling in, on off, Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and drives it past mid on for a boundary. 

2.1: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, in the channel outside off, Rohit Sharma stays back and keeps it out down the wicket. 

1.6: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Just outside the off stump on a good length. Shubman Gill dabs this towards mid-wicket and looks for a single but is sent back by Rohit Sharma.

1.5: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Continues to bowl in a channel just outside off on a good length. Shubman Gill smothers this back down the pitch. 

1.4: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, Goes full and angled in from outside off. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists and flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. 

1.3: Scott Boland to Rohit Sharma, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets a good stride forward and blocks this towards mid on. 

1.2: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, In line with the stumps this time on a good length. Shubman Gill dabs this into the leg side and sets off for a quick single to get off the mark. 

1.1: Scott Boland to Shubman Gill, Scott Boland bowls this on a fullish length and angled in from outside off. Shubman Gill defends this back down the pitch. 

Scott Boland will bowl from the other end.

0.6: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma chooses to leave this one alone. 

0.5: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets well behind the line of the ball and knocks this towards mid on. 

0.4: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma defends this solidly on the front foot towards cover. 

0.3: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma goes on the backfoot and dabs this into the off side. 

0.2: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! India and Rohit Sharma are up and running! This is bowled short and onto the body. Rohit Sharma whips this off the hips towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

0.1: Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins starts off with a good length delivery just outside off. Rohit Sharma is watchful as he leaves this one alone.