Australia win by 184 runs
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Over 84. 1 run. Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah. Australia: 234/10(rr 2.79)
83.4Bumrah to N LyonW
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. The Australian innings has ended, setting a challenging target of 340 runs for India. A magnificent knock by Marnus Labuschagne, who anchored the innings with a crucial 70 runs, and a resilient 41 from skipper Pat Cummins added vital runs to the total. India's bowlers showcased a top-class display of skill and discipline, especially in the latter sessions, effectively restricting Australia's run flow. A vital 55-run partnership for the 10th wicket between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland added valuable runs to the total, pushing Australia to a competitive score. Jasprit Bumrah picked up a five-wicket haul, while Mohammed Siraj provided excellent support, bagging three wickets of his own. We're on the edge of our seats as the stage is set for an exciting Indian run chase. Stay tuned for all the action!
83.3Bumrah to S Boland1
One run. Jasprit Bumrah to Scott Boland. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
83.2Bumrah to S Boland0
Dot ball. Jasprit Bumrah to Scott Boland. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.
83.1Bumrah to S Boland0
Dot ball. Jasprit Bumrah to Scott Boland. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Deep.
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End of over. Over 83. 5 runs. Bowler: Mohammed Siraj. Australia: 233/9(rr 2.81)
82.6Siraj to S Bolandlb
Leg bye. Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Pant.
82.5Siraj to S Boland0
Dot ball. Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
82.4Siraj to S Boland0
Dot ball. Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
82.3Siraj to S Boland0
Dot ball. Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.
82.2Siraj to S Boland4
Four runs. FOUR! Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
82.1Siraj to S Boland0
Dot ball. Mohammed Siraj to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.
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Welcome back, everyone, to Day 5 of the fourth Test between Australia and India live from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This match is at a crucial juncture with all three results are possible. Will India break the stand between Lyon and Boland soon? We will have to wait and see. Here we go.
81.6Bumrah to N Lyon4
Four runs. FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. That will be Stumps on Day 4, and Australia leads by 333 runs. Marnus Labuschagne played a magnificent knock, anchoring the innings with a crucial 70 runs, while skipper Pat Cummins contributed a resilient 41 to the total. India's bowlers displayed top-class skill and discipline, particularly in the first two sessions, where they effectively restricted Australia's run flow. A vital 55-run partnership for the 10th wicket between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland added some crucial runs, taking Australia to a competitive total. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer, claiming four key wickets, while Mohammed Siraj provided excellent support, taking three wickets of his own. Join us tomorrow for what promises to be an exhilarating final day!
81.5Bumrah to N Lyon0
Dot ball. Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
81.4Bumrah to N Lyonnb
No ball. No ball Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip and it was a no ball, fielded by Rahul.
81.4Bumrah to N Lyon2
Two runs. Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Jadeja.
81.3Bumrah to N Lyon2
Two runs. Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Siraj, direct hit by Pant.
81.3Bumrah to N Lyonnb
No ball. No ball Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover and it was a no ball, fielded by Jaiswal.
81.2Bumrah to N Lyon0
Dot ball. Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
81.1Bumrah to N Lyon4
Four runs. FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah to Nathan Lyon. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.