Australia vs. India LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 4: Australia is now 9 down after Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Pat Cummins for 40. The lead for the hosts is close to 280 runs.
India vs. Australia LIVE Score, 4th Test Day 4: As India and Australia fought for dominance on Day 4 at the MCG, Mohammed Siraj has come back to form, taking three wickets to support the four selected by the irrepressible Jasprit Bumrah. Steve Smith was removed by Mohammed Siraj, and in the following over, Bumrah removed Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. In his subsequent over, Bumrah then thoroughly destroyed Alex Carey. Earlier in the opening session, India dominated the Australian hitters, and before lunchtime, the hosts were 53/2, ahead by 158 runs.Australia vs. India LIVE Score, Fourth Test Day 4: An intense With the first delivery of the third session, Mohammed Siraj took the crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. Early in the second session, Jasprit Bumrah's scorching spell had opened some cracks, which Labuschagne and Pat Cummins had been able to plug. With a lead of less than 200, the hosts were soon down to their final four wickets after Bumrah tore into Australia's middle order. With Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne appearing at ease, Australia got off to a strong start in the second session. But Mohammed Siraj set off the pyrotechnics by dismissing Smith, and in the following over, Bumrah got rid of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. Alex Carey was then cleaned up by Bumrah.
Earlier, on Day 4 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG, Australia led by 158 runs going into lunch. Bumrah dismissed the rookie opener in the seventh over, exacting retribution on Sam Konstas, who had hammered him all over the place in the first innings. Siraj had his reward in the form of Usman Khawaja's scalp and looked much better than he has for the majority of this series. In contrast, Akash Deep was extremely unlucky to not take a single wicket throughout the first session. Australia's score was 53/2 going into lunchtime. The two middle-fielders were Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.
Nitish Kumar Reddy led India's comeback in the Boxing Day Test match on day three, adding another legend to the Melbourne Cricket Ground's rich tapestry. The stadium has produced heroes and memorable pictures throughout its legendary history. When India most needed it, Reddy delivered his first international century, combining some of his usual aggressive and brilliant strokeplay with a superb show of stoic and sound defensive batting.
The most thrilling 15 minutes of the day came just before the conclusion, when Washington Sundar was dismissed on 50 following an incredible, game-saving 127-run partnership with Reddy. However, play was cut short by poor light and a dab of rain near the end of the day. At the moment, Reddy was batting 97*, but there was a genuine possibility that the Andhra all-rounder would be left stranded on 99 after Jasprit Bumrah was dismissed halfway through Pat Cummins' over. The pivotal moment arrived as number eleven, with his family in the crowd, evidently feeling the anxiety, much like the tens of thousands of Indian fans at the MCG. Mohammed Siraj finished the game with a flawless forward defense and turn the strike over to the man of the hour.
Nitish Kumar Reddy led India's comeback in the Boxing Day Test match on day three, adding another legend to the Melbourne Cricket Ground's rich tapestry. The stadium has produced heroes and memorable pictures throughout its legendary history. When India most needed it, Reddy delivered his first international century, combining some of his usual aggressive and brilliant strokeplay with a superb show of stoic and sound defensive batting.
The most thrilling 15 minutes of the day came just before the conclusion, when Washington Sundar was dismissed on 50 following an incredible, game-saving 127-run partnership with Reddy. However, play was cut short by poor light and a dab of rain near the end of the day. At the moment, Reddy was batting 97*, but there was a genuine possibility that the Andhra all-rounder would be left stranded on 99 after Jasprit Bumrah was dismissed halfway through Pat Cummins' over. The pivotal moment arrived as number eleven, with his family in the crowd, evidently feeling the anxiety, much like the tens of thousands of Indian fans at the MCG. Mohammed Siraj finished the game with a flawless forward defense and turn the strike over to the man of the hour.
Reddy's loft over mid-on brought up a significant century as India continued to gradually reduce the deficit while celebrating in style with a nod to Bahubali. As we enter day four of this Test, Reddy's knock has given India the assurance that they would not lose in Melbourne, if not the possibility of winning as the match comes to a head. Reddy has proven that he can score runs at a canter when needed, but India will leave with a 116-run deficit and one wicket remaining. With the strain of the contest on Australia's hitters as they enter for their second innings, anything from this point will be a bonus.
The Gabba didn't exactly work out for Pat Cummins' team before rain delayed day five and resulted in a wash-out draw, so they will have to go all out if they want to try to force a result. In order to bowl out India a second time, the Australian thought tank will ask itself two questions: how many sessions do they think they will need, and how many runs will they feel comfortable defending in that time frame?
With the knowledge that even if wickets fall, there are plenty of batters in the Australian team who can hang on and make sure it doesn't turn ugly for the hosts, the directive will be to go out and bat freely and look for runs, especially for young debutant Sam Konstas and firecracker Travis Head. In order to get as close to a 400-run advantage as feasible, Australia may decide to bat till the last eight to ten overs of day four. This could require them to score at a rate of nearly four runs per over continuously throughout the day on a pitch that is slowly beginning to show some signs of spice.
It would be very surprising if the pitch didn't start to deteriorate and provide more for Australia's deathly-precise bowling unit by the end of day five, when the Australians would be desperate for a wicket or two in the dying light of Melbourne, putting all the pressure back on India and asking a vulnerable batting order to last the entire day. A tie is more likely the less time India bats in the fourth innings, but even a victory may be in the cards for the visiting team if Australia falters in their run-chasing, like they did at the Gabba.
The Gabba didn't exactly work out for Pat Cummins' team before rain delayed day five and resulted in a wash-out draw, so they will have to go all out if they want to try to force a result. In order to bowl out India a second time, the Australian thought tank will ask itself two questions: how many sessions do they think they will need, and how many runs will they feel comfortable defending in that time frame?
With the knowledge that even if wickets fall, there are plenty of batters in the Australian team who can hang on and make sure it doesn't turn ugly for the hosts, the directive will be to go out and bat freely and look for runs, especially for young debutant Sam Konstas and firecracker Travis Head. In order to get as close to a 400-run advantage as feasible, Australia may decide to bat till the last eight to ten overs of day four. This could require them to score at a rate of nearly four runs per over continuously throughout the day on a pitch that is slowly beginning to show some signs of spice.
It would be very surprising if the pitch didn't start to deteriorate and provide more for Australia's deathly-precise bowling unit by the end of day five, when the Australians would be desperate for a wicket or two in the dying light of Melbourne, putting all the pressure back on India and asking a vulnerable batting order to last the entire day. A tie is more likely the less time India bats in the fourth innings, but even a victory may be in the cards for the visiting team if Australia falters in their run-chasing, like they did at the Gabba.
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