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1st Test: India in commanding position after Day 4

With 219 runs required on a fifth-day track, it will be an onerous job for the Australian batsmen, who have been struggling against a consistent Indian attack with their ultra-defensive approach.

India TV Sports Desk Reported by: India TV Sports Desk [ Published on: December 09, 2018 15:41 IST ]
  • Indian bowlers again exposed the chinks in jittery Australian batting line-up leaving the hosts tottering at 104/4 in pursuit of a target of 323 on the 4th day.
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    Indian bowlers again exposed the chinks in jittery Australian batting line-up leaving the hosts tottering at 104/4 in pursuit of a target of 323 on the 4th day.

  • With 219 runs required on a fifth day track, it will be an onerous job for the Australian batsmen, who have been struggling against a consistent Indian attack with their ultra defensive approach.
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    With 219 runs required on a fifth day track, it will be an onerous job for the Australian batsmen, who have been struggling against a consistent Indian attack with their ultra defensive approach.

  • Ravichandran Ashwin (2/44 in 19 overs) and Mohammed Shami (2/15 in 9 overs) were impressive during the final session as Australia lost three wickets.
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    Ravichandran Ashwin (2/44 in 19 overs) and Mohammed Shami (2/15 in 9 overs) were impressive during the final session as Australia lost three wickets.

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  • Ashwin (5) and Ajinkya Rahane (70) played uncharacteristic strokes, indicating that a declaration was forthcoming. But India never got to that point.
 
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    Ashwin (5) and Ajinkya Rahane (70) played uncharacteristic strokes, indicating that a declaration was forthcoming. But India never got to that point.

     

  • Ishant Sharma (0) was last out as India were bowled out in just 11.5 overs after lunch. Their last seven wickets cost only 73 runs.
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    Ishant Sharma (0) was last out as India were bowled out in just 11.5 overs after lunch. Their last seven wickets cost only 73 runs.

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