Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell once again kept India’s hopes alive heading into Day 5 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite Bumrah’s exceptional performance and solid support from Mohammed Siraj, Australia fought back resiliently to extend their lead to 333 runs by stumps on Day 4.
Australia resumed their innings at 135/6 after tea, with Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey at the crease. While India aimed to clean up the tail quickly, Labuschagne’s determined knock steadied Australia’s innings.
Skipper Pat Cummins contributed significantly with a gritty 41 off 90 balls, bolstering Australia’s lead past 300. As India pushed for further breakthroughs, the Australian tailenders, led by Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland, held firm, frustrating the Indian bowling attack and adding crucial runs.
What is the starting time of the IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 5?
The fifth and final day’s play of the India vs Australia Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is set to commence at 4:39 AM IST.
IND vs AUS 4th Test Playing XIs
India Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
Australia Playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
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