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Well, it’s exactly what the International Cricket Council would have wanted, a thrilling Test match that has come down to the final day.
India will break records and do something unimaginable if they are able to chase down 444, after resuming on the start of day five on 164 for three.
Crucially for India, Virat Kohli is still at the crease, and while a victory might be a long shot, there is a chance they could bat out the day and the match finish in a draw.
The game was handed an additional level of bite at the end of the fourth day when the third umpire had to get involved over a stunning low catch from Cameron Green, but the decision was upheld, Shubman Gill was on his way, and the Australian judged to have just got his hands underneath the ball.
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Australia vs India
52.1
Mitchell Starc to Srikar Bharat. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
51.6
Cameron Green to Srikar Bharat. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to short extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Cummins.
Australia vs India
51.5
FOUR! Cameron Green to Srikar Bharat. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Australia vs India
51.4
Cameron Green to Srikar Bharat. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
Australia vs India
51.3
Cameron Green to Srikar Bharat. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Boland.
Australia vs India
51.2
Cameron Green to Srikar Bharat. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Boland.
Australia vs India
51.1
Cameron Green to Srikar Bharat. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Drinks: India 190-5, Bharat 9, Rahane 31, Australia need 5 wickets to win
Those two quick wickets have really broken India’s hopes of resisting until the end of the day and sharing the trophy at The Oval.
There have been signs held up about praying for rain, which appears unlikely in the 30 degree heat around in London.
From an England perspective however, they will hope that the Australian bowers are kept out in the field for as long as possible, with the start of the Ashes now less than a week away.
Australia vs India
50.6
Mitchell Starc to Ajinkya Rahane. Bouncer, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
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