Australia (474 & 234) hands India (369 & 155) an 184-run defeat in the 4th Test to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series

[Ab Fan]

Siraj pace is up around 140 mark.

 

[jamie smith]

The lack of another specialist fast bowling option has definitely contributed to the lower-order runs Australia have scored in both innings.

 

[Devadwal]

Third class bowling from Siraj. Need to give Sundar two overs against Boland

 

[Ab Fan]

Jadeja again. Where is Washington though?

 

[jamie smith]

Last 30 mins has been draining for India, Psychological win for Aussies with 300 up ! Aussies would be very confident with this total so far

 

[Romali_rotti]

Indians are going to have to level the series in Sydney.

Drop Nohli & Nohit, in comes Jurel & Rana.

 

[MP2011]

These Deadpool promos after every over on Hotstar are so infuriating.

 

[90MPH]

India will be kicking themselves- they had them on the mat at 91/6.
300 seems too much to chase but not out of reach.
Aus def favourites now though.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Sundar picked 16 wickets in 2 tests. Best bowler in the last series against NZ. Here he has bowled 1 over. I can't believe how this clown like Rohit became Test captain

 

[Mrjungshook]

these 2 are wasting time.if they just want to survive,they should have simply declared.

They are removing the chances of losing.
The way india has made a comeback in this test Australia won't mind eve a draw here. Because they will still end up top2 at wtc table.
So then at Sydney they will come up with better changes.

 

[Romali_rotti]

The lack of another specialist fast bowling option has definitely contributed to the lower-order runs Australia have scored in both innings.

Not really, 3 dropped catches contributed to what should've been a 130 all out to 200/9 for Aus

 

[Protea Fan]

Its either an australian win or draw

can't see this india chasing 300+ on a 5th day pitch.The seam movement will be more tomorrow and for sure boland and cummins will extract it

 

[Mrjungshook]

whats the excuse for rohit kohli now
?
pitch is still great for bating
ball does a bit for 30 overs thats it

They cannot survive till 20th over.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I don't want a wicket now

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Australia showing no intent to force a result?. Unusual cowardice

 

[90MPH]

Australia should absolutely not declare.

What are these commentators on about ? Get as many runs as possible.

Just look ant the body language - it’s India that is frustrated out there and on the back foot.

 

[Ahmed216]

That Gabba defeat 4 years ago has played on Aussie minds. It's so un- Australian not to declare at this stage

 

[90MPH]

Ravi is deluded or he’s super confident that India can chase this down.

 

[Ahmed216]

Lol Rohit does not want to come out to bat for a couple of overs

 

[SpiritOf1903]

I don't see an Indian wicket tonight. They needed 3.

10 wickets is a huge ask on day 5 for an ageing attack

 

[jnaveen1980]

Please don't take the wicket now lol Jaiswal is low in confidence after the run out and 3 dropped catches.

 

[jamie smith]

aus deserve to lose with these cowardly tactics

 

[Ahmed216]

Boland is carrying a beautiful piece of willow.

 

[pillionrider]

Cummins has spent a lot of time at the wicket today. So he's obviously aware and confident about something he's seen.

lol at us not being able to get at least Boland out though.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India deliberately doesn't want to take wickets lol

 

[jamie smith]

aussies are playing for draw

 

[jnaveen1980]

Once the ball gets older this is a pancake i think.

 

[jnaveen1980]

SCG will have rain. Also INdia has more specialist spinners to call upon. Australia is scared or what? Last time India had a weak batting line up still chased. But we had Pujara though. He blunted new ball while Gill carving their pace attack apart.

 

[Croma]

India dont want to bat today?

 

[jamie smith]

if they just want to block,aus should declare to have a crak at ind

 

[jnaveen1980]

India dont want to bat today?

yes. They don't want. Imagine Rohit and Jaiswal both looked low on confidence for different reasons walking in

 

[jamie smith]

aus want to draw the match.awful and cowardly thinkig

 

[90MPH]

No captain would be stupid to declare at this stage.
Its 1-1, why would they give the opposition a sniff to win ?

Nope this is delusions of grandeur by Ravi and Michael Vaughan

 

[BDfanforever]

Test match is such a pointless sport. You don't even know which target is safe to declare. All it does is waste 5 days of our lives. Life is already too short.

 

[Dhakar Pola]

Once the ball gets older this is a pancake i think.

i think this is why Australia is playing as they are

 

[jamie smith]

so ind is not going to bat today

 

[jnaveen1980]

Khawaja dropped at 2 by Jaiswal made 21
Labu dropped at 46 by Jaiswal made 70
Cummins dropped at 21 by Jaiswal made 41

So 19+24+20 = 63 runs cost by Jaiswal drops

 

[Dhakar Pola]

Aus must be thinking if bumrah cant get boland out there is no way we can get the entire Indian team out in day 5, better reduce the overs to ensure a draw first before going for the kill

 

[90MPH]

All these runs mean an Indian win is more unlikely.

That’s was not the case 3 hours ago.
They will feel super deflated now.

Australia will feel super confident.

 

[Devadwal]

Hopefully no wicket now. But dont give free Runs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Aus must be thinking if bumrah cant get boland out there is no way we can get the entire Indian team out in day 5, better reduce the overs to ensure a draw first before going for the kill

No that is a bad idea. SCG is the hardest place for Australia to beat India. ALso rain expected. India just has to draw the test to retain the BGT

 

[BouncerGuy]

AUS 1st Innings - 299/6 and 175 for the last 4 wickets
IND 1st Innings - 191/6 and 175 for the last 4 wickets
AUS 2nd Innings - 91/6 and 115* for the last 4 wickets

* still counting

 

[BouncerGuy]

Now is the time to just smash for 4 over and let India bat for last 10 overs...

 

[Dhakar Pola]

whether india wants to bat today or not will be clear in 2 overs, if India dont take the new ball they are not looking for batting today

 

[jnaveen1980]

That is not out. sliding down

 

[SpiritOf1903]

A draw here and India will win the decider.

Australia are finished

 

[MP2011]

Khawaja dropped at 2 by Jaiswal made 21
Labu dropped at 46 by Jaiswal made 70
Cummins dropped at 21 by Jaiswal made 41

So 19+24+20 = 63 runs cost by Jaiswal drops

Don't forget the number of runs being scored in the partnership with these 3.

 

[90MPH]

That looked close..

 

[jamie smith]

if aus get all out,ind wont have to bat today

 

[jnaveen1980]

Don't forget the number of runs being scored in the partnership with these 3.

yea.. that is just raw number. Actual number will be a lot more.

 

[MP2011]

That is not out. sliding down

Kohli convinced reluctant Rohit to take that review.

 

[Devadwal]

No captain would be stupid to declare at this stage.
Its 1-1, why would they give the opposition a sniff to win ?

Nope this is delusions of grandeur by Ravi and Michael Vaughan

This is mentality why Pakistan hasn't won any test since 1995 in australia .

Scoring 10-15 runs mean nothing here but taking india two important wickets means india is 100% losing ths test

 

[Dhakar Pola]

boland batted 10 overs so far lol

 

[Justcrazy]

33 runs partnership so far.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Any other team Australia would have declared already. Just because it is India they are not edeclaring.

 

[jamie smith]

absolute dog ofa test match,waste of time and money

 

[MP2011]

Absolute shameful for us to have let the likes of Boland and Lyon bat for 16+ overs.

 

[Croma]

This partnership has deflated Indian fans...

 

[jnaveen1980]

Boland has all the time in the world to play each ball

 

[Justcrazy]

This is mentality why Pakistan hasn't won any test since 1995 in australia .

Scoring 10-15 runs mean nothing here but taking india two important wickets means india is 100% losing ths test

I agree , having a crack at opposition was more important , If India can score 300 runs and win , then they deserve to win.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Even boland has a better defence than many kings and hitmans.

 

[90MPH]

India can easily collapse tomorrow if they just dead bat for a draw tomorrow - they themselves are in a pickle on how to approach this.

Not sure why folks are saying the pressure is on Australia.

Nope the pressure has swung all towards India.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This partnership has deflated Indian fans...

It deflated 8 overs back. Not now. I am happy in a way. India just has to bat one day out to earn a draw.

 

[Ab Fan]

Aus win :- 40%
Draw :- 35%
India win :- 25%

 

[Katwalindian]

Test match is such a pointless sport. You don't even know which target is safe to declare. All it does is waste 5 days of our lives. Life is already too short.

Best test match wickets is in South africa

 

[jnaveen1980]

India can easily collapse tomorrow if they just dead bat for a draw tomorrow - they themselves are in a pickle on how to approach this.

Not sure why folks are saying the pressure is on Australia.

Nope the pressure has swung all towards India.

That is what they thought last tour lol In SCG India had to chase 380. India was 343/6 when the game was done. Injured Ashwin and Injured VIhari batted out 43 overs. At Gabba India chased down 323. THey have good memories.

 

[MP2011]

It deflated 8 overs back. Not now. I am happy in a way. India just has to bat one day out to earn a draw.

We anyways won't have won this test. Not with these Rohits, Kohlis and Rahuls.

 

[Devadwal]

I agree , having a crack at opposition was more important , If India can score 300 runs and win , then they deserve to win.

If india will he in position to win this test than its doens't matter they are chasing 300 or 320.

What more important for india to not lose any wicket early on when ball is new .

India batting now for 5-7 overs means australia have best chance of taking couple of wickets.

 

[Mainul]

What is the reason for failing to dislodge the tailenders?
Is it poor bowling
Or
Good batting ?

 

[Dhakar Pola]

will Rohit take the 2nd new ball

 

[Devadwal]

India won't have to come out to bat if a wicket falls now .

So alright

 

[Mainul]

If india will he in position to win this test than its doens't matter they are chasing 300 or 320.

What more important for india to not lose any wicket early on when ball is new .

India batting now for 5-7 overs means australia have best chance of taking couple of wickets.

Rohit is the key. He has to score big.

 

[imshally81]

10 overs remaining for today

 

[Justcrazy]

India continues with old ball.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

India have nothing to lose. They need a win so will either keep wickets and go for it or back themselves for the 5th Test.

Australia scared

 

[90MPH]

This is mentality why Pakistan hasn't won any test since 1995 in australia .

Scoring 10-15 runs mean nothing here but taking india two important wickets means india is 100% losing ths test

Lmao, it’s India that is much more likely to lose from this position.
You guys are losing it. India had this match in the bag a few hours ago but they blew it. Now you want to lecture about mentalities. Ok do what you need to do.

Australia will be super chuffed and in a good position to win.

 

[mango_bite77]

India won't bat today even Australia declares or gets all out.

All 3 results possible.

 

[Dhakar Pola]

new ball taken, wicket coming

 

[Mainul]

Test match is such a pointless sport. You don't even know which target is safe to declare. All it does is waste 5 days of our lives. Life is already too short.

Test cricket is still and forever will be the best format.
What you wrote as disadvantage is actually the beauty of this format
I test cricket

 

[Mainul]

Wao. This is my 6305th comments. A lazy like me has taken all the pain to post such a huge number of comments!!
I just love Pakpassion