Australia vs India | 4th Test | Sydney | Jan 3-7, 2019 | Day 4 Thread

[Abdullah719]

India
622/7d

Australia
236/6 * (83.3 ov)
Day 3: Australia trail by 386 runs with 4 wickets remaining in the innings

 

[Haroon786]

India
622/7d

Australia
236/6 * (83.3 ov)
Day 3: Australia trail by 386 runs with 4 wickets remaining in the innings

Can Australia avoid the follow on?

 

[Ab Fan]

I don't think so. They will do really good if they can add 100 runs more though. Question will be if India going to bat again or look to finish things off? This is 4th day now.

 

[Buffet]

Aus to get a draw here due to rain and light situation.

 

[gazza619]

I can see India wrapping this up with 2 decent spinners.

 

[abhay]

Let's say India wrap up Aussies in the next 5-10 over. What'd they do then? Will they enforce follow on?

 

[gazza619]

Let's say India wrap up Aussies in the next 5-10 over. What'd they do then? Will they enforce follow on?

Cant see the follow on. Need to give bowlers some rest.

 

[abhay]

Cant see the follow on. Need to give bowlers some rest.

That'd be preferred choice but they'll have to keep in mind the weather.

 

[abhay]

Rain back

 

[bantu]

Rain and overhead condition might spice up the pitch. Don’t want to see an Indian second innings collapse

 

[Buffet]

There is rain tomorrow as well. It's likely to be a draw.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Will end in draw by the look of it. Intermittent rain is worse than constant rain and bright day afterwards.

 

[JattMaula]

Our special needs kaptaan will enforce follow on if possible.

He has two genuine spinners at his disposal who can bowl non stop with pacers coming in for reverse swing and new ball bowling. But this looks like draw with help from weather to me.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Cant see the follow on. Need to give bowlers some rest.

What rest lol that is what they had y day evening today morning. IT is two session worth rest. It is more than enough given that mostly spinners will operate

 

[saintgrace]

only insane captain wont enforce follow on in this rain hit test match. your bowlers had enough rest entire session for today. now get backto business asap and get the 14 remaining wickets. Get things done asap.

 

[Oligochaetes]

: Cummins gone

 

[Oligochaetes]

: Handscomb goes

 

[Oligochaetes]

: Lyon goes.


I wonder if Kohli will enforce the follow on..

 

[Oligochaetes]

Kuldeep in with a HUGE chance of finishing this innings with a 5-fer

 

[Zakaz]

Bumrah "spinner" bowling at 148.8 while our phast bowlers like amir go at 128.8

 

[Oligochaetes]

93.3 0 Bumrah to Hazlewood, no run, 148.8 kph this one, fuller on the stumps, Hazlewood us somehow surviving, puts his bat in front

Yeah... he just skips and hops to the crease and delivers...

 

[SamNJ]

But Bumrah has struggled on this flat wicket. First flat wicket I have seen him bowling on.

 

[Buffet]

93.3 0 Bumrah to Hazlewood, no run, 148.8 kph this one, fuller on the stumps, Hazlewood us somehow surviving, puts his bat in front

Yeah... he just skips and hops to the crease and delivers...

He has bowled with 145+ so consistently in this series. Extra speed makes a huge difference if bowler has some control.

 

[BreadPakoda]

But Bumrah has struggled on this flat wicket. First flat wicket I have seen him bowling on.

Wickets were mostly flat this series. And he’s obviously tired by now

 

[Oligochaetes]

Even in this hopeless situation Starc and Hazel are making Indians work for the last wicket.

 

[Sachin136]

But Bumrah has struggled on this flat wicket. First flat wicket I have seen him bowling on.

What about the MCG?

 

[Buffet]

Even in this hopeless situation Starc and Hazel are making Indians work for the last wicket.

Extra time by them may save this test.

 

[Oligochaetes]

Extra time by them may save this test.

Agreed. More rains on the way too. Also the longer the Indian bowlers stay on the pitch, there is a decent chance of Kohli opting to bat again.

 

[Oligochaetes]

Australia would hav ben all out if Vihari had caught a simple catch (92.4 overs 265-9) and Kuldeep would have bagged a 5 wicket haul.

Since then Aussies have batted 11 more overs and have added 34 runs.

Atleast 2 cricketers on the field are not thinking nice things about Vihari right now

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Hopefully we can bat aggressively and score at 5 RPO

 

[Oligochaetes]

:

Kuldeep bags 5

 

[Oligochaetes]

Hopefully we can bat aggressively and score at 5 RPO

No follow on?

 

[Sachin136]

They should definitely enforce the follow on. I think Australia will fold for around 200.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Enforce follow on for God's sake.

 

[jnaveen1980]

We have about 120 odd overs to bowl them out. WIth a bit of rain i would say 100 overs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Good that Kohli enforced the follow on. I think Australia will fold for around 200.

Not like he has other choice lol He has to enforce follow on after losing so much time.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Thank god.

Now make it 3-1 boysss.

 

[Oligochaetes]

India have enforced the follow-on. Australia are still trailing by 322.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Indian bowlers had plenty of rest last evening today morning. So there should not be any issue coming out and bowling again.

 

[saintgrace]

3.15pm Took around an hour and a half for India to wrap up the last four wickets after weather allowed play on day four. India have enforced the follow-on. Australia are still trailing by 322.

Cricinfo.

 

[Buffet]

Aus can draw this, just need to bat time here. 100 overs here with some more rain predicted.

 

[bantu]

I’m glad India has enforced follow on ...

 

[jnaveen1980]

Aus can draw this, just need to bat time here. 100 overs here with some more rain predicted.

Sure they can draw the test. But India will count on Australia's harakiri at some stage.

 

[Oligochaetes]

125 overs left for Aussies to draw or force a result. With rains predicted, an Australian win is nearly impossible, leaving Aussie batsmen with only one target.

Absolute Defense!

 

[Buffet]

Sure they can draw the test. But India will count on Australia's harakiri at some stage.

Likely... Otherwise pitch is pretty easy to bat even now.

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is a flat wicket still. India relies mainly on strategy and plan.

 

[Buffet]

Yup. Just need one session of Pakistani Aggression from Aussies to win this test.

Well, they don't need any aggression here because they just need to bat time.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Well, they don't need any aggression here because they just need to bat time.

THey want to dominate Indians even under pressure.

 

[MP2011]

This is the first time since '05 Australia are following on.

 

[Sachin136]

This is the first time since '05 Australia are following on.

And the first time in 30 years that they're following on at home.

 

[Buffet]

Bad light taking out more overs here. Unless Aus does something stupid, it should be a draw.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Aussies are using their customary tactics to waste time

 

[Oligochaetes]

Bad light, tea time declared. and a good chance we wont see any more cricket today

 

[MP2011]

And the first time in 30 years that they're following on at home.

That's majorly due to the fact that Australia have been so dominanting at home but also due to the teams these days being so reluctant to enforce follow on.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

He he looks like village idiot captain has listened to you this time

Hehe

 

[saintgrace]

125 overs left for Aussies to draw or force a result. With rains predicted, an Australian win is nearly impossible, leaving Aussie batsmen with only one target.

Absolute Defense!

Absolute defense can go really wrong. If they get into their shell, they lost their wicket.

 

[Shandarchowka]

Can Australia without their batting leaders draw this? I think the rain is only fair as Australia can now compete as they don't have the services of Smith, Warner, and Bancroft here.

 

[TM Riddle]

Bad light stops play. Come on I wanted it to be 3-1 :/
We have lost around 4 sessions already due to rain in this test match. Aussies would be lucky to escape with a draw.

 

[Oligochaetes]

I dont think we will see a ball bowled anymore today.

 

[JaDed]

Wonder if we have it in us to take Aus out on 5th day,still a lot of total.

 

[jnaveen1980]

IT is not like it is raining. THey have lights on. India can use spinners if wanted. Why are they not playing?

 

[Swashbuckler]

What a farce !!! This is why test cricket is dying and why our sport can never be accepted globally.

 

[MenInG]

Stop bringing Pakistan into this thread - concentrate on India Australia.

 

[Rishta Aunty]

Well done Harris on getting hit on the head. Was clearly a mis-judgement on his part, but the umpires assumed it's light. Cricket is a funny old game.

 

[Swashbuckler]

LOL apparently the SCG spectators turned on the lights on their mobile phones beaming it out into the middle, they are justifiably angry. Why do umpires want to take centre stage and deny the people play? Hasn't rained for a long time, floodlights are available, no rain forecast, just a cloud cover. This is a mockery of test cricket.

 

[RamLakhan]

Anyways Indians should feel actually happy and should come fresh tomorrow with full intensity to bowl out Australia!

 

[TM Riddle]

Play has been called off for the day. There goes our chances of taking a 3-1 lead.

 

[Oligochaetes]

Play call off.

This test will end in a tame draw.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Play called off for the day, well done to the officialdom . Driving a proverbial dagger into the heart of the sport to satiate their inflated egos. Hope at least the fans who turned up today get full compensation.

 

[TM Riddle]

LOL apparently the SCG spectators turned on the lights on their mobile phones beaming it out into the middle, they are justifiably angry. Why do umpires want to take centre stage and deny the people play? Hasn't rained for a long time, floodlights are available, no rain forecast, just a cloud cover. This is a mockery of test cricket.

Apparently In the case of red ball, the artificial light can only assist the natural light and not overpower it. Something to do with the visibility problems since a red ball is difficult to sight under flood lights.

 

[Sin Nombre]

The umpires doing their best to ensure Australia gets away with a draw here. Took away 30 overs of play today.

 

[WengerOut]

Australia "heading" for a draw

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

Should look to bowl atleast 100 overs tomorrow.

 

[WengerOut]

Forecast for tomorrow is same as today. Atleast that is what i read somewhere

 

[TM Riddle]

Chances of forecast tomorrow. It's over guys.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Apparently In the case of red ball, the artificial light can only assist the natural light and not overpower it. Something to do with the visibility problems since a red ball is difficult to sight under flood lights.

I understand that but I have seen play continue with much worse natural light. The India-England Lord's test earlier this year was played under much darker conditions. These decisions depend on the on-field umpires involved, there is no consistency. Right from yesterday evening the umpires have been very enthusiastic to get off the field, that ball that hit Harris had nothing to do with the light or pitch. It was poor technique and similar to how Elgar got hit in the Johannesburg test, that too prompted a similar farce.

 

[TM Riddle]

I understand that but I have seen play continue with much worse natural light. The India-England Lord's test earlier this year was played under much darker conditions. These decisions depend on the on-field umpires involved, there is no consistency. Right from yesterday evening the umpires have been very enthusiastic to get off the field, that ball that hit Harris had nothing to do with the light or pitch. It was poor technique and similar to how Elgar got hit in the Johannesburg test, that too prompted a similar farce.

I agree with that. Poor judgement call from the umpires and people wonder why test cricket is losing fans.

 

[Ab Fan]

It will be a draw unfortunately. But nevertheless, great cricket from India. Would have loved if it was 3-1 but still 2-1 will be excellent as well.

 

[Marathonrunner]

Great show by Indian team as it clearly dominated this test match . Kuldeep taking a 5er, Australia asked to follow on at home first time since last 30 years . India needs 10 more wickets and they have 128 overs in which to do it.. Kuldeep , Bumrah, Jadeja are the key

 

[Sachin136]

Great show by Indian team as it clearly dominated this test match . Kuldeep taking a 5er, Australia asked to follow on at home first time since last 30 years . India needs 10 more wickets and they have 128 overs in which to do it.. Kuldeep , Bumrah, Jadeja are the key

They have a maximum of 98 overs. It will be more like 60 considering the rain.