Unbeaten 89 by Pant helps India to a 3-wicket win over Australia in 4th Test, India win series 2-1

[DeadBall]

Gill dominating like a Baws,

 

[jnaveen1980]

They might get a wicket with short ball. But why are they not bowling full or good length.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I don’t understand how anyone expected anyone us to try and chase .. the pitch is uneven

Would be one of the highest successful chases ever on this pitch. I'm happy with Pujara blunting all day

 

[sharmaji]

Well, he needs to buckle down and control his instincts then. He just has to look at the other end (Pujara) for inspiration.

I don't think he likes to defend short balls or let it go far too long.

 

[Buffet]

Would be one of the highest successful chases ever on this pitch. I'm happy with Pujara blunting all day

If I recall then the last highest successful chase was 230 odd runs 40-50 years ago here.

 

[pillionrider]

Pujara breaks his record.

At the SCG if I recall right he was 12 off 100 balls. Now he's gotten to 11 off 100.

 

[sharmaji]

100 by Pujara! May he go for a 200 today

 

[jnaveen1980]

Well, he needs to buckle down and control his instincts then. He just has to look at the other end (Pujara) for inspiration.

At young age suddenly going against nature can be counter productive. As long as he keeps the ball down i am okay.

 

[JaDed]

Pujara breaks his record.

At the SCG if I recall right he was 12 off 100 balls. Now he's gotten to 11 off 100.

Lol As per CB 3rd time in series didnt hit a boundary of 100 balls lmao

 

[Varun]

Pujara gets his first 4 after 102 balls.

100 up!

 

[LegendAli]

Starc not looking good at all.

 

[DeadBall]

Well, he needs to buckle down and control his instincts then. He just has to look at the other end (Pujara) for inspiration.

You cannot force one style play on another. Gill even with his ariel shots has played it relatively safe.

 

[ex-q-zit]

If I recall then the last highest successful chase was 230 odd runs 40-50 years ago here.

I think its 170/3 by england in a winning cause.

 

[90MPH]

A drawn series would probably be a fair result.

If anything India had only one really bad day and that was being bundled out for 36.

 

[sharmaji]

Not forcing, but watching and learning from Pujara, like he just did now when he left a bouncer go. Gill is a smart batsman and he would not want to lose out on an opportunity to score a 100 and get his team to safety by playing a rash shot.

You cannot force one style play on another. Gill even with his ariel shots has played it relatively safe.

 

[Buffet]

I think its 170/3 by england in a winning cause.

I looked it up.

236/7 - highest by Aus against WI in 1951.

The highest for a draw is 278/6 by Eng in 1962

 

[DeadBall]

Cummins totally off the radar now.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

Australia seem more intent on not conceding runs and getting a draw than taking wickets to win the match.

 

[JaDed]

I feel lot of Indians probably praying in India for Pujara to get out but i hope their prayers don’t get answered lol

 

[ex-q-zit]

A drawn series would probably be a fair result.

If anything India had only one really bad day and that was being bundled out for 36.

Actually it was one bad session. even in that test India had secured a 30 run 1st innings lead.

 

[DeadBall]

Not forcing, but watching and learning from Pujara, like he just did now when he left a bouncer go. Gill is a smart batsman and he would not want to lose out on an opportunity to score a 100 and get his team to safety by playing a rash shot.

Yeah, he has let the last 4 bouncers go, even forcing Cummins to over do it and give extras. He just hit the short balls he was sure about.

 

[RajBan]

Now Pujara is talking. Looks like some glucose during the lunch have done the trick.

 

[wrongun]

Aussies have forgotten there is a set of stumps down there to hit.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Come on, take us to 170 in this session

 

[Buffet]

Aussies have forgotten there is a set of stumps down there to hit.

It's weird not trying to hit the stump here. A short ball works well if you bowl full after that.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

If India does not lose any wicket in the 2nd session then they can try. Aus pacers will be tired by then. Very slim chance though.

Yeah, if we somehow get to 180, the chase will be on.

 

[ex-q-zit]

India showing some positive intent post lunch. If these 2 stay till the end of this session then India may think about going after the runs in the final session. But then Aus can always restrict then by negative bowling. remember, this is a test match so wides wouldn't be given often as ODIs.

 

[DeadBall]

Pujara ...

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Australia should have replaced starc with Pattinson or Neser in this match.
He has played 3 matches on a trot.

 

[90MPH]

Actually it was one bad session. even in that test India had secured a 30 run 1st innings lead.

Yeah just one horrible morning session - and they were on top before that.

 

[Buffet]

Pujara ...

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Nah, it's just poor ball ...

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

India showing some positive intent post lunch. If these 2 stay till the end of this session then India may think about going after the runs in the final session. But then Aus can always restrict then by negative bowling. remember, this is a test match so wides wouldn't be given often as ODIs.

Australia won't bowl negative lines.

 

[Savak]

Lol, the aussies praying for rain now. They have been mentally decimated by a resolute Indian team that has just refused to take no for an answer at every stage

 

[DeadBall]

Pujara has been hit 5-6 times already but not Gill, why is that?

 

[Buffet]

Lol, the aussies praying for rain now. They have been mentally decimated by a resolute Indian team that has just refused to take no for an answer at every stage

There are 220 runs left. Why Aus will pray for rain? 2 wickets here and they can win this test.

 

[Buffet]

Pujara has been hit 5-6 times already but not Gill, why is that?

Gill has played shots. Pujara has taken eye a few times and a few times he decided to take it on his body intentionally.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Imperious pull for six

 

[Varun]

Haha, thanks a million Starcers!

 

[jnaveen1980]

wow

 

[Nov15]

LOL Starc economy 5 RPO

 

[Varun]

14 off that Starc over!

100 run partnership of which Gill has scored 80+ lol.

 

[90MPH]

Starc becomes cannon fodder without swing.

 

[DeadBall]

Oh no, Hrsha on. Time for a lot of talking without saying anything.

Meanwhike Go Gill Go,

 

[jnaveen1980]

wow short ball destruction by Gill

 

[Varun]

14 off that Starc over!

100 run partnership of which Gill has scored 80+ lol.

Make that 20!

 

[90MPH]

Garbage bowling by the Aussies.

Only Hazlewood hitting the right length

 

[Varun]

Oh no, Hrsha on. Time for a lot of talking without saying anything.

Getting Harsha confused with Shane Warne are we?

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Oh no, Hrsha on. Time for a lot of talking without saying anything.

Oh man!
I wish if I could him on mute.

 

[Ab Fan]

Starc has been owned.

 

[Buffet]

Starc needs to stop bowling here. These kinds of 5 overs and Ind will get 100 runs.

 

[Varun]

We still have to maintain 4.5 an over for the next 40 odd overs to win.

Difficult.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Yeah Pujara joins the party

 

[Buffet]

Aus needs to bowl at the stump.

 

[DeadBall]

Getting Harsha confused with Shane Warne are we?

Bhai aap seh lo agar itni himmat hai, hum se nahi hota.

 

[90MPH]

I don’t see India winning though - a couple of wickets will make it almost impossible.

 

[Devadwal]

Lol still 200 runs behind . Just play for draw

 

[jnaveen1980]

Lyon must be bowling at one end permanently. This short ball tactic works against Pujara. But GIll is an accomplished player against short ball.

 

[JaDed]

Getting Harsha confused with Shane Warne are we?

Harsha has regressed a lot , he has been talking utter nonsense

 

[hur rizvi]

Gill has arrived at the test scene

 

[Buffet]

I don’t see India winning though - a couple of wickets will make it almost impossible.

200 runs are lots of runs.

 

[andy0204]

A lot of careers are going to get end for the Aussies if they lose.

 

[Shafi]

Wow!!! What a talented this Bharat Arun as a bowling coach. Waqar needs proper schooling from Bharat Arun how to teach others.

 

[jnaveen1980]

We have no clue how others will bat. So far we have seen one batsman playing a blinder. So i cannot extrapolate that and apply for other batsmen. We have to wait and see

 

[Devadwal]

Omg fuc

 

[ex-q-zit]

Another 70 runs this session and its game on provided we do not lose anymore wickets. Although this brief period has been exciting I too feel its still headed for a draw as of now.

Edit: Oh God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why Shubman why?

 

[JaDed]

Gill gone another at 90s damn, hopefully we don’t fall like a pack now

 

[Varun]

Gill out for 91!

Send in Pant. Not Rahane.

 

[90MPH]

Wicket for Lyon.

Now win for India is impossible.

Aussies back in but Draw still heavy favourite

 

[Gilly]

Deserved a 100

 

[jnaveen1980]

oh my god. Two minded stroke

 

[andy0204]

Damn it

 

[Shafi]

A lot of careers are going to get end for the Aussies if they lose.

They need to call us to play 4-5 tests to boost their performance in the process of awarding some big innings defeats.

 

[Abhilash93]

Gill falls to the one that doesn't spin. Game on now.

 

[Devadwal]

Now impossible to draw game .damn

 

[jnaveen1980]

Damn.. He played Lyon very well until that error.

 

[90MPH]

Gill played very well - a very good prospect despite his limited footwork

 

[Varun]

The game begins now.

Damn it's Rahane.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Chalo koi nahi.
Rahane and Pujara should make sure we don't lose one more this session

 

[jnaveen1980]

Almost like a concentration lapse

 

[Buffet]

Here is the chance for Aus to win now.