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

[Buffet]

At this point in the series I wouldn't count anything out. 4 runs an over isn't unthinkable, just takes a big innings from Gill or Pant.

Take out some overs due to rain. It will need scoring at a higher rate. India will only go for it if they have wickets in their hands after 2nd session.

 

[Devadwal]

Just 10 more minutes until lunch so pls don't throw wicket now

 

[sharmaji]

Ok. Yeah, it looks like there will be light shower at around 1 pm.

Commentators were saying heavy thunderstorm is expected in the third session today. Not sure about the actual forecasts.

 

[DeadBall]

It may require more than 4 runs on over with rain taking some overs away.

Theres 4% chance of rain.

 

[Buffet]

Bodyline bowling.. making it interesting. Let's see if Indians can keep resisting.

 

[hur rizvi]

55 runs in off 110 right now. Superstar prediction still locked in.

He's got so much class. I don't know whether he'll be a super-star by end of today or not but surely he's a superstar of the future. Dare I say none of the big four (Kohli, Root, Smith, Williamson) demonstrated this much authority so early in their careers

 

[hur rizvi]

Bodyline bowling.. making it interesting. Let's see if Indians can keep resisting.

Aussies too will get tired if they keep doing this. It's been tough last few innings for them

 

[ex-q-zit]

I think its now safe to say the match is heading towards a draw. No matter how well cummins bowls he can only bowl 15-17 of the next 65 odd overs. That too in intervals. With India batting deeper in this test dont see Aus taking 10 wickets. Lyon will bowl bulk of the overs with a few from green. Dont see either of them being a serious threat.

 

[MP2011]

I think he's hungry. Lunch will calm him down.

Remember, one of the reasons cited for his total annihilation on '98 Indian tour was that he couldn't get his beloved spaghetti beans in India at that time.

 

[Devadwal]

Gill control yr

 

[Buffet]

Aussies too will get tired if they keep doing this. It's been tough last few innings for them

Yes, that's why they started 15 minutes before lunch. They can do it after lunch for 5-6 overs. Pujara looks unsettled.

 

[Devadwal]

Now uneven bounce so it's not looking good for India .damn

 

[Savak]

It's taken the Australians 20 overs to get one Indian wicket after the first test. That is what has taken a toll on the Australian bowling attack the longer this series has gone on

 

[JaDed]

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

 

[Buffet]

I think its now safe to say the match is heading towards a draw. No matter how well cummins bowls he can only bowl 15-17 of the next 65 odd overs. That too in intervals. With India batting deeper in this test dont see Aus taking 10 wickets. Lyon will bowl bulk of the overs with a few from green. Dont see either of them being a serious threat.

If Cummins can take 5 wickets here, Aus can still win. Gill may get out as well due to Gill playing pull/hook.

 

[Devadwal]

Btw why more than 2 bouncers allow here

 

[Babbar]

Despite being injured, Pujara doing usual Pujara things. Every team needs one Pujara in its test XI.

 

[Buffet]

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

We have many in this thread who were convinced that it can be chased. It will be a miracle to chase it in this uneven bounce pitch.

 

[Devadwal]

Last over before lunch ,gill just okay out 5 ball pls

 

[Hitman]

A magnificent SIX by Gill.

 

[MP2011]

Gill hits a six off Starc.

 

[ex-q-zit]

If Cummins can take 5 wickets here, Aus can still win. Gill may get out as well due to Gill playing pull/hook.

Yes, definitely. But with Pujara already doing a Pujara and Rahane yet to come I dont see that happening.

 

[MP2011]

A kid like Gill is being peppered with bouncer barrage.

 

[Devadwal]

A magnificent SIX by Gill.

Remind Sachin & sehwag six at centurion vs Pakistan in WC 2003 match

 

[Savak]

Cameron Green's selection has been the biggest problem for Australia. He offers nothing in either dept for Australia. His complete lack of penetration with the ball has meant more pressure, workload on the other pacers and less pressure on India.

 

[jnaveen1980]

83 runs Gill 64 !! 19 by Rohit/Pujara

 

[sharmaji]

I totally agree. I mute him every time.

I dunno man.
I just can’t stand Manjrekar.

He has such a thick accent and then he chews so hard on every third word as if he is gonna break his own jaw.

 

[JaDed]

Gill almost planned to give a wicket

 

[jnaveen1980]

I don't understand the theory of Starc's round the wicket strategy.

 

[Devadwal]

Big appeal but not out .here is lunch

 

[Colorblind Genius]

I remember when Wasim and Waqar used to bowl like this, they would get warnings from the umpires for the “hostile bowling”.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

I still think we can win.
Get to 160 without losing more than ome wicket in the next session and then send Pant in.

 

[Babbar]

A star is being borne.

 

[Ab Fan]

Pujara 8(89) lol

If not for Gill's batting, I guess I would have finished one hour sleep till now. Anyways, well done! India in good position with 1 down at 82 till lunch. They should send Pant at no. 4 now.

 

[DeadBall]

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

Only a couple of balls are causing discomfort. India should try to go for a win unless a couple of wickets fsll, then they should close shop. Only Cummins has been a bit of problem so far and he is running out of steam.

 

[Buffet]

I still think we can win.
Get to 160 without losing more than ome wicket in the next session and then send Pant in.

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.

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Indian fans thinking of winning here. 1 spell here from haz cummins and starc can turn this match on his head.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is test match. They can shut hte shop down and bowl negatively even if India comes miraculous close. That is not happening. India's last 3 totally useless.

 

[Babbar]

More balls are not causing discomfort because of the world class quality of these two batsmen.

Two more wickets down and India will be staring at the loss within next 10 overs.

Either Australia wins the match or it loses the Gavaska-Border trophy. No other option

 

[DeadBall]

Indian fans thinking of winning here. 1 spell here from haz cummins and starc can turn this match on his head.

On the contrary, the Indian fans want a draw because they will retain the trophy anyway. It's the neutrals that want India to win and Aus get right humiliated.

 

[Buffet]

�� Indian fans thinking of winning here. 1 spell here from haz cummins and starc can turn this match on his head.

If Aus gets these two quickly due to them playing shots then Aus will suddenly feel a lot more comfortable in winning this test. The way Indians have played in the last 2 tests have created unrealistic expectations in some fans that they can do anything. Yes, they can try to chase if no wicket falls in 2nd session, but it's too early.

Gill and Pujara are playing their natural game. Even if Pant comes, he is going to play his natural game. But you can't have too many overs left to survive.

 

[ex-q-zit]

�� Indian fans thinking of winning here. 1 spell here from haz cummins and starc can turn this match on his head.

No mate, the wicket isn't misbehaving much. Moreover the quicks are getting tired. I dont think India can win but they also wouldn't lose from this position given that they have Ajinkya until shardul to bat. Even Sundar can block out a few overs as evident from his technique in the 1st innings. This match heading towards a draw.

 

[Buffet]

This is test match. They can shut hte shop down and bowl negatively even if India comes miraculous close. That is not happening. India's last 3 totally useless.

Yah, they are tails like 90s. Someone like Ishant who can hang around is worth a lot if you have to bat time.

 

[Birdman]

India have to survive 22 overs with the new ball, that can be little tricky.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Indian fans thinking of winning here. 1 spell here from haz cummins and starc can turn this match on his head.

This. Australia are still in dominant position.

 

[JaDed]

Only a couple of balls are causing discomfort. India should try to go for a win unless a couple of wickets fsll, then they should close shop. Only Cummins has been a bit of problem so far and he is running out of steam.

Well Cummins is able to get uneven bounce easily..

 

[Ab Fan]

Gill is looking to switch gear. I am afraid he doesn't end up throwing his wicket by going into ODI mode.

 

[RajBan]

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

It's not about expecting to chase. But if India were 105/1 with Pujara not getting into a total shell, it would have kept doors open and Australia would have doubts in their mind to go all out or not. Now that they know that Pujara is not going to do any damage they are getting as aggressive as possible.

 

[bala977]

Indian fans thinking of winning here. 1 spell here from haz cummins and starc can turn this match on his head.

That is ok. If the team mgmt decides to go for a win and then India loses, it is perfectly ok. No shame there ...

 

[JaDed]

Gill is looking to switch gear. I am afraid he doesn't end up throwing his wicket by going into ODI mode.

Yeah he is going to pretty obvious..

 

[DeadBall]

Well Cummins is able to get uneven bounce easily..

Almost each and every Indian here is trying their best to anti jinx thinking that no one will notice. The rest who actually want India to lose are falling for it too.

Anyway I commed it. Carry on.

 

[JaDed]

It's not about expecting to chase. But if India were 105/1 with Pujara not getting into a total shell, it would have kept doors open and Australia would have doubts in their mind to go all out or not. Now that they know that Pujara is not going to do any damage they are getting as aggressive as possible.

so basically 22 more runs you think would had made the difference?

 

[Buffet]

It's not about expecting to chase. But if India were 105/1 with Pujara not getting into a total shell, it would have kept doors open and Australia would have doubts in their mind to go all out or not. Now that they know that Pujara is not going to do any damage they are getting as aggressive as possible.

Or 105/4

Both are playing their normal game. If both bat 2nd session then it will be very hard for Ind to lose from there and Ind can try to score runs in ODI mode without thinking about getting bowled out.

 

[JaDed]

Almost each and every Indian here is trying their best to anti jinx thinking that no one will notice. The rest who actually want India to lose are falling for it too.

Anyway I commed it. Carry on.

Lol how is asking for a draw going for jinx..the fear to lose is there..

 

[jnaveen1980]

Lyon has a big role to play for them. Fast bowlers bowling short ball will only wear them out sooner.

 

[K4Kohli]

He's got so much class. I don't know whether he'll be a super-star by end of today or not but surely he's a superstar of the future. Dare I say none of the big four (Kohli, Root, Smith, Williamson) demonstrated this much authority so early in their careers

True. Gill will be a super star

 

[WengerOut]

Gilchrist and Warne have rated Green as the debutant of the series. I mean, surely Gill and Siraj have performed better..

 

[DeadBall]

Lol how is asking for a draw going for jinx..the fear to lose is there..

Yes, thats I can make fun of you guys now when I was ******** bricks in the first Test v NZ. Hiwever you guys have a much much better batting unit. India D (or is it F now) have already performed way beyond anybody's wildest expectations, a draw/win is just for even more bragging rights now.

 

[Bhaijaan]

83 runs Gill 64 !! 19 by Rohit/Pujara

The future has arrived today!

 

[sharmaji]

Please stop with the "let's go for the win" talk. It'd be a tremendous effort to just draw the match. Pujara and Gill have to bat longer for that to even happen. Don't forget the "36 all out".

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Gilchrist and Warne have rated Green as the debutant of the series. I mean, surely Gill and Siraj have performed better..

Green has been incredibly, incredibly mediocre. I’m surprised they didn’t pick Gill.

 

[JaDed]

Yes, thats I can make fun of you guys now when I was ******** bricks in the first Test v NZ. Hiwever you guys have a much much better batting unit. India D (or is it F now) have already performed way beyond anybody's wildest expectations, a draw/win is just for even more bragging rights now.

You still have Eng bragging rights

 

[Varun]

So far so good.

 

[RajBan]

so basically 22 more runs you think would had made the difference?

Yep, 220 runs from 60 overs would have kept things interesting with Australia knowing that Pant can get a quick 40-50. Now with 245 runs in 60 overs and Pujara giving an impression that he won't hit even if the ball is there , Aussies will be much more relaxed and can focus on a plan in turn putting more pressure on the batsman.

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect Pujara to play like anybody else other than himself. But even by his standards this is extremely slow and he is just inviting pressure via this approach. Hopefully he can cope with it.

 

[sharmaji]

Where is the rain???

 

[JattMaula]

Good morning PP.

Seeing ChePu still on crease makes a man happy.

 

[sharmaji]

Pujara has done a fantastic job so far, and I hope he continues to bat this way.

Yep, 220 runs from 60 overs would have kept things interesting with Australia knowing that Pant can get a quick 40-50. Now with 245 runs in 60 overs and Pujara giving an impression that he won't hit even if the ball is there , Aussies will be much more relaxed and can focus on a plan in turn putting more pressure on the batsman.

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect Pujara to play like anybody else other than himself. But even by his standards this is extremely slow and he is just inviting pressure via this approach. Hopefully he can cope with it.

 

[Buffet]

Pujara and Gill resisted 30 plus overs. If they can do it for another 30 then Aus can't win.

 

[Abhilash93]

Pujara and Gill resisted 30 plus overs. If they can do it for another 30 then Aus can't win.

Gill has to be patient and not play any extravagant shot.

Pujara probably will only be dismissed if he gets an unplayable ball.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Dont lose more than one wicket in this session, if this happens we will have a exciting final session

 

[Dingolfy]

Yep, 220 runs from 60 overs would have kept things interesting with Australia knowing that Pant can get a quick 40-50. Now with 245 runs in 60 overs and Pujara giving an impression that he won't hit even if the ball is there , Aussies will be much more relaxed and can focus on a plan in turn putting more pressure on the batsman.

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect Pujara to play like anybody else other than himself. But even by his standards this is extremely slow and he is just inviting pressure via this approach. Hopefully he can cope with it.

What pressure? They’re already half the way and has to hold on to few more sessions. He is playing the right game.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

Take out some overs due to rain. It will need scoring at a higher rate. India will only go for it if they have wickets in their hands after 2nd session.

They won't go for it. They would need more than 6 rpo in the last session and they won't be able to get it with Australia's short tactics.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Nah, Pujara is absolutely fine. Should'nt change his approach

 

[Buffet]

Gill has to be patient and not play any extravagant shot.

Pujara probably will only be dismissed if he gets an unplayable ball.

Getting out on an unplayable ball is fine. You can not do much about them.

Gill seems to think that 50 runs are done and now let's get out. He needs to bat normally.

 

[Buffet]

They won't go for it. They would need more than 6 rpo in the last session and they won't be able to get it with Australia's short tactics.

If just one wicket down after 2nd session then Pujara will be there to block if needed and they can go from one end. It's hard to get bowled out then. I don't think the match will get to that situation. Aus can pick up wickets before that.

Aus will hard for 40-50 minutes after lunch. If India can resist then Aus will be deflated.

 

[Devadwal]

Gill what r u doing man .just relax

 

[sharmaji]

Gill throwing it away again.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Gill is taking on their short stuffs

 

[LegendAli]

Gill what r u doing man .just relax

He's going for the W is what he's doing.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Gill throwing it away again.

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