What lead does India need to win the final test and square series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25?

[BouncerGuy]

India has taken a commanding lead in the 2nd innings of the final Test against Australia. With a substantial target set, the Indian team is now in a strong position to push for victory and level the series 2-2.

Can they maintain their momentum and seal the win?

 

[umerz]

Anything between 200 to 250 will be tough to chase...Over 250 India should be the favorites to level the series

 

[BouncerGuy]

Lead should be above 250 otherwise it is done and dusted...

 

[Ab Fan]

Anything below 250 will be chased.

 

[Vikram1989]

As per Ponting 200 if bumrah is available otherwise 250. i think 220 should be very good and tough irrespective of bumrah.

 

[big_gamer007]

Commanding lead? Do you even know what that means or just throwing random words out there?

Aussies are firm favourites here unless our tail clicks and gets us above 250.

 

[jnaveen1980]

We are not winning it. Settle down. Bumrah is out of commission. Even if he returns he won't be fully fit.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

India has this in the bag

 

[DeadlyVenom]

India should win from here

 

[big_gamer007]

India should win from here

Cute to see padosis rooting for team India albeit to reverse jinx us.

 

[psyoptica]

Lol Australia barely got to 185 in the first innings despite Bumrah not bowling half the Australian innings. No way they are chasing a target over 150

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Cute to see padosis rooting for team India albeit to reverse jinx us.

Brother you know reverse jinx thing can't affect on a match.

Australia will be under extreme pressure and I think they have only two players who can bat under this type of pressure. Smith and their skipper Cummins( yes I am aware he is not a batter).

 

[Varun]

300 minimim.

Bumrah or no Bumrah.

 

[Ab Fan]

Need 100 runs more.

Half centuries from Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna and then 5-fers would seal the deal for India.

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

Anything can happen so we cannot set targets. All players must try their best for the country and result will take care of itself. I wish all Indians to back the team and players contributions.

 

[AZulfi]

250 + I reckon

200 or less will not be enough.

With 3 full days remaining Australia can afford to bat at what pace they like. Preserving wickets and tiring Bumrah out will be the key. Siraj has his ups and downs, not very consistent. He will need to bowl well again in the second innings.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Will have to hire Mr Cobb, kidnap a bunch of Aussies and convince them in their dream to throw the match from this situation. It’s the only way.

 

[kingusama92]

Depends on Bumrah's availability.

If he's there (and 100%), I think they can defend 175.

If he's not there, they're going to need 250+.

 

[Varun]

250 + I reckon

200 or less will not be enough.

With 3 full days remaining Australia can afford to bat at what pace they like. Preserving wickets and tiring Bumrah out will be the key. Siraj has his ups and downs, not very consistent. He will need to bowl well again in the second innings.

The problem is their batsmen are as combustible as ours. Survival and defence are not the name of their and our games.

 

[Ab Fan]

As viewers, we are also burned out now. The series will be either 3-1 Australia or 2-2 India.

 

[kron]

Anything can happen so we cannot set targets. All players must try their best for the country and result will take care of itself. I wish all Indians to back the team and players contributions.

No Indian fan should baxk kohli rohit kl rahul

Rest yes

But will back team india to win. Drop those 3 after along with fatso permanently

 

[Buffet]

Aus is winning this.

Bumrah is not 100% so even if he bowls, Aus will get whatever runs India puts now.

If it was 250 then yah, it would have been harder. India is not getting that here. One top order had to get some score for that.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Anything over 200 and india will win and level series.

 

[jnaveen1980]

146 is way too low to defend. Atleast 250 needed. Irresponsible Gill and useless KOhli both failed big time

 

[big_gamer007]

Brother you know reverse jinx thing can't affect on a match.

Australia will be under extreme pressure and I think they have only two players who can bat under this type of pressure. Smith and their skipper Cummins( yes I am aware he is not a batter).

I have 0 faith in Indian bowling. The only way we can defend is if Bumrah goes through the top order in his first spell (assuming he is fully fit).

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I have 0 faith in Indian bowling. The only way we can defend is if Bumrah goes through the top order in his first spell (assuming he is fully fit).

I hope he is fit.

A shootout to decide who takes the trophy needs the main star.

If he is fit then India is favourites with a 160+ score.

 

[battler]

Aus is winning this.

Bumrah is not 100% so even if he bowls, Aus will get whatever runs India puts now.

If it was 250 then yah, it would have been harder. India is not getting that here. One top order had to get some score for that.

I think 200 will be difficult for Aus. Have a feeling Bumrah will bowl taking pain killers. Aus batsmen have same technical issues like us

 

[jnaveen1980]

I hope he is fit.

A shootout to decide who takes the trophy needs the main star.

If he is fit then India is favourites with a 160+ score.

I dont' think he can be fit. It is impossible. HE didn't look good in his last over. He was hitting 124 kph consistently. He is done for the series. Others have to step up. Also 150 even with Bumrah is not a defendable total. They have batting depth.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think they need 250 minimum. Anything less should get chased down by the Aussies.

 

[Champ_Pal]

250 minimum.

I doubt if Bumrah will bowl in the 2nd innings. The rest are not good enough to get Aus wickets cheaply.

As it stands, only a miracle can save India.

 

[oatmeal]

No lead is safe if Bumrah can't bowl