IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4 Highlights: Australia Recovers from 91/6 to Post 228/9: The fourth day of the 4th Test between India vs Australia at the MCG saw a resolute effort from the lower order of Australia, which helped them recover from 91/6 to 228/9, leading India by 262 runs.
Leading the recovery for Australia was Marnus Labuschagne, who brought in 70 runs, which was crucial to the total, while Pat Cummins added 41 runs. Their partnership could gain Australia a good margin despite the troubles of the Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah on that day.
Bumrah was the star of the show for India, picking up four wickets, including the scalp of Travis Head. His impressive spell helped India restrict Australia’s lead, but the hosts still have a significant advantage going into Day 5.
Earlier, Australia had resumed the day at 20 runs for one wicket. India had Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj bowling their hearts out to dent Australia badly during the day, reducing the hosts to 91 for 6. Nathan Lyon (41) and Scott Boland (10) then combined well to add some runs for Australia before the end, scoring 228 for 9—262 ahead of India.
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The lower-order resistance of Australia on Day 4 of IND vs AUS 4th Test
Australia’s lower order under Lyon and Cummins might put on some fight that might help in the recovery of the team after being in a precarious position. The most sensational partnership of the day was for the seventh wicket by the two, which ended with a massive 104 runs added.
Labuschagne’s innings was a textbook lesson in patience and determination. He had 136 deliveries and planted six over the boundary lines, playing some beautiful strokes to keep the Indian bowling at bay. Then, there’s Cummins, who took the aggressive shot and piled up five boundaries and a six in his score of 41 runs.
Bowling performance of India
India’s bowling line-up, led by Bumrah and Siraj, made early inroads into the Australian batting line-up. Bumrah got four wickets and, importantly, took the fetching scalp of Travis Head. Siraj, on the other hand, bowled his heart out, bringing pace and accuracy to the attack that bought him three wickets. Siraj’s contribution, together with Bumrah’s, was instrumental in restricting the Australian lead.
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Expectations for Day 5
India has a mountain to climb in saving this Test match with two days remaining, while Australia will be gearing up to enlarge their lead and continue pressuring the Indian batsmen. India would need to bat out of their skins to save the match while Australians would look to take the last remaining Indian wickets quickly. This match is resting delicately and promises a thrilling conclusion on the last day.
