IND vs AUS, WTC Final Day 4 Highlights: India 164/3 at stumps, need 280 runs to win

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jun 10, 2023, 10:12 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are displaying their solid skills in the crease, while Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara have unfortunately returned to the dugout.

In the highly anticipated WTC Final at the Oval, India is currently in control of the chase of 444 runs against Australia in the final innings. 

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are displaying their solid skills in the crease, while Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara have unfortunately returned to the dugout.

Earlier in the match, Alex Carey put up an impressive unbeaten score of 66 runs, leading Australia to declare their second innings at 270 for 8. 

The Pat Cummins-led team had resumed play on Saturday at 123 for 4. Australia had previously gained a first-innings lead of 173 runs, posting a total of 469 runs before India was bundled out for 296.

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In the highly anticipated WTC Final at the Oval, India is currently in control of the chase of 444 runs against Australia in the final innings. 

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are displaying their solid skills in the crease, while Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara have unfortunately returned to the dugout.

Earlier in the match, Alex Carey put up an impressive unbeaten score of 66 runs, leading Australia to declare their second innings at 270 for 8. 

The Pat Cummins-led team had resumed play on Saturday at 123 for 4. Australia had previously gained a first-innings lead of 173 runs, posting a total of 469 runs before India was bundled out for 296.

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Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are displaying their solid skills in the crease, while Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara have unfortunately returned to the dugout.

10:12 PM

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC Final Day 4: Stumps

Kohli flicks Lyon to fine leg for FOUR. Lyon breezes through another over, despite Kohli giving Smith a scare with an attempted catch behind the keeper. On Day 5, India has to score 280 runs to win.

IND 164/3 (40)

Ajinkya Rahane 20(59)

Virat Kohli 44(60)

09:53 PM

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FOUR! Kohli delivers a powerful drive through the onside, sending the ball racing to the boundary. And another FOUR! This time, Kohli expertly times the ball down the ground, past mid-off, for another boundary.

IND 150/3 (35)

Ajinkya Rahane 18(37)

Virat Kohli 39(50)

09:38 PM

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Lyon delivers the ball to Kohli who expertly flicks it off the front foot towards midwicket, earning a single run. This over has proven to be quite challenging, with only one run being scored.

IND 124/3 (30)

Ajinkya Rahane 7(25)

Virat Kohli 24(32)

08:59 PM

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Pujara attempts to execute an upper-cut over the cordon, but unfortunately, he knicks it straight to the keeper and is out!

IND 93/3 (21)

Ajinkya Rahane 0(2)

Virat Kohli 0(1)

08:33 PM

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Green to Rohit, it lands on the back of a length on the off-side. Rohit skillfully defends it towards the leg-side. Suddenly, the crowd erupts in cheers as Rohit pulls off an impressive shot, hitting a short ball with disdain and sending it flying to the boundary for a four.

IND 88/1 (18)

Cheteshwar Pujara 23(35)

Rohit Sharma 43(56)

08:32 PM

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Boland delivers a well-placed ball, just outside the off-stump, causing Rohit to raise his arms and let the ball pass. However, Boland's next delivery falls slightly short, allowing Rohit to execute a skillful punch through cover-point for a boundary.

IND 70/1 (14)

Cheteshwar Pujara 13(19)

Rohit Sharma 37(47)

07:45 PM

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Starc delivers a ball that Rohit expertly flicks to square-leg, earning a single. The next delivery from Starc is angled in, and Pujara skillfully guides it fine for a boundary of four runs. A single follows this impressive shot.

IND 65/1 (11)

Cheteshwar Pujara 13(10)

Rohit Sharma 32(38)

07:33 PM

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Out! The ball had extra bounce outside off, causing Gill to poke at it. Unfortunately, the ball hit the shoulder of his bat and flew towards the slips. Green, the fielder, made an incredible one-handed catch, diving to his left. Gill remained motionless as the umpires reviewed the catch to ensure it was taken cleanly. The third umpire confirmed that he had his fingers underneath the ball, leaving Gill with no choice but to depart.

IND 41/1 (7.1)

Shubman Gill 18(19)

Rohit Sharma 22(25)

07:11 PM

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Boland will continue his bowling. Gill manages to get an outside edge, but unfortunately, it doesn't carry through to the slips. Gill then defends strongly on the front-foot, sending the ball back to Boland. However, Gill's next move is impressive as he beautifully punches the ball off the front-foot through cover and point, earning himself a couple of runs.

IND 28/0 (6)

Shubman Gill 14(15)

Rohit Sharma 14(21)

06:49 PM

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Cummins delivers a precise delivery, hitting the top of the off-stump length just outside the off-stump. Rohit defends the ball with skill. Rohit then unleashes a powerful drive through mid-on, resulting in a stunning four.

IND 19/0 (3)

Shubman Gill 9(7)

Rohit Sharma 10(11)

06:24 PM

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Shami will continue bowling. Cummins attempted to hit a big shot, but ended up getting an edge that sent the ball high up in the air, allowing it to be easily taken by Axar Patel.

AUS 270/8 d (84.3)

Alex Carey 66(105)

Pat Cummins 5(5)

05:54 PM

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Umesh Yadav will continue his spell . And, what a shot! Mitchell Starc has smashed the ball through midwicket, and it's racing away to the boundary. The crowd is on their feet, cheering for the Australian team. Starc attempts a pull shot on the next ball, but unfortunately, he doesn't quite connect it well. The ball lands safely at mid-on, and the batsmen take a single.

AUS 236/6 (80)

Alex Carey 58(94)

Mitchell Starc 29(46)

05:03 PM

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Jadeja continues. Carey attempts a sweep on the first ball, but fails to connect properly. He tries again, but this time the ball hits the inside edge of his bat and lands on his pads. Starc, on the other hand, defends the ball off the backfoot and sends it back to the bowler.

AUS 211/6 (73)

Alex Carey 47(71)

Mitchell Starc 15(27)

04:33 PM

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Umesh is now bowling over the wicket to Starc. Starc manages to cut the ball away to deep point for a single. Carey then hits a full ball to mid-off, but unfortunately gets a thick bottom edge and almost chops on while trying to defend it on the off-side. The over ends with another block to the bowler.

AUS 201/6 (70)

Alex Carey 41(61)

Mitchell Starc 11(19)

04:00 PM

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Excellent delivery! The outside leg tactic proves successful as Green attempts to pad it away, only to have the ball ricochet off his pads and onto the stumps.

AUS 167/6 (63)

Alex Carey 22(38)

Cameron Green 25(95)

03:44 PM

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Jadeja will continue to bowl. Carey attempts a conventional sweep and successfully scores a single behind square. On the other hand, Green defends the ball with a backfoot technique.

AUS 150/5 (57)

Alex Carey 14(23)

Cameron Green 21(74)

03:16 PM

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Shami pitches the ball up outside off and Green drives it straight to mid-off. The next ball is on a length outside off and Green decides to let it go. Green manages to hit a beautiful shot, driving the ball full and straight down the ground for a well-deserved boundary.

AUS 142/5 (52)

Alex Carey 6(8)

Cameron Green 20(59)

03:14 PM

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India has secured a big wicket as Labuschagne departs. He carelessly poked at a fuller delivery outside off, resulting in an edge that was expertly caught by Pujara in the slips.

AUS 128/5 (47)

Alex Carey 4(2)

Cameron Green 8(35)

03:00 PM

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Umesh Yadav is set to kick off the day for India. Green defends the first ball, sending it towards the covers. He then expertly pushes the next one through midwicket, securing a quick single. Suddenly, Labuschagne is jolted awake by a sharp delivery that nips in and hits him high on the thigh.

AUS 124/4 (45)

Marnus Labuschagne 41(122)

Cameron Green 8(29)

02:16 PM

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02:12 PM

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The Oval has witnessed some remarkable cricketing feats, with England's successful chase of 263 against Australia in 1902 being the highest target ever achieved at the venue. However, in recent times, only one target of over 140 has been successfully chased since 2010. It is worth noting that India's highest score at The Oval was 173, which they achieved in 1971 against England.

02:10 PM

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC Final Day 4: Weather Report

According to Accuweather, there is a possibility of thunderstorms occurring in the afternoon and evening. However, the weather is expected to be cloudy and mild otherwise. 

02:09 PM

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC Final Day 4: Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to our live blog of Day 4 of the World Test Championship final at the Kennington Oval. Stay tuned for an exciting day of cricket action!