India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Highlights: Siraj shines as India need 324 runs to win at Gabba
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Match scenario
The match is still intrinsically poised as the series heads to the final day to know who will win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India have 10 wickets in hand with 324 runs to chase. Anything is possible on Day 5.
Stumps
The umpires have called for the day's play to be ended due to rain. It is stumps on Day 4. India will come out to bat on the last day of their tour of Australia with 324 runs still to chase.
End of Day 4?
It is likely that there won't be any more play today as it continues to rain at the Gabba. With Day 4's play nearing the end, umpires might take a call soon regarding the end of the last session.
Rain again
Rain has again made an appearance at the Gabba. It is not pouring but there is drizzle over the ground. Covers are coming on as the players are leaving the field.
First runs
Rohit Sharma has dispatched Mitchell Starc for a four.
Fourth innings
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are out on field to chase Australia's target.
Shardul and Siraj impress
Navdeep Saini was injured during the match and could only bowl five overs. But Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj took on the responsibility as they picked four and five wickets each.
ALL OUT
Mohammed Siraj has completed his five-wicket haul as he dismissed Josh Hazlewood with a short delivery. India bowl out Australia for 294 runs and need 328 to win the series
Siraj misses chance
Siraj had a chance to run out Hazlewood. Cummins hit the ball straight to Siraj, who turned back and tried to throw but did not. But had he thrown and hit the wicket, Hazlewood would have been out.
Lyon departs
Shardul Thakur has picked up his fourth wicket of innings as Lyon departs while going for an expansive backfoot drive.
Lyon-Cummins partnership
India have had a problem in dismissing the lower order of Australia in the Test series. They have been successful in adding some useful runs for Australia and Cummins and Lyon are doing that again for the hosts in Brisbane.
Lyon's straight drive
Nathan has hit a straight drive for a four off the first delivery he has faced.
WICKET
Siraj has got his fourth wicket as Starc goes back to the pavilion. Australia 247/8
Boundary
Cummins slashed at a wide delivery. It took a big edge off his bat and went over the slips.
Play resumes
Cummins and Starc have come out to bat with Shardul bowling the first over after tea for India.
Covers coming off
The covers are coming off as there is only a slight drizzle which is expected to go away soon. Play is expected to start soon.
Weather Forecast
Rain was forecasted to appear on Day 4 of the Test match. But it did not rain in the early session as we got several overs in. But just 8 minutes before Tea, it started raining and covers were called.
Early Tea
The umpires have called for early tea as rain has made his inception at the Gabba. Australia have a lead of 276 runs with 3 wickets in hand.
Another wicket
A little bit of extra bounce and Shardul has his third wicket of the innings. Tim Paine is on his way to the pavilion after scoring 27. Australia 242/7
Rohit's catching
5 catches have been taken by Rohit Sharma in the Test match. While other players have floundered in the field, Rohit has kept his calm with a safe pair of hands.
OUT
Rohit Sharma has taken his second catch of the innings. Shardul got an edge off Green's bat and Rohit latched on to it quickly. Green out after scoring 37 runs
Lead up to 258
Australia have extended their lead to over 250 runs. The Brisbane pitch is already showing some signs of crack and India will be vary of Australia posting anything above 300.
Australia extend lead
With five wickets down, Australia are looking to get as many runs as possible to give India a big target in the fourth innings. The lead is already above 250.
Boundary
Cameron Green is looking to break the shackles as he has started to play his shots
OUT
Steve Smith has been dismissed by Mohammed Siraj. Siraj bowled a short one which quickly climbed up and hit Smith's gloves. Rahane takes the catch at gully. Australia 196/5
Dropped
Cameron Green played a straight drive on the up and it went to Siraj. It was a difficult caught and bowl opportunity and could Siraj could not hold on to it.
50 for Smith
Steve Smith has completed his fifty off just 67 balls as he navigates the Australian innings.
Smith dropped
Smith went for a big one off Sundar and did not middle it. But Siraj misjudged it and dropped the catch. On top of that, it went for a four.
Good sign for Australia
Natarajan's delivery has kept a little low and it not a good sign for India as they will come out to bat in the fourth innings. Australia would be pleased to see it.
200-run lead
Australia's lead has reached 200. They still have 6 wickets in hand with Green and Smith looking comfortable.
Shardul to Smith: FOUR!
Shardul bowled a short delivery to Smith and it was dispatched for a four. Shardul doesn't have the pace and Smith got hold of it quickly.
Green-Smith's approach
There have been several overs bowled in the second session but unlike before lunch, Green and Smith are playing carefully.
Second Session
The players have come out to bat and its time for the second session.
Session report
The first session was an up and down one with no team able to take the game by the scruff of the neck. There were 35 overs bowled with 128 runs scored. India picked up 4 wickets during the session.
Lunch
Umpires have called for lunch after the 41st over of Australia's innings. Steve Smith and Cameron Green are on the crease as Australia have lost four wickets. They lead by 182 runs.
Boundary
Steve Smith pulls Saini for a four.
Australia's target
Australia's lead is164 runs but they are four wickets down. They would look to get at least 100-150 runs more to give India a tough total on Day 5. Smith is playing quickly as there are chances of rain appearing later in the day.
Smith looking good
Steve Smith is playing his shots with Cameron Green still trying to get his eye in. Smith's wicket will be the key for India.
GONE!
Matthew Wade scored a duck as Siraj was on the money again. Wade tried a leg glance off his pads but only managed an edge as Pant took a good catch. Australia four wickets down.
WICKET
Siraj got an edge of Labuschagne's bat and it flew to the slips. But Rohit Sharma had a safe pair of hands as he grabbed it easily. Australia 123/3
High Run-Rate
Australian batsmen have come out with a strategy. They are trying to play quickly and get runs during their second innings. They are targeting Sundar. The lead has extended to 151. Australia may have the factor of rain in mind.
Boundary
Labuschagne has dispatched a loose delivery from Sundar for a four.
Sundar strikes!
GONE! Washington Sundar traps David Warner and the umpire gives it out. Warner almost walks off, but then reviews it. Three reds. Review lost. AUS 91/2
Shardul strikes!
GONE! Shardul Thakur manages to get an edge off the Marcus harris bat. Short ball, Harris tried to duck, but got a glove. Umpire gave it out. Harris walks. AUS 89/1
Search for wickets continues
India's search for wickets continue at Gabba on Day 4. The parternship is blossoming between the pair of Harris and Warner.
Shardul to Harris - FOUR!
FOUR! A straight one and that has been hammered away by Harris, through two fielders inside. It races away, there is no need to run for that, the fielders will not reach it.
Sundar to Harris - FOUR!
FOUR! Fantastic shot by Harris, there was a bit of width on offer. Harris takes his time, and then uses the pace on the ball to hit a late cut. The ball raced to the ropes past the short third man.
Time for some spin
Washington Sundar has come into the attack to replace Siraj. India need wickets here and maybe Sundar can do some magic with the ball as well.
Harris continues to punish Siraj
FOUR! FOUR! Two boundaries in this over from Harris in this Siraj's over. Fantastic batting this, and the 2nd one is such a super shot. Full delivery, leans into it, and drives it towards the cover for a fantastic boundary.
Stats attack
Fifty partnership for opening wicket of Australia between Warner and Harris
· 1st ever fifty partnership between Warner and Harris in Tests.
· 1st fifty partnership for opening wicket of Australia after 5 intervening innings.
o Their last fifty stand for opening wicket was of 70 in the 4th innings of Adelaide Test between Joe Burns and Matthew Wade.
