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WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Face Their 'Biggest Test' As India Look To Do The Unthinkable

Into the final day of their second ICC World Test Championship final, the Indian team has its back stacked against the wall, chasing a 'record' target of 444 runs against Australia at the Oval. With Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane still in the middle, the subcontinent giants will step into the field to beat all odds to clinch the "Ultimate Test" trophy that they failed to against New Zealand two years ago. With Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara back in the hut, the onus is on Kohli and Rahane to stand up and deliver.

'Ajinkya Rahane Can't Be Called Man In Crisis': Ex-India Star's Big Statement

Ajinkya Rahane's return to the Indian team for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia has been a topic of debate withing the cricketing folklore. Rahane, who dropped from the team after the two-match Test series against New Zealand in January 2022, was recalled to the side after his exploits in the domestic circuit, as well as the Indian Premier League. On his return to the side, Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback against a dominanat Australian side. During his knock, Rahane also went past the milestone of 5,000 Test runs.

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 5: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane In Spotlight As India Chase History

India vs Australia Live Updates, WTC Final, Day 5:India will be beginning the Day 5 of the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia at 164/3. Currently, Virat Kohli (44*) and Ajinkya Rahane (20*) are standing unbeaten at the crease with India needing 280 runs to win on the last day.

All Eyes On Virat Kohli To Create History For India In WTC Final Against Australia

All eyes are on India's star batter Virat Kohli as India is chasing the mammoth 444-run target on the Fifth day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval in London on Sunday. Virat who failed to deliver in the first innings, learnt from his mistake and batted solidly in the second innings. He is at the crease with 44 (60)*. India's run machine on the fourth day of WTC final joined an elite list as he became the fifth Indian batter to score more than 2000 runs against Australia.

"...A Lot Of Stuff Off The Field": Virat Kohli Pours His Heart Out As India Chase WTC Tittle

One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Virat Kohli truly seems to have entered a 'purple patch' in his career after a slump that lasted for more than two years. As the Indian cricket team looks to clinch the ICC World Test Championship final, Kohli poured his heart out, highlighting how tricky things were for him over the last couple of years. The off-field controversies surely had a role to play in the iconic batter's on-field struggles. But now, Virat is happy to be back to his best.

"Cheat, Cheat, Cheat": Australian Cricketers Booed After Shubman Gill's Dismissal In WTC Final

The Oval Indian supporters, on Saturday, resorted to booing the Australian team, primarily Cameron Green after the giant all-rounder's diving catch to dismiss opener Shubman Gill looked inconclusive to the naked eye. At the stroke of tea, Scott Boland got one to bounce little extra from length and it flew from ball the shoulder of Gill's blade only to be scooped up inches off the ground by a diving Green, stationed at gully. Gill scored 18 in an opening stand of 41 and was looking in good rhythm. As tea was called, a dejected Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was seen having a chat with on-field umpires while trudging back to pavilion.

'Hybrid' Asia Cup Model Likely To Be Approved, Pakistan Set To Travel To India For World Cup: Report

The Asian Cricket Council, headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, is expected to approve PCB's proposed 'hybrid model' for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka's Galle and Pallekele. The ACC is likely to make a formal announcement on Tuesday and once the hybrid model is officially accepted, decks will be cleared for Pakistan team's travel to India for the ODI World Cup scheduled in October-November. Now, Pakistan will have no problems playing in Ahmedabad.

India vs Australia WTC Final, The Oval Weather: What Happens If Rain Plays Spoilsport On Day 5?

The ICC World Test Championship final is heading for a thrilling finish, with the Indian team needing 280 runs to beat Australia and clinch the title for the first time in history. However, the Aussies remain in the driving seat, having given India a 'record' target of 444 runs. However, it doesn't look like the title will be decided only through the battle between the bat and the ball. As far as the weather is concerned at the Oval in London, rain and thunderstorms are expected to disrupt the proceedings.

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WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Face Their 'Biggest Test' As India Look To Do The Unthinkable

'Ajinkya Rahane Can't Be Called Man In Crisis': Ex-India Star's Big Statement

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 5: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane In Spotlight As India Chase History

All Eyes On Virat Kohli To Create History For India In WTC Final Against Australia

"...A Lot Of Stuff Off The Field": Virat Kohli Pours His Heart Out As India Chase WTC Tittle

"Cheat, Cheat, Cheat": Australian Cricketers Booed After Shubman Gill's Dismissal In WTC Final

'Hybrid' Asia Cup Model Likely To Be Approved, Pakistan Set To Travel To India For World Cup: Report

India vs Australia WTC Final, The Oval Weather: What Happens If Rain Plays Spoilsport On Day 5?