Boland sparks India collapse as Australia win World Test Championship final
India, set a record 444 to win, resumed on 164-3.
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Australia crush India to win World Test Championship, focus now shifts to England and the Ashes
Australia took the crown as the No. 1 side in Test cricket with a crushing win over India in the World Test Championship final. In what will be a busy summer for Australia, with the Ashes getting underway next week, Pat Cummins’ men proved much too good for India at the Oval.
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.
WTC Final: Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer Mock Third Umpire On Shubman Gill's Dismissal
Shubman Gill's dismissal has sparked controversy and former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer didn't miss out on the opportunity to take a dig at the third umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision. Gill lost his wicket after Cameron Green took a diving catch which turned out to be quite controversial as the ball appeared to have touched the ground. Due to inconclusive evidence the matter went straight to the third umpire and after inspection, he decided to dismiss Gill who was visibly upset.
Australia close in on WTC title after setting India daunting target
LONDON :Australia were within touching distance of capturing the World Test Championship title as India's hopes of chasing down a monumental 444-run victory target appeared to be slipping away after they ended day four on 164-3 on Saturday.
Watch: Shubman Gill's Contentious Dismissal That Had The Internet Abuzz During WTC Final
Australia set India a record 444-run target on a tricky pitch after Alex Carey propped up their second innings total to 270 for eight before declaring midway into the afternoon session. India kept things tight in the morning but Carey (66 not off 105) and Mitchell Starc (51 off 47) showed aggressive intent to share a 93-run stand off 120 balls for the seventh wicket. They collected 69 valuable runs off 87 balls before Pat Cummins declared the innings after his own dismissal.
Australia post daunting WTC target for India
LONDON : Australia set India what looked like an insurmountable 444-run victory target as Alex Carey scored a tenacious half century to put Pat Cummins's side firmly in control on day four of the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Saturday.