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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Watch: Virat Kohli Left Distraught As Steve Smith Pulls Off Stunner To Dismiss Him During WTC Final
Steve Smith pulled off a stunning catch in the slips to dismiss Virat Kohli on Day 5 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia at The Oval on Sunday. Kohli was looking in tremendous form but he fell just one run short of a well-deserved fifty as he was dismissed by Scott Boland. It was a brilliant set up by the fast bowler who kept bowling a disciplined line outside the off-stump against Kohli and the India batter ended up edging a similar delivery to the slips. The ball flew quickly to Smith who was ready for the chance and pulled off an impressive diving catch.
WTC Final - 'Not Just Going To Get A Hundred'...": Shastri's Massive Prediction About Kohli
A focussed Virat Kohli stood between Australia and World Test Championship mace as India required another 280 runs at the end of play on Saturday to create history on what promises to be an intriguing final day of the summit clash. Kohli was batting on 44 off 60 balls and had Ajinkya Rahane (20 batting) in company during a stand of 71 for the fourth wicket as India ended the fourth day on 164 for 3 in pursuit of a world record chase of 444. Kohli, who was dismissed for mere 14 runs in his first innings, seemed much more better in the crease during his ongoing knock.
"Rubbish Shot Yesterday": Australia Great Reveals Banter Between Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on Day 4 of the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia and kept India in the fight as they need 280 runs to win on the fifth day. Australia declared their innings at 270/8, setting up a target of 444. Later, India lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Shubman Gill, before Kohli and Rahane stitched the unbeaten partnership of 71 runs. On Day 4, former Australia coach Justin Langer shed light on a sledging incident between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.
"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.
After Cryptic Tweet, Shubman Gill's Reaction To Controversial Catch Oozes Sarcasm
Shubman Gill isn't a happy man at the moment, and there's no denying that. A controversial catch by Cameron Green sent the Indian opening batter back to the hut. Since then, the cricketing fraternity hasn't stopped talking about the dismissal. As fans remain furious over the nature of Gill's dismissal, the star batter himself has been active on social media, taking digs at the umpire's decision. After posting a cryptic tweet, Gill shared an Instagram story about his dismissal, setting the internet on fire.
"I Thought It Was...": Cameron Green Breaks Silence On Shubman Gill Catch
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is sure that he held on to the catch that ended India opener Shubman Gill's innings during a pivotal moment of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Saturday. On the fourth day of a gripping match at The Oval, Gill was declared out by TV umpire Richard Kettleborough at the stroke of tea after India got a strong start in their run chase, with 444 needed to win. Pacer Scott Boland found the edge of India opener's bat and Cameron Green dove to his left in his preferred gully position to complete the catch, but the debate has opened up in the cricket world on whether the Australia all-rounder was successful in getting his hands under the ball and controlling it.
World Test Championship final finely poised after India batsmen defy Aussie bowlers
Virat Kohli defied Australia on Saturday to give India hope of an extraordinary win in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.