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.
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Kohli holds firm against Aussies as India chase record total to win World Test Championship
Virat Kohli defied Australia on Saturday to give India hope of an extraordinary win in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
IND vs AUS, WTC Final, Day 4: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Keep India In Hunt; Rohit Sharma And Co. Need 280 To Beat Australia
Virat Kohli remained undefeated on 44 as India reached 164 for 3 at stumps on fourth day after Australia set a huge 444-run target in the final of the World Test Championship on Saturday. Kohli and first innings hero Ajinkya Rahane (20 batting) added 71 runs for the fourth wicket as India need to score 280 runs in 90 overs on the final day. Shubman Gill (18), skipper Rohit Sharma (43) and Cheteshwar Pujara (27) were the Indian batters dismissed.
WTC Final, India vs Australia: What Is The Highest Successful Chase In Tests?
India have been set a daunting 444-run target by Australia in the final of the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Saturday. Australia declared the second innings on 270/8. If India chased down the target, it will be the highest-ever successful chase in the history of Test cricket. Before this match, the highest successful chase happened in 2003 when West Indies chased down a 418-run target against Australia. The highest successful run chase by India happened in 1976 when the team chased down a 403-run target against West Indies.
"Develop The Ability To Be Disliked...": Virat Kohli's Cryptic Instagram Story Has Internet Talking
Team India's top-order crumbled once again and had no response to the guile of Australia's pace attack on Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval on Thursday. With the early dismissal of openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill before tea and Cheteshwar Pujara early in the third session, the pressure was on Virat Kohli to delivery. However, the former India captain was undone by Mitchell Starc's short-pitched delivery. Kohli had to walk back to the pavilion after scoring just 14 off 31 balls and India were reduced to 71/4.
"India Will Be In The Game If They Chase...": Sourav Ganguly On Winning Target In WTC Final
After two days' of dominance by Australia in the World Test Championship, India had a decent day with Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur putting up a great fight. Though Australia were already ahead by 296 at the end of the third day, former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourab Ganguly feels that if India can restrict the Pat Cummins-led team's lead to under 375, India will have a great chance in the 'Ultimate Test'. "If India has to chase 360 or 370, then India will be in the game. They have Virat Kohli, best Chaser in the world and many class players as well. So anything can happen in the last two days," Ganguly said on Star Sports.
IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav Removes Marnus Labuschagne As Australia Go Five Down vs India
Ind vs Aus Live Score WTC Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav struck a timely blow to put Australia five wickets down against India on Day 4 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval. Australia resumed play on 123/4 before Umesh struck on the third over of the day to get the better of Labuschagne.
Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's Shocking Reaction After Getting Dismissed By Nathan Lyon In WTC Final
Ravindra Jadeja was the only player who provided Team India with some hope on a disappointing Day 2 of the World Test Championship against Australia at The Oval. Starting the day on a positive note with the bowlers making a remarkable comeback and bundling out Australia for 469, the Rohit Sharma-led side was reduced to 151/5 at stumps. Only Jadeja played a knock of 48 off 51 balls and helped India gain some momentum. He was dismissed by Nathan Lyon and the Indian fans were visibly disappointed.