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IND vs AUS Live Score World Test Championship Final: Virat Kohli-Ajinkya Rahane Lead Charge as India Need 280 Runs to Win
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IND vs AUS Live Score World Test Championship Final 2023: Virat Kohli scored 44 runs while Ajinkya Rahane added 20 as India finished Day 4 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at 164/3, needing 280 runs to beat Australia at the Oval. Day 5 of the WTC final 2023 will be a crucial juncture as Kohli and Rahane held the fort overnight and the Indian duo’s partnership of 71 runs will be key for India’s chances.
The Rohit Sharma-led unit set out to chase a record 444-run total given by Australia after Pat Cummins’ side declared their second inning at 270/8 on Day 4, Saturday, after which the Read More
IND vs AUS Live Score World Test Championship Final: Virat Kohli-Ajinkya Rahane key for India
Virat Kohli is batting at 44 in 60 balls, Ajinkya Rahane batting at 20 off 59 balls as India ended Day 4 on 164/3. The Indian duo’s partnership of 71 will be key, they will have to take charge to help India cut down Australia’s lead of 280 runs, and win the WTC final 2023.
IND vs AUS Live Score WTC final: Recap of Day 4
Australia were ahead of India by 296 runs, at Stumps on Day 3 with Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green in the middle and the score was 123/4. Indian bowlers’ assault helped them pick up early wickets in the first session, before Australian lower order helped Pat Cummins’ side to 270/8 before they declared. India’s second inning began on Day 4 itself and after Rohit Sharma’s quickfire 43-run inning, India reached 164/4 at stumps on Day 4, needing 280 runs to win the WTC final 2023.
IND vs AUS Live Score: India vs Australia WTC final 2023 Day 5 Live Updates
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs Australia WTC final 2023 Day 5, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane held the fort overnight as India need 280 runs to win on the last day of the ‘Ultimate Test’. Follow this space as we build up to the Day 5’s action and stay tuned for all the live updates.
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Indian began strongly.Shubman Gill’s controversial catch marred the action before Rohit smashed 43 in 60 balls giving his side the impetus they needed to pull off the chase. Kohli is batting at 44 off 60 balls alongside Rahane (20 in 59 balls) as the Indian duo will look to start brightly on Day 5.
The first hour will be key once again, Australian bowlers need 7 wickets to win the match and they will look to come out all guns blazing looking to win the WTC final 2023 although Virat and Rahane will be leading India’s charge.
Earlier, Indian skipper Rohit won the toss and invited Australia to bat first as they smashed 469 runs in their first innings, riding on centuries from Travis Head as well as Steve Smith.
The Aussie duo’s 285-run stand ensured that Cummins’ side was always one step ahead of Rohit and Co.
India could only muster up 296 runs in reply, with Rahane the top scorer at 89. Shardul Thakur also smashed a fifty to stitch together a 109-run partnership which helped India avoid the dreaded follow-on.
Australia subsequently came out to bat for their second innings and they managed to put up a challenging total of 270/8 before deciding to declare, giving India a daunting total of 444 to chase.
Shubman Gill added 18 runs, and Cheteshwar Pujara scored 27 before Kohli and Rahane rode out the storm on Day 4. The final day of the WTC final 2023 will see Virat and Ajinkya square off against the Australian attack needing 280 runs to win the first ICC title for India since 2013 when they won the Champions Trophy in England under MS Dhoni’s tutelage.