Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|29-12-2024
India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Score Updates© AFP
India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah’s battle against Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja takes the center stage after India were all-out on 369. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj didn’t manage to hang on for long, with the all-rounder becoming the 10th wicket to fall. Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets each as India were bowled out on Day 4 of the 4th Test against Australia at the MCG. It was Reddy’s gritty century on Saturday that kept the visitors fighting in the game after Australia posted 474 batting first. Australia would now look to build on their 105-run first innings lead. (Live Scorecard)
05:17 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Konstas Escapes Early Dismissal
Akash Deep seemed to have got Konstas caught in the slips but the ball fell just a little before Yashasvi Jaiswal would’ve liked. Australia riding their luck early on Day 4.
Aus 11/0 (4 overs)
05:11 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4: Khawaja Dropped By Jaiswal
Jasprit Bumrah seemed to have trapped Usman Khawaja but Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn’t manage to grab onto the catch that came to him at leg-gully. Early opportunity for India gone begging!
AUS 8/0 (3 overs)
05:07 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4: Bumrah-Akash Eye First Breakthrough
Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep begun India’s attack with the ball in the second innings after Australia took a 105-run lead. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas Round 2 is likely to be the focal point of the game while Akash has been preferred as the second strike-bowler to begin with, over Mohammed Siraj.
Aus 7/0 (2 overs)
04:51 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Nitish Kumar Reddy OUT
After the third umpire drama, wicket for Australia in the form of Nitish Kumar Reddy. The India star went for the maximum at the long off boundary but only found a fielder. His innings comes to an end at a score of 114 while India also gets bowled out for 369.
04:47 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Drama At MCG As Australia Protest 3rd Umpire’s Decision
Mohammed Siraj seemed to have edged the ball into the hands of a slip fielder but the unsure on-field umpire decided to review the matter and involve the third umpire. Since no conclusive evidence was available, the third umpire gave the decision in the favour of Siraj. Incredible visuals in the middle as Australia skipper Cummins asks for review.
India 369/9 (119 overs)
04:39 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Nitish Dealing In Boundaries
Nitish Kumar Reddy has shown early today that he isn’t there just to hang on. As Nathan Lyon comes into the attack, Reddy looks to play a few shots, take calculated risks in the bid to keep the scoreboard ticking.
India 367/9 (118 overs)
04:32 (IST)
IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4 Live: We Are Underway At MCG!
Pat Cummins takes the ball a the start of Day 4, with India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy on strike. India need to press the restart button and look to reduce Australia’s lead as much as possible.
04:18 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Weather Update On Day 4
We had a few weather interrupts on Day 3 but the forecast today is much better than yesterday. The chances of rain at the MCG remain negligible, both on Day 4 and Day 5. We might be in for a Test match classic for the last couple of days.
04:11 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Match To Start At 4:30 AM IST
After rain resulted into early stumps on Day 3, we are set to see the match resume at 4:30 AM IST (10:00 AM local time) today. Nitish Kumar Reddy is likely to try and keep the strike with him, as much as possible. But, Mohammed Siraj would also need to curb his attacking instincts. Interesting times ahead.
04:01 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Can Reddy-Siraj Hang On?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 4 of the 4th Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nitish Reddy’s hundred has helped India reduce deficit but he would need Mohammed Siraj’s help in the morning session today again. The match ended about half-an-hour early on Day 3 due to rain. Hence, it would start early today.