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India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Highlights: Siraj shines as India need 324 runs to win at Gabba

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IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 4 Highlights: India bowled out Australia for 294 runs and will need to make 328 to win the four-match series.

Mohammed Siraj of India celebrates the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne of Australia during day four of the fourth test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, January 18, 2021. AAP Image/Darren England via REUTERS  ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT
Mohammed Siraj of India celebrates the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne of Australia during day four of the fourth test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, January 18, 2021. AAP Image/Darren England via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT

India vs Australia 4th Test match Day 4 Highlights

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Jan 18, 2021, 12:48:40 IST

Match scenario

The match is still intrinsically poised as the series heads to the final day to know who will win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India have 10 wickets in hand with 324 runs to chase. Anything is possible on Day 5.

Jan 18, 2021, 12:42:18 IST

Stumps

The umpires have called for the day's play to be ended due to rain. It is stumps on Day 4. India will come out to bat on the last day of their tour of Australia with 324 runs still to chase.

Jan 18, 2021, 12:28:15 IST

End of Day 4?

It is likely that there won't be any more play today as it continues to rain at the Gabba. With Day 4's play nearing the end, umpires might take a call soon regarding the end of the last session.

Jan 18, 2021, 12:07:55 IST

Rain again

Rain has again made an appearance at the Gabba. It is not pouring but there is drizzle over the ground. Covers are coming on as the players are leaving the field.

Jan 18, 2021, 12:03:15 IST

First runs

Rohit Sharma has dispatched Mitchell Starc for a four.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:59:48 IST

Fourth innings

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are out on field to chase Australia's target.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:57:56 IST

Shardul and Siraj impress

Navdeep Saini was injured during the match and could only bowl five overs. But Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj took on the responsibility as they picked four and five wickets each.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:51:36 IST

ALL OUT

Mohammed Siraj has completed his five-wicket haul as he dismissed Josh Hazlewood with a short delivery. India bowl out Australia for 294 runs and need 328 to win the series

Jan 18, 2021, 11:42:00 IST

Siraj misses chance

Siraj had a chance to run out Hazlewood. Cummins hit the ball straight to Siraj, who turned back and tried to throw but did not. But had he thrown and hit the wicket, Hazlewood would have been out.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:32:00 IST

Lyon departs

Shardul Thakur has picked up his fourth wicket of innings as Lyon departs while going for an expansive backfoot drive.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:31:09 IST

Lyon-Cummins partnership

India have had a problem in dismissing the lower order of Australia in the Test series. They have been successful in adding some useful runs for Australia and Cummins and Lyon are doing that again for the hosts in Brisbane.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:10:23 IST

Lyon's straight drive

Nathan has hit a straight drive for a four off the first delivery he has faced.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:08:13 IST

WICKET

Siraj has got his fourth wicket as Starc goes back to the pavilion. Australia 247/8

Jan 18, 2021, 11:02:23 IST

Boundary

Cummins slashed at a wide delivery. It took a big edge off his bat and went over the slips.

Jan 18, 2021, 11:00:39 IST

Play resumes

Cummins and Starc have come out to bat with Shardul bowling the first over after tea for India.

Jan 18, 2021, 10:50:28 IST

Covers coming off

The covers are coming off as there is only a slight drizzle which is expected to go away soon. Play is expected to start soon.

Jan 18, 2021, 10:07:15 IST

Weather Forecast

Rain was forecasted to appear on Day 4 of the Test match. But it did not rain in the early session as we got several overs in. But just 8 minutes before Tea, it started raining and covers were called.

Jan 18, 2021, 10:04:11 IST

Early Tea

The umpires have called for early tea as rain has made his inception at the Gabba. Australia have a lead of 276 runs with 3 wickets in hand.

Jan 18, 2021, 09:57:02 IST

Another wicket

A little bit of extra bounce and Shardul has his third wicket of the innings. Tim Paine is on his way to the pavilion after scoring 27. Australia 242/7

Jan 18, 2021, 09:44:47 IST

Rohit's catching

5 catches have been taken by Rohit Sharma in the Test match. While other players have floundered in the field, Rohit has kept his calm with a safe pair of hands.

Jan 18, 2021, 09:37:03 IST

OUT

Rohit Sharma has taken his second catch of the innings. Shardul got an edge off Green's bat and Rohit latched on to it quickly. Green out after scoring 37 runs

Jan 18, 2021, 09:32:17 IST

Lead up to 258

Australia have extended their lead to over 250 runs. The Brisbane pitch is already showing some signs of crack and India will be vary of Australia posting anything above 300.

Jan 18, 2021, 09:29:12 IST

Australia extend lead

With five wickets down, Australia are looking to get as many runs as possible to give India a big target in the fourth innings. The lead is already above 250.

Jan 18, 2021, 09:22:35 IST

Boundary

Cameron Green is looking to break the shackles as he has started to play his shots

Jan 18, 2021, 09:04:02 IST

OUT

Steve Smith has been dismissed by Mohammed Siraj. Siraj bowled a short one which quickly climbed up and hit Smith's gloves. Rahane takes the catch at gully. Australia 196/5

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