Australia v India: first Test, day four – live!

Updates from the fourth day of play in AdelaideAny thoughts? Email or tweet @collinsadam 1.54am GMT 93rd over: India 252-5 (Rahane 56, Pant 3) Cummins, underbowled for mine in this session, gets his first go with this second new ball. He’ll get two overs in before the interval. Right on the mark to Rahane, the vice-captain is defending with the straight blade before taking one to point. Pant’s turn, who turns one with a classy flick to backward square, keeping the strike for the next over against Lyon. That’s the match-up we want. 1.51am GMT 92nd over: India 250-5 (Rahane 55, Pant 2) Pant goes at Lyon first ball! As you do when he’s turning it square. Of course, the feisty youngster got off the mark in Test cricket with a six and brought up his ton at The Oval that way too, so this approach is to be expected. He only gets two for the charge and slap over midwicket, much to the amusement of Lyon. Sure enough, the spinner bites back next with an off-break that rips past the outside edge. So close to two in an over. The last ball is a carbon copy, but Pant pulls inside the line at the last available moment. This’ll be a fun few overs leading into lunch. CATCH!@phandscomb54 with sharp work in close and @NathLyon421 strikes again #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/L4Li7lSsS7 Continue reading…
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