India Vs Australia 1st test continues the excitement as we enter day 4 which could well be the deciding day. Looking at the way wickets tumbled on Day 3, today it could be the final day of this match. Australia has gained a lead of 230 which looks defendable on this bowler supporting pitch. Still 2 wickets to go for Australia they can gather few more runs to add to India's target.
Fortunes in this test match are fluctuating wildly for either of the teams. Indian batsmen on day 3 couldn't provide any resistance and they conceded 51 runs to Australia. Although 51 runs look small but they can provide a winning cause on this pitch. Just like the Australian bowlers, Indian bowlers were also exceptional as they took wickets at regular intervals. Only two Australian batsmen who could spend a good amount of time on pitch were Ponting and Hussey. Yadav again took four wickets and continued his good form down under.
Day 4 can now belong to either of the teams. If Hussey can gather few more runs taking help of tail enders, they can apply more pressure on Indian batsmen. Then a lot depends of bowling of Hilfenhaus, Pattinson, Lyon and Siddle. Ball isn't coming on to the bat properly resulting in inside edges dragged on to the stumps. Batsmen need to be more careful in terms of timing the ball. Indian batsmen has a tougher task as they are the ones who would chase.
A lot is expected from Kohli, Laxman and Dhoni who failed in 1st innings. Sachin, Dravid, Gambhir and Sehwag need to contribute their best as it seems they will have to chase something more than 250 on day 4. This match could completely swing Australia's way, or it could go India's way if their batsmen click or it can go down the wire resulting in a nail biter!
Fortunes in this test match are fluctuating wildly for either of the teams. Indian batsmen on day 3 couldn't provide any resistance and they conceded 51 runs to Australia. Although 51 runs look small but they can provide a winning cause on this pitch. Just like the Australian bowlers, Indian bowlers were also exceptional as they took wickets at regular intervals. Only two Australian batsmen who could spend a good amount of time on pitch were Ponting and Hussey. Yadav again took four wickets and continued his good form down under.
Day 4 can now belong to either of the teams. If Hussey can gather few more runs taking help of tail enders, they can apply more pressure on Indian batsmen. Then a lot depends of bowling of Hilfenhaus, Pattinson, Lyon and Siddle. Ball isn't coming on to the bat properly resulting in inside edges dragged on to the stumps. Batsmen need to be more careful in terms of timing the ball. Indian batsmen has a tougher task as they are the ones who would chase.
A lot is expected from Kohli, Laxman and Dhoni who failed in 1st innings. Sachin, Dravid, Gambhir and Sehwag need to contribute their best as it seems they will have to chase something more than 250 on day 4. This match could completely swing Australia's way, or it could go India's way if their batsmen click or it can go down the wire resulting in a nail biter!
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