India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Score Updates: Jasprit Bumrah Tears Into Australia, Reaches Huge Milestone | Cricket News

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: OUT

OUT!!! WOW!!! We are speechless by Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible talent. He now gets his fourth wicket and India earn their sixth wicket of the day. This time, Bumrah dismisses Alex Carey for 2. Carey looks to punch it through covers but gets beaten on the inside edge. There’s a bat-pad gap and the ball goes through that to shatter the off-stump. 

AUS 91/6 (36 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: OUT

OUT!!! This is just unbelievable now as Jasprit Bumrah strikes again in the same over and gives India another wicket. This time, he dismisses Mitchell Marsh for duck. Marsh gets beaten by Bumrah’s oace as he tries to go for a defensive hit but ends up touching his glove on the ball. The ball then goes straight towards Rishabh Pant, who completes a good catch. Fifth wicket gone for Australia. 

AUS 85/5 (34 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: OUT

OUT!!! WOAHHH!!!! And that’s a brilliant to cherish for India and for Jasprit Bumrah as he gives the visitors an important wicket. Just like the first innings, Bumrah once again gets better off the dangerous Travis Head and removes him for 1. Head hops on and tries to get a boundary but the shot lacks powers as it lands safely into the hands of Nitish Kumar Reddy at the mid-wicket. It is Jasprit Bumrah’s 200th Test wicket. 

AUS 85/4 (33.2 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj does it again and provides India with their third breakthrough. This time, Siraj gets better off Steve Smith and removes him for 13. Smith tries to get a boundary off the half-volley delivery from Siraj. However, he ends up the getting the outside of the bat as wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant gets an easy catch behind the stumps. Third wicket gone for Australia as Siraj celebrates animatedly. 

AUS 80/3 (32.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: 6 runs off the over

The duo of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are forming a good partnership for two-down Australia. Both the batters are regularly rotating the strike and bringing the momentum towards Australia. In the previous over of Washington Sundar, the duo scores six runs, which include a terrific boundary from Smith. 

AUS 76/2 (31 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: Injury scare for Australia

OHHHH!!! That must have been really painful as Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on wrists by Akash Deep. The India pacer traps Labuschagne with his speed as the ball misses the bat and goes directly onto the wrists. Writhering in pain, Labuschagne immediately calls for the physio and is now getting the medial attention. Hopefully, he will be fine to continue.

AUS 63/2 (27.4 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Jasprit Bumrah returns to bowl again after a brief hiatus and gets hits for a boundary by Marnus Labuschagne. The Australian star leans ahead a bit and shows the full face of the bat. On-drives it beautifully past mid-on to find the fence. In total, concedes five runs as India search for their third wicket. 

AUS 63/2 (26.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: Rohit’s new strategy

To begin the second session, India skipper Rohit Sharma gives a little more rest to his premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah and hands over the ball to Akash Deep. In his first over, Akash leaks five runs as Australia batters Marnus Labuschagne and Akash Deep look for some boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

AUS 58/2 (26 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Before going for Lunch, Australia’s score read 53/2 in 25 overs. Currently, Marnus Labuschagne (20*) and Steve Smith (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as the hosts are leading by 158 runs. In this session, the Aussies will look to take this partnership further and add some more valuable runs to their total. On the other hand, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and others and eyeing some quick wickets for India. Let’s play!! 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: Lunch

This marks the end of the first session on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. At Lunch, Australia’s score read 53/2 in 25 overs. Currently, Marnus Labuschagne (20*) and Steve Smith (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as the hosts are leading by 158 runs. In this session, Australia have lost their openers Sam Konstas (8) and Usman Khawaja (21). Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj scalped one wicket each for India. Earlier in the session, India got bundled out for 369. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: 50 up for Australia

The duo of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith is forming a stable partnership for Australia and taking them ahead in the game. However, they are also being cautious in their approach, having lost two wickets already. In the previous over of Akash Deep, the duo scores three runs as Australia go past the 50-run mark. 

AUS 50/2 (24 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: Maiden over

After getting the wickets of the Australian openers, India skipper Rohit Sharma changes the strategy for a while. He now hands over the ball to pacer Akash Deep as India search for another wicket. In his previous over, Akash bowls a maiden and maintains India’s dominance in the game. Interestingly, the previous over from Mohammed Siraj also goes for a maiden. 

AUS 47/2 (22 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Marnus Labuschagne hits a terrific boundary off Jasprit Bumrah. Full delivery outside off, Labuschagne leans forward and creams the drive through the vacant cover region. After the dismissal of Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith has joined hands with Labuschagne at the crease and the duo is looking to form a good partnership for two-down Australia. 

AUS 47/2 (19.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj enters the scene in style and provides India with a massive breakthrough as he cleans up Usman Khawaja for 21. Siraj comfortably beats Khawaja with his pace as the Australian opener tries to go for a defensive shot but the ball misses the bat and then rattles the off stump. Siraj celebrates by showing a finger on his lips. Second wicket gone for Australia. 

AUS 43/2 (18.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: Bumrah hits Labuschagne in wrong spot

UHH HOO!!! This would have been really painful!!! Just like the previous innings, Australia star batter Marnus Labuschagne gets it at the wrong spot. This time, the culprit turns out to be pacer Jasprit Bumrah. On the last delivery of the previous over, Bumrah beats Labuschagne on the inside edge and strikes him on the inner thigh. Earlier in the first innings, Mohammed Siraj had hit Labuschagne in a similar manner. 

AUS 39/1 (16 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4, Live: India eye 2nd breakthrough

After the dismissal of Sam Konstas for 8, the duo of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne has somewhere stabilised Australia’s innings. They are slowly taking singles and keeping the scoreboard moving for the hosts. At this moment, India need to scalp a wicket, in order to stop this partnership from becoming a headache for the visitors. 

AUS 37/1 (15 overs)

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 4 Live:

6 runs from the the first two balls of Siraj. After bowling a maiden in his last over, Siraj seems to be bowling too much on the pads, giving Marnus Labuschagne easy opportunities to find runs. 8 runs from the over in total.

AUS 32/1 (13 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Siraj Replaces Bumrah

A rather strange move by Rohit Sharma to replace Jasprit Bumrah with Mohammed Siraj even as Usman Khawaja was finding it difficult to face the marquee India pacer. Rohit also giving Siraj a clear instruction to pitch it up as the ball is moving quite a bit. Will Siraj rediscover form?

AUS 23/1 (11 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Usman Khawaja Bamboozled

Jasprit Bumrah has been giving a torrid time to Usman Khawaja in the middle, beating him on 60-70 percent times. But, that edge of the bat still seems to be evading Bumrah’s deliveries. Exciting battle unfolding. 

AUS 23/1 (9 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Bumrah Ripper Shatters Konstas’ Stumps

WICKET!!!!! A simply unplayable delivery from Jasprit Bumrah shatters Sam Konstas’ stumps. A brilliant in-swinger from the Indian pace icon as the Australian rookie had to depart early this time. An epic celebration follows!

AUS 20/1 (6.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 4: Konstas Begins Fireworks

While Bumrah hasn’t bowled to Konstas much since morning, the Aussie youngster unleashed a brilliant hook shot to hit a boundary off Akash Deep. So far, a comfortable start for the Australian duo of Konstas and Khawaja.

AUS 20/0 (6 overs)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.