India vs Australia WTC Final: India Trail Australia by 192 Runs with 9 Wickets in Hand on Day 5
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India finds itself in a precarious position on Day 5 of the World Test Championship final against Australia, as they trail by 192 runs with 9 wickets still in hand. The match has reached a critical juncture with the fate of the championship hanging in the balance.
India’s Struggle to Avoid Follow-on
At the start of the day’s play, India was at 151/5, requiring another 118 runs to avoid the follow-on. Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur, however, displayed resilience and determination, putting on an impressive partnership of 109 runs for the sixth wicket. This effort helped India successfully avert the follow-on, but both batsmen eventually lost their wickets in the second session.
Australia Sets a Challenging Target
With India all out for 296, Australia set a daunting target of 489 runs for India to win. Nevertheless, India showed promise in their initial response, as Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara stitched together a solid opening partnership of 50 runs. Unfortunately, Agarwal was dismissed for 27, followed by Pujara falling for 36.
India’s Middle Order Collapse
India’s middle order faced a collapse, with Rishabh Pant (11), Shreyas Iyer (13), and Ravindra Jadeja (0) all departing for minimal scores. At 192/7, victory seemed inevitable for Australia.
A Glimmer of Hope
Yet, Hanuma Vihari (42) and R Ashwin (37*) joined forces, resurrecting India’s hopes with a resilient 75-run partnership for the eighth wicket. As the match enters its final stage, India has 19 overs remaining and requires 197 runs for victory.
The Final Day’s Crucial Battle
India faces a formidable challenge on the final day, but their aspirations rest on the ability of Vihari and Ashwin to bat out the day. Should they succeed, India will have a chance to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Headlines from the Day
- India Trails Australia by 192 Runs with 9 Wickets in Hand
- Hanuma Vihari and R Ashwin Forge a 75-Run Stand for the 8th Wicket
- India Requires 197 Runs to Win on the Final Day
Stay tuned for further updates on the gripping World Test Championship final as the drama unfolds.
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