As the third Test between India vs Australia reaches the fifth day, the hosts need to pick eight Australian wickets to mark their win to obtain the lead of (2-1) in the four-game series. According to latest updates, Australia has now scored 37 runs losing two wickets and they are now trailing by 115 runs. For the Aussies, Matt Renshaw (11) and Steven Smith (09) are now on the crease.
Live updates:
Australia 65/4 in 31 overs.
Austalia 62/3 in 28 overs.
Indian pacer Ishant Sharma got the much-needed break and R Jadeja broke the stumps of skipper Steven Smith.
Ravindra Jadeja starts off things in style for India
For Australia, opener David Warner began the proceedings rapidly, as he scored a quick 14 by hitting three boundaries. But when Ravindra Jadeja was introduced into the bowling attack, things changed, and Warner was clean bowled by a fantastic delivery of the left-handed bowler. Later, he dismissed Nathan Lyon too in similar style. As of now, Jadeja has bowled nine overs and has conceded just 10 runs.
On the fifth day too, Ravindra Jadeja will have a crucial role to play as cracks have already started developed on the surface, and it will favor the slow bowlers for sure. Ravindra Jadeja will be given adequate support by the kingpin spinner of India, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Television Telecast and online live streaming
In the United States, this match is being shown live on Willow TV. Indian cricket team has a huge fan following in the US, and the channel expects a record viewership in the fifth day.
Star Sports is telecasting this game in India. The live streaming of the match can be enjoyed by visiting the website of Star Sports or Hotstar. In Australia, the game will be shown live on Channel 09.
Cheteshwar Pujara: A Rahul Dravid in the making
The fourth day in this Test match solely belonged to Cheteshwar Pujara who scored 202 runs off 525 balls. He along with Wriddhiman Saha put up a seventh wicket partnership of 199 runs which helped India to build a huge total of 603 runs.