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13:08
STUMPS - DAY 4
Aus 290-5 (69 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
With a maximum of 98 overs left in the match on the fifth and final day, Australia will surely feel with their total and declare on their overnight score on 290 for five, having secured a healthy lead of 363 runs.
India will need to score around four runs per over and that will not be easy on a pitch which has deteriorated a lot in the last two days. It is also offering a lot of spin and Lyon, who claimed five wickets in the Indian first innings, will be a major threat.
India will no doubt look to save the match but will need to guard against being too defensive and allowing the Aussie bowlers to strangle them.
Aus 290-5 (69 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
With a maximum of 98 overs left in the match on the fifth and final day, Australia will surely feel with their total and declare on their overnight score on 290 for five, having secured a healthy lead of 363 runs.
India will need to score around four runs per over and that will not be easy on a pitch which has deteriorated a lot in the last two days. It is also offering a lot of spin and Lyon, who claimed five wickets in the Indian first innings, will be a major threat.
India will no doubt look to save the match but will need to guard against being too defensive and allowing the Aussie bowlers to strangle them.
13:03 Warner's second century helps Aus finish Day 4 on 290-5
STUMPS - DAY 4
Aus 290-5 (69 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Around 15 minutes to go for close of play, so it is unlikely that India will have to bat today.
Smith reverse sweeps Karn and manages to beat the fielder at point to get three runs. Haddin slaps the last ball, which is short and wide, through the covers for a boundary off the fifth ball but misses a full toss.
Rohit will continue as Smith reverses the first ball but it goes on the bounce to the keeper. He chips the next ball gently over the bowler and sprints across for two runs.
He then takes a single to bring up his half-century, from 59 deliveries to follow up on his century in the first innings.
Karn is struggling to check the flow of runs and he makes way for Ishant. He is mixing the pace quite well to keep Haddin and Smith down to singles for just two runs, in his 14th over.
Shami comes back and he has a chance to run out Haddin. Smith hit a drive down the ground as it hit the stumps at the other end with Haddin way out of his crease as Shami collected the ball but was unable to uproot the stumps with the bails already down.
Smith is unbeaten on 52 from 64 balls, with five boundaries, while Haddin has made 14 from 15 balls.
Haddin then turns Shami fine for a boundary as Australia end the day 290 for five for an overall lead of 363 runs.
Aus 290-5 (69 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Around 15 minutes to go for close of play, so it is unlikely that India will have to bat today.
Smith reverse sweeps Karn and manages to beat the fielder at point to get three runs. Haddin slaps the last ball, which is short and wide, through the covers for a boundary off the fifth ball but misses a full toss.
Rohit will continue as Smith reverses the first ball but it goes on the bounce to the keeper. He chips the next ball gently over the bowler and sprints across for two runs.
He then takes a single to bring up his half-century, from 59 deliveries to follow up on his century in the first innings.
Karn is struggling to check the flow of runs and he makes way for Ishant. He is mixing the pace quite well to keep Haddin and Smith down to singles for just two runs, in his 14th over.
Shami comes back and he has a chance to run out Haddin. Smith hit a drive down the ground as it hit the stumps at the other end with Haddin way out of his crease as Shami collected the ball but was unable to uproot the stumps with the bails already down.
Smith is unbeaten on 52 from 64 balls, with five boundaries, while Haddin has made 14 from 15 balls.
Haddin then turns Shami fine for a boundary as Australia end the day 290 for five for an overall lead of 363 runs.
12:43 Marsh falls after quickfire 40, Aus lose 5th wicket
Aus 267-5 (65 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Despite Australia looking for big hits, Rohit continues. Smith comes down and lofts the first ball over mid-off for a couple to raise the 50-run stand from just 30 balls.
But Rohit checks Australia's charge with the wicket of Marsh, who is caught at long-on, after scoring a quickfire 40 from 26 balls.
Despite Australia looking for big hits, Rohit continues. Smith comes down and lofts the first ball over mid-off for a couple to raise the 50-run stand from just 30 balls.
But Rohit checks Australia's charge with the wicket of Marsh, who is caught at long-on, after scoring a quickfire 40 from 26 balls.
12:39
Aus 261-4 (64 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Aaron comes back and he starts with a short delivery. Marsh pulls the first ball to deep midwicket for two runs before he lofts the next down the ground for a four. Smith sprints across for two runs from the last ball to get nine runs from the over.
Marsh then gives Karn the charge and pick it out of the rough to despatch it over midwicket for a huge six. Karn then switches to over the wicket but Marsh chips down again and this time lofts it over the off-side for a four.
Two balls later, Marsh crashes it over midwicket for another huge six.
The last ball is lofted straight down the ground, over mid-off, for the third six of the over which goes for 24 runs.
33 runs from the last two overs as Australia finally force the pace and look to score quick runs before the close of play.
Aaron comes back and he starts with a short delivery. Marsh pulls the first ball to deep midwicket for two runs before he lofts the next down the ground for a four. Smith sprints across for two runs from the last ball to get nine runs from the over.
Marsh then gives Karn the charge and pick it out of the rough to despatch it over midwicket for a huge six. Karn then switches to over the wicket but Marsh chips down again and this time lofts it over the off-side for a four.
Two balls later, Marsh crashes it over midwicket for another huge six.
The last ball is lofted straight down the ground, over mid-off, for the third six of the over which goes for 24 runs.
33 runs from the last two overs as Australia finally force the pace and look to score quick runs before the close of play.
12:33
Aus 228-4 (62 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Marsh seems keen on getting on with things. He comes down the track to Rohit and lofts him straight down the ground for a four.
Smith also gets into the act as he reverse sweeps Karn for a boundary before Marsh comes down and gets another boundary on the leg side.
The lead has already crossed now and around 30 minutes left for close of play.
Marsh seems keen on getting on with things. He comes down the track to Rohit and lofts him straight down the ground for a four.
Smith also gets into the act as he reverse sweeps Karn for a boundary before Marsh comes down and gets another boundary on the leg side.
The lead has already crossed now and around 30 minutes left for close of play.
12:28 Warner bowled for 102, Australia lose 4th wicket
Aus 213-4 (60 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
No incidents in Rohit's next over as both the batsmen refrain from having a chat. Spin from both ends now as Karn comes back into the attack.
Smith attempts to play the switch hit against Karn but fails to make proper connection for just a single, while Warner misses the sweep before he gets one.
Smith gives Rohit the charge and plays the inside out lofted shot against the spin for a boundary. He looks to sweep the last ball but is beaten.
Warner attempts to reverse sweep Karn but misses and is bowled. He walks back after a superb innings of 102 from 165 balls, his second century in the match.
Karn continues round the wicket to new batsman Mitchell Marsh, trying to make most of the rough outside the leg-stump.
No incidents in Rohit's next over as both the batsmen refrain from having a chat. Spin from both ends now as Karn comes back into the attack.
Smith attempts to play the switch hit against Karn but fails to make proper connection for just a single, while Warner misses the sweep before he gets one.
Smith gives Rohit the charge and plays the inside out lofted shot against the spin for a boundary. He looks to sweep the last ball but is beaten.
Warner attempts to reverse sweep Karn but misses and is bowled. He walks back after a superb innings of 102 from 165 balls, his second century in the match.
Karn continues round the wicket to new batsman Mitchell Marsh, trying to make most of the rough outside the leg-stump.
12:06
Aus 200-3 (55 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Smith drives an over-pitched delivery from Rohit through the covers for a four. A couple of deliveries later an appeal for LBW is turned down but the batsman Smith has a few words with the bowler as things heat up again.
Captain Kohli is unhappy and instantly comes over to have a few words with Smith telling him to mind his own business. And this time, Warner plays the peacemaker.
Smith takes a single and chats to Rohit, who tells him 'Why are you reacting? I am asking the umpire.' There is a lot of things happening out in the middle.
Replays now show that it was Smith, who started it all by inciting Rohit as he appealed to the umpire. And Kohli rightly asked him, 'Do you do this to everyone?'
Australia are 200 for three in 55 overs, with their lead growing to 273 runs now.
Smith drives an over-pitched delivery from Rohit through the covers for a four. A couple of deliveries later an appeal for LBW is turned down but the batsman Smith has a few words with the bowler as things heat up again.
Captain Kohli is unhappy and instantly comes over to have a few words with Smith telling him to mind his own business. And this time, Warner plays the peacemaker.
Smith takes a single and chats to Rohit, who tells him 'Why are you reacting? I am asking the umpire.' There is a lot of things happening out in the middle.
Replays now show that it was Smith, who started it all by inciting Rohit as he appealed to the umpire. And Kohli rightly asked him, 'Do you do this to everyone?'
Australia are 200 for three in 55 overs, with their lead growing to 273 runs now.
12:01
David Warner is the fifth batsman in the history of Test cricket to score a century in each innings of a Test match after Clyde Walcott (1955), Sunil Gavaskar (1978), Aravinda DeSilva (1997) and Ricky Ponting (2006).
11:58 Warner hits century in each innings, Australia in control
Aus 195-3 (54 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
A minimum of 23 overs left in the day with around an hour to go for the close of play which includes the 30 minutes of added time.
Shami comes in for Ishant as India continue with pace from one end. Warner pulls a short ball from Shami over midwicket for a boundary to bring up his second century in the match, from 154 balls, with the help of 11 fours and a six.
A century in each innings for the Australian left-hander, his sixth of the year to continue his amazing run in 2014.
A minimum of 23 overs left in the day with around an hour to go for the close of play which includes the 30 minutes of added time.
Shami comes in for Ishant as India continue with pace from one end. Warner pulls a short ball from Shami over midwicket for a boundary to bring up his second century in the match, from 154 balls, with the help of 11 fours and a six.
A century in each innings for the Australian left-hander, his sixth of the year to continue his amazing run in 2014.
11:50
Aus 190-3 (53 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Interestingly, part-timer Rohit comes in to bowl. Smith attempts the sweep but mishits and gets two runs fine on the leg side.
Rohit pitching it outside the off-stump in the rough and looking to get some help. Smith comes down but is forced to defend with his pad before he goes back and punches it through the covers for three runs.
India would be happy with how things are progressing with just 30 runs coming from the last 10 overs.
Australia look in no hurry to get going and at this rate it is unlikely that they would be able to declare their innings before close of play on Day 4.
Australia are 190 for three in 53 overs for an overall lead of 263 runs with Warner on 96 and Smith on 13.
Interestingly, part-timer Rohit comes in to bowl. Smith attempts the sweep but mishits and gets two runs fine on the leg side.
Rohit pitching it outside the off-stump in the rough and looking to get some help. Smith comes down but is forced to defend with his pad before he goes back and punches it through the covers for three runs.
India would be happy with how things are progressing with just 30 runs coming from the last 10 overs.
Australia look in no hurry to get going and at this rate it is unlikely that they would be able to declare their innings before close of play on Day 4.
Australia are 190 for three in 53 overs for an overall lead of 263 runs with Warner on 96 and Smith on 13.
11:45
Aus 182-3 (50 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Aaron gets a break despite taking a wicket in his previous over. He makes way for Ishant as India keep the pacers going with some reverse swing on offer.
Warner smashes a full delivery from Ishant over mid-off for a four to take his score to 94 and be a hit away from his second century in the match.
After 50 overs, Australia are 182 for three having stretched their lead to 255 runs with seven wickets in hand.
Aaron gets a break despite taking a wicket in his previous over. He makes way for Ishant as India keep the pacers going with some reverse swing on offer.
Warner smashes a full delivery from Ishant over mid-off for a four to take his score to 94 and be a hit away from his second century in the match.
After 50 overs, Australia are 182 for three having stretched their lead to 255 runs with seven wickets in hand.
11:21
Aus 175-3 (47 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
India should have got another wicket off the very next delivery but Vijay puts down a straightforward chance at gully. Warner tried to steer it on the off-side but got a thick outside edge which flew to Vijay, who seemed surprise by it. Another let-off for Warner, who is living a charmed life out in the middle and inching closer to his century.
Shami bowls it down the leg side as Steve Smith helps it fine for a boundary to get off the mark.
India should have got another wicket off the very next delivery but Vijay puts down a straightforward chance at gully. Warner tried to steer it on the off-side but got a thick outside edge which flew to Vijay, who seemed surprise by it. Another let-off for Warner, who is living a charmed life out in the middle and inching closer to his century.
Shami bowls it down the leg side as Steve Smith helps it fine for a boundary to get off the mark.
11:17 Clarke out for 7 as Australia lose 3rd wicket
Aus 168-3 (46 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Warner clips a full delivery from Shami fine on the leg side for three runs to move into the 80s and inch closer to his second century in the match.
Aaron targetting Clarke's body with the bouncers but he sways out of the way. He gets a leading edge to the next ball which lobs over the bowler but falls safely.
Aaron gets another wicket as Clarke is caught behind for seven. He went after a short wide delivery but got an edge which was taken by wicketkeeper Saha.
Warner clips a full delivery from Shami fine on the leg side for three runs to move into the 80s and inch closer to his second century in the match.
Aaron targetting Clarke's body with the bouncers but he sways out of the way. He gets a leading edge to the next ball which lobs over the bowler but falls safely.
Aaron gets another wicket as Clarke is caught behind for seven. He went after a short wide delivery but got an edge which was taken by wicketkeeper Saha.
10:55
Aus 155-2 (42 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
The short but splendid spell from Aaron before tea has also some renewed some energy into Shami, who is looking to bowl full and getting reverse swing.
A packed leg side field for Clarke with Shami getting the ball to shape in quite well. However, he pitches a full delivery outside the off-stump which Clarke drives through the off-side for a four to get off the mark and then takes a single to retain strike.
Warner is still looking to score at every opportunity. A slight error from Aaron and the left-hander crashes a full delivery through the covers for a boundary to take his score to 78.
The short but splendid spell from Aaron before tea has also some renewed some energy into Shami, who is looking to bowl full and getting reverse swing.
A packed leg side field for Clarke with Shami getting the ball to shape in quite well. However, he pitches a full delivery outside the off-stump which Clarke drives through the off-side for a four to get off the mark and then takes a single to retain strike.
Warner is still looking to score at every opportunity. A slight error from Aaron and the left-hander crashes a full delivery through the covers for a boundary to take his score to 78.
10:48
Aus 144-2 (40 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Another huge reprieve for Warner, it seems. A short ball from Aaron goes down the leg side as Warner looks to have gloved and is caught by wicketkeeper Saha but the umpire is not interested. There was a noise as the ball passed the gloves and this could turn out to be a big moment in the match.
Warner rubs more salt on India's wounds as he slaps the last ball for a four through the covers.
Another huge reprieve for Warner, it seems. A short ball from Aaron goes down the leg side as Warner looks to have gloved and is caught by wicketkeeper Saha but the umpire is not interested. There was a noise as the ball passed the gloves and this could turn out to be a big moment in the match.
Warner rubs more salt on India's wounds as he slaps the last ball for a four through the covers.
10:42
Aus 140-2 (39 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
It will be an interesting final session on the fourth day and it remains to be seen if Australia will go for quick runs and look to bowl a few overs at the Indians before the close of play today.
India get off to the perfect start in the post tea-session as Shami claims the wicket of Watson in the very first over after the break.
Watson looks to drive through the off-side but the ball beats him and sneaks in through the big gap between the bat and pad.
Watson is bowled after another subdued innings of 33 from 86 balls, after he put on 102 runs for the second wicket with Warner.
The reverse swing is proving to be a factor. Shami bowls a full delivery which swings in to new batsman Michael Clarke, who defends it on the leg side, packed with a host of fielders close in.
It will be an interesting final session on the fourth day and it remains to be seen if Australia will go for quick runs and look to bowl a few overs at the Indians before the close of play today.
India get off to the perfect start in the post tea-session as Shami claims the wicket of Watson in the very first over after the break.
Watson looks to drive through the off-side but the ball beats him and sneaks in through the big gap between the bat and pad.
Watson is bowled after another subdued innings of 33 from 86 balls, after he put on 102 runs for the second wicket with Warner.
The reverse swing is proving to be a factor. Shami bowls a full delivery which swings in to new batsman Michael Clarke, who defends it on the leg side, packed with a host of fielders close in.
10:17
TEA - DAY 4
Aus 139-1 (38 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
While India have been building pressure from one end, it is disappointing to see part-timer Rohit from the other, who bowls a quiet maiden to Watson.
Aaron will continue as Watson takes a single to bring up the 100-run partnership for the second wicket from 158 balls as the lead continues to swell.
Aaron in midst of a very good spell, bowling full and getting some late movement but Australia manage to finish the session without any further damage.
At tea on Day 4, Australia are 139 for one in 38 overs, having swelled their lead to 212 runs with five sessions still left in the match.
Warner started off slowly before stroking 69 from 105 balls and is looking good for his second century in the match. Watson has taken his time and is batting on 33 from 83 balls with the duo adding 101 runs so far.
India's bowlers were mostly defensive till Aaron was called up late and he brought some much needed aggression during his four-over spell including castling Warner with a no-ball.
Aus 139-1 (38 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
While India have been building pressure from one end, it is disappointing to see part-timer Rohit from the other, who bowls a quiet maiden to Watson.
Aaron will continue as Watson takes a single to bring up the 100-run partnership for the second wicket from 158 balls as the lead continues to swell.
Aaron in midst of a very good spell, bowling full and getting some late movement but Australia manage to finish the session without any further damage.
At tea on Day 4, Australia are 139 for one in 38 overs, having swelled their lead to 212 runs with five sessions still left in the match.
Warner started off slowly before stroking 69 from 105 balls and is looking good for his second century in the match. Watson has taken his time and is batting on 33 from 83 balls with the duo adding 101 runs so far.
India's bowlers were mostly defensive till Aaron was called up late and he brought some much needed aggression during his four-over spell including castling Warner with a no-ball.
10:07
Aus 136-1 (36 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
An angry Aaron bowls a quick bouncer that Watson looks to duck under but is struck on the shoulder and it goes for four leg byes. The next ball is again a short ball but it is way down the leg side and is called five wides.
Watson then flicks a full delivery through midwicket for a boundary as runs start flowing.
Aaron then bowls a fast yorker which tails in, hitting Watson low on the pads, but clearly it is sliding down and the LBW shout is turned down. Good stuff from Aaron bowling in the high 140s and making things happen.
Aaron getting a lot of reverse swing and some dip too as Watson taps it on the leg side off the bottom of the bat for a single.
An angry Aaron bowls a quick bouncer that Watson looks to duck under but is struck on the shoulder and it goes for four leg byes. The next ball is again a short ball but it is way down the leg side and is called five wides.
Watson then flicks a full delivery through midwicket for a boundary as runs start flowing.
Aaron then bowls a fast yorker which tails in, hitting Watson low on the pads, but clearly it is sliding down and the LBW shout is turned down. Good stuff from Aaron bowling in the high 140s and making things happen.
Aaron getting a lot of reverse swing and some dip too as Watson taps it on the leg side off the bottom of the bat for a single.
10:00 Warner's half-century builds Australia's lead
Aus 121-1 (34 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Aaron provides India with the big wicket of Warner, who has a wild swing but misses and is bowled after a good innings of 66 from 93 balls. But hold on, replays show that Aaron has overstepped the bowling crease by a long way and Warner is called back. No ball
a huge let-off for Warner. Things heat up as Warner has a few words with Aaron as he comes back to the crease.
Warner offers no shot to the next ball and shouts 'Come on, Come on' to Aaron, who is not happy. Dhawan is unhappy and he walks to Warner and has a few words with the left-hander.
Watson, Kohli and a few other players get involved as the umpires ask them to get along with the game.
The exchange of words continue between Aaron and Warner as the latter takes a quick single. Kohli now comes over to Warner and has a chat with him and asks him to restrain himself.
Aaron provides India with the big wicket of Warner, who has a wild swing but misses and is bowled after a good innings of 66 from 93 balls. But hold on, replays show that Aaron has overstepped the bowling crease by a long way and Warner is called back. No ball
a huge let-off for Warner. Things heat up as Warner has a few words with Aaron as he comes back to the crease.
Warner offers no shot to the next ball and shouts 'Come on, Come on' to Aaron, who is not happy. Dhawan is unhappy and he walks to Warner and has a few words with the left-hander.
Watson, Kohli and a few other players get involved as the umpires ask them to get along with the game.
The exchange of words continue between Aaron and Warner as the latter takes a quick single. Kohli now comes over to Warner and has a chat with him and asks him to restrain himself.
09:53
Aus 119-1 (33 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Kohli brings another part-timer into the attack in the form of Rohit Sharma, who will bowl off-spin. Warner takes a single from the fifth ball which produces just a single.
Varun Aaron, who comes on to bowl the 32nd over, is the sixth bowler to be used today. Warner takes a single from the first ball before Watson survives a huge appeal for LBW.
Rohit also not getting any turn and is easily played for two singles in his second over.
Kohli brings another part-timer into the attack in the form of Rohit Sharma, who will bowl off-spin. Warner takes a single from the fifth ball which produces just a single.
Varun Aaron, who comes on to bowl the 32nd over, is the sixth bowler to be used today. Warner takes a single from the first ball before Watson survives a huge appeal for LBW.
Rohit also not getting any turn and is easily played for two singles in his second over.
09:42
Aus 115-1 (30 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Watson has shown lot of patience and content to give most of the strike to Warner but he has made sure he does not lose out any opportunity to score runs. Karn drops short again as Watson pull him into the stands over midwicket for a six.
Warner takes a quick single to take his score to 63 and gets a loud applause from the crowd as they remember Phil Hughes.
Watson has shown lot of patience and content to give most of the strike to Warner but he has made sure he does not lose out any opportunity to score runs. Karn drops short again as Watson pull him into the stands over midwicket for a six.
Warner takes a quick single to take his score to 63 and gets a loud applause from the crowd as they remember Phil Hughes.
09:32
Aus 106-1 (28 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Ishant switches to over the wicket to Warner. The left-hander survives a close shout for LBW as he is struck right in front of the stumps but Hotspot confirms that the inside edge saved him. Good decision from the umpire!
Warner sweeps Karn powerfully square on the leg side for a boundary before he gets two more runs from the fifth ball.
After bowling some incoming deliveries, Ishant beats Watson with one that leaves the right-hander, who plays inside the line. He plays a beautiful straight drive off the fifth delivery but to his horror it hits the stumps at the other end.
Ishant switches to over the wicket to Warner. The left-hander survives a close shout for LBW as he is struck right in front of the stumps but Hotspot confirms that the inside edge saved him. Good decision from the umpire!
Warner sweeps Karn powerfully square on the leg side for a boundary before he gets two more runs from the fifth ball.
After bowling some incoming deliveries, Ishant beats Watson with one that leaves the right-hander, who plays inside the line. He plays a beautiful straight drive off the fifth delivery but to his horror it hits the stumps at the other end.
09:19
David Warner has been on a roll in 2014 with five centuries already.
Check out his most recent Test knocks: 115, 70, 66, 135, 145, 133, 29, 19, 58, 145 and now 50 not out.
Check out his most recent Test knocks: 115, 70, 66, 135, 145, 133, 29, 19, 58, 145 and now 50 not out.
09:14
Aus 93-1 (25 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Shami, after a few overs with the new ball has been ignored, while Aaron has not had a bowl so far. The two were expensive in the first innings and Kohli has so far resisted from using both of them as he looks to keep it tight and build the pressure.
Ishant continues his strategy against Watson, making him play on the leg side but now he has two midwickets in place. He bowls a maiden before Karn concedes just a single as Warner plays the sweep.
India looking a spinner short in this match as Vijay is called back into the attack as Kohli continues to rotate the bowlers.
Warner completes his half-century from 63 balls with a single on the off-side to follow up on the century in the first innings.
Shami, after a few overs with the new ball has been ignored, while Aaron has not had a bowl so far. The two were expensive in the first innings and Kohli has so far resisted from using both of them as he looks to keep it tight and build the pressure.
Ishant continues his strategy against Watson, making him play on the leg side but now he has two midwickets in place. He bowls a maiden before Karn concedes just a single as Warner plays the sweep.
India looking a spinner short in this match as Vijay is called back into the attack as Kohli continues to rotate the bowlers.
Warner completes his half-century from 63 balls with a single on the off-side to follow up on the century in the first innings.
09:03
Aus 87-1 (22 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Kohli continues to juggle his bowlers around but still no signs of bringing on his fastest bowler in Varun Aaron. Ishant comes back and he is again looking to bowl on the stumps to Watson. But the second ball drifts a bit too much on the leg side which Watson nudges fine for a boundary before he plays the flicks two balls later for another boundary.
Karn bowls a good probing over to Warner, who looks keen to get after the leggie but is wary of his threat and plays safe.
Kohli continues to juggle his bowlers around but still no signs of bringing on his fastest bowler in Varun Aaron. Ishant comes back and he is again looking to bowl on the stumps to Watson. But the second ball drifts a bit too much on the leg side which Watson nudges fine for a boundary before he plays the flicks two balls later for another boundary.
Karn bowls a good probing over to Warner, who looks keen to get after the leggie but is wary of his threat and plays safe.
08:51
Aus 77-1 (20 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Change of ends for spinners actually with Vijay replacing Ishant. Warner looking to target the part-timer as he lofts him back over his head for a boundary.
He repeats the dose in the next over as he slams Karn straight down the ground for a boundary and two balls later he plays the reverse sweep for the same result to take his score to 37.
Kohli decides to persist with Vijay. While Watson is content to play singles and get his eye in, Warner has changed gears. The opener slogs Vijay over midwicket for the first six of the innings. He goes past the 1000-run mark in 2014 and looks set to score a lot more in this innings.
Warner sweeps Karn for a single on the leg side before Watson comes down the track to the last ball and flicks it through midwicket for a boundary, his first of the innings.
Australia are 77 for one in 20 overs, having stretched their lead to 150 runs. Warner is once again looking threatening on 45 from 52 balls, having hit six fours and a six, while Watson is on 11 from 23 balls.
Change of ends for spinners actually with Vijay replacing Ishant. Warner looking to target the part-timer as he lofts him back over his head for a boundary.
He repeats the dose in the next over as he slams Karn straight down the ground for a boundary and two balls later he plays the reverse sweep for the same result to take his score to 37.
Kohli decides to persist with Vijay. While Watson is content to play singles and get his eye in, Warner has changed gears. The opener slogs Vijay over midwicket for the first six of the innings. He goes past the 1000-run mark in 2014 and looks set to score a lot more in this innings.
Warner sweeps Karn for a single on the leg side before Watson comes down the track to the last ball and flicks it through midwicket for a boundary, his first of the innings.
Australia are 77 for one in 20 overs, having stretched their lead to 150 runs. Warner is once again looking threatening on 45 from 52 balls, having hit six fours and a six, while Watson is on 11 from 23 balls.
08:35
Aus 50-1 (16 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
India's spinners creating some pressure, especially on Warner, who seems desperate to break free. But Kohli makes a surprise change as Karn is taken off despite taking a wicket in his previous over and Ishant comes back into the attack.
Ishant looking to bowl on the stumps and trap Watson leg before wicket as he looks to play across the line on the leg side.
Both the Sharmas in operation now as Karn takes over from Vijay after a change in ends.
He starts with a low full toss which Warner sweeps for a single and Watson gets one from the next ball. He drops short as Warner punches it through the covers for two runs and two balls later he smashes another long hop through the same region for a boundary to take Australia past the 50-run mark, in the 16th over.
India's spinners creating some pressure, especially on Warner, who seems desperate to break free. But Kohli makes a surprise change as Karn is taken off despite taking a wicket in his previous over and Ishant comes back into the attack.
Ishant looking to bowl on the stumps and trap Watson leg before wicket as he looks to play across the line on the leg side.
Both the Sharmas in operation now as Karn takes over from Vijay after a change in ends.
He starts with a low full toss which Warner sweeps for a single and Watson gets one from the next ball. He drops short as Warner punches it through the covers for two runs and two balls later he smashes another long hop through the same region for a boundary to take Australia past the 50-run mark, in the 16th over.
08:27
Aus 40-1 (14 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Spin from both ends for India after the lunch break in the form of part-timer Murali Vijay.
Karn makes the breakthrough for India with the wicket of Rogers, who is caught by Rohit for 21. The left-hander attempted to slog sweep the leg-spinner but ended up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder at midwicket.
Shane Watson gets off the mark before Warner survives the rest of the over.
Vijay continues and he bowls from round the wicket to Watson, looking to pitch on the rough. Watson has no problem dealing with the first couple of deliveries way outside the leg stump before he gets one from the fourth ball.
Spin from both ends for India after the lunch break in the form of part-timer Murali Vijay.
Karn makes the breakthrough for India with the wicket of Rogers, who is caught by Rohit for 21. The left-hander attempted to slog sweep the leg-spinner but ended up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder at midwicket.
Shane Watson gets off the mark before Warner survives the rest of the over.
Vijay continues and he bowls from round the wicket to Watson, looking to pitch on the rough. Watson has no problem dealing with the first couple of deliveries way outside the leg stump before he gets one from the fourth ball.
08:16
Aus 37-0 (11 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 | Scorecard
Karn starts proceedings after the lunch break and Kohli has given him an attacking field. The first ball is pitched on the stumps which Rogers but gets a single from the third to fine leg.
Warner lofts the fourth ball down the ground past mid-on despite not getting enough elevation for a boundary.
Karn starts proceedings after the lunch break and Kohli has given him an attacking field. The first ball is pitched on the stumps which Rogers but gets a single from the third to fine leg.
Warner lofts the fourth ball down the ground past mid-on despite not getting enough elevation for a boundary.
07:39 Australia 32-0 at lunch after India bowled out for 444
Aus 32-0 (10 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 all | Scorecard
Australia's openers have been a bit conservative but one is sure that their approach will change in the post-lunch session.
With a minimum of 66 overs remaining on Day 4, Australia would looking to lift the scoring rate in the next couple of sessions and put themselves in a good position to push for victory on the fifth day.
The pitch is expected to play some tricks on the final day and Australia would want to set India a challenging target and also have enough overs in hand to take 10 wickets.
Australia's openers have been a bit conservative but one is sure that their approach will change in the post-lunch session.
With a minimum of 66 overs remaining on Day 4, Australia would looking to lift the scoring rate in the next couple of sessions and put themselves in a good position to push for victory on the fifth day.
The pitch is expected to play some tricks on the final day and Australia would want to set India a challenging target and also have enough overs in hand to take 10 wickets.
07:35
Aus 32-0 (10 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 all | Scorecard
Ishant has a confident shout for leg before wicket turned down against Rogers with the ball looking to be sliding down the leg side. The left-hander gets a boundary off the last ball as Ishant slips down the pads of the batsman.
Warner sweeps Karn down to fine leg for a single before Rogers tries the same shot but Rahane makes a good stop close on the leg side. However, he gets the next ball past the same fielder for one before Warner retains strike with one from the last ball.
Warner has been quite circumspect in the second innings. Ishant doing a good job from round the wicket as he manages to keep the left-hander quiet with a good line and length, keeping it on the stumps and not giving any width.
With just a few minutes to go for lunch, India bring back part-timer Murali Vijay to replace Karn.
He has a LBW appeal turned down before two balls later he passes the edges of the bat. Rogers then edges one but it goes between the first slip and wicketkeeper for three runs.
At lunch on Day 4, Australia are 32 for no loss in 10 overs to stretch their lead to 105 runs. Warner has started off cautiously to score 13 from 25 balls, while Rogers made 19 from 35 balls.
Ishant has a confident shout for leg before wicket turned down against Rogers with the ball looking to be sliding down the leg side. The left-hander gets a boundary off the last ball as Ishant slips down the pads of the batsman.
Warner sweeps Karn down to fine leg for a single before Rogers tries the same shot but Rahane makes a good stop close on the leg side. However, he gets the next ball past the same fielder for one before Warner retains strike with one from the last ball.
Warner has been quite circumspect in the second innings. Ishant doing a good job from round the wicket as he manages to keep the left-hander quiet with a good line and length, keeping it on the stumps and not giving any width.
With just a few minutes to go for lunch, India bring back part-timer Murali Vijay to replace Karn.
He has a LBW appeal turned down before two balls later he passes the edges of the bat. Rogers then edges one but it goes between the first slip and wicketkeeper for three runs.
At lunch on Day 4, Australia are 32 for no loss in 10 overs to stretch their lead to 105 runs. Warner has started off cautiously to score 13 from 25 balls, while Rogers made 19 from 35 balls.
07:33
Aus 17-0 (6 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 all | Scorecard
Rogers punches on the up, past mid-on for three runs down the ground off the fifth ball of Ishant's second over. A fielder at short mid-off just by the pitch as Warner mishits the pull and it lands where the fielder at the normal mid-off would have been and he gets two runs.
After five overs Australia are 12 for no loss as India introduce spin early, in the form of leg-spinner Karn Sharma.
Warner wastes no time in getting after the leggie as he reverse sweeps the first ball square on the off-side for a boundary.
He pulls the next ball to fine leg for a single before Rogers plays out the rest of the over.
Rogers punches on the up, past mid-on for three runs down the ground off the fifth ball of Ishant's second over. A fielder at short mid-off just by the pitch as Warner mishits the pull and it lands where the fielder at the normal mid-off would have been and he gets two runs.
After five overs Australia are 12 for no loss as India introduce spin early, in the form of leg-spinner Karn Sharma.
Warner wastes no time in getting after the leggie as he reverse sweeps the first ball square on the off-side for a boundary.
He pulls the next ball to fine leg for a single before Rogers plays out the rest of the over.
07:01
Aus 5-0 (3 ovs) & 517-7d vs India 444 all | Scorecard
Mohammed Shami to open the bowling for India and facing him will be Chris Rogers with David Warner at the other end.
Left-hander Rogers carefully plays out the first over of the innings.
Ishant Sharma gets the new ball this time and he immediately starts from round the wicket to Warner. The left-hander gets Australia off the mark with two runs through the covers off the fifth ball of the over.
Rogers gets off the mark in the next over with three runs courtesy of a straight drive off Shami.
Warner a bit more restrained in the second innings as Australia reach five for no loss in three overs.
Mohammed Shami to open the bowling for India and facing him will be Chris Rogers with David Warner at the other end.
Left-hander Rogers carefully plays out the first over of the innings.
Ishant Sharma gets the new ball this time and he immediately starts from round the wicket to Warner. The left-hander gets Australia off the mark with two runs through the covers off the fifth ball of the over.
Rogers gets off the mark in the next over with three runs courtesy of a straight drive off Shami.
Warner a bit more restrained in the second innings as Australia reach five for no loss in three overs.
06:42
India 444 all out (116.4 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
India lost the initiative on Day 4 as they lost five wickets for 75 runs in 19.4 overs to undo all the good work done by the top order on the third day.
Once again it was an off-spinner, who gave the Indian batsmen a lot of problems with Lyon taking five for 134 in 36 overs.
Infact, off-spinners have claimed five out of the last eight five-wicket hauls against India, giving enough evidence to prove that there is some weakness against that type of bowling.
"5 of the last 8 5-wicket hauls in #Tests against India have come from off-spinners. Lyon (2), Shillingford (2) & Moeen Ali," Arun Gopalakrishnan posted on Twitter.
India lost the initiative on Day 4 as they lost five wickets for 75 runs in 19.4 overs to undo all the good work done by the top order on the third day.
Once again it was an off-spinner, who gave the Indian batsmen a lot of problems with Lyon taking five for 134 in 36 overs.
Infact, off-spinners have claimed five out of the last eight five-wicket hauls against India, giving enough evidence to prove that there is some weakness against that type of bowling.
"5 of the last 8 5-wicket hauls in #Tests against India have come from off-spinners. Lyon (2), Shillingford (2) & Moeen Ali," Arun Gopalakrishnan posted on Twitter.
06:35 India bowled out for 444, Lyon takes 5
India 444 all out (116.4 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Shami pulls a short ball from Siddle into the stands over square leg for a six but he falls two balls later attempting another wild shot.
He gets a thick outside edge as Watson takes a superb low catch to his right at first slip.
Shami falls for an entertaining innings of 34 from 24 balls as India are bowled out for 444 in their first innings to concede 73-run first innings lead.
Shami pulls a short ball from Siddle into the stands over square leg for a six but he falls two balls later attempting another wild shot.
He gets a thick outside edge as Watson takes a superb low catch to his right at first slip.
Shami falls for an entertaining innings of 34 from 24 balls as India are bowled out for 444 in their first innings to concede 73-run first innings lead.
06:31
India 438-9 (116 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Shami plays another reckless shot, just lofting it on the leg side as the injured Michael Clarke makes a full length dive but is unable to get to it.
Sourav Ganguly on commentary is not too pleased with Shami's reckless approach. "Shami is batting as if there are not fielders on the ground," he says.
Shami then pulls a short ball but mishits it fine on the leg side for a single.
Varun Aaron comes forward and plays a sensible defensive shot lunging forward.
Shami finally gets one off the middle as he lofts Lyon back over his head for a four before he slogs it on the leg side for a single. Aaron lofts the next ball gently over the bowler before Shami plays the inside out chip for two runs.
Aaron joins in the fun as he comes down the track and lofts it down the ground for two runs to get 11 from the over.
Shami plays another reckless shot, just lofting it on the leg side as the injured Michael Clarke makes a full length dive but is unable to get to it.
Sourav Ganguly on commentary is not too pleased with Shami's reckless approach. "Shami is batting as if there are not fielders on the ground," he says.
Shami then pulls a short ball but mishits it fine on the leg side for a single.
Varun Aaron comes forward and plays a sensible defensive shot lunging forward.
Shami finally gets one off the middle as he lofts Lyon back over his head for a four before he slogs it on the leg side for a single. Aaron lofts the next ball gently over the bowler before Shami plays the inside out chip for two runs.
Aaron joins in the fun as he comes down the track and lofts it down the ground for two runs to get 11 from the over.
06:23 Lyon gets 5 wickets as India collapse
India 422-9 (114 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Mohammed Shami gets off the mark with a boundary through the off-side off the first delivery he faces. He edges the next ball for three runs before Saha blocks the next two deliveries from Siddle.
Shami looks in a mood to attack. He comes down the track to Lyon and is nearly beaten as the inside edge saves him, for a couple. He then heaves the fifth ball on the leg side but ends up lobbing a simple high catch for Siddle, who puts down a regulation catch at deep midwicket and also gives away a boundary.
Shami then plays an awkward shot to a short ball from Siddle as he ducks under a short ball before he somehow manages to sweep it on the leg side and gets two runs in the process. Sanjay Manjrekar describes that strange-looking shot as 'sweep pull shot', while Sourav Ganguly says he cannot find a name for it.
Lyon strikes again as Saha is caught at first slip off an inside edge for 25.
The off-spinner gets his fourth wicket as Australia look set to get a sizeable lead on the fourth day.
Two balls later, Lyon bags his fifth wicket of the innings as Ishant is caught at short for a duck.
India, who resumed on 369 for five, have collapsed to 422 for nine having lost their last three wickets for 16 runs.
Mohammed Shami gets off the mark with a boundary through the off-side off the first delivery he faces. He edges the next ball for three runs before Saha blocks the next two deliveries from Siddle.
Shami looks in a mood to attack. He comes down the track to Lyon and is nearly beaten as the inside edge saves him, for a couple. He then heaves the fifth ball on the leg side but ends up lobbing a simple high catch for Siddle, who puts down a regulation catch at deep midwicket and also gives away a boundary.
Shami then plays an awkward shot to a short ball from Siddle as he ducks under a short ball before he somehow manages to sweep it on the leg side and gets two runs in the process. Sanjay Manjrekar describes that strange-looking shot as 'sweep pull shot', while Sourav Ganguly says he cannot find a name for it.
Lyon strikes again as Saha is caught at first slip off an inside edge for 25.
The off-spinner gets his fourth wicket as Australia look set to get a sizeable lead on the fourth day.
Two balls later, Lyon bags his fifth wicket of the innings as Ishant is caught at short for a duck.
India, who resumed on 369 for five, have collapsed to 422 for nine having lost their last three wickets for 16 runs.
06:01 Karn out for 4 as India lose 7th wicket
India 407-7 (110.2 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Saha steers Siddle past the point region for two runs to take India past the 400-run mark.
Karn Sharma gets off the mark with a push past mid-on for three runs for his first runs in Test cricket. Saha then rocks back and hits it behind square on the off-side for a couple, maybe there was a second run there.
The debutant survives a close shout for LBW as offers no shot to a full delivery from Siddle. But the pacers gets Karn off the very next delivery as the left-hander plays all over a full straight delivery to be bowled for four.
Saha steers Siddle past the point region for two runs to take India past the 400-run mark.
Karn Sharma gets off the mark with a push past mid-on for three runs for his first runs in Test cricket. Saha then rocks back and hits it behind square on the off-side for a couple, maybe there was a second run there.
The debutant survives a close shout for LBW as offers no shot to a full delivery from Siddle. But the pacers gets Karn off the very next delivery as the left-hander plays all over a full straight delivery to be bowled for four.
05:50 Rohit falls for 43, India lose 6th wicket
India 399-6 (108 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Saha gets the first boundary of the day as Johnson gifts him a full toss which the right-hander eases through the covers to take his score to 10. That went in the air but perfectly in the gap between the fielders on the off-side.
Two balls later he plays it all along the ground through the same region for another four.
First sign of spin on Day 4 as Nathan Lyon comes into the attack, in the ninth over of the day.
Rohit straightaway employs the sweep for a single before Saha steers the fourth ball behind point for a couple and takes a single from the last ball.
Peter Siddle, who bowled just 13 overs on Day 3 after being down with a stomach bug, comes into the attack. Saha drives the fourth ball down the ground for three runs as India reach 394 for five in 107 overs with Rohit on 39 and Saha on 20.
Rohit decides to give Lyon the charge as he lofts him over mid-on for a boundary. But he falls two balls later as he is caught and bowled by Lyon for 43.
Rohit again came down the track and is beaten in the flight as he looks to defend but ends up offering a return catch to Lyon, who does well to take a diving catch on his right.
It must be disappointing for Rohit to have thrown away his wicket after a good start on a wicket full of runs.
Saha gets the first boundary of the day as Johnson gifts him a full toss which the right-hander eases through the covers to take his score to 10. That went in the air but perfectly in the gap between the fielders on the off-side.
Two balls later he plays it all along the ground through the same region for another four.
First sign of spin on Day 4 as Nathan Lyon comes into the attack, in the ninth over of the day.
Rohit straightaway employs the sweep for a single before Saha steers the fourth ball behind point for a couple and takes a single from the last ball.
Peter Siddle, who bowled just 13 overs on Day 3 after being down with a stomach bug, comes into the attack. Saha drives the fourth ball down the ground for three runs as India reach 394 for five in 107 overs with Rohit on 39 and Saha on 20.
Rohit decides to give Lyon the charge as he lofts him over mid-on for a boundary. But he falls two balls later as he is caught and bowled by Lyon for 43.
Rohit again came down the track and is beaten in the flight as he looks to defend but ends up offering a return catch to Lyon, who does well to take a diving catch on his right.
It must be disappointing for Rohit to have thrown away his wicket after a good start on a wicket full of runs.
05:30 India make slow progress on Day 4
India 379-5 (104 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Rohit getting beaten at regular intervals outside the off-stump even on this flat wicket. Johnson gets one to move late beating Rohit's lazy lunge forward and Harris follows that up with another good over.
Rohit finally decides to break the shackles as he pulls a short ball from Harris and it goes on the bounce to fine leg for a single. Saha tucks the last ball on the leg side for a run to retain strike.
Slow progress for India on Day 4 with just 10 runs being scored from the first seven overs.
Rohit getting beaten at regular intervals outside the off-stump even on this flat wicket. Johnson gets one to move late beating Rohit's lazy lunge forward and Harris follows that up with another good over.
Rohit finally decides to break the shackles as he pulls a short ball from Harris and it goes on the bounce to fine leg for a single. Saha tucks the last ball on the leg side for a run to retain strike.
Slow progress for India on Day 4 with just 10 runs being scored from the first seven overs.
05:13
India 376-5 (100 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Ryan Harris opens the bowling on Day 4 and he is right on target with the first ball, pitching it right up and on the stumps for Rohit Sharma, who resumes on 33.
He defends the first two deliveries before turning the third on the leg side for a couple before he is beaten outside the off-stump.
Mitchell Johnson comes on from the other end. He starts with a full delivery to Saha, who defends, and then edges the third ball past the slips for three runs. He bowls a bouncer to Rohit, but he leaves it easily as it slips down the leg side.
A single each for the two batsmen off the next over as India reach 376 for five in 100 overs with Rohit on 36 and Saha on five.
Ryan Harris opens the bowling on Day 4 and he is right on target with the first ball, pitching it right up and on the stumps for Rohit Sharma, who resumes on 33.
He defends the first two deliveries before turning the third on the leg side for a couple before he is beaten outside the off-stump.
Mitchell Johnson comes on from the other end. He starts with a full delivery to Saha, who defends, and then edges the third ball past the slips for three runs. He bowls a bouncer to Rohit, but he leaves it easily as it slips down the leg side.
A single each for the two batsmen off the next over as India reach 376 for five in 100 overs with Rohit on 36 and Saha on five.
05:05 India look to build total, Aus eye quick wickets
India 369-5 (97 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Welcome to the coverage of the Day 4 of the first Test between India and Australia, in Adelaide, on Friday.
India would be looking to build on their confident batting showing on the third day and go past Australia's first inning score of 517.
On the other hand, Australia would be looking to take a few quick wickets and look to get out India as soon as possible.
Welcome to the coverage of the Day 4 of the first Test between India and Australia, in Adelaide, on Friday.
India would be looking to build on their confident batting showing on the third day and go past Australia's first inning score of 517.
On the other hand, Australia would be looking to take a few quick wickets and look to get out India as soon as possible.
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