India aim to extend lead on Day 4
December 09, 2018  05:01
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India 151-3 (61 ovs) & 250 v Aus 235 | Scorecard

Welcome to the coverage of Day 4 of the first Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Sunday.

India will be looking to extend their lead and bat Australia out of the game, while on the other hand, the hosts would be aiming for early wickets and bowl out India as early as possible.

Cheteshwar Pujara once again frustrated Australia with his dogged approach, helping India build their lead on Day 3.

Pujara was unbeaten on a patient innings of 40 from 127 balls, with Ajinkya Rahane on 1, to guide India to 151 for three in 61 overs at stumps for an overall lead of 166 runs.

Opener KL Rahul had earlier stroked a fluent 44 from 67 balls, while captain Virat Kohli played with caution to score a sedate 34 from 104 balls.

Murali Vijay perished cheaply for the second time in the game as he was caught at second slip off Mitchell Starc for 18, before Josh Hazlewood had Rahul caught behind.

Lyon struck late in the day to bag the key wicket of Kohli, who was caught at short leg.

Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 235 before lunch, leaving India with a 15-run first innings lead.

Australia resumed on 191 for seven and lost their last three wickets for the addition of 44 runs.
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