IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 4 Highlights of Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Which team holds the advantage after the day 4? Is it Australia, who fought back from a low 91/6 to surpass the 200 mark, or is it India, still in contention despite trailing by 105 runs. Here’s a look at the IND vs AUS 4th test day 4 highlights.

The 4th day began with India adding just 10 more runs before being bowled out. Bumrah struck back, dismissing Konstas with a brilliant delivery. Siraj shone with an outstanding spell, claiming Khawaja and Smith. Bumrah then tore through Australia’s middle order. However, missed opportunities from India allowed Labuschagne and Cummins to build a vital partnership.

India’s Bowling Masterclass

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj put Australia on the defensive side of the batting with outstanding bowling performances, leaving them at 228/9 at the end of play on Day 4 of the fourth Test. Nathan Lyon 41* and Scott Boland 10* stood firm, helping Australia extend their lead to 333 runs.

Bumrah’s impressive spell earned him four crucial wickets, injecting fresh energy into the match and setting up an exciting finish. Siraj was equally effective, bowling superbly before and after the lunch interval. His vital wickets, including those of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, severely weakened Australia’s batting lineup.

Can India win the 4th Test despite top-order struggles?

India faces a strong challenge in the fourth Test, with Australia leading by 333 runs. Despite individual efforts, India’s top order has struggled throughout the series, with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli failing to make impressive scores. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 82 was the only strong bright score by the top-order batsmen.

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The middle-order has been equally inconsistent, with Nitish Reddy’s solid contribution not backed up by others like Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja. Australia’s bowlers, including Cummins, Starc, Boland, and Lyon, have been putting pressure upon the batting lineup. Unless India can fix the batting issues quickly, this Test could slip away, leaving them with a must-win fifth Test.