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.
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.
Source: Rediff