Aus vs Ind Highlights, 4th test day 1

 

Aus vs Ind Highlights, 4th test day 1

Aus vs Ind Highlights, 4th test day 1

The highly anticipated fourth test match between Australia and India got underway today at the Gabba in Brisbane. It was a crucial match for both teams, as the series was evenly poised at 1-1, and a win for either side would give them the advantage going into the final test.

India won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that surprised many, as the Gabba is known to be a fast and bouncy pitch, which tends to favor the bowlers. The Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, got off to a solid start, putting on 46 runs for the first wicket.

Aus vs Ind Highlights, 4th test day 1

However, the introduction of pace bowler Pat Cummins changed the game, as he removed both openers in quick succession. Gill was the first to go, caught behind by wicket-keeper Tim Paine for 7. Sharma followed soon after, caught by Marcus Harris at gully for 26.

India's middle order then had a tough time, with Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Mayank Agarwal all falling cheaply. It was left to Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar to rescue the innings, and they did so in style. The pair put on a brilliant partnership of 113 runs, with Pant scoring a magnificent century, and Sundar contributing 62 runs.

The partnership was finally broken by Nathan Lyon, who bowled Sundar for 62. Pant continued to play aggressively, but was eventually caught by Cummins off the bowling of Mitchell Starc for 121. India was eventually bowled out for 336, with Cummins being the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 4/29.

In response, Australia got off to a solid start, with openers Marcus Harris and David Warner putting on 21 runs for the first wicket. However, they lost Harris soon after, caught behind by Pant off the bowling of Shardul Thakur for 5.

Australia's middle order then struggled, with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith falling cheaply. It was left to Matthew Wade and Cameron Green to steady the ship, and they did so in style, putting on an unbeaten partnership of 89 runs to take Australia to 274/5 at stumps on day 1.

It was an intriguing day of cricket, with both teams having their moments of dominance. India will be pleased with their batting performance, particularly the innings of Pant and Sundar, while Australia will be hoping that Wade and Green can continue their partnership and take them to a strong total on day 2.