Cameron Green in action for Australia during the World Test Championship final
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Australia have dominated the World Test Championship final, as India resume on the third day on 151 for five, 318 runs behind their opponents’ first innings total of 469.
While India will bemoan the decisions of Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara in leaving deliveries that went on to clatter the stumps, the Australian bowlers have been impressive. One wicket each for the five bowlers, with Scott Boland taking his first Test wicket outside Australia with only his 10th delivery, and before conceding a single run, it has put him into contention for an Ashes start.
It is hard to believe that Josh Hazelwood could add something to this attack who have reduced India to 151 for five, and will be looking to take the remaining wickets early on day three. Although captain Pat Cummins may resist the call to enforce the follow-on, the option may be there for Australia.
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Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Australia vs India
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Australia vs India
Scott Boland to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Wicket! Rahane out for 89, India 261-7
Rahane is out, caught at gully, an incredible one-handed diving effort from Cameron Green.
The batter, who had been handed a couple of lifelines, leaves the field to a standing ovation from the crowd.
Sonia Twigg9 June 2023 13:21
Australia vs India
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, caught by Green.
Australia vs India
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boland.
Australia vs India
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, well timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Australia vs India
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
Australia vs India
Pat Cummins to Shardul Thakur. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Australia vs India
Scott Boland to Ajinkya Rahane. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.