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Australia were teetering on the brink of defeat in the third Test despite a battling unbeaten half-century from Pat Cummins after being set a massive 399 to win by India.
After early morning drizzle, India started an overcast fourth day in Melbourne with a 346-run lead and with five wickets in hand on a wearing pitch becoming increasingly difficult to bat on.
Skipper Virat Kohli declared at 106 for eight, leaving Australia to chase what would be a record fourth innings total at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The previous biggest successful run chase at the ground came in 1928, when England made 332 for seven.
Despite more batting failures Australia were still alive at stumps on 258 for eight, needing another 141 runs with the gutsy Cummins not out 61 -- only his second Test 50 and his highest ever score. It followed his career-best 6-27 with the ball.
He was accompanied by Nathan Lyon (not out six) in the rearguard action.
START OF PLAY DELAYED DUE TO RAIN
Australia were teetering on the brink of defeat in the third Test despite a battling unbeaten half-century from Pat Cummins after being set a massive 399 to win by India.
After early morning drizzle, India started an overcast fourth day in Melbourne with a 346-run lead and with five wickets in hand on a wearing pitch becoming increasingly difficult to bat on.
Skipper Virat Kohli declared at 106 for eight, leaving Australia to chase what would be a record fourth innings total at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The previous biggest successful run chase at the ground came in 1928, when England made 332 for seven.
Despite more batting failures Australia were still alive at stumps on 258 for eight, needing another 141 runs with the gutsy Cummins not out 61 -- only his second Test 50 and his highest ever score. It followed his career-best 6-27 with the ball.
He was accompanied by Nathan Lyon (not out six) in the rearguard action.
Source : timesofindia[dot]indiatimes[dot]com
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