Live: Australia vs India first Test scorecard

Australia were 104 for four at close on the fourth day, still 219 runs adrift

December 09, 2018 10:54 pm | Updated December 10, 2018 10:56 am IST

India's Jasprit Bumrah (L) celebrates with captain Virat Kohli after dismissing Australia's captain Tim Paine on day five of the first test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, December 10, 2018.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (L) celebrates with captain Virat Kohli after dismissing Australia's captain Tim Paine on day five of the first test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, December 10, 2018.

The first Test’s fourth day advanced the visitors’ fortunes. India scored 307 in its second innings and Australia, pursuing a daunting 323, was 104 for four at close on Sunday, still 219 runs adrift.

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Local fans may yearn for a miracle at the Adelaide Oval, but batting in a match’s fourth innings is never easy.

Day 4: Kohli & Co. fancy their chances as Aussies have task cut out

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