Australia on Tuesday beat India by 146 runs to level the on-going test series 1-1. India were all out for 140.
Earlier on day 4, India struggled to stay afloat. Chasing a daunting 287, Kohli’s men were gasping at 112 for five in their second innings. The fourth day was about the rivals battling for control and, as it concluded, Australia held the reins and was well placed to win the match.
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Tim Paine’s men scored 243 in their second innings and India’s pursuit became an exercise in diminishing hope once K.L. Rahul lost his timber in the first over.
The opener did the forward-press trigger, but strangely vacillated over a Mitchell Starc thunderbolt. Rahul shouldered arms but the reflex was late and the ball brushed his bat and crashed into the stumps.
Day 4: India lose the script, left gasping for breath
