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‘Not ideal’: Dodgy call leaves Aussies on brink

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The Test appears headed for a draw on a fairly lifeless pitch, although Steve Smith can attempt to make a game of this Test and challenge India to chase down a small total in a short period of time. Watch Australia’s Tour of India. Every Test & ODI live & ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Virat Kohli hit his 28th century ending a 1206-day drought since his last Test hundred as he was the final man dismissed for 186.India were finally bowled out for 571, giving them a lead of 91. Australia were 88 runs behind at stumps on Day 4 and need to hang on for at least that much to draw the match, keeping India reliant on other results to be a certainty for the World Test Championship final. Follow below for live updates.3.20pm- Kuhnemann gonePoor old nightmatchman Matt Kuhnemann lasted only a handful of overs before Ravi Ashwin trapped him lbw for six. Conscious of not wasting a review, Kuhnemann opted not to go to DRS, but replays showed the ball would have missed the stumps down the leg side and he should have sent it upstairs.Cricket.com.au’s official Twitter account said: “Not ideal for the Aussies!”Matthew Hayden said in commentary: “Had this have been a batsman I’m convinced there would have been a review. “Because straight off the eye I thought it was missing. Did not turn an inch. In fact it was going the other way.”3pm – Khawaja injury updateAustralia are sweating on the fitness of star batter Usman Khawaja, who fell awkwardly attempting a boundary catch on Day 4.News Corp confirmed today Khawaja was sent for MRIs after play on day four but there was no indication of a fracture. He was complaining of soreness to his lower left leg and had a lengthy chat to coach Andrew McDonald before play on Day 5. He didn’t bat in the nets and it’s unlikely he’ll take any further part in the Test, meaning India would need to take just nine wickets to win.2.45pm - Stakes high for IndiaIndia haven’t locked up their spot in the World Test Championship final yet, and a draw or loss won’t help their chances too much.If the match ends in a draw, India have to hope Sri Lanka don’t beat New Zealand 2-0 in their Test series that is currently underway.The Kiwis are chasing 285 in the fourth innings to win after a century from Angelo Matthews put Sri Lanka in a strong position.Australia would have to get ahead and then pile on enough runs to try and bowl India out, which proved exceedingly difficult in the first innings.But there’s some hope for India.Brad Haddin said on Fox Cricket “when Australia go into bat, they have nothing to play for”.He said that could be all that decides a result as “it’s dangerous to bat when there’s nothing to play for.”
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