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India won't try for it - there's insufficient time and overs, given the storm coming. It'll probably wash out the rest of the days play. Just over 50 overs left in the day (that's wishful thinking)It seems to be about intent - I actually like it. I highly doubt India can win from this position, considering the rain. But giving it a go, especially with a week off until Boxing day - the slim chance of a win is worth going after. 5 an over on this deck is still not easy
So then there's no downside for Australia - they can't lose. But cricket's a funny game...India won't try for it - there's insufficient time and overs, given the storm coming. It'll probably wash out the rest of the days play.
2.33pm And the players are off for bad light! And that will also be tea. What a frenetic session this was! Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep ran through the Australian batters as they tried to get some quick runs. Australia eventually declared for 89, leaving India 275 to chase. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal saw out the 13 balls they faced before bad light meant the players had to go off. If miraculously we don't get any more major interruptions, we could have some excitement in store for us.
Play is scheduled to resume at 02:54pm, so around 20 minutes from now, if the weather and light permits. Join Alex in around 20 minutes for the start of the final session of this Test match.
cricinfo said:2.56pm There's no play post tea at the moment. It is about to rain very heavily and for a long time. There won't be another ball bowled in the game. The covers have been nailed down.
Tejas: "Why don't the teams just call the game off, go to the hotel and relax? Why this waste of time?" I'm sure a few players would love an early beer.
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