The lunch break on Day 4 of the WTC Final between India and Australia brought another captivating session of cricket. Australia managed to score 78 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first session, further extending their overall lead to a formidable 374 runs. The question now arises: how many runs will be enough on this weary pitch?
At first glance, a lead of 374 runs appears substantial, and Australia would be pleased with their position. However, they have important objectives ahead. While they aim to emerge victorious in this Test match, they also have one eye on the upcoming Ashes series, with the first Test just four days away. This might influence their approach, possibly leading them to adopt a slightly more defensive strategy. They wouldn’t want to exhaust their bowling attack on a pitch that has started to slow down.
During the session, Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed on his overnight score of 41, while Cameron Green persisted while Alex Carey displayed positive intent. However, the spin of Ravindra Jadeja came into play, ultimately bringing an end to Green’s determined innings. India, on the other hand, continued to display discipline and offered minimal scoring opportunities to the Australian batsmen.
With a maximum of 154 overs remaining in the Test match, a fascinating finish is still very much on the cards. The post-lunch session promises to provide more enthralling cricket as both teams battle it out. The players will resume the action at 1:10 pm local time, and fans can expect an intriguing contest as the match progresses towards its climax.
