Lyon, Boland frustrate India

December 29, 2024 12:39

Aus 228-9 (84 ovs) & 474 vs Ind 369 | Scorecard

Bumrah back for the ninth spell of the day. A tired Bumrah starts with a full toss which Lyon drives past point for a four.

The India pacer oversteps to concede an extra run before Lyon takes two runs to point.

Bumrah finally finishes off Australia's innings at the fag end of the day as Lyon is caught third slip by Rahul, who manages to grab the ball between his legs.

But the umpire rules it a no-ball for overstepping to continue India's frustration.

The last two Australian batters have now played 50 balls each while adding useful runs.

Lyon clips Bumrah to deep square leg for two runs to raise the 50-run stand for the last wicket from from 108 balls.

He gets a thick outside edge off the last ball which flies past the slips for a four as Bumrah concedes 14 runs from the final over of the day.

Australia reach 228/9 at stumps on Day 4, for an overall lead of 333 runs.

The last pairing of Lyon and Boland batted bravely to douse out India's hopes of pushing for victory.

No 10 Lyon stroked 41 from 54 balls, while Boland was solid in defence to score 10 from 65 balls as the duo added 55 from 110 balls to give Australia the upperhand.

Bumrah brought India back with his four-wicket haul, while Siraj bowled with a lot of fire to pick up 3/66 but they struggled to finish off the Australian last wicket.

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