• India faced a tough battle on Day 4 of the Gabba Test against Australia, trailing by 193 runs.

  • Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep staged a crucial partnership to ensure India's survival in their first innings.

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India faced a tough battle on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test against Australia, trailing by 193 runs after their first innings. With 9 wickets down, India needed significant contributions from their lower order to avoid the follow-on. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep rose to the occasion, staging a crucial partnership to ensure India’s survival in the Test match.

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep counterattack with resilience

Bumrah and Akash Deep displayed remarkable composure and determination at the crease. Bumrah, who has been a key figure in India’s bowling attack, showcased his versatility by playing a vital knock of 10 runs off 27 deliveries, adding crucial runs while exhibiting patience. Meanwhile, Akash Deep contributed a vital 27 off 31 balls, showcasing a mix of caution and aggression. Their stand of 37 runs for the final wicket provided the much-needed boost to India’s total.

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins’ respective contributions for Australia

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led the Australian bowling attack, relentlessly probing the Indian tail-enders. Starc struck three crucial wickets, including that of Siraj, while Cummins dismissed four key Indian batters, finishing with figures of 4/80. However, despite their efforts, Australia could not finish off the Indian innings, allowing Bumrah and Akash Deep to delay the follow-on.

India’s batting struggles persist but late resilience averts follow-on

The Indian top and middle order faced persistent challenges throughout the innings, with only KL Rahul managing to hold fort for a substantial period with 84 runs. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed well with the bat and scored 77 crucial runs. The remaining batters, including Kohli, Jaiswal, and Pant, failed to build partnerships, leaving India in a precarious position. However, Bumrah’s and Deep’s lower-order heroics prevented Australia from enforcing the follow-on, ensuring India’s second innings chance to mount a comeback.

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Australia’s bowling attack falls short of finishing job

Despite their dominance, Australia’s bowlers struggled to close out the Indian innings. Starc and Cummins delivered aggressive spells, but lapses in consistency allowed Bumrah and Deep to extend the game. Nathan Lyon also chipped in with a wicket, but the lack of control and pressure from the other bowlers meant India had enough time to rebuild for the second innings.

India began the day trailing by 193 runs with 9 wickets down. Rahul (84) showed resistance, but once he fell, hopes of avoiding the follow-on seemed grim. However, Bumrah (10 not out) and Akash Deep (27) stitched a vital partnership, frustrating the Australian bowlers. Starc and Cummins picked up crucial lower-order wickets, but their efforts fell short. India’s innings ended at 252, reducing the follow-on deficit. Australia’s bowling attack, led by Starc and Cummins, app

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