India misplaced to Australia within the fourth Check match in Melbourne© AFP
India’s hopes of reaching the World Check Championship (WTC) Last was dealt an enormous blow because the Rohit Sharma-led aspect slumped to a 185-run loss within the fourth Check encounter in Melbourne on Monday. Due to the victory, Australia took a 2-1 lead within the five-match sequence with just one sport remaining which can be performed in Sydney. The defeat signifies that India are third with a PCT of 55.89 whereas Australia are second with 58.89.
With a purpose to qualify for the WTC Last, India should win their closing sport towards Australia and hope that Australia fail to register a single win of their two-match sequence towards Sri Lanka.
South Africa has already e-book their WTC Last berth with a win over Pakistan on Sunday.
Australia beat India by 184 runs within the fourth Check to take a 2-1 lead within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Chasing a 340-run goal, India have been bowled out for 155 in 79.1 overs on day 5.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 off 208) fought a lone battle for the guests along with his second half century of the sport.
Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out all the second session to take India to 112/3 however the latter’s fall opened the doorways for the house crew.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins was the standout bowler, putting thrice in a relentless show of quick bowling.
Resuming the day at 228 for 9, Australia have been bowled out for 234.
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah (5/57) expectedly led the present with a five-wicket haul.
(With PTI inputs)
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