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WTC Final: We can chase 450 or more, says Shardul Thakur
At draw of stumps on Day 3, Australia were 123/4, leading by 296 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne (41*) and Cameron Green (7*) holding fort. Answering a question, Thakur said: "Cricket is a funny game. You never know how much we can chase." Thakur, however, described the wicket as "under prepared".
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WTC Final: India still staring down the barrel
But it is still an uphill climb for India to save the Test. In their second venture, Australia weathered the fire and fury of Mohammed Siraj - which fetched the early wicket of veteran David Warner - and extended their first innings lead of 175 to close to 300. Only a most sensational collapse will bring India into the reckoning.
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WTC Final: Australia's lead swells to 296 against India despite losing four wickets in 2nd innings
It was an interesting day where India made a spirited fight back, thanks to a splendid 109-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane (89) and Shardul Thakur (51) helping the side avoid follow-on. But Australia are still in a strong position as they bowled out India for 296 in the first innings, gaining a vital 173-run lead.
WTC Final: Milestone man Rahane rescues India, earns praise from netizens
Ajinkya Rahane, who played his last Test against South Africa at Cape Town in January 2022, struck a half-century to rescue India from a precarious 151/5 at the end of the second day's play in the World Test Championship Final against Australia at The Oval here.
WTC Final: Australia take 173-run lead after bowling out India for 296 despite Rahane, Thakur fifties
At 152/6, the fear of India being bowled out quickly and being made to follow-on loomed large. But Ajinkya Rahane, who looked solid on day two and Shardul Thakur shared a superb 109-run partnership off 145 balls for the seventh wicket to lead a superb fightback for India and avoid the ignominy of follow-on.
WTC Final: Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur lead India's fight back with splendid partnership
When K.S Bharat was clean bowled up by Australia's Scott Boland in the first over of the morning session as India resumed on 151/5, the fear of being bowled out quickly loomed large. But Rahane and Thakur fought hard to capitalize on Australia's inconsistent bowling.
WTC Final: Siraj dismisses Warner as Australia reach 23/1 at Tea after taking 173-run lead
At 152/6 in the first over of the day, the fear of India being bowled out quickly and being made to follow-on loomed large. But Ajinkya Rahane, who looked solid on day two and a fighting Shardul Thakur shared a superb 109-run partnership off 145 balls for the seventh wicket to lead a superb fightback for India and avoid the ignominy of follow-on.
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