In a chase of 287 runs, India got off to a worst possible start as Mitchell Starc removed KL Rahul in the first over of Indian innings. The right-handed opening batsman was bowled after he failed to withdraw the bat in time. Rahul was looking to leave the ball, but an inswinger from Starc had better of him. Rahul was removed for a four-ball duck. Virat Kohli vs Tim Paine War Intensifies on the Day 4 of India vs Australia 2018, 2nd Test; Umpires Intervene (Watch Video).

Rahul’s poor outing continues on Australian soil. In the Adelaide Test, Rahul managed to score two and 44 and in the first innings of the Perth Test, he was dismissed cheaply for two runs. With the latest failure, it is almost certain that Prithvi Shaw will replace Rahul, provided the former is fit to play.

Meanwhile, India at tea on day four were 15/2 after Josh Hazlewood removed Cheteshwar Pujara. The right-handed batsman was caught behind. Murali Vijay and captain Virat Kohli were the two unbeaten batsmen at tea. India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3: Mitchell Johnson Tweets Virat Kohli’s Dismissal Was Correct; Gets into Argument with the Netizens.

KL Rahul Fall of Wicket Video

Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 243 in their second innings. Thanks to the 43-run lead in the first innings, India were given a target of 287 runs. Resuming on an overnight score of 132, Usman Khawaja and Tim Paine shared a patient partnership to take Australia’s lead past the 200-run mark.

It was Mohammed Shami who broke the partnership and accounted for both Khawaja and Paine’s wickets. Khawaja, who was unbeaten on 41 on day three, was eventually out for 72 runs. Shami returned with his career-best figures of 6/56.

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