India vs Australia: Day 4 Highlights
India have kept their hopes alive in the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final, thanks to a crucial partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli. At the close of play, India were 164/3, still requiring 280 runs for victory. Australia, on the other hand, need just seven wickets to clinch the trophy.
India Bowled Out for 296
India were all out for 296 in the first innings of the WTC 2023 Final, giving Australia a 173-run lead. Ajinkya Rahane narrowly missed out on a century, while Shardul Thakur scored his third fifty in three innings at The Oval to help India avoid the follow-on. With the ball, Ravindra Jadeja took the wickets of Travis Head and Steve Smith, as Australia ended the day on 123/4.
Rain Predicted for Day 4 and 5
According to AccuWeather.com, there is a prediction for rainfall on both Day 4 and Day 5 at The Oval. A yellow warning has also been issued for thunderstorms. Saturday is expected to bring a heavy shower with a 70% probability of rain and a 28% chance of thunderstorms, meaning play may be suspended for a few hours.
Conclusion
India have kept their chances of winning the WTC 2023 Final alive, thanks to a crucial partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli. Australia, on the other hand, need just seven wickets to clinch the trophy. With rain predicted for Day 4 and 5, the match remains delicately poised.