Highest Test Chase: India Must Rewrite History to Clinch World Test Championship Mace
Australia have set a daunting 444-run target for India to win the IND vs AUS WTC Final, with little more than 4 sessions of play remaining. Should India be able to achieve this, it will be the greatest chase ever in the history of Test cricket.
Australia Declare at 270/8
Alex Carey smashed an unbeaten 66 and Mitchell Starc hammered a quickfire 41, leaving Australia with a 443-run lead. India must be at their best if they are to win the match or at least draw the IND vs AUS Test.
The Oval Not Conducive to Chasing
The Oval is not the most conducive venue for fourth innings chases, with no team surpassing 250 in the last 60 years. The highest run chase at the venue is 263, which came way back in 1902. The highest fourth innings total at the ground is 429, which was scored by India.
Conclusion
Rohit Sharma and his team will have to rewrite history if they are to win the World Test Championship mace. With a daunting 444-run target set by Australia, India must be at their very best to come out on top. The Oval is not the best place for fourth innings chases, with no team having surpassed 250 in the last 60 years. The highest run chase at the venue is 263, while the highest fourth innings total is 429, scored by India.