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Australia finally managed to extract the last Indian wicket within half an hour on day five at the Gabba, taking a lead of 185 runs. However, rain returned to interrupt the proceedings, delaying the start of the Australian innings.
An exciting day five looms for the viewers and fans as India and Australia battle it out at the Gabba in Brisbane. The visitors successfully avoided the follow-on to ensure that Australia will bat again in this Test as Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah will walk out on day five to resume their partnership.
Australia's first innings advantage is 185 runs, so what should their plan be heading into the second innings?#AUSvIND
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While India are still 193 runs behind, landing a psychological blow on the hosts would have equally helped their cause. With showers also predicted on day five, India hold all the aces and have a genuine chance of drawing the game and going to the MCG with 1-1.