Marnus Labuschagne weathered a tough spell from Jasprit Bumrah, helping Australia extend their lead in the ongoing Test match against India. The day saw gripping exchanges and skillful batting from both sides.
By Michael DoyleBEATEN. Oh, what a ball from Akash. It was bowled on a good length and it bounced furiously and beat the shoulder of Labuschagne 's bat. Australia 's bowlers will hope there is plenty of that in the final innings.BATTER HIT. Another ball has bounced higher than expected and hit the right wrist of Labuschagne . He has called for the trainer. Labuschagne has some strapping on his right forearm and is now putting his gloves and helmet back on.
Australia still ahead, they lead by 158 runs with eight wickets in hand, but India has continued to claw their way back into it. Nevertheless, it's excellent to have all three results on the table heading into lunch on the penultimate day.25th over - Jadeja comes on before lunchSpin for the first time this innings as Ravindra Jadeja comes on for a pre-lunch trundle. I like it.Poor ball from Jadeja to start though, as he strays onto Marnus's pads and is worked through the leg side for three.
Bumrah gets a rest and Marnus and Smith have got to be relieved. He'll be back straight after lunch, I'm sure. Lovely shot from Marnus! Gets a rare one that's in the slot for a drive from Bumrah and takes full advantage with an excellent cover drive.Bumrah responds with a bouncer that Marnus comfortably ducks under.19th over - Siraj delivers India a well-deserved breakthroughAustralia ambling along at 2.35 runs per over here. I wonder if one of these two looks to just chance their arm a little bit, even if it means they might get out cheaply.
Bumrah strays onto the pads and that's comfortably flicked away through midwicket for two from Marnus. He looks good there, it's outside off that he has a real problem.
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