Highlights | IND Vs AUS 4th Test, Day 5 Cricket Score and Updates: Ahmedabad Test End In Draw, India Win Series 2-1

India Vs Australia Day 1, 4th Test LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Matthew Kuhnemann and Travis Head will begin Australia's innings on Day 5, Follow LIVE Action from the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (March 13).

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Team India batter Virat Kohli finally finished his Test century drought as he slammed an outstanding hndred to put India in the driving seat on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test match against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 12). Kohli finished his knock with 186 runs off 364 balls smashing 15 boundaries. Along with Kohli, Shubman Gill also got a century as he scored 128 off 235 balls to make his point in the playing eleven debate.

Australia began their second innings with Matthew Kuhnemann and Travis Head. Currently, they trail by 88 runs. On Day 5 of the fourth Test, Team India will eye to bowl out the Aussies as quickly as possible to get themselves in the commanding seat of the game. Spinners Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will be key for Rohit Sharma's side on Day 5.

India need to win the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad to assure themselves of a World Test Championships Final berth against Australia later this year. Can Rohit Sharma's side pick up 10 wickets quickly and chase down the target?

Check LIVE Scores and Updates of India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 here.

13 March 2023

17:35 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: That is it from BGT 2023

From Rohit Sharma's masterful performance in the city of oranges to Virat's extravagant innings in Ahmedabad, there were numerous captivating moments that enhanced the glory of this fiercely contested series. The emergence of Murphy, the persistence of Lyon, the determination of Khawaja, the astuteness of Ashwin, the batting prowess of Axar, the consistent performance from Jadeja, and the excellence of Gill were some of the other highlights of the series. Although players like Labuschagne and Smith didn't make a significant impact in the series, they still gained valuable experience. Despite India's 2-1 victory, they had to work hard for it, just as they did in 2017. India has now concluded their red-ball campaign for this season, and the next season, following the IPL, will begin with the WTC final in early June, where these two teams will once again deliver a masterclass.

17:35 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Steve Smith on draw

Did end slowly. Was a pretty flat at the back end. The boys had a great time. The hospitality has been amazing. The crowd has been amazing. We started to play better as the series went on. The madness in one hour in Delhi cost us that game. The wicket here was too flat for us to force a result. The spinners bowled really well. Murphy and Kuhnemann bowled with composure. Lyon bowled his best in the first innings here, the best I have seen him bowl. I am getting a bit old (on asked if he will be touring India in four years time).

17:09 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Shubman Gill on facing Nathon Lyon

Lyon is always on his mark. He tests your patience. The first session on day 3 was quite challenging for me and Rohit bhai when he was bowling. He doesn't give a lot to the batter as he is consistently bowling outside off-stump.

16:29 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Nathon Lyon on drawn Test

"It has been a tough challenge. Obviously coming over here, in India, we know it is going to be tough but it has been rewarding, our group can take a lot out of it. There are some areas we can improve but there are some proud moments along the way. Totally different surface, didn't really have much in it and it was pretty hard work to bowl out here. It can be quite challenging but it is up to us as bowlers to try and get the guys caught in the crease and make them play false shots. Totally different to the first three pitches, lot compacted and not many footmarks. We were watching the score (NZ-SL game) but we kinda knew we were going to face India in the final. It is going to be pretty exciting, we have got a really good lead up into it, a bit of time off and then some preparation, but looking forward to it. I feel I have been able to play a big role in the start of their (Murphy and Kuhnemann) Test journey, I know Matty is keen to have a word with Jadeja tonight, they should head home pretty proud on what they have achieved, it is no easy feat to bowl against the best players of spin."

15:38 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Australia Secure Easy Draw

India's dream of a fairytale ending on day 5 failed to materialize as Australia managed to evade any nightmares and secure a draw. Despite the ball keeping low, Australia skillfully dealt with the spinners on a slow track. Although Kuhnemann fell early, Labuschagne's resilient performance dashed India's hopes. Head also played a crucial role, scoring a commendable fifty before being dismissed by Axar. However, Smith continued to exhibit a strong defense. With over an hour remaining for stumps, both teams agreed to call it a truce. India's 16th consecutive home series win is now in the bag, and both teams have secured spots in the 2023 WTC final. Australia had already qualified, while India received some help from NZ, who secured a thrilling win over SL.

15:38 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Australia Secure Easy Draw

India's dream of a fairytale ending on day 5 failed to materialize as Australia managed to evade any nightmares and secure a draw. Despite the ball keeping low, Australia skillfully dealt with the spinners on a slow track. Although Kuhnemann fell early, Labuschagne's resilient performance dashed India's hopes. Head also played a crucial role, scoring a commendable fifty before being dismissed by Axar. However, Smith continued to exhibit a strong defense. With over an hour remaining for stumps, both teams agreed to call it a truce. India's 16th consecutive home series win is now in the bag, and both teams have secured spots in the 2023 WTC final. Australia had already qualified, while India received some help from NZ, who secured a thrilling win over SL.

15:35 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Australia Secure Easy Draw

India's dream of a fairytale ending on day 5 failed to materialize as Australia managed to evade any nightmares and secure a draw. Despite the ball keeping low, Australia skillfully dealt with the spinners on a slow track. Although Kuhnemann fell early, Labuschagne's resilient performance dashed India's hopes. Head also played a crucial role, scoring a commendable fifty before being dismissed by Axar. However, Smith continued to exhibit a strong defence. With over an hour remaining for stumps, both teams agreed to call it a truce. India's 16th consecutive home series win is now in the bag, and both teams have secured spots in the 2023 WTC final. Australia had already qualified, while India received some help from NZ, who secured a thrilling win over SL.

15:34 IST

LIVE India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Match Ends In Draw

That's all for now. Suddenly, both players and officials on the field have reached a decision - the fourth Test is a draw. India wins the series 2-1 and qualifies for the 2023 WTC final. The Indian players are all smiles, while the Australians are not too disappointed. They put up a valiant fight in the latter half of the series.

14:55 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Labuschagne hits fifty

Marnus Labuschagne has completed his fifty, he is batting on 61 off 195 balls with 7 boundaries. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja continue to search for wickets but both Australia batters look in fine rhythm at the moment.

AUS: 173/2 (72 Overs)

14:40 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Australia lead by 71 runs

Australia currently lead by 71 runs with captain Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the middle. Axar Patel provided the breakthrough for India but it looks like this match will end as a draw.

AUS: 166/2 (67 Overs)

14:02 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Out!

Travis Head 90 (163) out bowled by Axar Patel. A nicely tossed up delivery spins into the stumps of Travis Head with an inside edge on the way. Head goes back to the pavilion getting out in the nervous ninties. Australia captain Steve Smith walks in now.

AUS: 153/2 (61 Overs)

13:43 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 score and updates: AUS lead by 53 runs

Australia lead by 53 runs at the moment with Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne in the middle. Umesh Yadav and R Ashwin brought into the attack by Rohit Sharma. India desperate for wickets at the moment.

AUS: 144/1 (57 Overs)

13:24 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 5: Travis Head nearing hundred

Travis Head is currently batting on 77 off 146 balls along with Marnus Labuschagne 37 (137). India hunting for wickets but both Australia batters look in fine rhythm at the moment. Shami and Jadeja continue the attack for India.

AUS: 124/1 (53 Overs)

13:06 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Shami into the attack

Mohammed Shami brought into the attack by captain Rohit Sharma along with Ravindra Jadeja bowling from the other end. The partnership between Marnus and Travis Head goes up to 108 off 234 balls. Australia lead by 31 runs at the moment.

AUS: 122/1 (49.4 Overs)

12:47 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 4th Day 5 score and updates: Head takes charge

Travis Head takes charge, he is batting on 64 off 121 ball with 7 fours and 2 maximums so far. Marnus Labuschagne along with him taking the save approach at the moment. Axar Patel and R Ashwin trying to find a wicket for India.

AUS: 105/1 (45.1 Overs)

12:33 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 score: Travis Head nearing fifty

Travis Head is batting on 47 off 106 along with Marnus Labuschagne 29 (105). Australia currently trail by 9 runs but they look in no hurry to get a healthy lead over India and set a target for the sessions remaining.

AUS: 84/1 (41.3 Overs)

12:21 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test score and updates: India attack with Ashwin

Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head in the middle for Australia as they continue to frustrate the Indian bowling after lunch. Rohit Sharma's side looking for wickets in desperate fashion at the moment.

AUS: 77/1 (38 Overs)

11:35 IST

India vs Australia Day 5: Aussies head to lunch just 1 wicket down

Australia have just lost nightwatchman Matthew Kuhnemann in the first session of play. Travid Head is batting on 45 and Marnus Labuschagne is on 22.

Australia 2nd inngs 73/1 in 36 ovs vs India

11:09 IST

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 5: Travis Head gets successive four

Travis Head gets boundaries off successive balls off Axar Patel to move along to 40. Marnus Labuschagne is batting on 19.

Australia 2nd inngs 65/1 in 31 ovs vs India

10:49 IST

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5: Travis Head brings up Aussie's 50

Travis Head hammers R Ashwin back over his head for the first six of the innings to move along to 30 and brings up Australia's 50 as well. Marnus Labuschagne is batting on 14. 

Australia 2nd inngs 50/1 in 26 ovs vs India

10:42 IST

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 5: Travis Head opening up

Travis Head is finally starting to open up, getting a couple of boundaries on either side of drinks. Head gets his third four to move to 23 and Marnus Labuschagne is batting on 13.

Australia 2nd inngs 42/1 in 23 ovs vs India

10:23 IST

India vs Australia Day 5: First boundary for Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne finally breaks the shackles, get his first boundary off R Ashwin to move along to 7. Travis Head is batting on 13.

Australia 2nd innings 26/1 in 19 ovs vs India

10:05 IST

IND vs AUS Day 5: India bowlers build pressure on Aussies

Marnus Labuschagne finally gets off the mark with a 3 off Mohammed Shami. Travis Head is batting on 11.

Australia 2nd innings 20/1 in 14 ovs vs India

09:53 IST

IND vs AUS LIVE Updates: Kuhnemann falls

Matthew Kuhnemann is the first wicket to fall. He falls for just 6 as Australia lose first wicket. Trapped in front of the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne has come out to bat. Still no Usman Khawaja. 

IND 571

AUS 480 & 14/1 (10.5)

Australia trail by 77 runs

09:37 IST

India vs Australia, 4th Test LIVE: Day 5 begins

The last day of the Test series begins as India resume their hunt for wickets. Travis Head and Matthews Kuhnemann in the middle. The likely result of this match is a draw. But who knows some drama takes place in the first hour of the play and we may have a new result in the end.

IND 571

AUS 480 & 12/0 (7.3)

Australia trail by 79 runs

08:53 IST

India vs Australia Day 5: Virat Kohli-Steve Smith 'Bromance' goes viral

There is mutual admiration between Virat Kohli and Australian captain Steve Smith. Social media couldn't stay calm after Smith shook Kohli's hands after a brilliant century.

08:01 IST

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 5: Dinesh Karthik make 3 predictions for the day

India wicketkeeper turned commentator Dinesh Karthik has made three predictions for Monday (March 13) morning. Check out Dinesh Karthik's prediction here...

Three inevitable events to happen today

RRR win at Oscars

TEAM INDIA qualify for WTC FINAL

India wins the BGT 2 - 1

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Let's wait and see #timewilltell #BGT2023#CricketTwitter

— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 13, 2023

07:03 IST

India vs Australia 4th Test: Axar Patel says 'I am just carrying forward my confidence'

All-rounder Axar Patel came up with yet another half-century in the four match Test series, scoring 79 and putting on a century partnership with centurion Virat Kohli. Here's what he said after the end of Day 4...

"The way I'm batting, I am happy to be contributing. I am playing my game, backing my strengths. I am just carrying forward my confidence," Axar said.

06:08 IST

IND vs AUS: India need 10 wickets quickly to assure WTC Final berth

Team India need to pick up 10 wickets quickly on the final day of the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to assure themselves of a berth in the World Test Championships Final. However, with no rain possible due to rain in Christchurch in New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test's final day, India's hopes are certainly rising. 

23:44 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Spinners key for India

R Ashwin, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja will be key for India on Day 5 of the fourth Test match against Australia. The Steve Smith-led side will surely eye to get the maximum runs from their second innings.

22:42 IST

LIVE India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4: Will India win?

Team India will surely look to win this contest in order to qualify for the WTC finals but Australia will not give them any easy pickings on Day 5 of the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

21:08 IST

LIVE India vs Australia Day 5 4th Test: Draw or win?

The situation of the match suggests that it is likely to end as a draw but it is India facing Australia at home, anything can happen in a couple of hours in Ahmedabad. Australia will surely look to play it safe and get the job done tomorrow.

19:40 IST

LIVE India vs Australia Day 5 4th Test: WTC finals scenario

India need to beat Australia on Day 5 if they want to confirm their spot in the World Test Championship. Sri Lanka 9 Wickets Away From Win In 1st Test vs NZ; Here's How Lankans' Victory Will Affect India's Chances Of Qualifying For WTC 2023 Final.

19:12 IST

LIVE India vs Australia Day 5 4th Test: Australia trail by 88 runs

Australia are trailing by 88 runs and they will continue their innings with Travis Head and Matthew Kuhnemann. Team India will look to finish things early on Day 5 of the fourth and final Test against the Aussies.