India vs Australia 4th Test: Hosts' old '33' curse that might make them LOSE in Brisbane

Shardul Thakur and debutant Washington Sundar formed a 123-run stand against Australia on Day 3 to keep India’s first innings deficit down to 33. two cricketers, holding a combined Test experience of just one match prior to series decider, took attack to Australia’s seasoned bowling cartel after visitors were reduced to 186-6 at one st. Thakur and Sundar’s resilience took India past 300-run mark before getting all out for 336.

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Australia’s formidable 33-year-old reputation on  line with ir dreed 33-run curse

India are defending ir Border-Gavaskar Trophy at a venue that has been a graveyard for visitors since 1988, and with a group that has a combined Test experience of 13 wickets between m. Needless to say, depleted visitors have batted and bowled with much audacity, considering line of injuries that has been plaguing m ever since y first sat ir foot Down Under last vember. Back against wall at 186-6 in series-decider, two untested Indian guns (Thakur and Sundar) kept deficit down to 33 runs from what once seemed to mount over 120.

Apparently, number ‘33’ is a dreed one for Australia in ir rivalry against India, especially when that number appears as a first innings difference between two Test titans.  last time Australia enjoyed a 33-run vant over India saw m capitulate to a spirited fightback from Sourav Ganguly’s men. match in contention is historic elaide arm-wrestle of ’03, where Rahul Dravid’s 233, VVS Laxman’s 148 and Ajit Agarkar’s 6-41 sat up India’s first-ever victory Down Under since 1981.

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Ar occasion where Australia ended up regretting ir 33-run le over India occurred way back in October 1979 at Kanpur. Courtesy of n captain Sunil Gavaskar’s 76-run masterclass and a fiery fourth-innings spell by Kapil Dev (4-30), Australia failed to take ir 1-0 series-leing hour by 153 runs.

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Fast forward to 2021 and familiar demons are back, albeit on a location more secure to Australia this time around. As Australia look to safeguard ir proud Gabba history that spans 33 years and over 30 matches, y are up against a young Indian side that has taken up gauntlet this summer on all fronts.

two teams will w clash on Tuesday, January 18 in one promising final day of action. With Australia’s Gabba history, India’s 2018 title, ICC Test rankings and 30 Test Championship points on line, one can expect an enthralling day of cricket between two nations with proud Test history, if rain gods choose to stay away.

India vs Australia 4th Test updates

Australia were folded out for 294 on Day 4. While Steve Smith top-scored for hosts with a rapid 55, young speed merchant Mohammed Siraj served as heline act for India as he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests. Shardul Thakur returned with a four-fer while debutant Washington Sundar finished with a match-haul of four wickets, including that of Steve Smith and David Warner.

India vs Australia live streaming details for 4th Test

For IND vs AUS live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of fourth Test is also available for fans on SonyLIV app. India vs Australia 4th Test match is being played at Gabba in Brisbane between January 15 and 19.

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Im source: cricket.com.au and BCCI Twitter