Published 12:17 IST, January 18th 2021

Shardul Thakur takes 4 Australian wickets in the 2nd innings to keep India alive: WATCH

Indian speedster Shardul Thakur picked up four wickets against Australia on Day 4, i.e. just a day after he notched up his maiden Test fifty at The Gabba.

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Shardul Thakur, who batted with grit and determination on Day 3, bowled with pace and aggression on Day 4 as Team India continues to take fight to Australia at Gabba. Playing his first Test of tour, speedster impressed one-and-all with his all-round heroics. Thakur, who collected three wickets for 94 during Australia’s first innings, bowled 19 overs to bag ar four wickets in ir second to set up series-deciding Test match.

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India vs Australia 4th Test: Shardul Thakur’s all-round mavericks keeps India in driver’s seat

Shardul Thakur claimed four Australian wickets on Day 4, just a day after he brought up his maiden Test fifty to reduce first-innings gap between two sides. He picked up key wicket of opener Marcus Harris before cleaning up lower order by sending Cameron Green, captain Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon back to pavilion.

With four wickets in second innings, 2-Test old Thakur finished with impressive match figures of 7-155. on link in tweet below to watch all four of Shardul Thakur’s wickets on Day 4 of Gabba tussle.

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A look into Shardul Thakur career stats

Shardul Thakur career stats in Test cricket, while still in its early days, makes for an impressive re. On his Test debut back in 2018, cricketer bowled only an over-and-a-half before leaving field. Currently playing only second match of his career (first on a full-scale), Thakur has taken seven wickets in Test cricket. He also has a half-century to his name, one which he brought in this game as he whacked 67 off 115 balls in a partnership with debutant Washington Sundar against an experienced Australian attack.

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India vs Australia 4th Test updates

At time of publishing, India reached 4-0 after two overs. Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 294 to set India a 328-run target.

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India vs Australia live streaming details

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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12:17 IST, January 18th 2021